With the Democratic presidential contest suspended, President Donald Trump appearing daily at briefings and former Vice President Joe Biden largely invisible, it wouldn’t be surprising if the president’s job approval numbers ticked up. That’s exactly what usually happens when the “rally around the flag” effect kicks in. … The president […] Read more »
How is the Government handling the Coronavirus Outbreak?
Amid growing fears over contracting COVID-19, increasing numbers of the public are complying with recommendations to help stop its spread. There is strong public support for policies to deal with the virus, including prohibiting large gatherings, requiring people to stay home, closing schools and restaurants, and restricting travel. Most Americans […] Read more »
Emotions Mixed After a Tense Month of COVID-19 Response
Amid this unprecedented disruption in U.S. society, Americans are experiencing a mix of positive and negative emotions. Majorities of Americans report that they felt happiness and enjoyment, but also stress and worry, when asked about the feelings they experienced the previous day. CONT. Justin McCarthy, Gallup Read more »
Americans Showing Resolve Through COVID-19 Crisis
An overwhelming majority of Americans (88%) are confident the country will get through the COVID-19 crisis and be OK when it’s over, according to the newest edition of the Grinnell College National Poll. The poll, a partnership between Grinnell College and nationally renowned pollster J. Ann Selzer of Selzer & […] Read more »
42% of Parents Worry COVID-19 Will Affect Child’s Education
With the novel coronavirus pandemic forcing the closure of nearly all U.S. schools, administrators, educators and parents across the country are facing the challenge of finding a way for learning to continue. Seven in 10 parents of K-12 students who are currently not in school report that their child is […] Read more »
Why Trump’s approval bump isn’t helping him against Joe Biden
… Of course, most Democrats disapprove of Trump but his current net approval rating is better than it was in December before the coronavirus first emerged. This helps make sense of a puzzle: Why has Trump’s approval bump not helped him in his probable November matchup again former vice president […] Read more »