COVID-19 shapes political approval ratings

During the early days of the pandemic, COVID-19 created a rally effect around political leaders, according to new study. The rise of COVID-19 cases was associated with a 15- to 20-point boost in approval for United States governors and an average 14-point gain for world leaders. It’s unclear how long the effect lasts, but the health crisis might be a catalyst to help incumbent governments win re-election.

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