Edwards Outpaces Trump by 43 Points on Handling Virus

A new Public Policy Polling survey in Louisiana finds Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) running 43 points ahead of President Trump on his handling of the coronavirus in the state.

Key finding: “68% approve of the job Edwards is doing handling the virus to 16% who disapprove for a net rating of +52. Democrats (81/8), independents (60/19), and Republicans (56/25) alike give Edwards good marks. His overall approval rating is similarly high with 66% approving and just 18% disapproving of his work as Governor.”

“Opinions on Trump are much more closely split and polarized. 50% approve of the job he’s doing handling the virus to 41% who disapprove for a net rating of +9.”