The biggest mystery in American politics right now—and perhaps the most consequential one—is how Joe Biden became so unpopular. Biden began his presidency moderately popular: At the start, Quinnipiac University’s polling found that 53 percent of Americans approved of him and 36 percent did not. Today’s numbers are the mirror […] Read more »
Fox News Poll: Fewer believe in COVID vaccine, mandates
Most voters continue to believe coronavirus is at least somewhat under control, as support for mandates declines and confidence in the vaccine also falls. That’s according to the latest Fox News national survey released Thursday. Fifty-eight percent of voters believe the coronavirus vaccine is safe and effective, down from 65 […] Read more »
Majority of Republicans favor a Trump run for president in 2024
A Marquette Law School Poll survey of adults nationwide finds a majority of Republicans wanting former President Donald Trump to run for president in 2024, although a majority of all adults in the survey say they do not want him to run. Among all respondents, 28% would like to see […] Read more »
The Increasing Importance of Partisanship in Predicting COVID-19 Vaccination Status
The KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor and other surveys have consistently shown a strong relationship between partisan identification and how individuals view and experience the COVID-19 pandemic, on questions ranging from worries about getting infected, to self-reported behaviors like mask-wearing and social distancing, to views on vaccinations. This new analysis shows […] Read more »
Post-ABC poll finds parents divided on vaccine safety for children
American parents are roughly split in their confidence of coronavirus vaccines’ safety and efficacy for children, according to a Washington Post-ABC News poll. Just under half of American parents, 46 percent, are confident that coronavirus vaccines are safe for children, and a similar 47 percent are confident that vaccines are […] Read more »
Doubts on safety, efficacy in children underlie parents’ vaccine hesitancy
Half of parents in a new ABC News/Washington Post poll are skeptical about the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines for children, potentially a key barrier as the government seeks to boost uptake. Numerous recent surveys have found substantial numbers of parents hesitant to have their child vaccinated against the […] Read more »