Recession - Blame Shifting from Republicans to Demecrats
A new CNN poll of 1,014 adults, including 928 registered voters, show a shift in public opinion as to which political party is responsible for the current economic recession. The poll, released Friday morning, reveals some interesting numbers. 38% blame the Republicans for the nations economic difficulties. This is down 15% points from a poll taken last May when 53% held the Republicans to blame. 27% blame the Democrats for the current recession. This is up 6% points from May when only 21% blamed them for the current economic situation. 27% of poll respondents hold both parties responsible for our economic difficulties. If current beliefs continue to trend as they are, it will be a serious threat to the Democratic party retaining control of Congress following the 2010 election. At the current pace of changing perceptions, approximately two to three points per month, the majority of the American public will blame the Democrats by next years mid term elections. Further troub...