Increasingly bitter and aggressive attacks on President Trump managed to bolster his approval rating, which climbed 5 points to reach the second highest level of his presidency, the latest IBD/TIPP Poll finds. The July poll found that 41% approve of the job Trump is doing. That’s the first time he’s […] Read more »
Job, income gains offset rising inflation, interest rates
Consumer sentiment has been virtually unchanged for the past three months and has shown only small and insignificant variations during the past 18 months, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. The persistent strength has been due to favorable assessments of jobs and incomes, said U-M economist Richard […] Read more »
Americans’ Views of Job Market Remain Upbeat
Americans continue to recognize a robust U.S. job market, with 65% saying that it is a good time to find a “quality job,” similar to 67% in May. These are the highest readings in Gallup’s 17-year history of tracking this measure of Americans’ views of the employment situation. CONT. Frank […] Read more »
Shifting Public Views on Legal Immigration Into the U.S.
While there has been considerable attention on illegal immigration into the U.S. recently, opinions about legal immigration have undergone a long-term change. Support for increasing the level of legal immigration has risen, while the share saying legal immigration should decrease has fallen. CONT. Pew Read more »
A Strong Economy Presents Democrats with a Challenge in the Midterms
Both major parties will be relieved by the results of Tuesday’s primary elections, which took place in eight states. Most candidates endorsed by party leaders prevailed, and in California’s “jungle primary,” in which the top two candidates move on to the general election regardless of party affiliation, Democrats and Republicans […] Read more »
Trump Loses Ground With Men, Gains With Women, Gets High Marks For Handling North Korea: IBD/TIPP Poll
President Trump’s approval rating dropped two points to 36%, while support for his handling of the economy increased, and most approve of his handling of the North Korea situation, the latest IBD/TIPP Poll finds. CONT. John Merline, Investor’s Business Daily Read more »