By the numbers:
- 80 Percent Of Americans Believe The Economy Is Still In Recession. (Jeffrey M. Jones, “In U.S., 6 In 10 Do Not Expect The Economy To Improve Soon,” Gallup,9/21/11)
- Only 12 Percent Of Americans Think The Economy Is Improving. (New York Times/CBS News Poll, 1452 A, MoE 3%, 9/10-15/11)
- 43 Percent Think The Economy Is Getting Worse. (New York Times/CBS News Poll, 1452 A, MoE 3%, 9/10-15/11)