Americans’ economic ideology has tilted conservative over the past two decades, with only modest variation in conservatives’ lead over liberals. However, changes have been happening beneath the surface, with slightly more Republicans identifying as economically conservative than did so during the George W. Bush years and Democrats tugging the national […] Read more »
Government, Healthcare Most Important Problems in U.S.
Americans cited the U.S. government itself as the most important problem facing the U.S. this month (20%). This is down five percentage points from June, but still elevated amid the tension between the Trump White House and Congress. CONT. Art Swift, Gallup Read more »
Trump’s approval rating remains low, but views on economy rise
President Donald Trump’s approval rating is unchanged from June and remains at 36 percent, while favorable views of the U.S. economy continue to soar to heights not seen in more than fifteen years. The president does get better marks on his handling of the economy than for other issues, but […] Read more »
Millennial Evaluations of Donald Trump and the Future of American Politics
Donald Trump’s presidency has recently passed the six-month mark. Despite entering office with an approval rating of approximately 44%, growing concerns about Russian collusion, failure to repeal and replace Obamacare and inaction on campaign issues like tax reform and immigration have all contributed to a noticeable drop in public approval. […] Read more »
Confidence in Economy Positive, but Near 2017 Low
Americans’ confidence in the economy was steady last month, with Gallup’s U.S. Economic Confidence Index averaging +4 in July. This score is nearly identical to the 2017 low of +3 registered in May and June. CONT. Andrew Dugan, Gallup Read more »
Consumer sentiment lower but still favorable
Consumer sentiment continued to slowly fall in the July survey, although the overall level still remains quite favorable, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. CONT. Bernie DeGroat, U. of Michigan Read more »