4. Economic ratings and concerns
About a quarter (23%) of Americans say the economy is in excellent or good shape, and 45% expect conditions to be worse a year from now.
About a quarter (23%) of Americans say the economy is in excellent or good shape, and 45% expect conditions to be worse a year from now.
In evaluating the current and future state of politics in the United States, Americans express largely negative views. And trust in the federal government, which has been low for nearly two decades, hovers near record lows. Only 4% of Americans now say the political system is working extremely or very well, with nearly three-quarters saying […]
A majority of Americans say freedom of the press is important to the well-being of society; college graduates are most likely to say this.
Americans have long believed that major political donors and special interests have too much influence on politics and that ordinary people have too little influence. Most see voting as the best way for average Americans to impact the direction of the country. But the belief that there is too much money in politics is widespread. […]