2009-02-25-皮尤-Many_Say_Government_on_Right_Track_on_Economy_9页_56kb

报告摘要

Public Perception of Government's Economic Handling: About half (47%) of Americans view the government as on the right track handling economic problems, an increase of 16 percentage points from a month prior. Democrats (73%) are more positive than Republicans (19%).
Economic Stimulus Bill: This $787 billion legislation was the most closely followed news story, with 41% tracking it very closely and 35% naming it as their top story last week.
Attitudes Towards Wall Street: Among those asked what comes to mind, "non-judgmental descriptions" (42%) were prominent, but terms like "greed" (9%) and "corruption" (9%) reflect significant public anger and concern.
Media Coverage: Economic news dominated coverage, making up over 40% of the newshole, with the stimulus being a primary focus.

Opinion on Government Track Record: From the February 20-23, 2009 survey:
- 47% say government is on right track; 34% say wrong track; 19% don't know.
- This marks a +16 point increase from January 16-19.
- Democrats (73%) show strong support, while Republicans (19%) are less likely to agree.
Public Interest in Economic News:
- Stimulus passage was tracked by 41% very closely.
- Those attentive to economic news were more critical, with 48% saying government is on wrong track.
- Other top stories included Obama's housing plan and U.S. automakers' loans, but economic policy dominated attention.
Wall Street Opinions:
- Common responses include descriptive terms, while greed and corruption references rose substantially.
- Direct mentions of greed (+9%) and corruption (+9%) indicate public frustration.
Broader Context:
- News coverage focused heavily on economic events, with the stimulus declining from high attention in news media.
- Partisan differences and trends in public opinion highlight shifts in response to Obama's administration and the financial crisis.