National Adults
When thinking about the U.S. economy, which statement comes closer to your view:
The worst is yet to come The worst is behind us Unsure
Row % Row % Row %
National Adults 57% 39% 4%
Registered Voters 55% 40% 5%
Party ID Democrat 45% 51% 4%
Republican 65% 30% 5%
Independent 58% 37% 5%
Tea Party Supporters 73% 24% 3%
Political Ideology Liberal 42% 55% 3%
Moderate 48% 49% 4%
Conservative 70% 25% 5%
President Obamas April 13th Speech Before 57% 38% 5%
After 57% 39% 4%
Region Northeast 49% 47% 3%
Midwest 61% 36% 3%
South 60% 36% 4%
West 54% 38% 8%
Household Income Less than $50,000 64% 33% 3%
$50,000 or more 52% 44% 4%
Education Not college graduate 62% 33% 5%
College graduate 48% 48% 4%
Age Under 45 56% 41% 2%
45 or older 58% 37% 5%
Age 18 to 29 47% 50% 3%
30 to 44 65% 33% 2%
45 to 59 62% 36% 2%
60 or older 52% 39% 9%
Race White 57% 39% 3%
Non-white 56% 38% 6%
Gender Men 56% 39% 5%
Women 58% 38% 4%
Obama Approval Rating Approve 36% 59% 5%
Disapprove 73% 23% 4%
Interview Type Landline 59% 36% 5%
Cell Phone 50% 48% 3%
Marist Poll National Adults: Interviews conducted April 10th through April 14th, 2011, N=1274 MOE +/- 3%. Totals may not add to 100 due to rounding.