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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for August 12, 2021
The Number of the Day columns published on Ballotpedia reflect the views of the author.
August 12, 2021: When it comes to reforming election practices, a Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 36% of voters trust Democrats, 32% trust Republicans, and 22% don’t trust either party.[1]
Among independent voters, 62% don’t trust either of the major political parties.[1]
Most voters with a postgraduate degree trust Democrats more than Republicans. However, a modest plurality of all voters from other educational backgrounds places more trust in the GOP.[1]
The survey also found that 59% believe the states should return to the regular voting laws that existed before the pandemic, just 26% disagree.[1] The Department of Justice recently issued guidance suggesting that a return to the pre-pandemic rules would not always be seen as legal.[2]
Eighty-three percent (83%) of Republicans favor a return to pre-pandemic rules. Democrats are evenly divided: 40% favor that approach and 43% do not.[1]
Among independent voters, 46% favor a return to pre-pandemic rules, while 25% are opposed.[1]
Each weekday, Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology.
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- August 10, 2021 -39% believe reporters would release information that contradicts their own political views
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- August 6, 2021 -62 percent of voters support easing or making no change to pandemic restrictions
- August 5, 2021 -57 percent of voters comfortable attending indoor social events without mask
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See also
- Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day
- Changes to election dates, procedures, and administration in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020
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