The sixth survey conducted by the multi-university COVID-19 Consortium for Understanding the Public’s Policy Preferences Across States, led in part by Shorenstein Center faculty Matthew Baum and Kennedy School Institute of Politics Polling Director John Della Volpe, found not only an increase in approval for vote by mail but also […] Read more »
Biden leads in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania due to COVID concerns, country’s direction
Late on election night 2016, it was Wisconsin and Pennsylvania that put Donald Trump over the top and into the White House, thanks to late-deciding voters who went his way, and big margins among people who wanted change. Today, the vast majority of voters in these two states say things […] Read more »
Americans Oppose Religious Exemptions From Coronavirus-Related Restrictions
A new Pew Research Center survey finds that U.S. adults overwhelmingly say houses of worship should be required to follow the same rules about social distancing and large gatherings as other organizations or businesses in their local area. About eight-in-ten Americans (79%) take this position, four times the share who […] Read more »
One in Three Americans Would Not Get COVID-19 Vaccine
The coronavirus’ toll on the lives of people around the world continues to grow, with over 18 million confirmed cases and more than 700,000 deaths, including upwards of 150,000 of those in the United States. … But many Americans appear reluctant to be vaccinated, even if a vaccine were FDA-approved […] Read more »
National Outlook Index: Caution
On this week’s episode of Poll Hub, Americans are apprehensive about the state of the nation. We break down the latest Marist Poll America Now: National Outlook Index and discuss the indicators driving the mood of Americans. Then, it’s back to school season. But, school districts across the nation are […] Read more »
Fearing coronavirus and missed classes, many parents prefer mixing online and in-person school
Most American parents think it’s unsafe to send their children back to school given the risks of the novel coronavirus, and more than 80 percent favor holding school at least partly online, according to a Washington Post-Schar School survey conducted by Ipsos. But parents also express serious concerns with online […] Read more »