Poll Update
US Economy - Better or Worse - Getting Worse 75%, Staying the Same 21% (CBS 10/3-10/5/08)
This poll asked respondents 8 questions tracked by HuffPost Pollster. Read our FAQ.
Do you think the economy is getting better, getting worse, or staying about the same?
Asked of 616 Likely Voters
| Getting Better | 3% | |
|---|---|---|
| Getting Worse | 75% | |
| Staying the Same | 21% | |
| Undecided | 1% |
Party Identification
Asked of 821 Registered Voters
| Republican | 28% | |
|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 38% | |
| independent | 34% |
Palin, Sarah - US - Favorable Rating
Asked of 821 Registered Voters
| Favorable | 40% | |
|---|---|---|
| Not Heard Enough | 15% | |
| Refused | 1% | |
| Undecided | 12% | |
| Unfavorable | 32% |
How would you rate the condition of the national economy these days? Is it very good, fairly good, fairly bad, or very bad?
Asked of 616 Likely Voters
| Fairly Bad | 34% | |
|---|---|---|
| Fairly Good | 10% | |
| Undecided | 0% | |
| Very Bad | 55% | |
| Very Good | 1% |
Barack Obama Favorable Rating
Asked of 616 Likely Voters
| Favorable | 46% | |
|---|---|---|
| Haven't heard enough | 3% | |
| Undecided | 16% | |
| Unfavorable | 34% |
Congress Job Approval
Asked of 616 Likely Voters
| Approve | 15% | |
|---|---|---|
| Disapprove | 73% | |
| Undecided | 12% |
Pres (43) Bush - Job Approval
Asked of 616 Likely Voters
| Approve | 22% | |
|---|---|---|
| Disapprove | 70% | |
| Undecided | 8% |
2008 National General Election
Asked of 616 Likely Voters
| McCain | 45% | |
|---|---|---|
| Obama | 48% | |
| Other | 0% | |
| Won't Vote/Undecided | 9% |