… A romantic view of democracy would suggest that citizens in the midst of an economic crisis should monitor and evaluate the policy proposals offered by competing political elites, then use their voices and their votes to communicate meaningful preferences regarding the future course of public policy. However, the fact […] Read more »
Obama Has Lost Advantage Over G.O.P. on Economy
During the debate over the so-called fiscal cliff in December, public opinion surveys showed more Americans trusted President Obama than trusted Republicans in Congress when it came to handling the nation’s economy. … But with more budget battles approaching, over raising the nation’s borrowing limit and perhaps reaching a grand […] Read more »
Obama Job Approval Slips as Economic Pessimism Rises
Barack Obama’s job approval rating has tumbled since shortly after his re-election, as the public’s economic expectations for the coming year have soured. Despite substantial public awareness of recent gains in the stock market and rebounding real-estate values, the percentage saying economic conditions will get worse over the next year […] Read more »
Voters say debt is immediate problem, nervous about economy
American voters are nervous about the economy and — unlike some leaders in Washington — they think the country’s growing debt needs to be dealt with now. That’s according to a Fox News poll released Wednesday. About two-thirds of voters are feeling nervous about the economy — more than twice […] Read more »
Economic Confidence Up Amid Record Stock Prices
Americans’ confidence in the economy continued to improve last week as the U.S. stock market hit all-time highs before slipping on Friday. Gallup’s Economic Confidence Index rose to -14 — the highest since the -13 reading for the week ending Feb. 24, before the budget sequestration cuts took effect on […] Read more »
YG Network: National Survey
A new national poll released today by the conservative policy-advocacy group YG Network shows Americans believe the country is at an economic crossroads and remain most concerned with jobs and the economy – nearly twice as much when compared to other priorities. Moreover, focusing on family pocketbook issues like soaring […] Read more »