JUNE 1, 2020: A Ballotpedia survey found that 21% of voters nationwide believe it will be at least six months before most businesses reopen and social activity resumes. That total includes 6% who believe it will take more than a year.[1] ([link removed])
The survey of 1,200 registered voters conducted by Scott Rasmussen ([link removed]) found that a much larger number—45%—believe most businesses will reopen within a month or two. Twenty-eight percent (28%) believe it will take three to six more months.[1] ([link removed])
These figures highlight a much more pessimistic assessment of the situation than was found earlier. In fact, in late March, 58% of voters ([link removed]) expected that most businesses would be open by now. At that time, only 8% thought it would take six months or more.[2] ([link removed])
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As always, there is a huge partisan difference. Fifty-one percent (51%) of Republicans ([link removed]) expect most businesses to be open within a month or two. Fifty-nine percent (59%) of Democrats ([link removed]) think it will take three months or longer (see question wording and crosstabs).[1] ([link removed])
It’s important to note that the pace of reopening varies dramatically from state to state. Ballotpedia provides the most comprehensive source of information on the various state efforts to reopen in their Documenting America's Path to Recovery ([link removed]) project.
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