Recent polling shows that Americans in general are pessimistic right now about the future economic situation in the country, many are optimistic aboutPresident-Elect Obama’s performance so far.

With President Bush’s 8 years in office coming to end in just over 30 days, his job approval rating are up slightly to 24%, from 21% in October.  But 65% of Americans are pleased with the way President-Elect Obama has handled things recently, showing some optimism for the future.

Congress approval ratings, while jumping 2%, remain dismal at 10%.  And those Americans that feel the country is on the right track has actually fallen to 28%, from 30% in November. 

Those who felt secure in their jobs also fell from 64% to 59% now.  However, 71% of the respondents noted that they believed the economy would be doing better in the next year.

78% of Americans said they were cutting back on Christmas presents this year due to the economy and personal financial situation’s.

While the numbers are a bit gloomy for Americans right now, it is clear that President-Elect Obama’s message of hope is clearly still believed by Americans and a task that the President-Elect will have to live up to in the coming year or  Americans may quickly turn on him and the new Administration.

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