Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for April 2, 2020
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April 2, 2020: Forty-seven percent (47%) of voters believe that China is primarily to blame for the coronavirus pandemic. A national survey conducted by Scott Rasmussen found that 34% disagree and 19% are not sure.[1]
The survey also found that 27% of voters think it's at least somewhat likely that the Chinese government intentionally created and released the coronavirus.[1]
As with just about everything in the news, there is a massive partisan divide. Seventy-three percent (73%) of Republicans believe that China is primarily responsible for the pandemic. That view is shared by 41% of independent voters and 30% of Democrats.[1]
Forty-three percent (43%) of Republicans believe it's likely the virus was intentionally released by the Chinese government. Just 23% of independents and 16% of Democrats agree.[1]
Each weekday, Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology.
- April 1, 2020 –45% of voters expect lockdown to last a month or two
- March 31, 2020 –25 states have issued stay-at-home orders
- March 30, 2020 –67,000 people per square mile living in Manhattan
- March 27, 2020 –68% of Americans are avoiding small gatherings with family and friends
- March 26, 2020 –33 states have suspended in-person court appearances due to pandemic
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See also
- Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day
- Coronavirus Daily Updates
- Political responses to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020
- Arguments in support of and opposition to government responses to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020
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