Poll shows Americans have become more optimistic

This article was last updated on April 16, 2022

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According to a recent poll, Americans have become more and more optimistic about their future on the whole. A USA TODAY/Gallup Poll indicates that despite the deteriorating economic conditions of the country, Americans are hoping for a brighter tomorrow.

The survey shows that 56% of respondents believe President Obama will win in November. These respondents might be voting for another candidate, but still seem to believe that President Obama is here to stay.

Unsurprisingly, 71% of the respondents consider the economic conditions to be poor but the majority also says that they are hopeful for a much better year ahead. This optimism can be linked to over one-third of the respondents saying they are better off than they were a year ago.

According to the poll, 55% of respondents say the economy would recover over the next four years if Romney was elected, while 46% believe it would improve only if Obama was re-elected.

“We’re right back where we’ve been all along: The economy is a major issue, and it’s one which neither candidate has a serious advantage on,” says Gary Jacobson, a political scientist at the University of California-San Diego. “I think Romney gets better ratings because of his reputation as a CEO, and Obama is going to benefit from the fact that optimism is increasing, and people are future-oriented… But it looks like it’s extremely close.”

The poll was taken Thursday through Sunday. In total, 1,012 adults responded. The results have a margin of error of plus or minus 4 points.