9/14: “NYS in a Recession,” Say Most New Yorkers…But, Optimism About Economy Grows

A whopping 90% of New York State voters say, “Yes, New York is in a recession.”  In fact, just 9% believe this is not the case.  Even with this dismal economic outlook, some voters are beginning to see a light at the end of the tunnel. ©istockphoto.com/mgkaya Voters in the Empire State are more optimistic about New York State’s economy.  A majority – 52% — report it is staying the same, 29% believe it is getting worse, and 19% say it’s getting better.  This is an improvement since Marist last asked this question.  In July, voters were divided with 46% reporting the state’s... 

8/14: Is the Economy Recovering?

Has the U.S. economy turned a corner, and how is the Obama Administration handling the nation’s economic conditions?  Dr. Ray Perryman, economist and founder and President of The Perryman Group, offered his take when he spoke with The Marist Poll’s John Sparks.  Read the interview transcript below. John Sparks Ray, in our most recent survey, 52% of the American public told The Marist Poll that they approve how President Obama is handling the economy. This is right on the border of being a majority, given the margin of error, so it’s sort of teetering at the midway point. How do you perceive... 

7/9: Most NYS Voters Expect Economic Recovery to Take Time

Is New York State’s economic recovery imminent?  Three-quarters of registered voters statewide aren’t holding their breath.  That’s the proportion who believe the current economic crisis will last more than a year while only 4% say it will last less than 6 months.  21% think it will endure between 6 months and a year. ©istockphoto.com/zorani Most members of the electorate are also pessimistic about the current state of the economy.  Just 8% of those polled believe the state’s economy is getting better right now.  This compares with 46% who believe the economy is getting worse and... 

4/22: Nearly 1 in 4 Anticipate Job Loss

Nearly 1 in 4 employed Americans — 22% — believe it’s likely they will join the ranks of the unemployed or have their hours cut this year.  Among those who are most fearful are women.  26% of women in the workforce believe there is a good chance they will be laid off while 19% of men think it’s likely they will get a pink slip this year. ©istockphoto.com/RBFried Where Americans work makes a difference. Employees in the Northeast are least concerned about their future employment status.  Just 10% of those residents think it’s either very likely or likely that they will lose... 

4/15: Future of the Economy

More Americans Optimistic About Nation’s Course For the first time this year, more Americans — 49% — see the country moving in the right direction compared with 40% who think things are heading the wrong way.  This includes a majority of registered voters — 52% — who feel the country’s course is back on track. ©istockphoto.com/MCCAIG But, that’s most of the good news.  For starters the partisan divide is wide.  Although 80% of Democrats are pleased with the country’s trajectory, only 20% of Republicans share this view.  Instead, 63% of GOP’ers believe things... 

Has the Economic Crisis Bottomed Out?

How long will the economic crisis last?  Associate Editor of Barron’s, Michael Santoli, shared his observations with The Marist Poll’s John Sparks. Here’s the transcript of their discussion: Michael Santoli John Sparks Michael, we conducted a national survey, and we asked Americans how long they think the current economic crisis will last.  I’m curious about your thoughts on that, as well as how does one define that point? Listen to Part 1 of the Interview: Michael Santoli Well, your latter question actually I think is very relevant.  If you consider the economic crisis... 

Obama’s Biggest Hurdle

It’s not really a Catch-22 for President Obama when it comes to the economy.  Although this new president may relish some political cover from the 76% of Americans who believe he inherited our current economic malaise, responsibility for stabilizing the shaky buck will ultimately end up on his desk…perhaps, sooner than later. Lee Miringoff 75% of Americans know someone who has lost their job in the last six months, nearly twice the number of Americans thinks the economy is getting worse than think it’s improving, and 78% report they think the nation’s economic troubles will persist...