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Fiscal Cliff Already Hurting the U.S. Economy
While many politicians and economists talk about the potential for another recession if the U.S. goes over the "fiscal cliff," few seem to recognize that the fiscal-cliff debate itself is already damaging the economy. This is shaping up to be a ...
More Americans Want Leaders to Compromise on Fiscal Cliff
Americans' desire for compromise on the "fiscal cliff" has increased in the past week. Now, 70% say government leaders in Washington should compromise in order to reach an agreement by the Jan. 1 deadline, up from 62% last week.
Americans Widely Prefer Compromise on Fiscal Cliff
Americans strongly favor compromise on the "fiscal cliff," with 62% saying they would rather see federal government leaders compromise to reach an agreement, and 25% saying they would rather have leaders stick to their principles.
Very Conservative Americans Least Likely to Want Fiscal Cliff Compromise
Gallup asked Americans the following question on four successive weekends from Dec. 1-Dec. 22 -- for a total sample size of 4,170 randomly selected national adults:
U.S. Economic Confidence Remains Low Post-Fiscal Cliff Deal
Gallup's U.S. Economic Confidence Index was -21 for the week ending Jan. 6, similar to the -22 in the week prior. Americans' confidence in the economy worsened amid the fiscal cliff debate after improving in November.
Americans' Optimism Wanes About Averting "Fiscal Cliff"
Americans' optimism that President Obama and congressional leaders will reach a budget agreement before Jan. 1 has waned somewhat. Over the past week, the percentage saying a compromise will be reached dropped seven points to 50%.
Americans Have Mixed Reaction to Fiscal Cliff Agreement
Americans' initial reaction to the "fiscal cliff" agreement reached by Congress this week is mixed, with 43% approving and 45% disapproving. Democrats overwhelmingly approve, while a majority of Republicans disapprove.
More in U.S. Now Want Balanced Approach to Cutting Deficit
Forty-five percent of Americans favor an approach to reducing the deficit that relies equally on spending cuts and tax increases, up from 32% in July 2011. Americans tilted more toward an emphasis on spending cuts last year.
Americans Split on Outlook for U.S. Power
Decades of intellectual debate about American power sunsetting seems lost on a public that views the matter through a partisan lens.
U.S. Economic Confidence Steady Amid Fiscal Uncertainty
Americans' economic confidence held steady last week as U.S. lawmakers continued to negotiate how to avoid the "fiscal cliff." Republicans became measurably more positive, while independents became more negative.