The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® increased in October, following declines in the previous three months. The Index now stands at 113.8 (1985=100), up from 109.8 in September. … “Consumer confidence improved in October, reversing a three-month downward trend as concerns about the spread of the Delta variant eased,” said […] Read more »
Why Biden is flailing
President Joe Biden’s popularity is at the lowest point of his administration. He’s averaging about a 43% approval rating, with recently released polls from Gallup (42%) and Grinnell College (37%) coming in even lower. While the causes of Biden’s decline are numerous (e.g. declining trust of his handling of the […] Read more »
Americans believe Biden should prioritize economy, COVID-19
Americans continue to be divided on what the most pressing issue facing the nation is. One in five say it is the economy and jobs (23%) and one in ten say public health and illness (13%), immigration (9%), or the healthcare system (9%). … Americans want President Biden to prioritize […] Read more »
Gender Disparities in Views of Women’s Equality Persist
Women in the U.S. remain largely dissatisfied with the treatment of their gender in society, do not think there is gender equality in job opportunities and favor affirmative action programs for women. Conversely, majorities of men are satisfied with the treatment of women in society and think women and men […] Read more »
CBS News poll: Vaccine and economy fights driving tight Virginia governor’s race
The Virginia governor’s race is but one state contest, an entire year before the midterms. So why are the nation’s political eyes all watching it so intensely? Because, as our poll finds, it’ll turn on the very issues voters across the country are facing: vaccines and mandates, the economy and […] Read more »
NPR poll: The delta surge pushed Americans further behind in all walks of life
Americans have fallen way behind. The rent’s overdue and evictions are looming. Two-thirds of parents say their kids have fallen behind in school. And one in five households say someone in the home has been unable to get medical care for a serious condition. These are some of the main […] Read more »