Democrats Continue to Boost U.S. Economic Confidence

Democrats Continue to Boost U.S. Economic Confidence

Democrats and, to a lesser degree, independents continue to buoy U.S. economic confidence in September. These groups’ confidence rose sharply in early September, coinciding with the first day of the Democratic National Convention on Sept. 4, and remained elevated last week. At the same time, at -55, Republicans’ overall confidence in the economy remains about as low as it has been since late June.

As a result of these partisan patterns, the overall Gallup Economic Confidence Index is holding steady near the highest level seen this year. The index averaged -19 for the week ending Sept. 16, after surging 11 points the week prior to -18.