Our research below provides messaging guidance for progressives to win key policy debates.
Trump’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 hold increasingly favorable views of the ACA, increasingly unfavorable views of Trump’s handling of health care, and have very serious concerns about Republicans’ failures to protect health care coverage for those with pre-existing conditions.
Worries about a “second wave” of coronavirus are top of mind as widely Americans approve of relief bills like the HEROES Act.
Americans 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.
Americans are prioritizing health care over personal finances, but appear more split when it comes to public health and the national economy; Trump’s approval ratings continue to erode on a number of key issues.
Few support efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, while Americans continue to be most concerned about Trump’s early inaction on the pandemic.
While Trump’s overall approval rating declines, Democrats hold advantages over Trump on key issues relating to the pandemic. More Americans now describe Trump as “unprepared” and fewer call him “honest.”
While Americans remain split on Trump’s coronavirus response, Navigator Daily takes a deep dive into the data by demographics.
With health concerns at top of mind, Americans are especially worried about the strain on hospitals and doctors created by Trump’s response to the crisis.
Americans now hold a favorable view of the Affordable Care Act and oppose cuts to Social Security and Medicare.
Americans see lowering drug prices as an important priority, and strongly favor the House Democrats’ reform proposal over a proposal in the Republican-led Senate to do that
The public demands proposals that clearly address both coverage and costs
Opposition grows to abortion bans when Americans learn more about them
Americans want the new Congress to provide a check on the White House, follow facts in investigations
Americans concerned by influence of special interests, threats to health care, and the Supreme Court vacancy
