A double-digit gender gulf persists, with women’s opinions making the difference on top issues. From racial inequality and peaceful protests, to health care (particularly with a pandemic raging on) and the economy—women are leading public opinion.
Women are overwhelmingly worried about COVID-19 infections, uncomfortable resuming economic activity, and firmly in favor of controlling the pandemic—even if it means delayed economic recovery with marked gender gaps.
The bottom line: If Trump wants to reopen America, he needs women on his side. And right now, female support is severely lacking.As states began to lift shelter-in-place restrictions in May, many worried about becoming infected and seriously ill from the coronavirus.found women were significantly less comfortable with going to the grocery, shopping in a retail clothing store, eating out in a restaurant.
Keep in mind, women are the primary shoppers in U.S. society, accounting for over 70 percent of GDP—meaning the economy will not open until women feel it is safe to reenter.reported a strong majority of women disapprove of the way Trump is handling COVID-19, compared to 46 percent of men. found a majority of both women and men agree on Trump’s mishandling of the coronavirus outbreak.
These two polls, although from different outlets, could mean men are following women’s lead on Trump’s handling of the virus. By a 10-point difference, women are more concerned that states are starting to lift restrictions too quickly.. will look at gender breakouts by battleground states, as well as where women stand on a variety of issues, from racial justice to health care. Stay tuned.During this time, . is keeping a focus on aspects of the crisis—especially as it impacts women and their families—often not reported by mainstream media.
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