Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for December 2, 2021
The Number of the Day columns published on Ballotpedia reflect the views of the author.
December 2, 2021: The latest numbers on the pandemic show that 40% now believe the worst is behind us, while 37% say the worst is yet to come. That’s the lowest net positive rating since late September. [1]
Perceptions about the pandemic have varied over time. When the lockdowns first began, a majority of voters believed the pandemic would end by Memorial Day 2020.[1]
In 2021, optimism rose when the vaccines became available. By May, 56% believed the worst was behind us. However, confidence fell over the summer with the arrival of the Delta variant. By July, 28% still believed the worst had already come and gone. Confidence began to grow again in early October before falling again in November.[1]
Data released earlier showed that 49% of voters believe relaxing vaccine mandates, mask requirements, and social distancing guidelines would be good for the economy. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 30% disagree.[2]
Each weekday, Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology.
- December 1, 2021 -26 percent of voters have participated in a boycott
- November 30, 2021 -49 percent of voters believe relaxing COVID restrictions would be good for the economy
- November 29, 2021 - 43 percent of voters who have heard of the Rittenhouse trial believe Kyle Rittenhouse did stupid things but not a murderer
- November 23, 2021 -66 percent of voters favor prohibiting Chinese purchase of U.S. agricultural land
- November 22, 2021 -Forty-three percent (43%) know that the infrastructure bill has been passed
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See also
- Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day
- State government policies about vaccine requirements (vaccine passports)
- State-level mask requirements in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020-2021
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