Americans are more likely to say the U.S. should have a minor role rather than a major one in the situation between Russia and Ukraine. The public is increasingly concerned that Russia’s global influence poses a direct threat to the United States.
The VoteCast survey of 3,493 registered voters in the Commonwealth of Virginia was conducted between Oct. 27 and Nov. 2, 2021, concluding as polls closed on Election Day.
To feel safe while in participating in public life, 59% of the public consider it essential to be vaccinated. Most believe the pandemic will end when COVID-19 becomes more like the seasonal flu.
There is growing polarization in confidence in science, with Democrats (64%) more confident than Republicans (34%). This 30-point gap is up from 9 points in 2018.
