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Poll Shows Optimism on the Economy Poll Shows Optimism on the Economy
Posted: May 4, 2010
By MARJORIE CONNELLY A growing number of Americans think the economy is improving and three-quarters of them approve of President Obama’s handling of the economy, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll.
Forty-one percent said the economy was getting better, up from 33 percent about a month ago, while 15 percent described the economy as deteriorating.Of that 41 percent, 75 percent approve of Mr. Obama’s handling of the economy.
Another 43 percent said the economy was staying about the same; while 7 percent of that segment believe the economy is in good shape, the other 35 percent say it’s in bad condition.
Younger and better-educated Americans are more likely to describe the economy as on the mend. Sixty-one percent of Democrats said the economy was getting better, but only 16 percent of Republicans and 38 percent of independents agreed.
Over all, the public is evenly divided on their assessment of Mr. Obama’s management of the economy: 48 percent approve and 47 percent disapprove.
And again, there are strong partisan differences. Democrats overwhelmingly approve of the president’s handling of the economy — 77 percent to 19 percent. Among Republicans, however, 86 percent disapprove, while just 11 percent approve.
Independents are divided: Forty-three percent approve, and 49 percent disapprove.
The nationwide telephone poll was conducted April 28 to May 2 with 1,079 adults and has a margin of sampling error of plus or minus three percentage points. More results from this survey will be available after 6:30 p.m.
The bill for the spendulus package, bailouts, etc - has not come due yet.
[ In Reply To ..]It's coming, though. Inflation was up 2% last month, for instance, and Congress is discussing about 6 zillion different tax increases they want to enact...on EVERYONE, not just those making $250K and up.
All the people in this country who are naive enough to believe that Obama's roaring deficits and printing phony money by the $trillions won't come around and bite us in the gluteus are what make it possible for someone like him to hold office. Then, of course, they'll blame someone else (probably Bush) when it all collapses around their ears.
Try explaining that to - Gag me!!
[ In Reply To ..]people who are still unemployed and can't get a job. Or people who work in car dealership and they don't even see a person on the lot. We are far from out of trouble and if this administration keeps spending money like crazy and starts adding taxes to everyone...even though Obama promised he wouldn't.....it is gonna get worse....not better. Wise up!
And you are clearly one of those on the forum - who want so badly for
[ In Reply To ..]the president to look bad and fail that you will do everything possible to keep others from accepting that things are slowly improving, and that is really, really sad.
Oh yes...how did you guess. - sm
[ In Reply To ..]I enjoy the fact that my husband's dealership is struggling enormously and I want it to stay that way at the risk of losing everything we own just so I can blame Obama. Are you kidding me?
I was just merely pointing out that while so many in the media are claiming that things are getting better...I have yet to see evidence of this from where I stand. I'm sure many business owners would agree with me on that point.
There are many on this forum who will at least - vocalize their hatred and
[ In Reply To ..]disdain for President Obama at every turn, and especially if someone suggests he did something right. I suspect you are one of those people. There are enough people like that on this board that it makes it pretty easy to spot. Follows in the footsteps of Rush "I hope Obama fails" Limbaugh.
I stand by my post. And now I am going to work.
I'm sorry but - sm
[ In Reply To ..]if you look at my post about how my husband's dealership is struggling and you still tell me I would rather things stay bad so I can blame Obama....you are just ignorant. That doesn't even make sense.
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