Joe Biden is the Democratic presidential nominee, and though the primary was, by historical standards, quite tepid, there is still a lot of work to be done on unifying the party. Many young Democrats are rightfully skeptical of Mr. Biden and his record on many issues that matter to them. […] Read more »
Americans’ ratings of their own finances and the buying climate post large gains
Seeking to steam ahead from the coronavirus crisis, Americans’ ratings of their own finances and the buying climate have posted their largest three-week gains in roughly a decade, lifting the Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index for a second week. CONT. Langer Research Associates The OPINION TODAY email newsletter is a concise daily rundown of […] Read more »
Economic Confidence Still Scarce as Economy Reopens
After sliding in March and April, Americans’ ratings of the nation’s economy remained low in May and have not improved at the start of June. The latest poll was conducted May 28-June 4, just prior to the federal May jobs report showing an unexpected decline in unemployment. CONT. Lydia Saad, […] Read more »
CNN Poll: Public split on return to routine due to coronavirus
People are about evenly split over whether they would be comfortable returning to their regular routines today, according to a CNN Poll conducted by SSRS nearly three months after the pandemic caused a widespread shutdown of life in America. Those divides come even as more people report venturing out to […] Read more »
Trump Job Approval Slides to 39%
President Donald Trump’s job approval rating has fallen to 39% amid nationwide protests about racial injustice. His ratings this year had been the best of his presidency but are now back near his term average of 40%. … Forty-seven percent of Americans approve of President Trump’s handling of the economy, […] Read more »
Satisfaction With U.S. Direction Lowest in Four Years
• Satisfaction has dropped 25 points from recent high in February• Republicans’ 39% satisfaction down from 80% in February• Citations of race issues as most important problem highest since 1968 CONT. Megan Brenan, Gallup The OPINION TODAY email newsletter is a concise daily rundown of significant new poll results and insightful analysis. It’s […] Read more »