If Donald Trump’s aggressive moves on the international economy spark a trade war, the American communities that will lose the most in absolute terms are the giant metropolitan areas, largely along the two coasts, that are most deeply integrated into global markets. But in proportional terms, the biggest losers from […] Read more »
Consumer optimism surges in January amid partisanship
Consumers expressed a higher level of confidence in January than at any other time in the last dozen years. The post-election surge in confidence was driven by a more optimistic outlook for the economy and job growth during the year ahead as well as more favorable economic prospects over the […] Read more »
5 Ways America Changed During the Obama Years
American public opinion changed in significant ways over the course of Barack Obama’s eight years in the White House, including on issues such as the economy, race relations, and the level of confidence the public has in different aspects or actors in the government. Many of these changes were the […] Read more »
Trump’s Positioning and Big-Picture Trends in US Public Opinion
Donald Trump’s inaugural address Friday gives us an important window into his presidential thinking, and how that thinking fits with American public opinion. He labeled the situation for Americans as “carnage” and detailed a ravaged America. But Gallup’s data show that Americans are actually pretty satisfied with their personal lives […] Read more »
No Towering Problem in US as Trump Takes Office
As Donald Trump becomes the 45th U.S. president, he faces a nation without one dominant, clear-cut problem. Between 8% and 11% of Americans, when asked to name the nation’s most important problem, mention a cluster of issues, including the economy, dissatisfaction with government, race relations, healthcare, unemployment and election reform. […] Read more »
Fox News Poll: A divided, yet optimistic country awaits Trump
When president-elect Donald Trump addressed America after winning the election, he emphasized uniting the country. A new Fox News Poll suggests that could be a challenge. In addition, President Obama leaves office on a high note. CONT. Dana Blanton, Fox News Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com Read more »