Despite double digit unemployment, majorities across demographic groups say the federal government’s priority should be to contain the spread of the virus, even if it hurts the economy. Younger voters and black voters take the most stringent view of the social distancing rules, with more than four in 10 saying the guidance is being lifted too quickly. Only 46 percent of men say they always wear a mask, compared with 61 percent of women. In the most heavily impacted states, voters feel even more strongly about taking measures to stop the spread of the virus. “We’ve essentially been holed up at home,” he said, taking a break from watching a PowerPoint presentation in his home office.

Source: New York Times June 27, 2020 14:15 UTC