A
Harris Poll released recently revealed that people in America
are growing increasingly concerned over the state of the American economy than
that of their health.
The
poll, fielded March 21 to 22 among 2,023 adults in the U.S., found that most
Americans, 61%, currently consider the quantity of fear in society as ‘sensible
given how severe the pandemic has become.’ This reflects a fifteen-point increase
from the 46% of people who saw the fear as warranted last week.
In
addition, the poll assessed the issues folks are ‘more and more concerned about’
and discovered that concerns about the economy exceed all other worries, which includes
health.
About
84% of respondents, surveyed Mar. 13 to 14, stated they were growing more and
more concerned over the state of our economy, yet at present, concerns over the
health of elderly relatives and friends topped the list, with 86%. While these
concerns have increased over the course of the past week, concerns over the
economy currently top the list, with 91% of people in America indicating
unease. In the meantime, 75% state they’re concerned with their health, 90% report
they’re concerned with elderly friends and relatives, and 87% claim worried
over the personal health of Americans “broadly.”
The
poll comes as lawmakers battle for an agreement upon bipartisan relief
legislation. Over the weekend, Dems blocked this measure after getting what seemed
to be marching orders from Nancy Pelosi, who flew into Washington D.C. on
Sunday — the exact same day GOP lawmakers say that negotiations fell apart.
On
Tuesday, Trump said that he’d love to have the United States economy reopened
by Easter (April 12th).