Most Important Problem

U.S. Satisfaction Steady at a Dismal 17%

Dissatisfaction registers 80% or more for sixth straight month

August 13, 2008

Just 17% of Americans say they are satisfied with the way things are going in the United States, the same as in July. Although mentions of gas prices are down this month, the economy in general continues to lead Iraq and all other issues as the nation’s most important problem.More ...

Conditions Ripe for a Midsummer Night’s Headache

Eight in 10 Americans dissatisfied with the way things are going in U.S.

July 22, 2008

For the fifth straight month, 80% or more of Americans are dissatisfied with the way things are going in the country. Gallup’s July midsummer mood reading shows only 17% of Americans satisfied and 81% dissatisfied.More ...

Fuel Prices Now Clearly Americans’ No. 2 Concern

The economy/jobs still the top-mentioned problem facing America

June 17, 2008

The high cost of fuel has eclipsed Iraq as the second highest ranking issue on Gallup’s monthly “Most Important Problem” list, after roughly tying Iraq at No. 2 in May, and ranking third prior to that.More ...

U.S. Satisfaction Down to 14%, Just Shy of All-Time Low

Economy remains top problem in Americans’ eyes

May 13, 2008

Only 14% of Americans are satisfied with the way things are going in the United States, just two points higher than the 1979 low. Gas prices are up (from 9% to 17%) and the Iraq war is down (from 23% to 15%) in Americans’ listing of the most important problem facing the country.More ...

U.S. Satisfaction at 15%, Lowest Since 1992

Economy remains most important problem

April 14, 2008

Only 15% of Americans are satisfied with the way things are going in the United States today, the lowest reading on this measure since the summer of 1992, and the third lowest Gallup has recorded since 1979.More ...

Economy Widely Viewed as Most Important Problem

55% of Americans point to some aspect of the economy as the most important problem

March 13, 2008

A new Gallup Poll shows 35% of Americans pointing to the economy as the most important problem facing the country -- the highest level since early 1993.More ...

Economy Surpasses Iraq as Most Important Problem

First time in four years Iraq is not No. 1

February 20, 2008

One in three Americans mention “the economy” as the top problem facing the country, and roughly half mention some economic issue in response to this question. This marks the first time since March 2004 that the Iraq war has not been the top issue on the most important problem list.More ...

Americans Rate Economy as Top Problem

February 20, 2008

When asked to name the country's top problem, nearly half of Americans mention issues related to the economy. This number has nearly doubled since January and now surpasses the war in Iraq as the country's most important problem.

Americans Deeply Dissatisfied

January 11, 2008

Seventy-three percent of Americans are dissatisfied with the way things are going in the United States. The economy and the war in Iraq top the list of the most important problems facing the nation today.

Americans: Economic Issues Country’s Top Problem Today

Iraq receives second-highest percentage of mentions

January 11, 2008

Americans’ satisfaction with the way things are going in the United States is at 24%, essentially unchanged over the past nine months. Americans say economic issues are the nation’s top problem, followed by the war in Iraq.More ...

Most Important Problem

U.S. Satisfaction Steady at a Dismal 17%

Dissatisfaction registers 80% or more for sixth straight month

Conditions Ripe for a Midsummer Night’s Headache

Eight in 10 Americans dissatisfied with the way things are going in U.S.

Fuel Prices Now Clearly Americans’ No. 2 Concern

The economy/jobs still the top-mentioned problem facing America

U.S. Satisfaction Down to 14%, Just Shy of All-Time Low

Economy remains top problem in Americans’ eyes

U.S. Satisfaction at 15%, Lowest Since 1992

Economy remains most important problem

Economy Widely Viewed as Most Important Problem

55% of Americans point to some aspect of the economy as the most important problem

Economy Surpasses Iraq as Most Important Problem

First time in four years Iraq is not No. 1

Americans Rate Economy as Top Problem

Americans Deeply Dissatisfied

Americans: Economic Issues Country’s Top Problem Today

Iraq receives second-highest percentage of mentions

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Most Important Problem

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