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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for February 3, 2022
The Number of the Day columns published on Ballotpedia reflect the views of the author.
February 3, 2022: Twenty-nine percent (29%) of voters believe the worst of the pandemic is behind us. That's down from 46% in November and 56% last May. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 44% believe the worst is yet to come while 28% are not sure. [1]
However, 49% of voters are now more worried about unnecessary government restrictions and lockdowns than getting COVID. A smaller number— 42% —are more worried about getting COVID.[1]
Most Republicans (65%) and independents (54%) are more worried about unnecessary government restrictions. Most Democrats (64%) are more worried about getting COVID.[1]
| Worst of Pandemic is Behind Us | Worst of Pandemic is Still to Come | Net | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 24-25 | 29% | 44% | -15% |
| Jan. 3-4. | 30% | 39% | -9% |
| Dec. 21-22 | 27% | 46% | -19% |
| Dec. 14-15 | 29% | 40% | -11% |
| Dec. 1-3 | 32% | 40% | -8% |
| Nov. 22-23 | 40% | 37% | +3% |
| Nov. 15-16 | 43% | 34% | +9% |
| Nov. 8-11 | 46% | 28% | +18% |
| Nov. 4-7 | 44% | 29% | +15% |
| Oct. 28-30 | 40% | 30% | +10% |
| Oct. 11-13 | 38% | 34% | +4% |
| Sept. 30-Oct. 2 | 28% | 42% | -14% |
| Sept. 14-15 | 28% | 45% | -17% |
| Aug. 20-22 | 25% | 48% | -23% |
| Aug. 5-7 | 29% | 43% | -14% |
| July 29-31 | 28% | 45% | -17% |
| July 22-24 | 34% | 38% | -4% |
| July 15-17 | 37% | 33% | +4% |
| May 27-29 | 56% | 20% | +36% |
| May 20-22 | 52% | 21% | +31% |
| Apr. 29-May 1 | 50% | 24% | +26% |
| Apr. 15-17 | 41% | 32% | +9% |
| Mar. 4-6 | 42% | 28% | +14% |
| Feb. 18-20 | 39% | 31% | +8% |
| Jan. 28-30 | 33% | 40% | -7% |
| Dec. 10-12 | 21% | 62% | -41% |
| Nov. 27-28 | 18% | 68% | -50% |
| Nov. 12-14 | 22% | 62% | -40% |
| Oct. 15-17 | 22% | 56% | -34% |
| Oct. 8-10 | 27% | 52% | -25% |
| Oct. 1-3 | 24% | 55% | -31% |
| Sept. 3-5 | 29% | 49% | -20% |
| Aug. 13-15 | 20% | 59% | -39% |
| July 23-25 | 15% | 63% | -48% |
| June 4-6 | 29% | 42% | -13% |
| April 9-11 | 16% | 60% | -44% |
Each weekday, Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology.
- February 2, 2022- 29 percent of voters have never been tested for COVID-19
- February 1, 2022- 67 percent of voters believe the decline of the family is harming American growth and prosperity.
- January 31, 2022- 65 percent of voters believe that growing up without a father places children at a significant disadvantage
- January 28, 2022- 87 percent of voters say strong ties important for a healthy society
- January 27, 2022- 7 percent of voters don’t believe the Holocaust happened
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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
- State government responses to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020
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