SPECIAL SERIES: THE 46TH PRESIDENCY

The Inauguration of Joe Biden

From health care to the economy, environmental policies and more, Morning Consult is diving deep into what voters want to see from the president-elect when it comes to policy priorities and executive action – as well as a look at Biden’s political standing at the onset of his term. This page will feature each of the articles in the series as they publish.

What Voters Want From Biden’s First Term, in Their Own Words

Written responses reveal that while economy and pandemic are top of mind, many would prefer to see the president-elect fail

Biden Enters Office With Popularity on Upswing, but Faces Stronger Opposition on Day One Than Trump Did

No. 46’s favorability has slightly improved since he was declared victor

About 2 in 5 Voters Say Passing a Health Care Reform Bill Should Be a Top Priority for Biden’s First 100 Days

Polling shows broad public support for increased COVID-19 testing, vaccine distribution

On Economic Policies, About 4 in 5 Adults Want Biden to Prioritize Small Business Aid and Stimulus Checks

Housing policies, expanded unemployment benefits also listed as high priorities in the survey

With Unexpected Senate Twist, Biden Is Facing Tricky Political Landscape on Student Loan Forgiveness

Biden’s $10,000 student loan forgiveness plan more popular than progressive-backed $50,000 plan

A Quarter of Renters Say They Would Be Homeless if They Lost Their Current Home

In his coronavirus relief package, Biden calls for billions in rental assistance

Voters Back Range of Potential Biden Environment Policies by Comfortable Margins

GOP voters are more skeptical than Democrats, but a majority of voters back policies that would reduce emissions, center climate

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Biden’s Call for Unity Receives Warm Reception From Voters

3 in 4 voters back call to end political division, even if their policy goals aren’t met

Biden’s Day One Health Orders Met With Overall Voter Approval, but Republicans Are Split

Most voters back mask mandate on federal property; order to re-engage with WHO more divisive

More Voters Support Biden’s Order to Rejoin Paris Agreement Over Actions Impacting the Fossil Fuel Sector

55% of voters who watched the inauguration say the president spoke about climate change enough

Capitol Riot Reverses Positive Trend in America’s Global Reputation That Followed Biden’s Victory

Favorability for the United States fell in a dozen countries following Jan. 6 acts of insurrection

Trump’s Approval Rating Stabilizes Among Republicans Ahead of Senate Impeachment Trial

79% of Republican voters approve of the outgoing president — up 3 points from last week’s nadir

An Inaugural Inflection Point: Ushering in a New Era of Marketing Amid a Polarized Public

Morning Consult’s Victoria Sakal explores what increasingly divided and discerning "citizen consumers" mean for brands' role in building back better in their businesses - and in society - in the year ahead

Institutional Distrust Deepens on the Right Following Election and Recent Unrest

Republicans have lost trust in 17 out of 18 major institutions - both public and private - tracked by Morning Consult since October

Trump’s Grip on 2024 GOP Primary Field Slips in Wake of Capitol Insurrection

42% of GOP voters say they’d back Trump in a GOP primary, down 12 points from November

Trump’s Job Approval Hits Unprecedented Low as Majority of Voters Say He Should Resign

37% approve, 60% disapprove of Trump’s job performance

Half of Voters Call for Cabinet to Remove Trump as Bulk of Republicans Say He Should Retain ‘Major Role’ in Party

63% blame the president for Wednesday’s havoc at the Capitol

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