Is the stimulus package a good solution to a bad economy?

Is President-elect Barack Obama’s stimulus package stimulating a good response from consumers? Dave Heller and Frank Newport break down the numbers and see if America thinks it’s a good solution to a bad economy. How about the current President? Is soon-to-be-departing President George Bush’s approval rating stepping up a bit, or sliding down even more? Plus, President-elect Barack Obama’s “honeymoon,” attitudes about seating Roland Burris to replace Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate, and notions about Caroline Kennedy being appointed to replace Hillary Clinton.

Is President-elect Barack Obama’s stimulus package stimulating a good response from consumers? Dave Heller and Frank Newport break down the numbers and see if America thinks it’s a good solution to a bad economy. How about the current President? Is soon-to-be-departing President George Bush’s approval rating stepping up a bit, or sliding down even more? Plus, President-elect Barack Obama’s “honeymoon,” attitudes about seating Roland Burris to replace Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate, and notions about Caroline Kennedy being appointed to replace Hillary Clinton. [audio: gallup20090109.mp3]