Every day, all across America, small groups of strangers gather in nondescript rooms. Under the guidance of professional moderators, these strangers “focus” their feelings on paper plates, vodka advertisements, movie endings, and political sound bites. Microphones in the room record everything said for future review. … In her fascinating new […] Read more »
Impact of Tax Cuts Viewed Mostly Through Partisan Lens
As the most sweeping federal tax overhaul in decades progresses through the legislative process, most Americans think the cuts would not help their family’s financial situation (57%) or the U.S. economy (53%). As is the case with overall approval of the bill, partisanship is the biggest driver of opinion — […] Read more »
Women More Likely Than Men to Put Off Medical Treatment
More than a third of American women (37%) report that they or a member of their family put off medical treatment in the past year because of cost, compared with less than a quarter of U.S. men (22%). CONT. Justin McCarthy, Gallup Read more »
What Americans Say Is the Biggest Problem Facing the U.S.
For decades, Gallup has asked Americans what they think is the most important problem facing the nation, and their answers have varied over time. In this episode, Gallup Senior Editor Jeff Jones gives us a rundown of Americans’ views on what the nation’s biggest problems are today. Later, we share […] Read more »
Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Increased Again
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index®, which had improved in October, increased further in November. The Index now stands at 129.5 (1985=100), up from 126.2 in October. CONT. Conference Board Read more »
Large Cities Top Small Towns, Rural Areas in Well-Being
Residents of highly populated communities have better overall well-being than their counterparts in less populated areas, based on their overall scores on the Gallup-Sharecare Well-Being Index. CONT. Dan Witters & Frank Newport, Gallup Read more »