The economy remains at the top of Gallup’s “Most Important Problem” list in July, with 23% of Americans naming it as the most important problem facing the country today, similar to the 25% who mentioned it in June. Unemployment or jobs ranks a close second at 19%, followed by healthcare at 11% and various criticisms of government, at 10%. An additional five problems, including the federal debt, education, and immigration, are each mentioned by 5% to 8% of Americans. [cont.]
Lydia Saad, Gallup