U.S. economic confidence rose slightly to -25 for the week ending July 22, from -27 the previous week, meaning Americans have a somewhat more positive outlook. [cont.] Jenny Marlar, Gallup Read more »
Close-Up Time
… Barring some cataclysmic event, the dominant issue in this election will be the economy — and how it is viewed, which lens is used, is extremely important. A close-up, telephoto lens keeping the focus and eye trained squarely on Obama and the state — and more importantly, the direction […] Read more »
Public to Congress: Bend, Don’t Break
Most Americans see conflict between the parties as the central reason Washington has not produced a more productive response to the persistent economic slowdown, but remain pessimistic that the two sides will reach effective agreements more often after the November election, according to the latest United Technologies/National Journal Congressional Connection […] Read more »
Romney preferred over Obama to handle the economy
Despite concerted Democratic attacks on his business record, Republican challenger Mitt Romney scores a significant advantage over President Obama when it comes to managing the economy, reducing the federal budget deficit and creating jobs, a national USA TODAY/Gallup Poll finds. [cont.] Susan Page, USA Today Read more »
Americans Hold Dimmest View On Economic Outlook Since January
The most Americans in six months said the economy in July was getting worse, indicating the slowdown in hiring is dimming moods as the third quarter begins. [cont.] Shobhana Chandra, Bloomberg Read more »
Most say Obama policies contributed to downturn
Nearly two out of three registered voters believes that President Obama’s policies contributed to some degree to the economic downturn, according to a new CBS News/New York Times poll. … While a majority of voters say Mr. Obama has at least some ownership of the recession, far more blame his […] Read more »