Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World

August 18-21 2011 Weekly Survey


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    Obama Leadership Image Takes a Hit, GOP Ratings Decline

    Overview The public is profoundly discontented with conditions in the country, its government, political leadership and several of its major institutions. Fully 79% are dissatisfied with the way things are going in the country. Even more (86%) say they are frustrated or angry with the federal government. Favorable ratings for both political parties are in […]

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    Troubled Economy Top Story for Public and Media

    Overview Americans focused most closely last week on news about the nation’s troubled economy amid concerns about the stalled recovery and fears of a possible new recession. About four-in-ten (42%) say they followed reports about the condition of the U.S. economy more closely than any other news. That is three times the number saying their […]

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