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 53% 41% 5%
Registered Voters 53% 41% 6%
Party Identification^ Democrat 36% 59% 5%
Republican 67% 29% 4%
Independent 59% 34% 7%
Tea Party Supporters^ 78% 18% 4%
Political Ideology^ Very liberal-Liberal 33% 60% 7%
Moderate 47% 48% 5%
Conservative-Very conservative 69% 26% 5%
Region Northeast 57% 38% 5%
Midwest 47% 48% 5%
South 59% 35% 6%
West 48% 46% 6%
Household Income Less than $50,000 57% 38% 4%
$50,000 or more 50% 45% 5%
Education Not college graduate 55% 40% 5%
College graduate 51% 44% 5%
Age Under 45 47% 50% 3%
45 or older 56% 37% 7%
Age 18 to 29 50% 47% 3%
30 to 44 45% 53% 2%
45 to 59 53% 42% 5%
60 or older 57% 34% 8%
Race White 56% 38% 6%
Non-white 45% 50% 4%
Gender Men 55% 40% 5%
Women 52% 43% 6%
Interview Type Landline 54% 40% 6%
Cell Phone 52% 45% 4%
Marist Poll National Adults: Interviews conducted November 8th through 10th, 2011, N=1026 MOE +/- 3%. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding.
^National Registered Voters: N=872 MOE +/- 3.5%. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding.