As governors across the U.S. loosen restrictions and look to reopen their economies, a majority of Americans think it’s mainly the federal government’s responsibility to ensure there’s adequate coronavirus testing, according to aPew Research Center survey released on Tuesday.
The majority, 61 percent of U.S. adults, say it’s primarily the federal government’s responsibility, compared with 37 percent who say the responsibility mainly falls on state governments to make sure there are enough tests to safely lift restrictions.
These numbers shift when separated into separated Democrats and Republicans, with 78 percent of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents placing the primary responsibility on the federal government. Nearly 30 percent of these respondents said the federal government is entirely responsible for making sure there is adequate testing. Continue reading.