The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had declined in April, increased moderately in May. The Index now stands at 95.4 (1985=100), up from 94.3 in April. CONT. Conference Board Read more »
On Social Ideology, the Left Catches Up to the Right
Thirty-one percent of Americans describe their views on social issues as generally liberal, matching the percentage who identify as social conservatives for the first time in Gallup records dating back to 1999. CONT. Jeffrey M. Jones, Gallup Read more »
Consumers’ Expectations for U.S. Economy Drop Most Since 2013
Americans’ expectations for the economy slumped in May by the most since October 2013, casting doubt on consumers’ ability to revive growth. A measure tracking the economic outlook fell by 6 points to 44 this month, data from the Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index showed Thursday. CONT. Michelle Jamrisko, Bloomberg Read more »
Negative Views of New Congress Cross Party Lines
The new Republican-led Congress is drawing harsh reviews from the public – including most Republicans. Just 23% of Americans say congressional Republicans are keeping the promises they made during last fall’s campaign, while 65% say they are not. CONT. Pew Read more »
2014: Right Turn on a Bumpy Road
Analysis of ABC News/Washington Post poll results on the 2014 midterm elections and a look ahead to 2016. Produced for ABC News by Langer Research Associates and presented by Gary Langer at the annual meeting of the American Association for Public Opinion Research, May 15, 2015, in Hollywood, Florida. Langer […] Read more »
Economy Trumps Foreign Affairs as Key 2016 Election Issue
Eighty-six percent of Americans say the economy will be extremely or very important to their vote next year, a significantly higher percentage than for any other issue. Concerns about terrorism rank high at 74% with foreign affairs further down the list at 61%. CONT. Jeffrey M. Jones, Gallup Read more »