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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for April 21, 2020
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April 21, 2020: When the lockdown ends, 34% of voters expect the U.S. economy to bounce back quickly. However, a Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 45% have the opposite view and believe the nation will suffer through a long recession. Twenty-one percent (21%) are not sure.[1]
By a 48% to 34% margin, Republicans expect the economy to bounce back quickly. Democrats, by a 56% to 24% margin, take the opposite view. Among independents, 43% expect a long recession while 33% think a quick recovery is likely.[1]
It’s important to note that these dynamics are broadly consistent with pre-pandemic attitudes. Republicans were far more optimistic about the economy, Democrats more pessimistic, and independent voters in between.
As for the prospects when the lockdown is lifted, white voters are evenly divided. Black and Hispanic voters are more pessimistic.
Investors are evenly divided–42% expect the economy to bounce back quickly while 38% think a long recession is coming.[1]
Just 31% of non-investors expect a quick recovery while 50% disagree.[1]
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- April 20, 2020 –26 states have stay-at-home orders expiring within two weeks
- April 17, 2020 –22% increase in alcohol sales during the pandemic
- April 16, 2020 –50% of voters say gathering at friends' homes top priority after lockdown
- April 15, 2020 –60% of voters believe the worst is still to come
- April 14, 2020 –34 percent of voters favor national health plan that eliminates private insurance
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See also
- Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day
- Coronavirus Daily Updates
- Resources for citizens dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, 2020
- Debate over state lockdowns and stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020
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