According to the Economist, when given three options 50%, of adults prefer to cut the budget deficit by cutting government spending; 10% prefer increasing taxes; and 33% prefer a combination of both.

According to ABC/Washington Post, 24% of adults are enthusiastic about the way government works, 22% are satisfied, 49% are dissatisfied; and 26% are angry.

Reuters: 32% of adults think the country is headed in the right direction, down from 38% in January 2011. 62% think it is headed in the wrong direction, up from 57% one year ago.

According to ABC/Washington Post, 0% of adults would rate the economy as excellent. Only 11% would say it is in good shape, 46% would say it is in not so good shape, and 42% would say it is in poor shape.

 

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