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Dec. 17, 2024
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Welcome to Front Page,
where we break down Gallup's latest insights on our constantly evolving
world. Here are the five insights you shouldn't miss this week:
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1. Ailing Views of U.S. Healthcare
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The Data:
Americans' positive rating of the quality of healthcare in the U.S. is
now at its lowest point in Gallup's trend dating back to 2001. A mere
44% of U.S. adults view the nation's healthcare quality as excellent or
good, down by 10 percentage points since 2020.
And Yet:
Americans' rating of the quality of their own healthcare is higher, at
71%, illustrating a disconnect between their personal experiences and
perceptions of national conditions.
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2. Americans Find Healthcare Costs Hard to Swallow |
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The Data:
Few Americans are satisfied with the total cost of healthcare in the
U.S., with this year's 19% on the low end of what Gallup has measured
since 2001.
Partisan Similarities:
Satisfaction with the cost of healthcare in the U.S. is low on both
sides of the political aisle, with 15% of Republicans and 19% of
Democrats satisfied. Measures from the past three years buck the trend
of Republicans typically being more satisfied than Democrats with the
cost of healthcare — except for 2014 through 2016, the first few years
of the Affordable Care Act's implementation.
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3. United in Disapproval of Congress |
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The Data:
Nineteen percent of Americans approve of the job Congress is doing,
edging up from 16% in October and closer to September's reading of 20%.
Partisan Ratings:
The latest data, collected in November, show low approval of Congress
among Democrats (24%), independents (21%) and Republicans (12%).
Historical Trends
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4. Satisfaction Down, Job Hunting Up |
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The Data:
Employee satisfaction in the U.S. has not recovered from its drop in
2022, when only 18% reported being “extremely satisfied” with their
employer — significantly lower than the 26% to 28% range observed from
2014 to 2021.
Active Job Seeking:
Currently, 51% of U.S. workers are either watching for or actively
seeking a new job. This is up by seven points from 2020. Unlike the
“Great Resignation,” many frustrated employees are struggling to make
the leap to a new employer in a cooling job market and economy marred by
inflation. Instead, they are left feeling stuck with their discontent.
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5. Holding U.S. Courts in Contempt |
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The Data:
Americans' confidence in their nation's judicial system and courts fell
to a record-low 35% in 2024 after several years of eroding trust. The
24-point drop in confidence since 2020 is one of the largest
country-level declines measured globally since 2006.
Double Dip:
When looking at trends in Americans' confidence in their judiciary by
whether they approve or disapprove of U.S. leadership, it's clear that
confidence in the courts has crumbled among supporters and detractors
alike. Those who disapprove of the country's leadership under Joe Biden
have expressed less confidence each year since he took office, while
supporters consistently expressed high confidence until their faith
plummeted in 2024. This year marks the first time that confidence in the
courts has dropped below 50% among both those who approve and those who
disapprove of the country's leadership.
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