Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for June 3, 2021
The Number of the Day columns published on Ballotpedia reflect the views of the author.
June 3, 2021: Fifty-six percent (56%) of voters now believe that the worst of the pandemic is behind us. That’s up four points from a week ago and the highest level of optimism yet recorded. A Ballotpedia national survey found that 20% of voters currently disagree and believe the worst is yet to come. Twenty-five percent (25%) are not sure.[1]
Taking a longer look at the timeline highlights just how dramatically the numbers have shifted since vaccines became available. The number who believe the worst is behind us is up six points from a month ago, fourteen points from two months ago, and twenty-three points from three months ago.[1]
Throughout the pandemic, there has been a vast partisan perception gap. That remains the case today. Sixty-four percent (64%) of Republicans now believe the worst is behind us. That view is shared by 52% of Democrats and 44% of independent voters. This marks the first time that a majority of Democrats have believed the worst is behind us.[1]
On a related topic, a recent Number of the Day showed that fewer than half of all voters are aware of the new CDC guidelines on mask-wearing. There is a partisan divide on this as well. A majority of Republican voters (56%) are aware of the new CDC guidelines, while a majority of Democrats (57%) are not. Independent voters are evenly divided.[1]
| Worst of Pandemic is Behind Us | Worst of Pandemic is Still to Come | Net | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
- June 2, 2021 -72 percent of voters believe illegal immigration is bad for the United States
- June 1, 2021 -71 percent of voters believe elite universities should pay taxes on endowment income
- May 28, 2021 -52 percent of voters believe worst of pandemic is behind us
- May 27, 2021 -45 percent of U.S. voters aware of new CDC guidelines on masks
- May 26, 2021 -93 percent of voters recognize racism as major issue in American history
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See also
- Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day
- Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for May 28, 2021
- Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for May 4, 2021
- Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for May 27, 2021
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