The country continues to hold negative views of the direction of the country and the condition of the economy. Only 21% of adults believe the country is headed in the right direction. This includes 36% of Democrats and 7% of Republicans. Twenty-four percent of the public says the economy is in good shape, while 76% think it is in poor condition.
Views of the national economy remain pessimistic, with 24% of adults rating the national economy as good. This is down from April, when 30% called the national economy good. Democrats are more likely to say the national economy is good compared to Republicans. And adults age 60 and older are more likely to say the national economy is good compared to younger adults (34% vs. 19%). …
Forty percent of the public approve of how Joe Biden is handling his job as president, just about the same as his approval rating in April. His support among Democrats remains strong. CONTINUED
AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research
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