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.”
Nearing 100 Days, Biden Earns High Marks on Job Handling
Wednesday, April 28, 2021Approval ratings of President Biden have remained in net positive territory as support for the American Rescue Plan remains consistently broad.
Ratings of Biden Remain Strong As Nearly Half Are Vaccinated
Friday, April 16, 2021Majorities approve of how Biden is handling his job overall, the economy, and the pandemic; more than one in three Republicans say they are unlikely to get vaccinated.
Approval of the Vaccine Rollout Continues to Improve
Thursday, April 1, 2021With more than one in three Americans report being vaccinated, approval of the vaccine rollout has risen 30 points in the last two months.
Focus Group Report: Women Essential Workers on the Pandemic
Friday, March 26, 2021Focus groups with women essential workers across the country reveal a deep, personal impact from the pandemic, setting expectations for “a new normal” rather than a “return to normal.”
Rising Optimism About the Economy and the Pandemic
Thursday, March 18, 2021For the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, majorities of Americans believe “the worst is over” with the pandemic and have confidence in their personal financial situation.
Americans Are “Exhausted” but “Hopeful”
Friday, March 5, 2021Americans report feeling “exhausted” but “hopeful,” and for the first time more Americans say the “worst is over” than say the worst is “yet to come.”
Pandemic Pessimism Begins to Decline
Wednesday, February 17, 2021Nearly two in three Americans approve of Biden’s handling of coronavirus as the share saying “the worst is yet to come” continues to decline.
Majorities Support Initial Biden Executive Actions
Friday, February 5, 2021Most Americans are hearing some or mostly positive things about Biden with his focus on combatting coronavirus as his top priority, with economic relief close behind.
The Beginning of the Biden Years
Tuesday, February 2, 2021So far, Americans see their top priorities of the pandemic, economy, and healthcare reflected well in the focus of the new administration.
The COVID Relief Was Not Enough
Friday, January 15, 2021Three in four Americans now know someone who has had coronavirus and more than a third know someone who has died from complications related to it; as most have received checks from the economic relief passed last month, the public largely sees the bill as not doing enough.
Economic Outlook and How to Talk About Student Loan Debt Relief
Friday, December 18, 2020There is near-unanimous support for additional economic relief as three in four Americans view the state of the economy negatively; nearly two in three support canceling at least some student loan debt, and find convincing arguments framing it as an economic stimulus and closing the racial wealth gap.
Public Opinion on Coronavirus Update
Thursday, December 17, 2020Nearly three-fourths of Americans now know someone who has been infected with coronavirus; three in five Americans now say they are likely to get a coronavirus vaccine when it’s available.