More Americans Give Obama Credit For Economy Than Trump: Poll
A new poll finds that voters break with Trump over who deserves credit for the economy.
Donald Trump has done everything he can to take credit for the strengthening economy. But a new poll confirms that more voters give President Obama credit for the strong economy than to Donald Trump
According to the new Quinnipiac University Poll, 45 percent of voters say that Barack Obama deserves credit for the state of the economy.
That includes 29 percent of Republicans.
At the same time, just 43 percent say that Trump deserves credit.
In fact, a majority – 51 percent – of voters disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy.
Trump’s low marks on the economy come despite the fact that voters are generally very positive about the state of the economy.
“Confidence in the economy is eclipsed by profound doubts about the president’s level headedness, honesty, empathy for fellow Americans and handling of foreign policy,” said Tim Malloy, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Poll.
Voters also give Trump low marks on other important issues:
- Just 33 percent approve of Trump’s handling foreign policy
- Only 45 percent approve of Trump’s handling terrorism
- Trump gets 37 percent approval on immigration
- And just 29 percent approve of Trump’s handling of health care
[images via CNN]
