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 %
South Carolina Adults 58% 34% 9%
South Carolina Registered Voters 56% 35% 9%
South Carolina Potential Republican Electorate* 69% 24% 7%
Party Identification^ Democrat 38% 53% 9%
Republican 71% 22% 7%
Independent 60% 33% 8%
Tea Party Supporters^ 74% 20% 5%
Gender Men 58% 33% 9%
Women 58% 34% 8%
Age Under 45 56% 36% 8%
45 or older 60% 32% 9%
Age 18 to 29 57% 36% 7%
30 to 44 56% 36% 9%
45 to 59 59% 34% 7%
60 or older 60% 30% 10%
Race White 65% 27% 8%
Non-white 43% 48% 9%
Region Piedmont 61% 28% 10%
Midlands 54% 37% 9%
The Pee Dee 59% 34% 7%
Low Country 54% 38% 8%
Household Income Less than $75,000 60% 33% 7%
$75,000 or more 53% 40% 7%
Interview Type Landline 59% 32% 9%
Cell Phone 55% 37% 8%
NBC News/Marist Poll South Carolina Adults. Interviews conducted October 10th through 12th, 2011, N=2506 MOE +/- 2.0%.
^South Carolina Registered Voters: N=2131 MOE +/- 2.1%. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding.
*The potential Republican electorate in South Carolina includes all Republicans, all Republican leaning independents and those who plan to vote in the Republican presidential primary.