Most Americans Say Leaders Clueless On The Economy
Just 37% of Americans are even somewhat confident that their political leaders know what they’re doing as they try to address the nation’s economic problems.
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January 14, 2009
January 13, 2009
Americans Strongly Oppose Economic Plan Without Tax Cuts
Fifty-eight percent (58%) of American adults are opposed to a government economic recovery plan that does not cut taxes, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
January 9, 2009
Despite Tax Cut Proposal, Only 21% Expect Lower Taxes Under Obama
Despite the fact that President-elect Barack Obama promised billions of dollars in tax breaks as part of his economic plan, just 21% believe their taxes will go down during his presidency.
January 8, 2009
62% Say Economy Will Be Back and Better – In Five Years
Americans are solidly optimistic about the economy’s recovery, but most expect it to take up to five years to come back.
January 7, 2009
54% Think Major Government Plan Is A Must for the Economy
A majority of voters (54%) believe a major government economic recovery plan is necessary to restore the U.S. economy to good health.
January 7, 2009
Discover (R) U.S. Spending Monitor (SM) Tumbles 3.1 Points to New Low
The Discover U.S. Spending Monitor fell for the fourth consecutive month in December, declining more than three points to a new low of 76.6 (based out of 100). Both components of the monthly spending index - consumer confidence in the U.S. economy and consumer spending intent - reached new lows during the month, as concerns about the economy may be weighing on post-holiday spending plans.
January 6, 2009
Most Say Jobs Are Still In Reach But Riches Aren’t
A majority of Americans say it’s still possible for anyone who wants to work to find a job and work themselves out of poverty.
January 6, 2009
Rasmussen Employment Index Signals More Weakness in Labor Market
The Rasmussen Employment Index, a monthly measure of U.S. worker confidence in the employment market, fell to a record low for the third month in a row.
January 5, 2009
Consumer Confidence Down 24% in Three Months, 50% in Two Years
Full monthly results for the Rasmussen Consumer Index in December shows that the economic confidence of American consumers has fallen to another all-time low at 59.6.
December 29, 2008
Voters Champion Free Market But Want More Regulation
As the incoming Obama administration and the Democratic congressional leadership scramble for ways to right the U.S. economy, 70% of U.S. voters say a free market is better than one managed by the government.
December 26, 2008
51% Worry Congress Will Make Credit Cards Harder To Get
Just over half of U.S. adults (51%) fear that Congress will make it harder for some people to get approved for new credit cards if it forces credit card companies to reduce the interest they charge.
December 22, 2008
21% Say They Have More Credit Card Debt Than A Year Ago
Twenty-one percent (21%) of American adults say they are carrying more credit card debt than a year ago, and 11% say their credit limit on one or more cards has been reduced in the past 12 months.
December 22, 2008
49% Oppose Loans to Failing Automakers
Nearly half of U.S. voters (49%) oppose President Bush’s decision to extend $17.4 billion in emergency taxpayer-backed loans to the failing U.S. auto industry, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
December 12, 2008
53% Expect Auto Companies To Come Back for Even More Money
Fifty-three percent (53%) of U.S. voters say it is Very Likely that the Big Three automakers will be back for more government money next year even if Congress revives the $14-billion taxpayer-backed loan package defeated last night in the Senate.
December 11, 2008
51% Won’t Buy A Car From A Bankrupt Automaker
Would you buy a car made by an auto manufacturer that was in bankruptcy?
December 10, 2008
Americans Divided Over Top Housing Goals
With the Treasury Department considering more direct involvement in the U.S. mortgage market, 42% of American adults say it is more important to make it easier for people to buy their first homes than to keep the value of existing homes as high as possible.
December 10, 2008
Discover(R) U.S. Spending Monitor(SM) Falls Below 80 for First Time
The Discover U.S. Spending Monitor slipped to 79.7 in November, falling below 80 for the first time in its history, as consumer economic sentiment fell to a record low and concern over personal finances reached record highs. Heading into the holiday season, consumers temporarily reversed course on spending from previous months, with an increasing number planning on spending more in December.
December 9, 2008
Just 14% Say Federal Government Will Run Big Three Better
Congress and the White House are fast reaching a deal on a bailout plan for the Big Three that many suggest is just a step short of nationalizing the U.S. auto industry since it gives the federal government a say in how the automakers spend their money and what kind of cars they build.
December 9, 2008
Voters Worry Less About Taxes Under Obama
One in three voters (33%) now say taxes will increase under President Barack Obama’s administration, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. That’s the lowest level seen since Obama was elected last month.
December 9, 2008
53% Oppose Government Loans to Automakers
Even as the White House and Congress put the finishing touches on a $15 billion rescue package for the Big Three automakers, 53% of U.S. voters say they oppose taxpayer-funded loans to help keep General Motors, Ford and Chrysler in business.
