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Troubled US off the Rails: Poll

Posted Apr 4, 08 3:53 AM CDT in US 

(Newser) – The vast majority of Americans are pessimistic about the nation's future and believe the problem-plagued US is heading in the wrong direction. More than 80% believe that “things have seriously gotten off on the wrong track.” That's the highest dissatisfaction rate since the New York Times/CBS News poll began in the early 90s. The grim findings could spell big trouble for Republicans in November.

President Bush's approval rating remains at just 28%, and 78% say the country is worse off than five years ago. Nearly two-thirds believe the economy has dipped into recession. Most Americans  blame the economic crisis on the government rather than on banks or borrowers. The dark mood pervades every demographic, geographic and political group.

Source New York Times

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President Bush's approval rating remains at a low 28% according to a New York Times/CBS News Poll, reflecting a dark mood in the nation.   (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
The floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Two-thirds of Americans believe the economy has slipped into a recession and remain pessimistic about the future.   (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
A foreclosure sign is seen atop a sale sign for a house in Califorinia. A new poll shows Americans blame the government, not borrowers or banks for the economic crisis.   (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
A new poll says 81% of Americans believe the nation is on the wrong road.   (AP Photo/For the Houston Chronicle)
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