Americans Demand “Safe Voting” And More
Friday, May 29, 2020Americans have conflicting views when it comes to the economy, but solidly support enacting measures to ensure “safe voting” in future elections.
Relief Bills Receive Broad Support
Friday, May 22, 2020Worries about a “second wave” of coronavirus are top of mind as widely Americans approve of relief bills like the HEROES Act.
Toward a Safe Reopening
Wednesday, May 20, 2020When it comes to reopening the economy, Americans say they trust Dr. Fauci and Democrats more than Trump and report concerns about their state opening too soon; the president’s approval on the coronavirus pandemic reaches another low in Navigator’s tracking.
How to Talk About Trump’s Response to the Pandemic
Thursday, May 14, 2020Trump’s rating on handling the pandemic has reached a new low point with the public generally concerned that his actions have put lives at risk and are now hurting the country’s chances for a safe reopening.
Plurality Now Believe Economy In a Recession
Wednesday, May 13, 2020Trump’s rating on his handling of the pandemic shows a decline among older Americans and independents as 1 in 6 urban residents report knowing someone who has died from coronavirus.
Mask-Wearing Splits Republicans
Saturday, May 9, 2020An increasing number of Americans say that they think the worst is yet to come regarding the pandemic; Republicans who wear a mask regularly hold different views on the nature of the crisis than those who do not.
The Increasing Appetite for Government Role in Economy
Friday, May 8, 2020As the public reports anxiety about the job market, Trump’s economic approval is on the decline; Americans say their greatest concern on the president’s economic response to the pandemic is stimulus money benefitting the wealthy instead of the people most in need.
Majority Support a Progressive Economic Agenda Amidst the Pandemic
Friday, May 1, 2020Most Americans believe that Trump’s economic response to coronavirus favors the wealthy, while governors are seen as striking the right balance between handling the pandemic and the economic crisis.
Economic Approval Reaches New Low
Tuesday, April 28, 2020Independents, people of color and older Americans give Trump low marks for his handling of the pandemic at a time when perception of the economy reaches new lows in our daily tracking and protests are doing little to sway overall public opinion on social distancing.
Growing Concern About Reopening Too Soon
Saturday, April 25, 2020Americans continue to trust state and local governments more than Trump; the public reports more comfortability interacting with friends if the country reopens soon rather than going to restaurants or large gatherings.
Reopening the Economy Takes Backseat to Safety
Thursday, April 23, 2020Americans support safely opening the government over reopening prematurely; more than two-thirds agree that fixing the health crisis is the key to restarting the economy.
Widespread Support for Stay at Home Orders
Wednesday, April 22, 2020Americans support governors when it comes to stay-at-home orders instead of those protesting social distancing measures; Trump’s approval continues to decline as Americans worry about an economic recession.
Trump Approvals Drop as Pandemic Continues
Tuesday, April 21, 2020Ratings of how Trump is handling the pandemic decline with fewer Americans viewing him as “serious” in his response, and most Americans continuing to prefer social distancing despite recent protests.
Growing Disbelief About “Return to Normal”
Saturday, April 18, 2020Trump’s approval ratings continue to drop as the share of Americans who know someone sick with coronavirus continues to grow. Most Americans support continued social distancing and believe life won’t return to normal for several months or more.
Fear of Economic Recession Grows
Tuesday, April 14, 2020As the public reports serious concerns about the economy and loved ones getting sick from coronavirus, Americans across party lines trust Dr. Fauci to tell the truth when it comes to the pandemic.