Carter’s Positive Image Erodes on Economy Energy and Russia
Louis Harris reports a shift in public opinion as Carter maintains a 61 percent overall job rating while slipping on the economy energy conservation and relations with Russia. Negative ratings emerge for handling the economy unemployment cost of living and a proposed standby gas tax with energy program support fading since May.
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Carter Polarized Poll Shows Mixed Ratings for Policy and Style
A Harris poll finds 50 42 percent negative on a gas guzzler tax while 66 29 supported on peace efforts abroad. Despite weak policy scores in foreign and domestic arenas, 61 35 percent rate him overall positive and 62 31 percent say he inspires confidence, driven by praise for press conferences call-in programs open government and trimming White House frills.
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