As the spread of false information tops the list of the public’s concerns at the moment, a new Ipsos poll finds that nearly half of Americans get a failing grade (defined as answering 5 or fewer questions correctly, out of 10) when asked to determine if a set of statements […] Read more »
2021 CBS News polling: What Americans thought about COVID-19, Biden, the January 6 attack and more
2021 was a year of ups and downs in the minds of the American public. The year began with public concern about the state of U.S. democracy, yet positive ratings for newly-elected President Joe Biden; ratings that would turn more negative over the course of the year. In the spring, […] Read more »
Americans hope that 2022 will be better
Although most Americans don’t think 2021 was great, more hold out hope that 2022 will be better. The past year was one of many ups and downs, as hope that COVID was in abeyance dissipated with the emergence of the Delta and omicron variants. COVID remains one of the most […] Read more »
Why YouGov is changing how we ask people how many COVID-19 vaccine shots they’ve received
The new Omicron variant is far from the only thing changing about the COVID-19 pandemic. Vaccines, vaccine doses, medical advice concerning vaccines, and the language we use to discuss all of it continue to evolve, so YouGov continues to monitor how we ask people about their vaccination status and what […] Read more »
Poll Hub: Wrapping up 2021
With 2021 coming to a close, our team breaks down how Americans feel about everything from the holiday season to what the future holds in 2022. And the age-old question: will you be up when the ball drops or will you be fast asleep? Marist Institute for Public Opinion The OPINION […] Read more »
Differences in Vaccine Attitudes Between Rural, Suburban, and Urban Areas
… Rural and suburban adults continue to lag somewhat behind those living in urban areas in terms of vaccine uptake. As of November, eight in ten urban residents (79%) say they have gotten at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine compared to seven in ten suburban adults and 67% […] Read more »