Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for August 17, 2021
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August 17, 2021: Fifteen percent (15%) of voters who have not received a COVID-19 vaccine believe Dr. Anthony Fauci makes his policy recommendations based primarily on scientific data and research. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 48% think his recommendations are based primarily upon his own personal and political views.[1]
The survey also found that 20% of unvaccinated voters have a favorable opinion of Fauci. Fifty-two percent (52%) of the unvaccinated have an unfavorable view of the presidential advisor.[1]
These numbers suggest that Dr. Fauci may not convince certain people to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Among all voters, 51% have a favorable opinion of Fauci, while 32% hold an unfavorable view. That’s little changed from earlier surveys.[1][2]
Just under half of all voters (45%) believe Fauci makes recommendations based upon science, while 30% think they are primarily personal opinions.[1]
There is a strong partisan divide on views of the presidential advisor. Sixty-nine percent (69%) of Democrats believe he makes recommendations based upon science and research. Just 28% of Republicans and 22% of independents agree.[1]
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See also
- Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day
- Federal government responses to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020-2021
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine distribution by state
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