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 68% 27% 6%
Registered Voters 66% 28% 5%
Party Identification^ Democrat 57% 40% 4%
Republican 75% 22% 4%
Independent 71% 22% 8%
Tea Party Supporters^ 85% 12% 3%
Political Ideology^ Liberal 57% 36% 7%
Moderate 61% 33% 6%
Conservative 78% 18% 3%
Region Northeast 62% 34% 4%
Midwest 65% 29% 6%
South 72% 23% 5%
West 68% 24% 8%
Household Income Less than $50,000 71% 23% 6%
$50,000 or more 65% 32% 4%
Education Not college graduate 72% 22% 5%
College graduate 60% 34% 6%
Age Under 45 69% 26% 5%
45 or older 67% 26% 6%
Age 18 to 29 56% 38% 7%
30 to 44 79% 18% 3%
45 to 59 65% 30% 6%
60 or older 70% 23% 7%
Generation Millennials (18-30) 58% 35% 8%
Gen X (31-46) 74% 21% 5%
Baby Boomers (47-65) 68% 28% 4%
Silent-Greatest (Over 65) 70% 23% 8%
Race White 69% 25% 6%
Non-white 65% 31% 4%
Gender Men 70% 25% 5%
Women 66% 28% 7%
Interview Type Landline 71% 24% 5%
Cell Phone 60% 34% 6%
Marist Poll National Adults: Interviews conducted August 2nd through August 4th, 2011, N=1000 MOE +/- 3%. Totals may not add to 100 due to rounding.

^National Registered Voters: N=807 MOE +/- 3.5%. Totals may not add to 100 due to rounding.