A new poll found that Americans have become more optimistic about the economy and the direction of the economy since President Barack Obama took office. According to the New York Times/CBS News poll, 20% of respondents say the economy is getting better, compared with 7% in mid-January. Thirty-four percent say the economy is getting worse, compared with 54% in mid-January. The number of people saying the country is headed in the wrong direction is 53%, down from 79% before Obama’s inauguration. Read the full report here.
Americans more optimistic about economy, poll says
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