6 facts about Americans’ views of government spending and the deficit
Americans are split on the size and role of the government, though reducing the budget deficit is a higher priority than it was last year.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
28% of Americans rate economic conditions as excellent or good, a 9 percentage point increase from last April. And the share who say economic conditions will be worse a year from now has fallen during this timespan, from 46% to 33%.
Trump leads on the economy; Harris, on abortion and several personal traits. And supporters of the candidates have different views of what governing actions would be acceptable.