Republicans more likely to say economic aid package will benefit most groups, except large businesses

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April 21, 2020

Positive Economic Views Plummet; Support for Government Aid Crosses Party Lines

Republicans more likely to say economic aid package will benefit most groups, except large businesses

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Republicans more likely to say economic aid package will benefit most groups, except large businesses

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Positive Economic Views Plummet; Support for Government Aid Crosses Party Lines
As coronavirus strikes the U.S., positive assessments of the economy plummet
Support for coronavirus aid is much broader than for 2009 stimulus bill
As economic views turn far less positive, differences by income and party narrow
Lower-income households most likely to say federal aid package will help them
Narrow majority thinks economic conditions will be better in a year
PP_2Most think economic problems from the COVID-19 outbreak will last more than six months020.04.21_covid-economy_0-08
Democratic college grads most likely to see long-term economic problems resulting from COVID-19 outbreak
Most Americans think more federal aid is needed to address COVID-19 impact
Modest decline in personal financial ratings compared with last year
Sudden decline in national economic ratings amid coronavirus outbreak, in contrast to past economic downturns

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