Only 24% of Trump supporters view the coronavirus outbreak as a ‘very important’ voting issue
Supporters of Donald Trump and Joe Biden differ widely on the issues that are “very important” to their vote.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Amina Dunn
Former Research Analyst
Amina Dunn is a former research analyst focusing on U.S. politics and policy at Pew Research Center.
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Amid Campaign Turmoil, Biden Holds Wide Leads on Coronavirus, Unifying the Country
Comparable majorities of both candidates’ supporters say it “really matters” who wins in November, with large majorities on both sides saying a win by the opposing candidate would lead to “lasting harm” for the country.
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More U.S. voters have ‘cold’ than ‘warm’ feelings for Mike Pence and Kamala Harris
Ahead of the first vice-presidential debate, Mike Pence and Kamala Harris elicit more negative than positive feelings from registered voters.
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Few Trump or Biden supporters have close friends who back the opposing candidate
Most supporters of Donald Trump and Joe Biden report having a lot of friends who share their political preferences.
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In Views of U.S. Democracy, Widening Partisan Divides Over Freedom to Peacefully Protest
A majority of Americans say significant changes are needed in the “fundamental design and structure of American government.”
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Trump’s approval ratings so far are unusually stable – and deeply partisan
About four-in-ten Americans (38%) approve of Donald Trump’s job performance, while 59% disapprove, our recent survey found.
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Most Americans Say State Governments Have Lifted COVID-19 Restrictions Too Quickly
Six-in-ten say the primary reason the number of confirmed coronavirus cases is increasing is that there are more new infections; 39% say cases are rising mainly because more people are being tested than in previous months.
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As the U.S. copes with multiple crises, partisans disagree sharply on severity of problems facing the nation
Democrats are generally far more likely than Republicans to view several concerns, including COVID-19, as very big problems in the country.
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Majority of Public Favors Giving Civilians the Power to Sue Police Officers for Misconduct
While declining shares give police forces positive marks for their use of force, treatment of racial groups and officer accountability, there is little support for cuts in spending on local policing.
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Public’s Mood Turns Grim; Trump Trails Biden on Most Personal Traits, Major Issues
With less than five months until the 2020 elections, Americans are deeply unhappy with the state of the nation.
