Do Americans See Economy Tanking?

Mark Tapscott, editor of the editorial page of the Examiner, probably knows more about what’s real or not in D.C. than almost anyone. At his blog, Mark shares the examination by a “veteran GOP analyst” of the Washington Post’s headlined poll that “Finds Americans Pessimistic.”

Of course, read all of Mark’s post but here’s the treatment by the Washington Post poll of Americans’ view of the economy.

"In what sounds a whole lot like a 'push poll,' here’s the question (statement?) that led to that result:
'As you may know, periods of economic growth are followed by periods of recession. Do you think a recession over the next year is very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely or very unlikely?' In other words, they asked respondents, 'as you know, a recession is likely, do you think a recession is likely?'"

By contrast, when a more honestly posed question is presented:

My veteran GOP correspondent notes that USA Today and Gallup asked about economic prospects in a survey published just a couple days before the latest Post/ABC effort and, with a much more objective phrasing, got virtually the opposite response: The question: “How likely do you think it is that there will be a recession in the country during the next 12 months?” The result: Most say no (40/57 likely/unlikely)

Is the major media going to continue to be as lock-step with the Democrat agenda of defeatism on the economy as it is about Iraq?

When will reality shine through their fading gray pages?