How to Engage on “Law & Order”
Thursday, September 17, 2020Americans believe Trump sees disorder and division as helpful to his re-election chances; nearly two-thirds of the public say Trump’s statements about the military are seriously concerning.
Half of Americans Know Someone Who Has Gotten COVID-19
Wednesday, September 16, 2020Though the rate of new cases has plateaued in the United States, half still say the “worst is yet to come” in the pandemic as a growing share of the public expressing concern about Trump rushing the process of getting a vaccine developed.
Revisiting “Law & Order”
Thursday, September 3, 2020Americans support protests focused on the treatment of Black Americans and are largely not noticing increases in crime in their own communities, the vast majority say crime has increased in the United States in the last year. Americans are concerned about those close to them getting infected with coronavirus, though a minority concerned about the risk posed to them by the rise in crime.
Americans Prioritize COVID, the Economy, and Health Care
Wednesday, September 2, 2020As Trump’s job approval reverts to pre-convention levels, Americans see the Republican Party as focusing the most on jobs, the economy, and immigration while seeing the Democratic Party as focusing the most on the pandemic and race relations.
Pandemic Stress
Friday, August 28, 2020Nearly a quarter of Americans know someone personally who has died from coronavirus, while a vast majority supports keeping social distancing measures in place until a vaccine is developed and readily available.
An Increasing Range of Negatives on Trump
Thursday, August 27, 2020The public sees as Trump looking out for himself first instead of the country and perceives him as falling short of his campaign promises; African Americans are unpersuaded by Trump’s claim that they are doing better under the current administration than they have since Abraham Lincoln was president.
How to Talk About Trump’s Attacks on the USPS
Wednesday, August 26, 2020Americans view the USPS situation as unresolved, with many believing that Trump opposes funding the USPS because he thinks it will help him with re-election.
Talking About Access to the Ballot
Friday, August 14, 2020With Biden voters disproportionately likely to say they’ll vote by mail, and Trump voters more likely to say they’ll vote in-person, the public is aware that this year’s election results are unlikely to be final as of election night.
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.
Plurality of the Public Plans to Vote by Mail
Friday, August 7, 2020A vast majority of Americans oppose delaying the election; many say Trump’s recent posts on social media are designed to sow division and chaos.
Continuing the Conversation on COVID-19 Response
Wednesday, August 5, 2020Trump’s pandemic approval continues to decline while, for the first time, half of Americans know someone who has been infected with coronavirus.
Update on Trump’s Approval Across Demographics
Friday, July 31, 2020Trump approval has significantly declined since March while support for “more aggressive” measures to stop the virus resurges after a late-spring decline.
Changing Opinions on Racial Justice Protests and Police Response
Friday, July 24, 2020Many Americans continue to disapprove of the way police have responded to recent protests; even more say the way the police operate in America needs to change.
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
Revisiting the Mask Debate
Wednesday, July 22, 2020Three in four now say the country is on the wrong track and increasingly identify as pro-mask; Americans think Trump should have been wearing a mask a long time ago and trusts Dr. Fauci over the president.
