Change: A just-released IBD/TIPP Poll shows big gains in key sentiment indicators. Given the pervasive negativity in the media these days, you might doubt these positive polling numbers. If so, have you looked at the economy lately?
When it comes to President Trump and the national mood, something seems to have happened in recent weeks, as shown by our IBD/TIPP Poll of 900 people taken from July 26 to August 2. Keep in mind that anything over 50 is optimistic; under 50, pessimistic.
Start with our Presidential Leadership Index, which jumped 3.2% in August to 45.7, the highest level since President Trump's first full month in office.
Equally important, the Direction of the Country Index, which gauges how Americans feel about our nation's current course, surged 13% to 50.1 in August. That's the highest level since 2005.
Then there's our proprietary Quality of Life Index. It rose 7% for the month to 64.2. This is the highest ever, eclipsing the previous high of 63.1 set way back in 2004.
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04.28.2025