Source: Emerson College; Translated by: Bai Shui, Golden Finance
A new national survey from Emerson College found that about one-fifth (19%) of voters have invested in, traded, or used cryptocurrency, while 81% have not. Among voters who have used cryptocurrency, 61% have not used it for any purchases, while 39% have.
Spencer Kimball, executive director of the Emerson College poll, stated: "Cryptocurrency users are younger and have a larger minority demographic, highlighting cryptocurrency as a growing and diverse political support base: 57% of cryptocurrency users have a favorable view of Donald Trump." "Nearly one-third of voters under 40 have used cryptocurrency, with this percentage declining with age; 28% of voters in their 40s, 17% in their 50s, 9% in their 60s, and only 4% of voters in their 70s are cryptocurrency users."
Men are twice as likely to use cryptocurrency as women: 26% of men use cryptocurrency, while the percentage for women is 13%.
Cryptocurrency users are also more likely to be from minority groups: about one-third of Asian, Hispanic, or Black voters participate in cryptocurrency, while the percentage for White voters is 14%.
Tariff Policy
Regarding the additional tariffs imposed by the U.S. on Canada, Mexico, and China, most voters believe these tariffs will harm the U.S. economy: 51% believe that additional tariffs on Canada will harm the U.S. economy, 50% believe that additional tariffs on Mexico will harm the U.S. economy, and 49% believe that additional tariffs on China will harm the U.S. economy. 39% believe that tariffs on China will help the U.S. economy, 36% believe that tariffs on Mexico will help the U.S. economy, and 32% believe that tariffs on Canada will help the U.S. economy.
Kimball stated: "Voter attitudes towards tariffs diverge significantly from preferences for the 2024 election. Among Trump's voters, 69% believe tariffs on China will help the economy, while 17% disagree. In contrast, 79% of Harris's voters believe tariffs on China will harm the economy, while 13% believe they are beneficial."
Should Biden's son be pardoned?
President Joe Biden's approval rating is 36%, with a disapproval rating of 54%. His approval rating reflects his data from November, while his disapproval rating has risen by 2%. In the past month, elected President Trump’s approval rating has remained stable at 51%, with 45% having a negative view of him.
Voters were asked whether they support or oppose President Biden pardoning his son Hunter. The majority (52%) oppose, 28% support, and 19% are uncertain. Voters were also asked if they would support elected President Trump pardoning individuals related to the January 6 events; 50% oppose, 34% support, and 16% are neutral.
Healthcare CEO assassination
The majority of voters (68%) believe the actions of the murderer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson are unacceptable. 17% believe this behavior is acceptable, while 16% are uncertain.
"While 68% of voters overall reject the actions of the murderer, the divide is greater among younger voters and Democrats—41% of voters aged 18-29 believe the actions of the murderer are acceptable (24% acceptable, 17% fully acceptable), while 40% believe they are unacceptable; 22% of Democrats find this acceptable, while 59% find it unacceptable. In contrast, 12% of Republicans and 16% of independents find it acceptable, highlighting a shift in social attitudes among the youngest voters and within the parties."
Compared to women, men are more likely to find this behavior acceptable: 19% of men believe this behavior is acceptable, while only 14% of women do.
TikTok Ban
The majority of American voters (40%) support banning TikTok starting January 19, 30% oppose, and 30% are uncertain.
Kimball stated: "Half of voters under 30 oppose the TikTok ban, while 34% support it." "Support for the ban generally increases with age, with the highest support at 46% among voters over 60."
Early 2028 Candidate Favorability Survey
Voters were asked about their favorability towards several public figures mentioned in Emerson's November national poll. Mark Cuban (35% favorable, 10% never heard of), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (29% favorable, 14% never heard of), and Pete Buttigieg (34% favorable, 15% never heard of) are among the most recognized potential candidates among voters.
Among Democratic voters, Pete Buttigieg (57%), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (54%), Gavin Newsom (50%), Gretchen Whitmer (46%), and Mark Cuban (44%) are the most favored potential candidates.
"Notably, while Cuban ranks fifth in support among Democrats, he leads among independents by 33%," Kimball said. "Meanwhile, AOC has become the most polarizing figure, receiving strong support from Democrats but similarly facing strong opposition from Republicans."
Approval ratings for elected Vice President JD Vance vary: 41% have a favorable view of the future Vice President, while 41% have a negative view. Future co-director of the Department of Efficiency, Elon Musk, also has varying favorability among voters: 43% have a favorable view of Musk, while 43% have a negative view of him.