New CBS News poll shows 35% of Americans are pessimistic about economy

President Trump calls the U.S. economy the best in the world, but many Americans in the latest CBS News poll do not share his confidence. 38% of people say they feel optimistic about the economy's future, while 35% are pessimistic. 27% say they're not sure. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto breaks down the numbers.

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[Teacupdogz]

Well, isn't that an interesting headline? Wouldn't a more accurate headline be that the majority of people are optimistic? Of course, that wouldn't aid in your agenda.

[trumpetmusic]

These polls are conducted in the exact same way that they do "scientific studies shows"...
Questions are not asked straight forward and the results are not based on what people actually say but rather what the pollsters thought people meant by what they said.

[JUGGERNAUT____]

So wait... 35% of pessimist is the head line not the 65% of people that includes optimistic people, people who are not optimistic but still enjoy the economy, and people who are not quite sure. Lol

[marconesme]

Nobody ever asks me or anybody I know about anything for these polls. Where do they get their numbers?

[petermenningen]

Show the data about the persons polled Things like age, sex, political leaning, race, etc if it doesn't match the countries demographics it is a useless poll

[kevinblake]

if trump walked on water the cbs headline would be TRUMP CANT SWIM

[kevingriffin]

How come this news story wasn't "A majority of people polled are optimistic about the economy"???

[RandomAmerican]

The news media has been saying for weeks there is a recession looming and now there are people that are pessimistic about the economy.


Can't possibly imagine how that happened.

[TheChach]

"New CBS News poll shows 65% of Americans are optimistic about economy" Fixed that title for you, you disengenious provocateurs.

[NoahHornberger]

so that glass is more than half full? let's cry

[Ron]

That’s because the media will literally talk us into a recession. The economy is solid when you look at all the data. Biggest concern is jobs???? I can’t find high or low level skilled laborers for my business and we have a 50 year low in unemployment. China needs to be dealt with. The stock market needs to level out. It’s been at an all time high and a bubble.

[margarethoward]

I don't believe any polls you have.

[Manzini]

Imagine believing polls in 2019. Me and everyone I know have never been asked to participate in these polls. Those polls do not represent my beliefs or other Americans I know.

[grendul]

Are these the same polls that showed how badly Trump was going to lose the election?

[uf]

Title should be more Americans are optimistic about economy. Good to know their not biased on this channel.

[OvroProductions]

CBS is now attempting to compete with CNN in the Idiot Games? Well, there goes another news source to the tabloids!

[Wardell]

I guess you're say Trumps handling of the Economy is up to 65%

[jacobjacob]

Were pessimistic because of people like you that are pessimistic. And man we are sick and tired of you guys! It's so depressing to watch and listen to what you have to say. You guys have lost your mind.

[grungeera]

From these comments i determined your poll is wrong..
Ha Ha

[Arthagnou]

and they are the exact people who are democratic base. SUFFER WITH A GOOD ECONOMY