News Snapshot:
The new Harris poll, conducted for The Guardian is troubling, not only because it shows Americans are still pessimistic about the economy but also because – with election day just five and a half months away – so many Americans believe the economy is bad when in fact it’s damn good. In the Harris poll, 55% think the economy is shrinking and 56% believe the US is in a recession. In fact, the economy is growing. Almost half believe the stock market is down for the year. In fact, it’s reached a record high. Almost half believe unemployment is at...