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Poll: Illinoisans rate the handling of the virus

Friday, May 1, 2020 - Posted by Rich Miller

* As before, click here for the poll’s methodology, etc. Again, these are only Illinois results

Thinking about how different people and groups are reacting to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, how would you say each of the following is reacting: The federal government

    Not taking the outbreak seriously enough 45%

    Reacting about right 48%

    Overreacting to the outbreak 8%

Thinking about how different people and groups are reacting to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, how would you say each of the following is reacting: Ordinary people across the country

    Not taking the outbreak seriously enough 53%

    Reacting about right 35%

    Overreacting to the outbreak 12%

Thinking about how different people and groups are reacting to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, how would you say each of the following is reacting: Your state government

    Not taking the outbreak seriously enough 10%

    Reacting about right 75%

    Overreacting to the outbreak 15%

Thinking about how different people and groups are reacting to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, how would you say each of the following is reacting: People at your place of employment

    Not taking the outbreak seriously enough 34%

    Reacting about right 57%

    Overreacting to the outbreak 9%

Do you approve or disapprove of the way your state governor is handling the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

    Strongly disapprove 6%

    Disapprove 8%

    Neither approve nor disapprove 16%

    Approve 38%

    Strongly approve 31%

How much do you trust the following people and organizations to do the right thing to best handle the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak: Your city government

    Not at all 5%

    Not too much 12%

    Some 48%

    A lot 35%

How much do you trust the following people and organizations to do the right thing to best handle the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak: Your state government

    Not at all 7%

    Not too much 15%

    Some 40%

    A lot 37%

How much do you trust the following people and organizations to do the right thing to best handle the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak: The White House

    Not at all 20%

    Not too much 25%

    Some 33%

    A lot 22%

How much do you trust the following people and organizations to do the right thing to best handle the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak: Congress

    Not at all 12%

    Not too much 32%

    Some 43%

    A lot 12%

How much do you trust the following people and organizations to do the right thing to best handle the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak: Donald Trump

    Not at all 36%

    Not too much 17%

    Some 23%

    A lot 24%

How much do you trust the following people and organizations to do the right thing to best handle the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak: Joe Biden

    Not at all 20%

    Not too much 22%

    Some 43%

    A lot 16%

How much do you trust the following people and organizations to do the right thing to best handle the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak: The CDC

    Not at all 4%

    Not too much 9%

    Some 41%

    A lot 47%

How much do you trust the following people and organizations to do the right thing to best handle the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak: Hospitals and doctors

    Not at all 1%

    Not too much 2%

    Some 27%

    A lot 69%

How much do you trust the following people and organizations to do the right thing to best handle the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak? - Pharmaceutical companies

    Not at all 7%

    Not too much 18%

    Some 46%

    A lot 28%

How much do you trust the following people and organizations to do the right thing to best handle the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak: Scientists and researchers

    Not at all 2%

    Not too much 6%

    Some 34%

    A lot 58%

How much do you trust the following people and organizations to do the right thing to best handle the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak: The police

    Not at all 6%

    Not too much 12%

    Some 48%

    A lot 34%

How much do you trust the following people and organizations to do the right thing to best handle the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak: Banks

    Not at all 10%

    Not too much 26%

    Some 46%

    A lot 18%

How much do you trust the following people and organizations to do the right thing to best handle the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak: The news media

    Not at all 16%

    Not too much 24%

    Some 42%

    A lot 18%

How much do you trust the following people and organizations to do the right thing to best handle the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak: Social media companies

    Not at all 20%

    Not too much 38%

    Some 30%

    A lot 12%

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Trump is handling the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

    Strongly disapprove 29%

    Disapprove 16%

    Neither approve nor disapprove 17%

    Approve 19%

    Strongly approve 20%

       

16 Comments
  1. - Evanstonian - Friday, May 1, 20 @ 10:54 am:

    Would love to talk to the several percent of people who trust the White House to handle Covid but not Trump.

    People are often politically incoherent.


  2. - Oswego Willy - Friday, May 1, 20 @ 10:57 am:

    === Would love to talk to the several percent of people who trust the White House to handle Covid but not Trump.

    People are often politically incoherent.===

    I totally trust the White House plan, designed by Dr. Fauci and others, and the science to that plan.

    I have zero faith in a POTUS that in one breath touts that plan, then decides to talk against it.

    If you have other questions…


  3. - Pundent - Friday, May 1, 20 @ 11:03 am:

    The support for scientists, medical professionals, and the CDC is overwhelming. The support for state government helps but the actions of Bailey, Cabello and Breen in perspective.


  4. - PublicServant - Friday, May 1, 20 @ 11:15 am:

    47% of people approve of Donald Trump’s handling of the corona virus after he suggested drinking lysol? I guess you really can’t fix stupid.


  5. - Evanstonian - Friday, May 1, 20 @ 11:15 am:

    === I totally trust the White House plan ===

    K.

    Your mileage may vary, but I wouldn’t trust any team assembled by a man who suggested we explore ingesting cleaning products.


  6. - Oswego Willy - Friday, May 1, 20 @ 11:18 am:

    - Evanstonian -

    Maybe you should read up.

    Do you have any clue who Dr. Fauci has worked with and his work history… especially in dealing with viruses?

    Now who is seemingly ignorant?


  7. - Jibba - Friday, May 1, 20 @ 11:41 am:

    Big win for doctors and scientists. Wish they would remember that when it comes to funding these people, agencies, and research.


  8. - Amalia - Friday, May 1, 20 @ 12:12 pm:

    47%, tracks with the national polls. more proof that the Democrats need to be very focused in their decisions on VP, and where and how to spend $$ to win the Presidency and the Senate.


  9. - Ok - Friday, May 1, 20 @ 12:17 pm:

    Surprisingly, 5% of people in Illinois have no friends or family.


  10. - Oswego Willy - Friday, May 1, 20 @ 2:19 pm:

    To the post,

    … and after digesting *these* numbers…

    Science wins. Reasonable people see science to safety, including Dr. Fauci and the White House plan.

    Leadership is…

    Having a plan, working the plan, recalibrating the plan as required, but never wavering from the goal and the objectives to reach that goal.

    Governors are doing the job, the White House in the position of POTUS is not.

    How “messed” up is it that this POTUS has a plan from a group led by a man with 30+ years in virus understanding… and the people know… know… you can’t trust POTUS… but can trust governors working the White House / Fauci and Co plan.

    That’s the takeaway.


  11. - 37B - Friday, May 1, 20 @ 3:10 pm:

    @ OW:
    Perfect. Mic drop.
    Now I can take the rest of the afternoon off.


  12. - Oswego Willy - Friday, May 1, 20 @ 3:19 pm:

    - 37B -

    Appreciate that.

    Stay safe.

    OW


  13. - 37B - Friday, May 1, 20 @ 3:45 pm:

    Thanks. Have 2 week supply from Binny’s and local small food marts. Have one N95 mask I found in the basement. Am supporting local eateries 3-4 times a week. That should do it.

    PS: Family members really starting to get on my nerves. Lol


  14. - Oswego Willy - Friday, May 1, 20 @ 4:00 pm:

    - 37B -

    Do your best to try to find that peace this weekend.

    :)


  15. - 37B - Friday, May 1, 20 @ 4:11 pm:

    OW: Thanks. Will do. Once again, have a two week supply from Binny’s. We’ll be fine while we work out the bugs.


  16. - earl hickey - Friday, May 1, 20 @ 5:11 pm:

    Anyone concerned about the effect of the State lock down on State and local government finances?


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