https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2012/12/26/poll-americans-optimism-about-fiscal-cliff-deal-in-decline/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 05:30:26 -0400<![CDATA[The slight majority of Americans, 54%, now approve of Obama&#8217;s handling of the negotiations, up from 48% a week ago. This coincides with a slight increase in Obama&#8217;s overall job approval rating in Gallup Daily tracking, to 56% Dec. 17-19 from 50% Dec. 14-16. That increase may at least partly reflect Americans&#8217; response to Obama&#8217;s actions in the aftermath of the tragic Newtown, Conn., school shootings Dec. 14, combined with his ongoing efforts in regard to the fiscal cliff.]]>Wed, 26 Dec 2012 15:05:21 -0500<![CDATA[Allahpundit]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2012/12/26/poll-americans-optimism-about-fiscal-cliff-deal-in-decline-n98621