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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for September 5, 2019
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September 5, 2019: Despite ongoing media coverage of the Brexit negotiations, most U.S. voters (57%) either have never heard of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson or don't know enough about him to have an opinion. A ScottRasmussen.com national survey found that 22% have a favorable opinion and 21% have an unfavorable view.[1]
Opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn is unknown to 72% of U.S. voters. Sixteen percent (16%) have a favorable opinion and 12% a negative view.
Just 11% of U.S. voters are very closely following news about Brexit. The survey found that another 28% are paying attention somewhat closely.
Twenty-one percent (21%) of U.S. voters believe it would be better for Britain to leave the EU while 31% believe it would be better for them to stay. Fifteen percent (15%) see little impact, and 33% are not sure.
Twenty-two percent (22%) believe the U.S. would benefit if Britain leaves the EU while 17% think the impact would be negative. Twenty-one percent (21%) don't envision it will matter while 41% are not sure.
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