It’s no surprise that the American public overwhelmingly want Obama to concentrate on domestic issues first. A recent survey indicates that the economy and jobs remain the most important issues – more important to Americans than the war ever was.
The same survey shows what Americans view as top priorities for Obama over the next four years:
Improve the economy 40%
Create jobs in the US 11%
Address/end Iraq war 10%
Health insurance plan 8%
Change foreign policy 2%
Keep country safe 2%
Bring Bipartisanship 2%
Americans are clear on what they want, the question is now whether Obama can deliver. Another survey shows that expectations run high (maybe even too high), as 65% of Americans believe that the Obama administration can improve the economy. And, the same survey indicates that Americans are placing responsibility for the economy at the feet of President Obama:
If you had to choose, who do you trust most to improve the economy?
Obama 44%
Private Sector 28%
Congress 16%
Unsure 11%
Obama is facing record expectations. Only time will prove how patient Americans will be regarding Obama’s daunting task.
Top of Obama’s new adgenda: Domestic Issues (a.k.a – the Economy)
Posted by Tyler Harber on Thursday, January 22nd, 2009 at 7:00 AM
It’s no surprise that the American public overwhelmingly want Obama to concentrate on domestic issues first. A recent survey indicates that the economy and jobs remain the most important issues – more important to Americans than the war ever was.
The same survey shows what Americans view as top priorities for Obama over the next four years:
Improve the economy 40%
Create jobs in the US 11%
Address/end Iraq war 10%
Health insurance plan 8%
Change foreign policy 2%
Keep country safe 2%
Bring Bipartisanship 2%
Americans are clear on what they want, the question is now whether Obama can deliver. Another survey shows that expectations run high (maybe even too high), as 65% of Americans believe that the Obama administration can improve the economy. And, the same survey indicates that Americans are placing responsibility for the economy at the feet of President Obama:
If you had to choose, who do you trust most to improve the economy?
Obama 44%
Private Sector 28%
Congress 16%
Unsure 11%
Obama is facing record expectations. Only time will prove how patient Americans will be regarding Obama’s daunting task.