Understanding Bumps and Dips in Presidential Approval Ratings Through the COVID-19 Crisis

Robert Griffin, Research Director for the Voter Study Group, Featured on HILL.TV to Discuss the Rally 'Round the Flag Effect and Other Factors.

On Friday, March 27, Voter Study Group Research Director, Robert Griffin and Republican Pollster B.J. Martino were featured on HILL.TV discussing President Trump’s changing approval rating during the COVID-19 crisis. Similar to previous presidents in troubled times, Trump is likely the beneficiary of a “rally 'round the flag” effect — but recent White House announcements and historic polarization make things more complicated this time around.

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