Huge: More ‘better off' under Trump than Clinton, Bush, and Obama
by Paul Bedard | February 12, 2020
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/...etter-off-under-trump-than-clinton-bush-obama
Another day, another positive Gallup headline for President Trump.
Today’s delivered more economic good news for Trump, that people feel “better off” than they did when the past four presidents were up for reelection.
A record 61% said they are better off than they were three years ago when Trump beat Democrat Hillary Clinton in a shocking election.
“Six in 10 U.S. adults say they are better off than they were three years ago, more than reported this in prior presidential reelection years,” said Gallup.
What’s more, people give Trump much more credit for the improved economy than former President Barack Obama, who’s supporters have been claiming credit. Some 26% give Obama a "great deal" of credit compared to Trump at 37%.
The poll was the latest in a string of good Gallup headlines for the administration. Here are six from just the last three weeks:
On the “better off” question comparing how voters feel at the reelection point for Trump compared to Obama, and former Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George H.W. Bush, the numbers aren’t close.
by Paul Bedard | February 12, 2020
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/...etter-off-under-trump-than-clinton-bush-obama
Another day, another positive Gallup headline for President Trump.
Today’s delivered more economic good news for Trump, that people feel “better off” than they did when the past four presidents were up for reelection.
A record 61% said they are better off than they were three years ago when Trump beat Democrat Hillary Clinton in a shocking election.
“Six in 10 U.S. adults say they are better off than they were three years ago, more than reported this in prior presidential reelection years,” said Gallup.
What’s more, people give Trump much more credit for the improved economy than former President Barack Obama, who’s supporters have been claiming credit. Some 26% give Obama a "great deal" of credit compared to Trump at 37%.
The poll was the latest in a string of good Gallup headlines for the administration. Here are six from just the last three weeks:
- Feb. 12: More in U.S. Say They Are Better Off Than in Past Elections.
- Feb. 6: Small-Business Owner Optimism Dips but Still Strong.
- Feb. 5: Record-High Optimism on Personal Finances in U.S.
- Feb. 4: Trump Job Approval at Personal Best 49%.
- Jan. 24: U.S. Satisfaction Surpasses 40% for First Time Since 2005.
- Jan. 23: U.S. Economic Confidence at Highest Point Since 2000.
On the “better off” question comparing how voters feel at the reelection point for Trump compared to Obama, and former Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George H.W. Bush, the numbers aren’t close.
- Trump: 61% feel better off than three years ago.
- Obama: 45% felt better off in 2012.
- Bush: 50% felt better off in 2004.
- Clinton: 50% felt better off in 1996.
- Bush: 50% felt better off in 1992.
