27 percent blame Republicans , 53 percent blame Republicans . In Friday , 53 percent blamed Republicans for economic mess . Two-thirds say that the government should balance the budget even in a time of war and recession . Rising federal deficit may partly explain shift , The CNN/Opinion Research Corp. polling director says . Only 18 percent say economic conditions are good .
27 percent blame Republicans , 53 percent blame Republicans . In Friday , 53 percent blamed Republicans for economic mess . Rising federal deficit may partly explain shift , The CNN/Opinion Research Corp. polling director says . Only 18 percent say economic conditions are good .