CNN Poll: Gas price spike behind pessimism on economy (via CNN Political Ticker)

Washington (CNN) — The number of Americans who think the economy is in poor shape has risen to its highest level in two years, according to a new national poll. A CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Friday also suggests that the spike in gasoline prices may be a contributing factor to that rise. Eighty-four percent of people questioned in the poll rate current economic conditions in the country as poor, up nine points from January. … Read More

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