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1 in 4 Americans says they would refuse COVID-19 vaccine, poll says
ABC Action News ^ | 05/08/2020

Posted on 05/08/2020 12:21:17 PM PDT by SeekAndFind

Americans, by a large 30-point margin, are resistant to re-opening the country now, believing the risk to human life of opening the country outweighs the economic toll of remaining under restrictive lockdowns -- a concern that starkly divides along partisan lines, according to a new ABC News/Ipsos released Friday.

In the new poll, conducted by Ipsos in partnership with ABC News using Ipsos’ Knowledge Panel, nearly two-thirds of Americans said they more closely align with the view that opening the county now is not advantageous since it will result in a higher death toll, while slightly more than one-third agree with the belief that an immediate reopening is beneficial to minimize the negative impact on the economy.

But those attitudes show deep partisan divisions, with only 6% of Democrats, compared to 65% of Republicans, siding with the viewpoint of opening the country now to salvage the economy.

An overwhelming 92% of Democrats and only 35% of Republicans oppose an immediate re-opening, citing the effect of the deadly virus. Independents trace the outlook of the country, with 36% supporting opening up the country now, and 63% opposing such a move.

Sill, when asked about the likelihood of agreeing to get a safe and effective vaccine, the new survey shows some skepticism about being inoculated. One-quarter of Americans said they were not likely to get vaccinated, even if a safe and effective vaccine was developed. About three-quarters said they would likely get the immunization.

(Excerpt) Read more at abcactionnews.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: covid19; vaccine
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1 posted on 05/08/2020 12:21:17 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
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This ABC News/Ipsos poll was conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs‘ KnowledgePanel® May 6-7, 2020, in English and Spanish, among a random national sample of 532 adults. Results have a margin of sampling error of 4.9 points, including the design effect. See the poll’s topline results and details on the methodology here.

2 posted on 05/08/2020 12:22:15 PM PDT by SeekAndFind (look at Michigan, it will)
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To: SeekAndFind
An overwhelming 92% of Democrats and only 35% of Republicans oppose an immediate re-opening, citing the effect of the deadly virus.

Democrats are willing sheep.
3 posted on 05/08/2020 12:22:40 PM PDT by AnotherUnixGeek
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To: SeekAndFind

I’m not taking it! I never take the regular flu shot, either. Healthy as a horse. I haven’t had anything but a head cold (not even strep) in 40 years.

I’m sure I just jinxed myself, LOL!


4 posted on 05/08/2020 12:26:40 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: SeekAndFind

And these are the people that think the largest island in the world is Long Island


5 posted on 05/08/2020 12:26:54 PM PDT by pfflier
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RE:”An overwhelming 92% of Democrats and only 35% of Republicans oppose an immediate re-opening, citing the effect of the deadly virus”

On MSNBC Morning Joke has been claiming that Trump wants to FORCE the stores to open and FORCE the customers to shop in them.

Maybe that what these Dems polled believe

They probably don't know about Shelley Luther being jailed for trying to feed her kids

6 posted on 05/08/2020 12:26:56 PM PDT by sickoflibs (Wear your face homemade coverings (not a N95 please) when you zoom into work to show you care.)
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To: SeekAndFind

I get my annual flu shot, but I won’t be first in line for this one...


7 posted on 05/08/2020 12:27:54 PM PDT by mewzilla (Break out the mustard seeds.)
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To: SeekAndFind

I wonder what the numbers would be if they dropped the words “safe and effective” from the poll question, and instead used something like “WHO approved”.


8 posted on 05/08/2020 12:28:03 PM PDT by rightwingcrazy (;-,)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Hopefully not jinxed yourself. One time I had one flu shot many years ago, and I was ill soon after. Never again.


9 posted on 05/08/2020 12:30:20 PM PDT by CatOwner
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To: sickoflibs

Force us tobgo shopping?

Who does the Scarboroughs’ shopping?

A personal sherpa?

Well, I don’t have one of those, Joe. But if you’re volunteering to send yours over to do mine for me, just let me know!


10 posted on 05/08/2020 12:31:34 PM PDT by mewzilla (Break out the mustard seeds.)
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To: AnotherUnixGeek

I think it’s not so much that Democrats are willing sheep (although they are), but just a fundamental difference in values: Dems value the collective, and Reps value individual liberty and freedom.

The problem here is that to value the collective would value a quick economic recovery. It’s just a misunderstanding (at this point) of risk. But then there’s still a lot we don’t know about the virus true—but maybe at this point we know enough (if not 100%).


11 posted on 05/08/2020 12:32:49 PM PDT by olivia3boys
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Same here. I never take the flu shot. Had a relative who almost died after taking it.


12 posted on 05/08/2020 12:34:32 PM PDT by gattaca ("Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives." Ronald Reagan)
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To: olivia3boys

Ask blacks.


13 posted on 05/08/2020 12:35:12 PM PDT by DIRTYSECRET (urope. Why do they put up with this.)
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To: AnotherUnixGeek
An overwhelming 92% of Democrats and only 35% of Republicans oppose an immediate re-opening, citing the effect of the deadly virus.

Which group has to work for a living and which relies on handouts?

14 posted on 05/08/2020 12:35:35 PM PDT by pfflier
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

The basic premise of the question is a fallacy regarding “safe & effective” — If Trump’s ‘Operation Warp Speed’ brings to market a “covid” vax before the end of 2020, everyone who gets the vax is the lab rat. No time for testing, no controlled studies for safety and effectiveness in this railroad job, nor do TPTB even care about that. Remember - this is the group who is running the Depopulation AGenda.
No informed consent of what the vax contains and what it is supposed to do for something that has no proven single cause or single source of origin. Most of all, no accountability for the damage done. And Billions into the pockets of Gates & FAuci, et.al.
Just say NO to testing and vaxxing and let your own body do what it was designed to do: Live and Prosper.


15 posted on 05/08/2020 12:37:50 PM PDT by Sioux-san ("For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers...")
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To: SeekAndFind

It’s not about good health


16 posted on 05/08/2020 12:38:30 PM PDT by vigilante2 (Make liberals cry again)
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To: SeekAndFind

I’m fine with the vaccine. I just don’t want the Bill Gates chip, and I think that’s what a lot of people are afraid of.


17 posted on 05/08/2020 12:39:28 PM PDT by livius
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To: SeekAndFind

It’s their choice. I think most people will get it once its tested and their doctor recommends it. If my doctor is good I’m good with it.


18 posted on 05/08/2020 12:40:29 PM PDT by plain talk
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RE: I just don’t want the Bill Gates chip,

Is there any reliable report about a chip?


19 posted on 05/08/2020 12:40:37 PM PDT by SeekAndFind (look at Michigan, it will)
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To: SeekAndFind

I’ll only take it if I’m out-gunned.


20 posted on 05/08/2020 12:41:43 PM PDT by Psalm 73
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