38 percent blame Republicans , 27 percent blame Democrats . In May , 53 percent blamed Republicans for economic mess . The survey indicates that only 18 percent said the economic conditions in the country today are good , down 3 points from August . Rising federal spending may partly explain shift , the executive director said . Only 18 percent say economic conditions are good .
38 percent blame Republicans , 27 percent blame Democrats . In May , 53 percent blamed Republicans for economic mess . Rising federal spending may partly explain shift , the executive director said . Only 18 percent say economic conditions are good .