April 29, 2020: Thirty-three percent (33%) of voters believe that, in responding to the pandemic, government officials have not gone far enough. However, a Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 20% believe they have gone too far. A plurality–41%–believes the balance has been about right.^[1]

These numbers reflect a significant shift since late March. At that time, 41% believed government officials had not gone far enough while just 14% believed they had gone too far.^[2]

Forty percent (40%) of Republicans believe the balance has been about right along with 43% of Democrats and 38% of independents.

However, beneath that apparent common ground, there are significant partisan differences.

• Thirty-six percent (36%) of Republicans believe the government actions have gone too far while only 18% say not far enough.
• Democrats see it much differently–44% say not far enough while just 8% believe they have already gone too far.
• Among independents, 34% say not far enough and 19% say too far.^[1]

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