MAY 5, 2020: Forty-nine percent (49%) of voters nationwide now fear the economic threat from the coronavirus more than the health threat. A Scott Rasmussen national survey conducted over the past weekend (April 30-May 2) found that 45% take the opposite view and are more worried about the health threat.[1] ([link removed])
These numbers reflect a significant change over the past month. In late March, ([link removed]) by a 53% to 38% margin, voters were more concerned about the health threat.[2] ([link removed])
By a 53% to 42% margin, men are more worried about the economic threat. Women are evenly divided.[1] ([link removed])
There remains a gaping partisan divide. By a 73% to 21% margin, Republicans are more worried about the economic threat. Democrats, by a 64% to 31% margin, worry more about threats to health.[1] ([link removed])
In late March, independent voters were more worried about the health threat by a 55% to 34% margin. Now, they are evenly divided (49% say health, 45% economy).[2] ([link removed]) [1] ([link removed])
These results are consistent with other data showing that people are looking for actions that may loosen some of the restrictions. Voters nationwide are evenly divided as to whether the lockdowns should continue in their present form. ([link removed]) And, they have come to recognize that it's not simply a question of stay home to stay safe or go out and get sick. Voters recognize that there are significant mental and physical health risks associated with ongoing lockdowns. ([link removed])
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