The increased focus on inequality has shifted the conversation away from deficit/austerity mania and towards a discussion of what government should be doing to boost the economy and protect people from economic harm. And it’s also prompted good new polling that goes deep into public views of the economy, the […] Read more »
Fox News Poll: As Obama starts sixth year, 74 percent say US still in recession
As President Obama starts his sixth year in office, his job ratings remain near record lows and more voters think his policies have hurt rather than helped the economy. And even as voters continue to hold mostly negative views on the economy and the direction of the country, a new […] Read more »
Economic Confidence Ticks Down
Americans’ confidence in the economy slipped during the past two weeks, ending the gradual rise that coincided with the end of the federal government shutdown in mid-October. Gallup’s Economic Confidence Index averaged -16 last week, down slightly from -13 in the first week of 2014. CONT. Alyssa Brown, Gallup Read more »
Despite an improving economy, Obama’s approval rating stays low
The stock market has hit sky-scraping highs, the unemployment rate has dipped to a five-year low and any number of economic statistics — new car sales, home prices, consumer spending — point to a perked-up economy that is steadily growing. But one thing that has changed little is President Obama’s […] Read more »
The Democratic Party’s uphill path to 270 electoral votes in 2016
My Post colleague Dan Balz has some very interesting reporting from Democratic and Republican strategists. Both groups seem somewhat pessimistic about the GOP’s chances in 2016: … Demographics are certainly one factor worth considering. But it’s worth taking a minute to see what a few of those others factors suggest. […] Read more »
Americans Rate Economy as Top Priority for Government
Americans have a distinct sense of priorities for issues facing the nation in the next year, with more saying it is extremely or very important for the president and Congress to address the economy than any other issue. CONT. Frank Newport & Joy Wilke, Gallup Read more »