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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for June 15, 2021
The Number of the Day columns published on Ballotpedia reflect the views of the author.
June 15, 2021: Forty-eight percent (48%) of voters nationwide have a favorable opinion of Dr. Anthony Fauci. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 37% have an unfavorable view of him, while 15% are not sure.[1]
Perceptions of Fauci have declined a bit since March. At that time, 52% had a favorable opinion of him.[1]
The totals include 28% with a very favorable opinion of Fauci and 25% with a very unfavorable opinion.[1]
The numbers reflect a wide partisan divide that has been found on many topics related to the pandemic. Fauci is viewed favorably by 77% of Democrats and unfavorably by 63% of Republicans. Those dynamics have changed little since March.[2]
There has, however, been a shift in perceptions among independent voters. In March, a modest plurality had a favorable opinion of Fauci. Now, 29% offer a favorable assessment, while 42% have a negative view.[1]
Recent surveys have shown that 66% of voters believe it is likely the coronavirus originated in a Wuhan, China laboratory.[3] Looking back, 49% believe many states and cities overreacted to the pandemic. Thirty-eight percent (38%) disagree.[4]
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See also
- Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day
- Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for March 5, 2021
- Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for March 3, 2021
- Federal government responses to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020-2021
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 ScottRasmussen.com, "48% have favorable opinion of Fauci," June 14, 2021
- ↑ ScottRasmussen.com, "52% have favorable opinion of Fauci," March 3, 2021
- ↑ ScottRasmussen.com, "66% think it is likely coronavirus created in Wuhan lab," June 3, 2021
- ↑ ScottRasmussen.com, "49% believe states and cities overreacted to pandemic; 38% disagree," June 8, 2021
