One in three Americans believe we are now in a Depression
USATODAY:
As people on Wall Street and Main Street hold their breath to see if a federal bailout of the nation's financial institutions will work, Americans are starting to speak - not whisper - the word "depression."
In a sign that anxiety is growing, 33% of 1,011 adults surveyed over the weekend by USA TODAY and Gallup said the economy already is in a depression (though by economists' measures it is not). Just 12% said that 10 months ago. Read more (USATODAY)
This is going to be at the very forefront of people's minds leading up to election day.