As President Trump dangerously declares victory over a virus that continues to ravage the United States, new polling from Politico and Harvard shows that voters aren’t letting go of the pandemic so easily.
Coronavirus will be among the top concerns for voters at the ballot box this November — and with it, the Trump administration’s botched response.
Here are the key points:
- Coronavirus Is Among The Top Concerns Of Likely Voters This November. “Thirty-five percent of likely voters said the virus was extremely important to their vote, ranking just behind education and the economy as top concerns.” [Politico, 9/23/20]
- Those Who Believe Coronavirus Is A Top Concern Are More Likely To Cite The Federal Government’s Competency Than Any Other Factor. “Of those who said the coronavirus was a priority, they were more likely to cite the federal government’s competency in handling the outbreak (43 percent) than any other factor, including government decisions about restrictions on schools and businesses (30 percent).” [Politico, 9/23/20]
- Likely Voters Disapprove Of The Federal Government’s Management Of The Virus By An 11 Point Margin. “By an 11-point margin, likely voters said they disapproved of the federal government’s management of the virus.” [Politico, 9/23/20]
- More Than Half Of Voters Disapprove Of President Trump’s Dangerous Push To Reopen Schools. “Trump’s push to reopen schools quickly hasn’t won much support from likely voters. While 63 percent said they strongly or somewhat approved of how their local school systems handled reopening decisions, 45 percent offered a similar opinion of Trump’s performance on the issue. Slightly over half (52 percent) said they strongly or somewhat disapproved of Trump’s approach to school reopenings.” [Politico, 9/23/20]
- 86 Percent Of Voters Say An Announcement Of A Coronavirus Vaccine By Election Day Would Make No Difference To Their Vote. “The poll also indicates Trump would get virtually no electoral bounce from the approval of a coronavirus vaccine, even as he contradicts scientific experts by frequently suggesting one could be ready by Election Day. Eighty-six percent said Trump’s announcement of a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine wouldn’t affect their vote, while nearly equal amounts said it would make them more likely (7 percent) to vote for Trump or less likely to back him (6 percent).” [Politico, 9/23/20]