Pandemic Pessimism Declines as Plurality Say “The Worst Is Over”
Thursday, October 14, 2021Biden and Democrats hold double-digit advantages in trust over Republicans on combating the pandemic and ensuring people get vaccinated.
As Pandemic Pessimism Declines Broadly, Mothers and Educators Remain Anxious
Wednesday, September 29, 2021While pessimism about the pandemic has declined for the past month, focus groups with mothers and educators reveal deep, continued anxiety.
Pandemic Pessimism Ticks Down After Vaccine Mandates Speech
Wednesday, September 15, 2021While anxieties about the pandemic remain high amidst the summer surge, worries declined on President Biden’s vaccine mandates announcement.
Biden’s Approval Declines on Concerns Over Afghanistan Handling
Wednesday, September 1, 2021Many Americans are hearing negative news about Biden’s handling of Afghanistan, but he retains positive ratings on handling the pandemic.
Americans Broadly Oppose Governors Prohibiting Mask Mandates
Friday, August 20, 2021Americans support local leaders pushing to require masks in schools amidst concerns about the Delta variant and the still high numbers of unvaccinated adults.
As Cases Rises, Majorities Support Various Pandemic Mitigation Efforts
Friday, August 6, 2021Two in three Americans support re-introduction of mask and social distancing mandates as cases surge, and nearly 60 percent support vaccine mandates.
The Delta Variant and Rising Cases Renew Pandemic Concerns
Thursday, August 5, 2021Rising case counts and the spread of the Delta variant are driving an increase in the share of Americans who believe “the worst is yet to come” regarding the pandemic.
Concerns About Delta Variant Are Driving Pandemic Concerns
Wednesday, July 21, 2021While Biden still earns high marks on the pandemic, pessimism about coronavirus is on the rise due to the Delta variant.
Most Americans See America in Crisis, But Reasons Vary by Party
Wednesday, July 7, 2021President Biden and Democrats are more trusted than Republicans to address the pandemic, improve infrastructure, and rebuild the economy.
Pandemic Handling, Infrastructure Drive Biden’s Positive Approval Ratings
Thursday, July 1, 2021President Biden and Democrats are more trusted than Republicans to address the pandemic, improve infrastructure, and rebuild the economy.
Focus Group Report: Navigating the Recovery and Hyperpartisanship
Thursday, June 24, 2021Focus groups with soft partisans reveal optimism on economy and the pandemic, but concerns about deep political and societal divides.
Nearing Five Months in Office, Majorities Support Biden and His Agenda
Wednesday, June 16, 2021Majorities of Americans approve of Biden’s job handling and agenda, including his pandemic response, the American Rescue Plan, and the American Jobs Plan.
Pandemic Optimism Reaches An All-Time High
Wednesday, May 26, 2021Three in four Americans now believe “the worst is over” with regard to the pandemic as an increasing share of the country sees America returning to normal by the end of the year.
Pandemic Optimism and Vaccine Rollout Approval Hit New Highs
Thursday, May 13, 2021Nearly seven in ten – including a plurality of Republicans – say Biden has had a positive impact on the state of the pandemic.
On Biden’s 100th Day, Vaccine Rollout Approval Hits Highest Point Yet
Thursday, April 29, 2021Approval of the vaccine rollout has improved by 33 points since February as two-thirds of Americans see Biden’s pandemic policies as having a “positive impact.”