While only a fool would take November for granted, in recent days, the commentariat’s consensus has moved in the direction I’ve been arguing for months — concluding former Vice President Joe Biden occupies a very strong position. Which raises an important question: is it the virus or is it President […] Read more »
Large Racial Divide in COVID-19 Cost Concerns
Significant differences in the level of concern over the potential cost of COVID-19 care exist between White Americans and non-White Americans. Over half (58%) of non-White adults versus 32% of White adults report that they are either “extremely concerned” or “concerned” about being able to pay for the cost of […] Read more »
Even if Schools Re-Open, Many Parents Would Keep Their Children Home
… Republicans are far more likely than Democrats or independents to both want schools to reopen and to send their school-aged children if schools did reopen in their local areas. Nevertheless, skepticism remains even among Republicans. While most Republicans want some form of reopening, most do not want schools to […] Read more »
Four-in-ten who haven’t yet filled out U.S. census say they wouldn’t answer the door for a census worker
As 2020 census workers begin knocking on the doors of millions of U.S. households that have not returned their census questionnaires, four-in-ten U.S. adults who have not yet responded say they would not be willing to answer their door, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. CONT. D’Vera Cohn, […] Read more »
Who’d get a vaccine, if there was one?
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 »