Opinion Today
March 26, 2021
COVID-19 Aid Package Both Popular and Controversial
Lydia Saad, Gallup
Sixty-three percent of Americans, according to a Gallup poll conducted March 15-21, approve of the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill that Congress passed and President Joe Biden signed into law two weeks ago. While receiving nearly unanimous support from Democrats (97%), the legislation enjoys majority support among independents (58%) but scant backing from Republicans (18%).
Approval of President Biden has softened since last week as Republicans' concern over immigration rises
Chris Jackson & Jocelyn Duran, Ipsos
The latest Ipsos Core Political survey finds that support for President Joe Biden has softened since last week, with 53% of Americans now approving of his job performance compared to 59% last week. However, this is in line with Biden’s approval rating from two weeks ago (54%). The economy and public health remain the most pressing issues facing the nation, followed by immigration and the healthcare system.
