Index Summary Despite significant gains in the economy and overcoming the coronavirus pandemic, Americans’ national outlook has changed very little since the beginning of summer. The overall index stands at 6.5 just as it did in our June 2021 America Now Index (ANI). Slight declines in attitudes about the economy and health have been offset […]
Biden & Economic Stimulus, Dec 2021
From the $1,400 stimulus checks early in the year through the child tax credits and recently passed infrastructure bill, Americans see Democratic programs to stimulate the economy through both partisan and practical lenses. Democrats and those who’ve benefited are most enthusiastic – most others, not so much. And a quarter of Americans don’t seem to know enough about the still in-the-works Build Back Better plan to have an opinion of it.
Economy & Biden Approval, Nov 2021
Despite rapid job growth and decreasing unemployment – but as inflation flares – the economy continues to drive Americans’ perception of Joe Biden’s performance in office. In the latest NPR/Marist Poll, 39% name inflation as the most important economic concern, far outpacing other worries such as wages (17%), labor shortages (11%), and unemployment (10%). Biden’s overall approval rating has slipped to 42% which matches the approval he receives for his handling of the economy (42%).
What’s the Skinny?
Is there such a thing as an “ideal” body? Back in 2020, the House of Commons’ Women and Equalities Committee posted an online social media study investigating the state of people’s body image in the United Kingdom. Of the 7878 participants, 65% of those under 18 and 45% of adults said they believed in an “ideal […]
Trust in Elections & Threat to Democracy, Nov 2021
A majority of Americans (62%) say they will trust the results of the 2024 election even if the candidate they support loses, which includes 82% of Democrats but only one third of Republicans (33%). More than eight in ten (81%) Americans believe there is a “serious threat” to our democracy including 89% of Republicans, 80% of independents, and 79% of Democrats. But when asked which party presents the bigger threat, there’s a split: 42% say Democrats, 41% say Republicans, and 8% say both.
Climate Change, Oct 2021
Majorities of Americans say the global community and the United States are doing too little to address climate change. Nearly six in ten (59%) say the world is doing “too little” and half (50%) say U.S. climate change policies “don’t go far enough.”
Americans are stressed out!
In our September 30th national poll, more than 18 months after the pandemic started, 77% of Americans were either as or more stressed despite a majority being vaccinated and COVID infections and deaths dropping nationwide. What’s going on? According to the American Psychological Association’s (APA) latest “Stress in America” report released in 2021, the high […]
New York State Poll News Conference, October 12, 2021
This virtual news conference with Dr. Lee Miringoff, Director of the Marist Institute for Public Opinion and Dr. Barbara Carvalho, Director of the Marist Poll discusses the results of the Marist Poll of New York State residents. The news conference occurred on October 12, 2021. The written analysis of the results and the data tables […]
Governor Hochul Approval, Oct 2021
Fifty days after being sworn in, New York Governor Kathy Hochul enjoys positive support from state residents. More than half rate her favorably (55%), her approval rating is +18 percentage points (49% – 31%), and 56% say she is a “good leader” for the state. In contrast, the numbers are not encouraging for former Governor Andrew Cuomo. 77% of New Yorkers say they do not want him to run to reclaim the office next year including 74% of Democrats.