National Adults
Thinking about what is ahead for the world in 2012, are you generally more optimistic or more pessimistic?
More optimistic More pessimistic Unsure
Row % Row % Row %
National Adults 54% 43% 3%
Region Northeast 49% 49% 2%
Midwest 62% 36% 3%
South 51% 44% 5%
West 54% 44% 2%
Age Under 45 67% 31% 2%
45 or older 48% 48% 4%
Age 18 to 29 77% 23% 1%
30 to 44 58% 39% 3%
45 to 59 50% 47% 3%
60 or older 47% 48% 5%
Gender Men 48% 49% 3%
Women 59% 37% 3%
Education Not college graduate 57% 40% 3%
College graduate 49% 48% 2%
Household Income Less than $50,000 54% 43% 3%
$50,000 or more 55% 43% 3%
Interview Type Landline 53% 43% 4%
Cell Phone 56% 43% 2%
Marist Poll National Adults: Interviews conducted November 8th through 10th, 2011, N=1026 MOE +/- 3%. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding.