Poll Update
US Economy - Better or Worse - Getting Worse 84%, Getting Better 9% (USA Today/Gallup 10/10-10/12/08)
This poll asked respondents 6 questions tracked by HuffPost Pollster. Read our FAQ.
Right now, do you think that economic conditions in the country as a whole are getting better or getting worse?
Asked of 1269 Adults
| Getting Better | 9% | |
|---|---|---|
| Getting Worse | 84% | |
| Staying the Same | 5% | |
| Undecided | 3% |
Party Identification
Asked of 1269 Adults
| Republican | 30% | |
|---|---|---|
| independent | 33% | |
| Democrat | 35% |
Barack Obama Favorable Rating
Asked of 1030 Likely Voters
| Favorable | 62% | |
|---|---|---|
| Unfavorable | 35% | |
| Undecided | 2% |
Pres (43) Bush - Job Approval
Asked of 1030 Likely Voters
| Approve | 25% | |
|---|---|---|
| Disapprove | 71% | |
| Undecided | 4% |
US Satisfaction
Asked of 1269 Adults
| Satisfied | 7% | |
|---|---|---|
| Dissatisfied | 91% | |
| Undecided | 1% |
2008 National General Election
Asked of 1030 Likely Voters
| McCain | 45% | |
|---|---|---|
| Neither | 1% | |
| Obama | 52% | |
| Undecided | 1% |