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After Moving All-Star Game, MLB Becomes Latest League to Fall Out of Favor With Republicans

Sentiment toward MLB among members of the GOP plummeted last week after its decision to relocate All-Star Game from Atlanta

Tracking Trust in U.S. Institutions

A weekly look at how Americans' trust in major institutions is shifting

As the Coronavirus Rages in Brazil, the Global Economic Recovery Is Leaving the Country Behind

Brazil's inability to contain the coronavirus is leading to a decline in consumer confidence, increase in food insecurity and a deterioration in personal finances

Tracking the Return to Normal

Morning Consult is tracking when consumers will be ready to return to their normal activities, and how their habits will be forever changed

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Chinese Consumers Emerge From the Pandemic More Confident

Morning Consult’s China Index of Consumer Sentiment is now higher than it was in October 2019, before the first COVID-19 cases were reported in the country

As Consumer Interest in Electric Cars Grows, Tesla Still Dominates the Conversation

The past few months have seen significant jumps in interest in electric vehicles from Democrats, millennials

Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Maintains Support From About 3 in 5 Voters, but Republican Backing Takes a Sharp Dive

In a week, support from GOP voters for infrastructure proposal falls 10 points to 25%

Voters Largely Back Biden’s Executive Actions on Guns

Americans favor steps to limit “ghost guns” and stabilizing braces by large margins

Democrats Start 2022 Cycle With an Edge in Voter Enthusiasm

81% of Democrats say they’re at least somewhat excited about voting in the midterms, compared to 72% of Republicans

Following Failed Amazon Warehouse Union Vote, Polling Indicates Labor Advocates Face a Messaging Problem

Voters are more inclined to support workers’ right to collectively bargain if the term “labor union” isn’t in a polling question

GOP Governors Could Be Star Recruits to Win Back the Senate Majority. But How They Look on Paper Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story

Sununu has a double-digit approval edge over N.H. Sen. Maggie Hassan, while Ducey is less popular than Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly

Voting Law Strengthens Brian Kemp’s Standing With Georgia Republicans. Is It Enough to Stop a Divisive Primary?

The Georgia governor’s popularity is on the upswing with GOP voters, but it hasn’t fully recovered from Trump’s 2020 attacks

Democratic Voters Show Growing Appetite for Nixing the Filibuster

34% of Democrats say Congress should prioritize elimination of the 60-vote threshold – up 10 points since January

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SPECIAL REPORT

Experiences of Asian Adults in the United States

U.S. Asians Most Likely to Blame Trump, White America for Rising Tide of Anti-Asian Discrimination

53% of Asian adults living in the United States said the former president is "very responsible" for the discrimination they face

Roughly Half of U.S. Asian Adults Have Experienced More Online Harassment During Pandemic

2 in 5 say social media companies are doing a “poor” job moderating hate against Asian people

Nearly 3 in 5 U.S. Asian Adults Say Reports of Racism, Violence Have Affected Their Mental Health

Most say Asians have faced more discrimination in the United States during the past year

TREND TRACKERS

Frequently Updating Trackers

Is the United States Heading in the Right Direction?

Tracking whether Americans think that things in the country are going in the right direction.

Global Leader Approval Rating Tracker

Tracking the approval rating for governmental leaders in 13 countries

Tracking the Return to Normal

Weekly updates on consumers’ comfort levels and more

Tracking Trust in Elections

An ongoing survey research project to gauge how voters are responding to unprecedented electoral conditions

The Morning Consult Consumer Confidence Dashboard

Consumers views regarding current and future personal financial conditions and business conditions.

Economics & finance

Tracking U.S. Consumer Confidence

Morning Consult surveys around 6,000 U.S. consumers every day on their views regarding current and future personal financial conditions and business conditions in the country as a whole.

Every week, Morning Consult’s U.S. consumer confidence dashboard updates with the latest national data and insights from our economic team. Additionally, state-level data and findings is updated once a month.

Chinese Consumers Emerge From the Pandemic More Confident

Morning Consult’s China Index of Consumer Sentiment is now higher than it was in October 2019, before the first COVID-19 cases were reported in the country

As the Coronavirus Rages in Brazil, the Global Economic Recovery Is Leaving the Country Behind and Its President Politically Exposed

Brazil's inability to contain the coronavirus is leading to a decline in consumer confidence, increase in food insecurity and a deterioration in personal finances

After 3rd Stimulus, Consumers Across U.S. Feel More Financially Secure but Still Far From a Full Recovery

Personal finances in many states dependent on tourism lag behind the rest of the country

The Stimulus-Fueled Economic Boom Is Upon Us, Strengthening U.S. Consumers’ Finances

In the few weeks following the American Rescue plan, U.S. consumers have increased their savings and that employed workers are less worried about losing income

Among the Three Stimulus Packages, the Latest Has Led to the Fastest Rise in Consumer Confidence

Unlike the first package, the impact of the second bill on consumer confidence was not derailed by surges in the spread of the virus

The Five Phases of Consumer Confidence During the First Year of the Pandemic

Economics, politics and the virus drove consumer confidence over the year, but their impact varied over time and across demographics

Consumer Confidence Increased in February Across the Country, Including in Texas

Consumers across almost every state grew more confident in February, a marked improvement from the 37 states that saw an increase in January

Economic Outlook: Asia-Pacific Countries Lead the Global Consumer Recovery

As the global economic recovery continues, consumers in Asia-Pacific countries are closest to regaining their confidence, while consumers across the Americas remain a long way off

Analysis: How Much Will the $1,400 Stimulus Check Help Financially Vulnerable Americans?

Morning Consult economist John Leer finds that targeted $1,400 stimulus checks issued on March 1 would limit financial hardship for over 20 million adults through July

To See What’s Next For Consumer Spending, Take a Closer Look at High-Income Consumers’ Confidence

Morning Consult's Current Buying Conditions Index among high-income consumers signals that retail sales are recovering after two months of contraction

Analysis: U.S. Consumers Are Increasingly Geographically Divided in Terms of Assessing the Economy

Morning Consult’s John Leer finds state-level consumer sentiment data reflects widening geographic divisions in how people view the economy

Analysis: Political Developments, New Stimulus Drive Consumer Confidence Higher in January

Consumer confidence increased this month due to a combination of political and economic developments

U.S. & GLOBAL POLITICS

Featured Political Insights

Democrats Start 2022 Cycle With an Edge in Voter Enthusiasm

81% of Democrats say they’re at least somewhat excited about voting in the midterms, compared to 72% of Republicans

Voters Largely Back Biden’s Executive Actions on Guns

Americans favor steps to limit “ghost guns” and stabilizing braces by large margins

Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Maintains Support From About 3 in 5 Voters, but Republican Backing Takes a Sharp Dive

In a week, support from GOP voters for infrastructure proposal falls 10 points to 25%

GOP Governors Could Be Star Recruits to Win Back the Senate Majority. But How They Look on Paper Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story

Sununu has a double-digit approval edge over N.H. Sen. Maggie Hassan, while Ducey is less popular than Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly

Voting Law Strengthens Brian Kemp’s Standing With Georgia Republicans. Is It Enough to Stop a Divisive Primary?

The Georgia governor’s popularity is on the upswing with GOP voters, but it hasn’t fully recovered from Trump’s 2020 attacks

Democratic Voters Show Growing Appetite for Nixing the Filibuster

34% of Democrats say Congress should prioritize elimination of the 60-vote threshold – up 10 points since January

While Many Voters Are Following the Chauvin Murder Trial, Those Who Aren’t Have Very Different Reasons for Their Decision

Democrats not closely monitoring the trial more likely to cite emotional trauma; Republicans more likely to cite disinterest

As GOP Legislators Push Voting Overhauls, Republican Confidence in Elections Remains Low

60% of GOP adults lack trust in the U.S. electoral system – up by double digits since Biden’s November victory

Another Mass Shooting Leads to Calls for Gun Control. This Time, More GOP Voters Are Opposed

59% of Republicans are against stricter gun control laws, up 13 points from 2019

Tracking Voter Trust in Elections

An ongoing survey research project to gauge how voters are responding to unprecedented electoral conditions

Global Leader Approval

Tracking the approval ratings of 13 leaders around the world

View the Latest Political Coverage

Recent stories from Morning Consult's Washington team

COVID-19

Tracking Reactions to the Coronavirus Pandemic

Tracking Views on the Pandemic

Updating regularly to track how the pandemic is shaping our politics, economy, culture and daily life

Most of the Public Favors Digital Vaccine Passports — but Only if They’re Not Mandatory

More than 3 in 5 adults support offering digital vaccination certification to all Americans

As White House Warns of Fourth Wave, 1 in 4 Adults Say They Know Someone Who’s Died of COVID-19

Share of adults who know someone who’s gotten sick or died rises even as major concern falls

A Mixed Grade for COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout: More People See It as Effective but Frustration Is Still High

Adults most likely to describe effort as frustrating, effective, disorganized and too slow

One Month In, 3 in 5 Voters Approve of Biden’s COVID-19 Response

Voters’ perceptions of the president’s handling of the pandemic marked by wide partisan splits

Racial Gaps in COVID-19 Vaccine Willingness Narrow, but Barriers to Adoption Remain

3 in 5 adults say they’d get a COVID-19 vaccine, though Black adults remain far less willing

About 3 in 5 Voters Would Support COVID-19 Vaccination Card Requirement

Most voters don’t think getting coronavirus shots should be mandatory

Amid Unrelenting Surge in Cases, More Than 1 in 2 Adults Say the Worst of COVID-19 Hasn’t Hit Yet

Democrats and older adults are more likely to say the worst of the pandemic is ahead of us

The Pandemic Has Hit Closer to Home for Hispanics Compared to the General Public

Nearly 1 in 5 Hispanics know someone who’s died of COVID-19, poll shows

Dr. Anthony Fauci’s Vaccine Guidance Most Likely to Encourage Voters to Get Vaccinated

The nation’s top infectious disease expert trumps CDC, FDA, politicians on voters’ vaccine trust

As Venues Focus on Air Quality, Many Sports Fans Are Ready to Return to Indoor Events

Both the NBA and NHL are eager to bring paying fans back during their upcoming seasons, which could begin in early 2021

BRANDS & MARKETING

Featured Consumer Insights

Actionable survey-driven analyses of the most important topics related to consumer behavior and brand marketing.

CEOs’ Swift Rebukes of the Capitol Riots Speak to Their Elevated Roles in Society

71% of Americans hold CEOs responsible for being leaders not just in their organizations, but also in American society.

Ushering in a New Era of Marketing Amid a Polarized Public

Perceivable differences in corporate responsibilities exist by political identification, income and education level.

The Evolving Role of Companies in a Post-Election World

A deep-dive into Americans' changing expectations around brands’ engagement with politics

Weathering the Storm: Brand Management in the COVID-19 Era

An essential resource for communications, marketing and insights executives navigating their brands through this difficult time.

The Rise of Retail Investing in The U.S.

New research that aims to shed light on the mindsets, motivations, and spending power of today’s retail investors

Gen Z's Most Loved Brands of 2020

How the pandemic is transforming Gen Z’s relationship with the brands

How the Pandemic Has Altered Expectations of Remote Work

A new Morning Consult survey report indicates the COVID-19 pandemic could disrupt the traditional office model.

GENERATION Z

Understanding Gen Z

Today’s Celebrity Endorsers Are Hyper-Focused on Attracting Young Consumers

41% of Gen Zers say they’re more likely to visit a fast-food restaurant on average if their favorite actor, musician or influencer promotes it

Even the Super Bowl Isn’t Immune to Gen Z’s Relative Disinterest in Live Sports

Fewer adults ages 18-23 say they expect to watch February’s Super Bowl than any other generation

How 2020 is Impacting Gen Z's Worldview

A tracking report dedicated to understanding how a tumultuous year is altering the young generation's habits, values, and outlook

Download: Gen Z's Most Loved Brands of 2020

Plus: How the pandemic is transforming Gen Z’s relationship with the brands

The Sports Industry’s Gen Z Problem

The next generation of consumers isn’t following in the footsteps of sports-hungry millennials

The Gen Z Threat: Why Winning the Shopper of the Future Requires a New Approach

What’s worked for surviving and thriving in the past won’t work for brands with this generation of the future

Why Gen Z Isn’t Interested in Your Statements, Promises and Commitments — Yet

Gen Z, known for its action, activism and impact, is now demanding these qualities from brands

DEEP DIVES

Special Series

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The Most Loved Brands of 2020

In the fourth edition of Morning Consult’s Most Loved Brands, we explore how the COVID-19 pandemic is transforming our relationship with the brands we love.