#251: Underestimating the Coronavirus?

In this episode, Kristen and Margie discuss the impact of the coronavirus on global attitudes, as well as the state of the Democratic National Primary and Bernie Sanders’ position as a candidate. They also examine Trump’s approval ratings and the overall general election landscape.

Democratic National Primary

Democratic National Primary (FiveThirtyEight)

South Carolina Democratic Primary (FiveThirtyEight)

Debate Watchers Believe Bernie Sanders Made the Best Case for Defeating Trump (YouGov)

Trump Job Approval

Trump Job Approval (RealClear Politics)

General Election

General Election (RealClear Politics)

Republicans Increasingly Feel Like They’re ‘Winning’ Politically; Democrats Feel the Opposite (Pew Research Center)

Coronavirus

How do Attitudes to Coronavirus Differ Across the World? (YouGov)

High Confidence in Government to Handle Coronavirus (Gallup)

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