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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for December 21, 2021
The Number of the Day columns published on Ballotpedia reflect the views of the author.
December 21, 2021: When it comes to vaccine mandates and related topics, 48% of voters consider it likely that scientists would falsify data to support their personal views of what should be done. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 41% consider it unlikely and 11% are not sure. [1]
Those totals include 21% who say it is very likely scientists would falsify their data and 19% who say it’s not at all likely. Most Republicans (67%) consider it likely while most Democrats (57%) consider it likely. Independent voters are evenly divided.
Data released earlier showed that 47% of voters believe Dr. Anthony Fauci makes his recommendations primarily on scientific data and research. Thirty-three percent (33%) disagree and think his recommendations are based upon his own personal and political views.[1]
Forty-eight percent (48%) believe the CDC has generally provided reliable and fact-based guidelines during the pandemic. Thirty-two percent (32%) think it has generally acted in a partisan political manner, and 20% are not sure. Looking back, 58% of voters believe that shutting down businesses and locking down society did more harm than good. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 35% disagree and 17% are not sure.[1]
Each weekday, Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology.
- December 20, 2021 -32 percent of voters believe it's very likely democracy in America will end within a generation
- December 17, 2021 54 percent of voters recognize there are fewer people working than before the pandemic
- December 16, 2021 - 47 percent of voters believe Dr. Fauci makes recommendations based upon scientific data
- December 15, 2021 - 49 percent of voters consider abortion very important voting issue
- December 14, 2021 - 58 percent of voters believe lockdowns did more harm than good
- December 13, 2021 - 55 percent of voters believe tax hikes generally lead to job losses
- December 10, 2021 - 65 percent of voters are more interested in economic issues than cultural issues
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