The facts
The "right direction / wrong track" question is one of the longest-running barometers in American polling, used to gauge national mood.
For most of the past two decades, far more Americans have said the country is on the "wrong track" than the "right direction," regardless of which party is in power.
The measure is highly sensitive to the economy, major news events, and partisanship — supporters of the party in power consistently rate the direction more favorably.
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Right Direction / Wrong Track
It's a simple poll question that asks people whether they think things in the country are going well or going
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Consumer And Political Sentiment
It's how people feel about the economy and the country's leadership — which doesn't always match what the offi
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What does the "right direction / wrong track" question actually measure?
A look at one of the oldest and most-watched questions in American polling — and what voters should keep in mind when they see the numbers.
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