As several states postpone their presidential primaries amid the coronavirus outbreak, most voters say the delay was a necessary move – and similar shares say they would personally feel uncomfortable going to a polling place to vote. CONT. Hannah Hartig & Bradley Jones, Pew Research Center Read more »
Wisconsin shows how the Covid-19 pandemic has made holding elections much more difficult
If this were a normal primary season, I would be poring over the delegate numbers already decided and the polls for those yet to come, and analyzing Wisconsin’s role in the primaries and importance in the general election. If this were a normal primary season, because Wisconsin’s primary was scheduled […] Read more »
How is the Government handling the Coronavirus Outbreak?
Amid growing fears over contracting COVID-19, increasing numbers of the public are complying with recommendations to help stop its spread. There is strong public support for policies to deal with the virus, including prohibiting large gatherings, requiring people to stay home, closing schools and restaurants, and restricting travel. Most Americans […] Read more »
Most Americans Say Coronavirus Outbreak Has Impacted Their Lives
As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases continues to rise and schools, workplaces and public gathering spaces across the United States remain closed, a new Pew Research Center survey finds that the coronavirus outbreak is having profound impacts on the personal lives of Americans in a variety of ways. Nearly […] Read more »
Turnout in the 2020 Democratic Primary: Some Clues for the Fall
Key Points • With very few exceptions, statewide turnout in the 2020 Democratic primary has been higher than 2016. • Suburban areas have seen some of the sharpest turnout increases — though these areas tend to have higher population growth, they’ve also trended blue in general elections, perhaps a positive […] Read more »
Could Biden’s Weakness With Young Voters Hurt Him In The General Election?
One of the defining features of the Democratic primary has been the age divide among voters — those 45 and over have overwhelmingly backed former Vice President Joe Biden, while those under 45 have generally supported Sen. Bernie Sanders. Now that Biden is the likely Democratic nominee, many political observers […] Read more »