The public’s outlook on the U.S. economy declined dramatically in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. But as the economy begins to reopen, assessments are starting to improve. The increasing optimism is coming mainly from Republicans who are more likely than Democrats to say both the national economy and their […] Read more »
Fox News Poll: Biden widens lead over Trump; Republicans enthusiastic, but fear motivates Dems
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden continues to lead President Donald Trump in the race for the White House, as majorities say racism, unemployment, and coronavirus pose a major threat to the stability of the country, according to the latest Fox News Poll. Biden supporters are far more likely to say […] Read more »
Significant Shifts in Attitudes on Race and Policing
Most Americans say that racism is a serious problem in the country, and almost half say the same about police violence against the public. The latest poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research was conducted as protests spread across the country in response to the killing of […] Read more »
Social, Economic, Health Impacts Persist as Americans Grapple with Convergence of Pandemic and Civil Unrest
American households continue to experience hardships and implement behavioral changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, though some indicators suggest modest economic improvement over the past month. Compared to late-April and early-May, results from the COVID Impact Survey’s third week of data collection (June 1-8, 2020) provide some indications of growing […] 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 »
Hesitancy to resume activities marks reopening challenges
With two-thirds of Americans worried about a second wave of the coronavirus, a new ABC News/Washington Post poll finds nearly 6 in 10 people are unready to resume their pre-pandemic activities, underscoring continued public unease as the nation seeks a return to normalcy. Impacts of the pandemic are vast. Seventy-nine […] Read more »