Obama Gains Three Points, But Half of Americans Still Dissatisfied
While the approval rating for Congress also improved, it has not reached the 20 per cent mark since May.
While the approval rating for Congress also improved, it has not reached the 20 per cent mark since May.
However, only one-in-five respondents think the national unemployment rate will drop in the next 12 months.
Despite several public appearances in the past few weeks, the American President is only supported by two-in-five respondents.
Only two-in-five respondents are satisfied with the President, and one-in-eight endorse the way Congress is handling its duties.
Two-in-five respondents would raise the debt limit, even if it leads to higher government spending and a higher national debt.
Only about one-in-five Americans provide a positive assessment of the U.S. Congress.
More than half of respondents are following the developments in the African nation “very closely” or “moderately closely.”
Most respondents welcomed the compromise with the Republicans on tax policy.
As country heads to holiday season, more than half of respondents describe their own financial situation as “poor” or “very poor.”
International Affairs is at the bottom of the list of 20 areas where the federal government allocates funds.