The coronavirus pandemic has united Americans of different races and income levels in deep pessimism about the economy, in contrast to the widely divergent views that prevailed before the crisis. Highly paid or less so, black or white, investors in the stock market or not, Americans largely expect a poor […] Read more »
CNN Poll of Polls: Trump’s approval ticks downward as economic worry mounts
A new CNN Poll of Polls finds President Donald Trump’s approval rating continuing to trend downward after he reached positive territory last month. In the new average, 45% approve of the way Trump is handling his job nationwide and 51% disapprove. CONT. Grace Sparks & Jennifer Agiesta, CNN Recent polls: […] Read more »
America Settles in For the Long Haul
… For many of us, we are going into our sixth week of isolation. There is much talk among public authorities of easing up restrictions. Trump’s presser yesterday detailed a multi-stage plan for opening things up. However, no real details or timelines were articulated. Politicians and politicos, especially Republicans, are […] Read more »
American Public Responses to COVID-19: Stopping the epidemic versus stopping the economic decline
Drawing on a scientific national survey (N = 3,933; including 3,188 registered voters), this report describes Americans’ coronavirus knowledge, attitudes, vulnerabilities, protective behaviors, and communication needs in an effort to inform the public health community, policymakers, and the public. … More than eight in ten Americans say stopping the spread […] Read more »
Trump ratings fall, while governors retain high levels of support
This edition of our daily tracking release features findings from a national online survey of 1,011 registered voters conducted April 13-April 16, 2020. • Ratings of Trump’s overall performance and handling of the pandemic have fallen to lows in our daily tracking, while governors retain high levels of support.• Although […] Read more »
What Is This Election Going to Be About?
… The Trump reelection strategy has long been to keep his base not only intact but enthusiastic, with economic growth being the not-so-secret sauce that would get them to 270 electoral votes, regardless of the popular vote. But now Trump finds himself racing against the clock, trying to get economic […] Read more »