(Week of 3/30/2013) Economic assessments have a lot to do with how a person feels about the incumbent Administration. Nearly half of Democrats think things are getting better, while 57% of Republicans claim the economy is continuing to get worse.
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When it comes to handling the economy, the public still gives the President a negative review. 38% approve and 49% disapprove. Overall, the President’s rating is better: 48% approve, 44% disapprove.
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Economist/YouGov poll archives can be found here
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