CNN Poll: Another Great Depression Likely in Next 12 Months?

CNN asked 1,015 Americans a few questions on June 3-7, 2011. The hard hitting questions and the tell-tale answers reveal what the true state of the economy is and what the American people think of it. But you probably won’t hear this on the evening broadcast. They’ll probably construct diversions and distract you with the trivial matters of the day.

CNN POLL QUESTIONS [June 3-7, 2011]

1. Another Great Depression Likely in Next 12 Months?

Yes – 48%
No – 51%

2011 – 48%
2009 – 41%
2008 – 38%

2. How would you rate the economic conditions in the country
today – as very good, somewhat good, somewhat poor, or very poor?

Good – 19%
Poor – 81%

3. How Important is the Economy To Your Vote for President?

Extremely important – 51%
Very important – 41%
Moderately important – 6%
Not that important – 2%

4. How Important is Unemployment To Your Vote for President?

Extremely important – 45%
Very important – 42%
Moderately important – 10%
Not that important – 3%

5. How Important are Gas Prices To Your Vote for President?

Extremely important – 43%
Very important – 36%
Moderately important – 17%
Not that important – 4%

Source: CNN – Headline of the day [June 27, 2011]:
Congress pays $6.1 million in bonuses as it debates spending cuts