AP-NORC poll: Fear of virus infection spikes among Americans

By Sarah Burnett and Emily Swanson March 19, 2020 CHICAGO (AP) — Concern among Americans that they or a loved one will be infected by the coronavirus rose dramatically in the past month, with two-thirds of the country now saying they’re at least somewhat concerned about contracting the COVID-19 illness. That’s up from less than…

AP-NORC poll: Voters see the nation as fundamentally divided

By Steve Peoples and Hannah Fingerhut | The Associated Press October 16, 2020 NEW YORK (AP) — The overwhelming majority of voters believe the nation is deeply divided over its most important values, and many have doubts about the health of the democracy itself. And supporters of President Donald Trump and Joe Biden alike think…

AP-NORC poll: Nearly all in US back criminal justice reform

By Colleen Long and Hannah Fingerhut | The Associated Press June 23, 2020 WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans overwhelmingly want clear standards on when police officers may use force and consequences for officers who do so excessively, according to a new poll that finds nearly all Americans favor at least some level of change to the…

AP-NORC poll: Trump faces pessimism as GOP convention opens

By Julie Pace and Hannah Fingerhut | The Associated Press August 24, 2020 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is promising to outline an optimistic vision for America at this week’s Republican convention. But he’ll be speaking to a public deeply pessimistic about the direction of the country and overwhelmingly dissatisfied with his and the federal…

AP-NORC poll: Views of economy stabilize as election nears

By Josh Boak and Emily Swanson | The Associated Press September 22, 2020 WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Americans view the nation’s economic situation as bleak, but a rising percentage also see signs of stability six weeks before Election Day — if not reasons for optimism. According to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for…