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NEW YORK A new Gallup Poll will only reinforce those who claim that while the rich get richer most Americans don't feel they are sharing in the growth in our economy. The stock market may be climbing and the unemployment remains relatively low, but 7 in 10 Americans believe the economy is getting worse -- the most negative reading in nearly six years.
Only one in three Americans rate the economy today as either excellent or good, while the percentage saying the economy is getting better fell from 28% to 23% in one month.
Gallup adds: "For the first time this year, a majority of Americans are negative about the employment market, saying it is a bad time to find a quality job."
The 70% negative rating is up 10 points since April. Also, just in the past month, there has been a significant five-point drop, from 28% to 23%, in the percentage saying conditions are getting better.
"When asked about the most pressing financial problems their family faces today, Americans mention healthcare costs, lack of money or low wages, and oil and gas prices," Gallup reports. "Healthcare costs are mentioned by 16% of Americans while 13% say low wages and 11% say oil and gas prices. These percentages are virtually unchanged from last month."
The survey of 1,007 adults was taken June 11 to 14. |
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| zimmie |
NBC News/Wall Street Journal Poll conducted by the polling organizations of Peter Hart (D) and Neil Newhouse (R). June 8-11, 2007. N=1,008 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.1.
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"Let me list some issues that have been proposed for the federal government to address. Please tell me which one of these items you think should be the top priority for the federal government. [See below.]" If more than one: "Well, if you had to choose just one, which do you think should be the top priority?"
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The war in Iraq 34
Health care 15
Illegal immigration 12
Terrorism 12
Job creation and economic growth 8
Energy and the cost of gas 6
The environment and global warming 6
Reducing the federal budget deficit 4
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Attitudes Toward the Job Situation
Only 43% of Americans say now is a good time to find a quality job and 53% say it's a bad time. Last month, 47% of Americans said it was a good time to find a quality job and 50% said it was a bad time. In 2007, public optimism about finding a quality job has ranged from a low of 43% to a high of 48%, but they are still among the most positive ratings since Gallup started to ask this question monthly in August 2001. |
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