Trump-Biden Matchup Fires Voter Enthusiasm, Especially for Republicans
There’s a lot more voter excitement about a Trump-Biden matchup compared to the last two presidential elections, especially among Republicans.
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April 29, 2020
April 28, 2020
Most Don’t Favor Big Fines, Jail Time for Mask Scofflaws
The vast majority of voters wear a mask at least some of the time these days because of the coronavirus, but they’re far less enthusiastic about punishing those who don’t.
April 27, 2020
Most Favor UN Action Against China for Coronavirus; 41% Want Their State to Sue
Most voters here want the United Nations to punish China for inflicting the coronavirus on the world, and a sizable number favor state lawsuits against the Asian giant.
April 24, 2020
Most Favor Trump’s Halt to Immigration to Help U.S. Workers; Democrats Don’t
Most voters in general support President Trump’s temporary freeze on legal immigration to give Americans a better chance in the post-coronavirus job market. Most Democrats do not.
April 23, 2020
Most Support Voting By Mail But Have Fraud Concerns
Democrats are pushing hard to allow more voting by mail this November because of the coronavirus, and most voters concur. But most also agree with critics that more voter fraud is likely.
April 22, 2020
Voters Nix State Coronavirus Economic Aid for Illegal Immigrants
California Governor Gavin Newsom has authorized $500 cash payments to all illegal immigrants in his state in response to the economic impact of the coronavirus, but voters aren’t keen to that idea in their home state.
April 22, 2020
Voters Say Trump More Likely Than Pelosi To Put Country First With COVID-19
Voters are evenly divided when asked if President Trump or House Speaker Nancy Pelosi would do a better job dealing with the coronavirus but think Trump is more likely to put the country ahead of his political party.
April 20, 2020
60% of Democrats Blame Trump More Than China for Coronavirus
Most Democrats blame President Trump, not China, for the coronavirus crisis the country is now experiencing. Other voters disagree.
April 17, 2020
Most Democrats Want Woman, Person of Color As VP Nominee But Have No Favorite
If Joe Biden ends up as the Democrats’ presidential nominee, most voters in his party think he should choose a woman or person of color as his running mate, but there’s no clear favorite.
April 16, 2020
Voters Say Most Politicians Want Bigger, More Expensive Government
Voters still agree most politicians are intent on growing the size of government but aren’t as worried about that as they used to be.
April 16, 2020
36% Say It’s Time for America To Get Back to Work
A sizable number of voters are ready for America to begin returning to normal and think another six weeks is the most we can afford to remain closed down. Most worry, though, that they will get the coronavirus if they return to work.
April 15, 2020
Voters Prefer Trump, Biden Leadership to Hillary’s In Fighting Coronavirus
Voters agree America would not be better off with Hillary Clinton in the White House during the coronavirus pandemic but think Joe Biden would do just as good a job as President Trump.
April 14, 2020
65% of GOP Voters Say Coronavirus Reporters Chiefly Out to Get Trump
Democrats are quite happy with the ongoing media coverage of the coronavirus. But Republicans continue to put their faith in President Trump and see the media coverage as just another tool to attack him.
April 10, 2020
Democrats Say Open Convention Likely, But Biden Still The Winner
Most Democrats now think their party is likely to hold an open convention in which the delegates choose a candidate rather than rely on the primary results. But they overwhelmingly believe Joe Biden will still emerge as the presidential nominee.
April 8, 2020
Democrats Think House Virus Committee Will Make Us Safer; GOP Voters See More Politics
Democrats remain highly critical of how the government is handling the coronavirus crisis and think a new House oversight committee will make things better. Republicans see more politics ahead.
April 6, 2020
Cuomo Ties Biden for Presidential Nomination Among Democrats
Joe Biden may be sweeping the traditional primary system, but Democrats are evenly divided when asked if New York Governor Andrew Cuomo would make a better challenger against President Trump in November.
April 3, 2020
Support Grows for Government-Run Health Care, Universal Basic Income
As the coronavirus opens the door for greater government control of our lives, voter support for a taxpayer-funded income for all and government-controlled health care are on the rise. Democrats are far bigger fans than others, though.
April 2, 2020
Voters Strongly Endorse Fines, Ban on Interstate Travel
Voters are turning hardline in the face of the coronavirus. Two-out-of-three now want to ban travel between states and fine those who violate social distancing guidelines.
April 1, 2020
Voters Fear Indefinite Shutdown, Worry Government May Make Things Worse
Voters question how long the United States can remain locked down because of the coronavirus, and most share President Trump’s worry that the government may go too far in its efforts to defeat the disease.
March 31, 2020
Voters Overwhelmingly Endorse Coronavirus Aid Package. Expect More to Come
Voters are fine with the $2.2 trillion relief package passed by Congress in response to the coronavirus, even though they suspect it’s packed with goodies for political allies. They also think more taxpayer-funded help will be needed in the days ahead.
