Economics - AP-NORC

Registered voters are split on trusting Harris or Trump to handle economic issues

Although 62% consider the national economy in bad shape, there has been an improvement in the public’s view of the economy since last year.

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Education

Views toward student loan relief are tied to partisanship and experience with debt

Less than a third approve of President Biden’s handling of student loan debt, but the public is more likely to support than oppose his administration’s latest debt relief plans.

Culture and Society

Opposition to unionization of college athletes

The public is also opposed to universities providing their student athletes with a salary or spending money, however there is support for the players to share in the proceeds from broadcast rights.

Politics

Many are concerned about Biden’s mental fitness and job performance

Only 40% of Democrats are extremely or very confident in Biden’s mental fitness. By contrast, 59% of Republicans have confidence in Trump.

Politics

Despite improved views of the economy, Biden’s ratings are unchanged

February 1, 2024 Most adults still consider the national economy to be in poor shape, but there has been a slight increase in those who have a positive opinion. However, this improvement in the view of the economy has not translated into an improvement in President Biden’s approval ratings. Thirty-five percent say the national economy…