AP-GfK poll: Americans more upbeat about economy; majorities unhappy with gas prices, deficits

By artappraiser on Thu, 05/12/2011 - 3:52am |

Associated Press, May 12, 2011

WASHINGTON — Americans are growing more optimistic about the U.S. economy, a sentiment that is benefiting President Barack Obama despite public disenchantment with his handling of rising gasoline prices and swollen government budget deficits.

An Associated Press-GfK poll shows that more than 2 out of 5 people believe the U.S. economy will get better, while a third think it will stay the same and nearly a fourth think it will get worse, a rebound from last month’s more pessimistic attitude. And, for the first time since the 100-day mark of his presidency, slightly more than half approve of Obama’s stewardship of the economy....

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