For the first time in 40 years, a majority of Americans say their lives are worse off now than they were four years ago, according to a Gallup poll released Friday.
More than half of respondents, 52%, said their lives were no better off than they were in 2020, while 39% said they were better off. According to Go to the voting station. This was the highest dissatisfaction rate among Americans since 1992, when 46% said their situation was no better than four years ago and 38% said their situation had improved.
This trend is consistent with the economic confidence index, which predicts a 26-point deficit in economic confidence in 2024, compared to a 4-point deficit in 2020, according to the poll. While the ECI has remained negative for the past four years, Americans burdensome inflation and crowding price.
These hardships have made the economy a top priority for Americans, according to polls. Just 10% of Americans said the economy was the country's most pressing issue in January 2020, but by October 2024, nearly half said it was the country's most pressing issue.
Polls show Americans' confidence in the job market is at its lowest level since the pandemic, due to the country's economic standing. Nearly three-quarters of Americans said October 2021 was a “good time” to find a job, compared to just 44% in October 2024.
According to the poll, the economy and immigration are tied as the most important issues at 21%, followed by government at 17% and inflation at 14%.
Concerns about the economy, immigration, and government in general are at a peak under the Biden-Harris administration.
In July, the national debt exceeded 35 trillion dollars, the first in American history. At the same time, the Biden-Harris administration american rescue plan and inflation control lawapproved spending of $1.9 trillion and $750 billion, respectively.
The border crisis is also a concern for voters. In the past three and a half years alone, more than 8 million migrants have been encountered at the southern border. According to Up to the latest data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
“Historical trends suggest that personal well-being and economic confidence can have a significant impact on election outcomes,” Gallup noted. “A majority of Americans feel their lives are worse off than they were four years ago, confidence in the economy remains low, and now is a good time to find a quality job.'' With less than half of Americans voting, the economy will be a key consideration.'' This year, the box. ”
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