Source: Emerson College; Translated by: Bai Shui, Golden Finance
A new nationwide 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, the executive director of Emerson College's polling, stated: "Cryptocurrency users are younger and represent a larger minority group, highlighting cryptocurrency as a growing and diverse political support base: 57% of cryptocurrency users view Donald Trump favorably." "Nearly one-third of voters under 40 have used cryptocurrency, with this percentage declining as age increases: 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 as women to use cryptocurrency: 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, compared to 14% of White voters.
Tariff Policy
Regarding the additional tariffs imposed by the U.S. on Canada, Mexico, and China, a majority of voters believe such tariffs will harm the U.S. economy: 51% believe additional tariffs on Canada will harm the U.S. economy, 50% believe additional tariffs on Mexico will harm the U.S. economy, and 49% believe additional tariffs on China will harm the U.S. economy. 39% believe tariffs on China will help the U.S. economy, 36% believe tariffs on Mexico will help the U.S. economy, and 32% believe tariffs on Canada will help the U.S. economy.
Kimball said: "Voter attitudes toward tariffs are vastly different from their voting preferences for 2024. 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, with 13% believing 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 increased by 2%. In the past month, President-elect Trump's approval rating has remained stable at 51%, while 45% view him negatively.
Voters were asked whether they support or oppose President Biden pardoning his son Hunter. A majority (52%) oppose, 28% support, and 19% are unsure. Voters were also asked if they would support President-elect Trump pardoning individuals related to the January 6 events; 50% oppose, 34% support, and 16% are neutral.
CEO of Healthcare Assassinated
The majority of voters (68%) believe the actions of the person who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson are unacceptable. 17% believe the actions are acceptable, while 16% are unsure.
"While 68% of voters overall reject the killer's actions, the divide is even greater among younger voters and Democrats—41% of voters aged 18-29 find the killer's actions acceptable (24% acceptable, 17% completely acceptable), while 40% find them unacceptable; 22% of Democrats find this acceptable, while 59% find it unacceptable, compared to 12% of Republicans and 16% of independents who find it acceptable, highlighting the shift in social attitudes among the youngest voters and within party lines."
Compared to women, men are more likely to consider this behavior acceptable: 19% of men find this behavior 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 unsure.
Kimball stated: "Half of voters under 30 oppose the TikTok ban, while 34% support it." "Support for the ban typically increases with age, peaking at 46% among voters over 60."
Early Candidate Favorability Survey for 2028
Voters were asked if they have a favorable view of 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 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 also facing strong opposition from Republicans."
The approval ratings for Vice President-elect JD Vance vary: 41% view the future vice president favorably, while 41% view him negatively. The future co-director of the efficiency department, Elon Musk, also has varying favorability among voters: 43% view Musk favorably, while 43% view him negatively.