Economic Optimism

Romney Leads GOP Contest, Trails in Matchup with Obama

Gas Prices Offset Good News about Jobs

Section 5: Views of the National Economy

Public More Optimistic about Economy, But Concerns Persist

Obama, Economy Now Better Rated by Independents

Obama: Weak Job Ratings, But Positive Personal Image

Michelle Obama's Popularity Undiminished

Section 3: Views of Economic Conditions

Frustration with Congress Could Hurt Republican Incumbents

GOP Base Critical of Party's Washington Leadership

Section 3: Views of National Economy, Major Economic Threats

Obama Leadership Image Takes a Hit, GOP Ratings Decline

Continued Dissatisfaction with Republican Field

Section 5: Economic Ratings and Priorities

Pessimism About National Economy Rises, Personal Financial Views Hold Steady

Obama Job Rating Declines

Section 2: Views of Personal Finances

Pessimism About National Economy Rises, Personal Financial Views Hold Steady

Obama Job Rating Declines

Section 1: Views of National Economy

Pessimism About National Economy Rises, Personal Financial Views Hold Steady

Obama Job Rating Declines

Bush Lost Battle Over the Surplus, But Won Tax Cut War

Public Opinion History

Beyond Red vs. Blue: The Political Typology

Section 4: The Recession, Economic Stress and Optimism

Economic Views Sag, Obama Rating Slips

Pocketbook Concerns: Prices Matter More than Jobs

Section 2: National Economy, Personal Finances

For Public, Tough Year Ends on a Down Note

Little Progress Seen on Major Domestic Issues

Section 2: National Economy, Personal Finances, Real Estate

Public Sees a Future Full of Promise and Peril

Life in 2050: Amazing Science, Familiar Threats

Section 2: The Nation, The Economy and Social Trends

Pessimistic Public Doubts Effectiveness of Stimulus, TARP

Republicans Draw Even With Democrats on Most Issues

Section 2: The National Economy and Economic Policies

Gloomy Americans Bash Congress, Are Divided on Obama

Health Care Reform - Can't Live With It, or Without It

Section 4: National Economy and Personal Finances

Mixed Views of Obama at Year’s End

Unabated Economic Gloom, Divides on Afghanistan and Health Care

Mixed Views of Economic Policies and Health Care Reform Persist

Support for Health Care Principles, Opposition to Package

Section 4: Economic Perceptions

More See White House and GOP Leaders at Odds

Democratic Favorable Ratings Slide

Public More Optimistic About the Economy, But Still Reluctant to Spend

Independents Take Center Stage in Obama Era

Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes: 1987-2009

Section 7: Optimism, Personal Finances and Inequality