| USA Residents | ||||
| Thinking about what is ahead for the world in 2010, are you generally more optimistic or more pessimistic? | ||||
| More optimistic | More pessimistic | Unsure | ||
| Row % | Row % | Row % | ||
| USA Residents | 63% | 34% | 3% | |
| Gender | Men | 61% | 37% | 2% |
| Women | 65% | 31% | 4% | |
| Age | Under 45 | 72% | 27% | 0% |
| 45 or older | 57% | 39% | 4% | |
| December 2009 Marist Poll National Residents "N=1034 MOE +/- 3%" Totals may not add to 100 due to rounding. | ||||
