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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for June 1, 2020
The Number of the Day columns published on Ballotpedia reflect the views of the author.
June 1, 2020: A Ballotpedia survey found that 21% of voters nationwide believe it will be at least six months before most businesses reopen and social activity resumes. That total includes 6% who believe it will take more than a year.[1]
The survey of 1,200 registered voters conducted by Scott Rasmussen found that a much larger number—45%—believe most businesses will reopen within a month or two. Twenty-eight percent (28%) believe it will take three to six more months.[1]
These figures highlight a much more pessimistic assessment of the situation than was found earlier. In fact, in late March, 58% of voters expected that most businesses would be open by now. At that time, only 8% thought it would take six months or more.[2]
As always, there is a huge partisan difference. Fifty-one percent (51%) of Republicans expect most businesses to be open within a month or two. Fifty-nine percent (59%) of Democrats think it will take three months or longer (see question wording and crosstabs).[1]
It’s important to note that the pace of reopening varies dramatically from state to state. Ballotpedia provides the most comprehensive source of information on the various state efforts to reopen in their Documenting America's Path to Recovery project.
That project is tracking the plans for recovery put forth by states, localities, and others in a way that allows citizens, policymakers, influencers, pundits, and the nation's reporters to engage in fruitful comparisons about moving forward. Click here to sign up for daily email updates.
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- May 29, 2020 –20% of voters not confident they could receive medical treatment for coronavirus
- May 28, 2020 –39% of voters have family member who lost primary source of income due to shutdowns
- May 27, 2020 –45% of voters rate U.S. healthcare system as good or excellent
- May 26, 2020 –34% of voters trust government officials on reopening economy
- May 22, 2020 –41% of voters believe lockdowns did more harm than good
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See also
- Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day
- Documenting America's Path to Recovery Email Updates
- State government responses to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020
- Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for April 1, 2020
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