COVID-19 & Politics

The biggest takeaway may be the extent to which the decidedly nonpartisan virus met with an increasingly partisan response.

There are wide partisan gaps over most of the 19 items asked about – particularly addressing racial issues and dealing with global climate change.

Following the passage of a second stimulus package in December, 79% of U.S. adults say another economic assistance package will be necessary.

Social media activity by members of Congress changed in notable ways following the rioting at the Capitol by supporters of President Trump.

Democrats are far more willing to say the U.S. can learn from other countries on major policy issues than Republicans are.

In the nearly nine months since the coronavirus outbreak was declared a national emergency, almost every part of the country has been directly affected by the loss of life resulting from the virus.

Still about two-in-ten U.S. adults are “pretty certain” they won’t get the vaccine – even when there’s more information.

The share of unpartnered mothers who are employed and at work has fallen more precipitously than among other parents.

A large majority of Americans say additional COVID-19 aid is needed – and want Congress to pass it as soon as possible.

Votes cast on Election Day have grown steadily less significant over the past several election cycles as a share of total votes cast.