Memo: Voters Support Sweeping Action to Address the Economic Fallout of the Coronavirus Pandemic
By Ethan Winter, Analyst, Data for Progress
Edited by Andrew Mangan, Senior Editor, Data for Progress
Executive Summary
Of the twelve policies surveyed—including rent suspension, monthly cash payments, and the forgiveness of at least $10,000 in student debt—all enjoy at least a 30-percentage-point margin of support, with most policies netting even higher support.
The most popular proposal tested is the prohibition of debt collection, garnishing wages, and repossession during the pandemic. This policy is supported by a massive 71-point margin.
Support for all twelve proposals is bipartisan. All proposals enjoy at least plurality support from self-identified Republicans, with even progressive policies like student-debt forgiveness netting a 10-point margin of support.
