Two weeks ago, Bernie Sanders was the Democratic presidential front-runner, the U.S. economy was humming and President Donald Trump had reason to be optimistic about his re-election prospects. Then the first American died from the coronavirus. The campaign as we knew it would soon be over. CONT. Sahil Kapur, NBC […] Read more »
No crowds, no baby-kissing: How the coronavirus could shape the presidential campaign
… It’s hard to imagine a worse activity to undertake during a pandemic than a presidential campaign. Combating the virus demands social distancing, but a campaign demands social contact — constantly. The more of it, the better. That ethos is changing fast, however: On Tuesday night, both Joe Biden and […] Read more »
The Politics of Coronavirus
Coronavirus has caused the cancellation of major sporting events, religious services, and other mass gatherings. It’s even forced presidential contenders to rethink the way they campaign as people begin self-isolating. This week, Politics with Amy Walter takes a look at how the pandemic is reverberating across politics. CONT. Politics with […] Read more »
COVID-19 Crisis
As the nation faces the COVID-19 pandemic, the Poll Hub team digs into the poll data about the virus. What are Americans’ views about the nation’s preparedness to deal with the virus? Where does President Donald Trump’s job approval rating stand in the midst of the crisis, and what are […] Read more »
COVID-19 and the Cracks in Trump’s Armor
Until just a few weeks ago, the coronavirus seemed like a distant, almost abstract possibility. Now it is here, with federal and local governments going into hyperdrive in an attempt to contain it. It is a transformative moment both from a public health and political perspective. … Citizens expect governments […] Read more »
Afraid of Coronavirus? That Might Say Something About Your Politics
The coronavirus has been detected in more than 1,500 people across the United States. Public schools are closing and mass gatherings are being canceled. The National Collegiate Athletic Association called off its March Madness tournaments. The stock market took a historic plunge on Thursday. And yet polls show that many […] Read more »