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Republicans, Democrats Move Even Further Apart in Coronavirus Concerns
Since last fall, more Americans say the government should do more to help those in need
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- Republicans, Democrats Move Even Further Apart in Coronavirus Concerns
- Majority of Republicans now say ‘the worst is behind us’ in coronavirus outbreak
- Republicans’ concerns over health impacts from COVID-19 decline; little change among Democrats
- Most say people’s actions affect spread of COVID-19
- Most Democrats say additional aid is needed; Republicans are divided
- Broad support for government help for homeowners and renters, businesses, state and local governments
- Republicans far more comfortable than Democrats going to salons, restaurants, indoor events, parties
- Partisanship biggest factor in comfort with activities during coronavirus
- Since March, larger increases in comfort with routine activities among Republicans than Democrats
- About seven-in-ten Americans say masks should be worn in public places at least most of the time
- Race, age, gender, geographic differences in views of mask wearing
- How do you think people in your area would react to you wearing a mask?
- Most U.S. adults say individual actions affect spread of the virus a great deal
- Partisan, racial gaps in concerns about the pandemic have grown since April
- Degree of concern about coronavirus continues to vary across age, income, racial and ethnic groups
- Those who believe that individual actions have a great effect on how COVID-19 spreads are most concerned about getting and spreading the virus
- Growing gap between white and black adults in views of whether the worst of the pandemic is still to come
- Democrats overwhelmingly see need for more economic aid, GOP is split
- Income gap emerges within GOP over need for another COVID-19 aid package
- Bipartisan support for aid to businesses to keep workers, wide partisan divides over state and local aid
- Within GOP, those in lower-income households more likely to favor financial assistance to local governments, extending increase in unemployment benefits
- Large share of public says business should be protected from lawsuits if employees get COVID-19
- Overall economic ratings remain low, GOP views improve
- Republicans optimistic economic conditions will be better in a year; Democrats’ expectations are mixed
- Since last fall, more Americans say the government should do more to help those in need