Throughout Donald Trump’s turbulent presidency, the economy has served as a stabilizer. His economic approval numbers are consistently higher than his overall job approval in polls and he’s made his economic stewardship a top reelection talking point. “You have no choice but to vote for me because your 401(k), everything […] Read more »
Economic Confidence Down Slightly in August
Gallup’s August update finds its Economic Confidence Index at +24, down slightly from +29 in July. The current measure is largely in line with other 2019 measurements, apart from a higher +32 reading in February and a lower +16 score in January. CONT. Jeffrey M. Jones, Gallup Read more »
Economic Anxiety Among Voters Is a Sign of Vulnerability for Trump
Americans’ confidence in the economy is fragile, with a majority of voters expressing concern — a potential vulnerability for President Trump if the current economic slowdown worsens before next year’s election. The stock market tumbled last week after bond prices flashed a signal that has historically been a predictor of […] Read more »
CNN Poll: Public’s view on the economy dips for the first time in Trump’s presidency
Almost two-thirds of Americans (65%) say current economic conditions are good, but that’s down since May, representing the first significant decline in public perception of the economy during Donald Trump’s presidency, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. … Trump initially signaled willingness to support expanded background checks […] Read more »
Online Grocery Shopping Still Rare in U.S.
The internet has transformed the way people work, communicate and buy many of the products they use, but buying groceries is not yet one of them. Eighty-one percent of Americans say they never order groceries online, while 11% say they do so at least once a month. CONT. Jeffrey M. […] Read more »
Trump 2020 can’t afford a recession
President Donald Trump’s main hope for reelection has been the economy. As I noted earlier this week, Trump’s approval on the economy has averaged 53% over CNN’s last three polls. His overall job approval rating in those same polls among voters has been just 44%. But what happens if the […] Read more »