Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for February 23, 2021
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February 23, 2021: Thirty-nine percent (39%) of voters now believe the worst of the coronavirus pandemic is behind us. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 31% disagree and believe the worst is still to come.[1]
Rasmussen has been tracking this question throughout the pandemic, and this is the first time ever that a plurality offered a positive view. As recently as late November, 68% believed that the worst was still to come. At that time, only 18% believed the worst was behind us.
However, the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines dramatically decreased the levels of pessimism. By late January, 33% of voters believed the worst of the pandemic was behind us, while 40% believed the worst was still to come.[2]
Republicans, by a 50% to 23% margin, believe the worst is behind us. Democrats and independents are evenly divided on the question.[1]
The survey found that 17% of voters have had the vaccine. But awareness of the impact is much more significant. Among those who have not yet had the vaccine, 63% know a close friend or family member who has been vaccinated.[1]
Suburban voters are more optimistic than those living in urban or rural areas.[1]
| Worst of Pandemic is Behind Us | Worst of Pandemic is Still to Come | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 18-20 | 39% | 31% |
| Jan. 28-30 | 33% | 40% |
| Dec. 10-12 | 21% | 62% |
| Nov. 27-28 | 18% | 68% |
| Nov. 12-14 | 22% | 62% |
| Oct. 15-17 | 22% | 56% |
| Oct. 8-10 | 27% | 52% |
| Oct. 1-3 | 24% | 55% |
| Sept. 3-5 | 29% | 49% |
| Aug. 13-15 | 20% | 59% |
| July 23-25 | 15% | 63% |
| June 4-6 | 29% | 42% |
| April 9-11 | 16% | 60% |
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- February 18, 2021 -32 percent of voters believe society will be more fair and decent in a decade
- February 17, 2021 –40 percent of voters believe U.S. society is generally fair and decent
- February 16, 2021 -37 percent of voters worry the Biden administration will wait too long to re-open society; 36% worry the administration will re-open too quickly
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See also
- Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day
- Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for December 2, 2020
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine distribution by state
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