Update on the Debate Over Economic Relief
Thursday, October 15, 2020The public remains opposed to a potential rollback of the ACA and are overwhelmingly supportive of the $2.4 trillion coronavirus relief package.
Continuing the Conversation on Economic Recovery
Thursday, August 13, 2020Americans see Congressional Democrats’ policies as favoring the working and middle class and have concerns on Trump’s handling of the economic recovery from the pandemic; a plurality support banning TikTok in the United States, including parents and grandparents of users.
Public Opinion on Public Health, the Economy, and Reopenings
Thursday, August 6, 2020More Americans than ever rate the economy negatively and six in ten say it is still getting worse.
How to Talk About Economic Recovery
Thursday, July 23, 2020Americans think the economy is getting worse and support extending the extended unemployment benefits through at least the end of the year; most disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economic response to the pandemic
Emerging Worries Around Testing, Trump Rallies, and the Economy
Thursday, July 2, 2020The public is overwhelmingly negative about Trump saying “slow the testing down, please” as the percentage of Americans who think he is not doing enough to respond to the pandemic hits an all-time high.
Support for Protests Continues as Republican Tax Law Loses Favor
Friday, June 26, 2020A Majority of Americans continue to support the protests following the death of George Floyd and a growing
number feel “engaged and interested in taking action”. An overwhelming majority say that taxing the wealthiest Americans and corporations would help with the economic recovery in the wake of the pandemic.
How to Talk About the Justice in Policing Act
Friday, June 19, 2020Americans want to see big changes in the way the police operate and there is broad support for a variety of policing reforms and the “Justice in Policing Act” in the House; Trump earns significantly lower favorability ratings than his predecessors as more see him as “self-absorbed.”
An “Obamacare” Milestone
Friday, June 5, 2020Trump’s handling of the economy hits a new low; a majority disapprove of his decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization; Democrats hold a trust advantage on issues related to the pandemic while a majority views the House-passed HEROES Act as appealing because it gets economic relief to those who need it most.
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.