Economic Optimism

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

Obama's Approval Rating Slips Amid Division Over Economic Proposals

GOP Congressional Leaders' Ratings Hit New Low - 28%

Section 4: Economic Outlook

As Jobs Crisis Spreads, Worries Climb the Economic Ladder

More Workers Anticipate Pay Cuts, Layoffs

As Jobs Crisis Spreads, Worries Climb the Economic Ladder

More Workers Anticipate Pay Cuts, Layoffs

Section 3: More Than Just the Unemployed

As Jobs Crisis Spreads, Worries Climb the Economic Ladder

More Workers Anticipate Pay Cuts, Layoffs

Section 4: Views of the National Economy

Gains Seen On Minority Discrimination – But Little Else

Americans Assess Progress on National Problems

Psychology of Bad Times Fueling Consumer Cutbacks

Job Worries Mount, 73% Spending Less on Holidays

Psychology of Bad Times Fueling Consumer Cutbacks

Job Worries Mount, 73% Spending Less on Holidays

Section 1: The National Economy

Psychology of Bad Times Fueling Consumer Cutbacks

Job Worries Mount, 73% Spending Less on Holidays

Section 3: The Government and the Economy

Public Not Desperate About Economy or Personal Finances

Obama Clearer than McCain in Addressing Crisis

Section 1: The National Economy and Personal Finances

Public Not Desperate About Economy or Personal Finances

Obama Clearer than McCain in Addressing Crisis

Section 3: Public Attitudes Toward Government and Business

Public Not Desperate About Economy or Personal Finances

Obama Clearer than McCain in Addressing Crisis

Inflation Staggers Public, Economy Still Seen as Fixable

No Post-Trip Bounce for Obama

Nation’s Real Estate Slump Hits Wealthy Areas

Republicans' Views of Economy Sour

Economic Pessimism Grows, Gas Prices Pinch

Independents Back Democrats on Most Issues, Congressional Midterms

Economic Concerns Fueled by Many Woes

Gas Prices, Jobs, Housing, Debt Burden and the Stock Market

Public's Agenda Differs From President's

Bush Approval Rating Lower Than For Other Two-Termers

Additional Findings and Analyses

Public Faults Bush on Economy – 55% Say Jobs are Scarce

Kerry Makes Gains on Issues, Bush Maintains Leadership Image Advantage