Democrats and Republicans are reacting very differently to the coronavirus pandemic. And the divide goes far beyond whether to wear a mask. A majority of Republicans say they would feel comfortable flying on an airplane, eating indoors in a restaurant or seeing a movie in a theater. Large majorities of […] Read more »
Our study found little evidence that Twitter is biased against conservative opinion leaders
… Conservatives have long alleged that Twitter and Facebook have a liberal bias, complaining that Twitter mutes conservatives on its platform. But our new study of the U.S. Twitter landscape doesn’t bear this out. Instead, we found that partisan political accounts are more of a sideshow on Twitter in America. […] Read more »
64% of Americans oppose ‘defund the police’ movement, key goals
Strong majorities of Americans oppose the movement to “defund the police” and some of its most significant goals, specifically reshuffling funding away from law enforcement to support mental health, housing and education programs, a new ABC News/Ipsos poll released Friday finds. CONT. Kendall Karson, ABC News The OPINION TODAY email newsletter is […] Read more »
Most Americans Don’t Feel Jobs Rebound, Still Fear Coronavirus: IBD/TIPP
The stunning gain of 2.5 million jobs in May’s jobs report set off celebration on Wall Street and in the White House on Friday. Yet most Americans, who either have an unemployed household member or one worried about losing a job, aren’t yet feeling the U.S. economy’s coronavirus jobs rebound. […] Read more »
NYT/Siena College Poll Shows One Hurdle to Reopening Broadway: Fear of Jerks
New Yorkers are decidedly reluctant to return to Broadway shows in September, according to a new poll, but they are significantly more willing to go by the end of the year — as long as certain safeguards are in place. And for the hesitant, their single greatest concern is their […] Read more »
Economic Attitudes as the Country Starts to Reopen
As all 50 states start to re-engage sectors of their economy, most Americans continue to say the national economy is in poor condition and many are feeling financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic. When restrictions are lifted, reconnecting with friends and family, getting a haircut, and shopping for fun are […] Read more »