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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for April 29, 2020
The Number of the Day columns published on Ballotpedia reflect the views of the author.
April 29, 2020: Thirty-three percent (33%) of voters believe that, in responding to the pandemic, government officials have not gone far enough. However, a Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 20% believe they have gone too far. A plurality–41%–believes the balance has been about right.[1]
These numbers reflect a significant shift since late March. At that time, 41% believed government officials had not gone far enough while just 14% believed they had gone too far.[2]
Forty percent (40%) of Republicans believe the balance has been about right along with 43% of Democrats and 38% of independents.
However, beneath that apparent common ground, there are significant partisan differences.
- Thirty-six percent (36%) of Republicans believe the government actions have gone too far while only 18% say not far enough.
- Democrats see it much differently–44% say not far enough while just 8% believe they have already gone too far.
- Among independents, 34% say not far enough and 19% say too far.[1]
Each weekday, Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology.
- April 28, 2020 –23% of voters believe worst of the pandemic is behind us
- April 27, 2020 –54% of voters worried that pandemic response might infringe on religious liberties
- April 24, 2020 –47% of voters want mail-in voting for November election
- April 23, 2020 –46% of voters want state & local officials to decide when lockdowns should end
- April 22, 2020 –46% of voters fear economic threat of pandemic more than health threat
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See also
- Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day
- Coronavirus Daily Updates
- State government plans to reopen after the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020
- Debate over state lockdowns and stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020
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