The world is hoping for an effective coronavirus vaccine soon, but if one became available, many Americans would approach it cautiously. If one came out this year at no cost, only 30% of Americans say they would get one “as soon as possible.” Many more, half of the country, say […] Read more »
Most Californians Worry About Illness and Finances Due to Covid-19
As the number of known COVID-19 cases in California increases, solid majorities of Californians are worried about illness and about personal finances, with concerns varying by race and ethnicity. An overwhelming majority of Californians believe people in their area should always wear a mask when they go out in public […] Read more »
View On The State Of The Pandemic And Government Response
… With a mounting death toll and coronavirus cases surging throughout much of the U.S., a majority of the public (60%) think that the worst is yet to come, up from 50% in May, though not as high as the 74% of adults in early April who thought things were […] Read more »
A lot could change in 100 days
FiveThirtyEight’s Nate Silver doesn’t buy that President Trump’s fate is sealed. He breaks down the data on the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on Trump’s reelection chances. This Week, ABC News The OPINION TODAY email newsletter is a concise daily rundown of significant new poll results and insightful analysis. It’s FREE. Sign up here: opiniontoday.substack Read more »
America’s global standing is at a low point. The pandemic made it worse.
America’s standing in the world is at a low ebb. Once described as the indispensable nation, the United States is now seen as withdrawn and inward-looking, a reluctant and unreliable partner at a dangerous moment for the world. The coronavirus pandemic has only made things worse. … This is not […] Read more »
AP-NORC poll: US course at record low, Trump sinks on virus
With the November election 100 days away, more Americans say the country is heading in the wrong direction than at any previous point in Donald Trump’s presidency, putting the incumbent in a perilous position as his reelection bid against Democrat Joe Biden enters a pivotal stretch. A new poll from […] Read more »