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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for June 2, 2020
The Number of the Day columns published on Ballotpedia reflect the views of the author.
June 2, 2020: Fifty-three percent (53%) of voters nationwide are more worried about the coronavirus threat to their health rather than their finances. A Ballotpedia survey of 1,200 registered voters found that 39% are more concerned about the economic threat.[1]
Perhaps surprisingly, there is only a modest difference between young and old on this question. Among voters under 45, nearly half (48%) are more concerned about their health. As for older voters, 56% are concerned primarily about their health.[1]
The similarity of concern exists alongside the reality that older people are far more likely to have coronavirus-related health issues. While nursing homes house less than 1% of the U.S. population, they account for 42% of all deaths attributed to the disease.[2]
There is no gender gap on the issue, and views are broadly similar across racial lines, employment status, income levels, and other factors. The only exceptions are found along partisan and ideological lines.
- Seventy-one percent (71%) of Democrats are more concerned for their health, a view shared by just 38% of Republicans.
- Fifty-two percent (52%) of conservatives are more concerned about their personal economic challenges, a view shared by just 19% of liberals.[1]
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- June 1, 2020 –21% of voters believe it will be at least six months before most businesses reopen
- 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
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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
- Debate over responses to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020
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