Economy Top Concern of U.S. Voters Now, Says Gallup


WASHINGTON: In the lead-up to the next US primary in the state of South Carolina, Americans' main concern is the economy, according to a Gallup poll.

The economy and jobs have been a major concern of Americans since 2008 when the country was hit by the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, Xinhua reported.

While there have been improvements, the US economy has not fully bounced back. Millions remain unemployed or underemployed, wages remain stagnant, and that issue is on Americans' minds as they decide which candidate to support, said the Gallup poll released on Thursday.

Seventeen percent of Americans name the economy as the top problem, up from 13 percent last month and nine percent in December.

In those months the government and terrorism were more prominent among Americans edging out the economy as the No.1 problem, Gallup found.

In addition to the economy, at least 10 percent of the US adults mention dysfunctional government, immigration and unemployment as the top problem facing the nation, according to Gallup.

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Source: IANS