Poll du Jour: Voters concerned with jobs, deficit
Voters want candidates who will offer practical, realistic solutions to the nation’s economic woes and widening budget deficit.
• 79 percent of Americans say addressing the nation’s job situation is important; 42 percent say it’s unlikely that President Obama and Congress will ever agree on legislation to remedy it.
• 73 percent of Americans say reducing the federal budget deficit is important; 60 percent say Mr. Obama and Congress will likely not agree on legislation.
• 64 percent say it’s important to address the nation’s energy needs; 48 percent say it’s unlikely the two sides will agree on legislation.
• 49 percent say it’s important to address problems in the new health care law; 61 percent say it’s unlikely the two sides will agree on legislation.
• 46 percent say it’s important to address immigration; 58 percent say it’s unlikely the two sides will agree on legislation.
Source: A United Technologies/National Journal poll of 1,002 U.S. adults conducted April 12 to 15, reported by The Washington Times’ Jennifer Harper
