Feel like the only economic news these days is "bad news?" Dave and Frank find out if all this doom and gloom is affecting the President's numbers in this week's What Are We Thinking? They'll also take a look at polling on the the stimulus package, consumer confidence, and Rush Limbaugh's new high profile as "leader" of the Republican Party. Plus, find out if polling in the 30's during the depression is similar to today's reaction to bailing out big business, and the top 5 things Americans are concerned about.
President Obama takes an active roll in trying to improve the economy this week, and What Are We Thinking? takes an active interest in his newest approval ratings. Dave and Frank examine those numbers and also tell us American's view on the key economic issues facing our nation. Then, we'll get public reaction to President Obama's speech to congress, polling on bailouts for the auto and banking industries, as well as for home owners having trouble with their mortgages. Plus, find out what the top five states are in which people are most likely to feel safe walking outside at night, and the top five states in which people are least likely to feel safe.
U.S. Housing Secretary Shaun Donovan says the Obama Administration's Home Foreclosure Initiative requires lending institutions to do their part. So, how concerned are Americans about losing their homes? Dave and Frank take a look at the numbers in this week's What Are We Thinking? Plus, more thoughts on Americans' economic concerns, President Obama's favorable ratings, and reaction to A-Rod's disclosure about prior steroid use.
Is the federal stimulus plan making your head hurt? Dave and Frank break it down for us mere mortals, and make it easier to understand. Plus, find out where Americans stand on the issue, and get the latest job approval ratings on President Obama. That and more in this week's What Are We Thinking?
Dr. Frank Newport is Editor in Chief of The Gallup Poll in Princeton, New Jersey. Newport is Vice President of the National Council on Public Polls, is on the Executive Council of the American Association of Public Opinion Research, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research.
He is the author of Polling Matters -- Why Leaders Must Listen to the Wisdom of the People and coauthor with Stuart Rothenberg of The Evangelical Voter. More from The Gallup Poll »
