The chattering classes are spouting off again: 38% of voters nationwide think the porkulus will help the economy. What now Schmucky Schumer?

President Obama and Sen. Chuck Schumer will undoubtedly find a way to dismiss the latest public sentiment about the trillion-dollar Generational Theft Act.

Just those “chattering classes” spouting off again:

Thirty-eight percent (38%) of voters nationwide believe the $787-billion stimulus plan passed by Congress will help the economy. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 29% believe the plan will hurt and 24% believe it will have little impact.

Middle-income Americans are more likely to believe the bill will hurt rather than help. Those with incomes below $40,000 or above $100,000 are more optimistic.

By a 49% to 24% margin, government employees believe the stimulus plan will help the economy. Private sector workers are evenly divided. Investors are less optimistic than non-investors.

Fifty percent (50%) of voters believe the bill consists primarily of new government spending while 31% believe it is primarily a mix of new spending and tax cuts. Only eight percent (8%) think the legislation consists primarily of tax cuts.

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February 17, 2009 · Filed Under Uncategorized


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