* Politico…

The Clean Energy Jobs Act, which was a premiere piece of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s Covid-derailed budget, still remains popular among the electorate, according to a new poll. The proposal, which would convert Illinois to 100 percent renewable energy by 2050, has the support of 82 percent of Illinoisans, according to a survey conducted by Global Strategy Group for the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition. Rep. Ann Williams, who plans to introduce the bill again later in the year, says it would put “thousands of people who have permanently lost their jobs back to work — we can no longer wait to act on climate change.” The poll shows 98 percent of Democrats support the idea, 60 percent of Republicans and 84 percent of Independents. The proposal has high support in Chicago, 93 percent; and Cook County, 85 percent; and then declines some in outlying areas. Northern and central Illinois show 71 percent support; and southern Illinois has 76 percent. The survey was conducted May 18-21 by interviewing 600 residents statewide by landline, cell phone and text and has a margin of error of +/- 4.0 percent.

Toplines are here. Let’s go through some of them. I’ve left out the Lori Lightfoot responses because the MoE was just too high. But you can see them for yourself.

* Favorability…

JB Pritzker 53% Favorable 43% Unfavorable
Democrats in the state legislature 45% Favorable 44% Unfavorable
Donald Trump 39% Favorable 59% Unfavorable
Republicans in the state legislature 37% Favorable 46% Unfavorable

* Job approval…

JB Pritzker 56% Approve 40% Disapprove
Democrats in the state legislature 45% Approve 43% Disapprove
Donald Trump 39% Approve 60% Disapprove
Republicans in the state legislature 38% Approve 47% Disapprove

* Job approval for handling the coronavirus pandemic…

JB Pritzker 60% Approve 38% Disapprove
Donald Trump 40% Approve 58% Disapprove

* Who do you trust more to deal with the coronavirus?…

Pritzker 63%
Trump 37%

* In thinking about the impact of the coronavirus on you, which are you more worried about?…

You and your family’s health and well-being 69%
You and your family’s financial situation 31%

* In thinking about the impact of the coronavirus on the country, which are you more worried about?…

The impact of the coronavirus on the economy as a whole 55%
The impact of the coronavirus on people’s health 45%

* As you may know, there is some discussion about beginning to re-open Illinois, where some, but not all, restrictions and guidelines are loosened. Generally speaking, do you support or oppose beginning to re-open Illinois within the next few weeks?…

Strongly support 37%
Somewhat support 31%
Somewhat oppose 21%
Strongly oppose 11%

* Which of the following two factors contribute the most to the negative impact of the coronavirus pandemic?…

People ignoring social distancing guidelines 68%
Federal government reacted too slowly to stop the spread 64%
Too many people without adequate health care 31%
State government reacted too slowly to stop the spread 31%
High levels of pollution which make people more susceptible to coronavirus 4%
Burning fossil fuels which makes people more susceptible to coronavirus 2%

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