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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for May 5, 2020
The Number of the Day columns published on Ballotpedia reflect the views of the author.
May 5, 2020: Forty-nine percent (49%) of voters nationwide now fear the economic threat from the coronavirus more than the health threat. A Scott Rasmussen national survey conducted over the past weekend (April 30-May 2) found that 45% take the opposite view and are more worried about the health threat.[1]
These numbers reflect a significant change over the past month. In late March, by a 53% to 38% margin, voters were more concerned about the health threat.[2]
By a 53% to 42% margin, men are more worried about the economic threat. Women are evenly divided.[1]
There remains a gaping partisan divide. By a 73% to 21% margin, Republicans are more worried about the economic threat. Democrats, by a 64% to 31% margin, worry more about threats to health.[1]
In late March, independent voters were more worried about the health threat by a 55% to 34% margin. Now, they are evenly divided (49% say health, 45% economy).[2][1]
These results are consistent with other data showing that people are looking for actions that may loosen some of the restrictions. Voters nationwide are evenly divided as to whether the lockdowns should continue in their present form. And, they have come to recognize that it's not simply a question of stay home to stay safe or go out and get sick. Voters recognize that there are significant mental and physical health risks associated with ongoing lockdowns.
Each weekday, Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology.
- May 4, 2020 –36% of voters would report their neighbor for violating stay-at-home rules
- May 1, 2020 –23 states have modified voting by mail procedures
- April 30, 2020 –70% of voters want reduced trade with China
- April 29, 2020 –33% of voters believe government has not gone far enough in pandemic response
- April 28, 2020 –23% of voters believe worst of the pandemic is behind us
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See also
- Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day
- Documenting America's Path to Recovery
- State government plans to reopen after the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020
- Debate over state lockdowns and stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020
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