38 % of Americans say the economy is in good shape , a new CNN / CNN International poll shows . The economy is n't the only measure of the country 's mood ahead of next week 's elections . That 's down from 42 % who said the economy was performing well in 2008 . Most predicted the economy would be in good shape a decade from now .
38 % of Americans say the economy is in good shape , a new CNN / CNN International poll shows . That 's down from 42 % who said the economy was performing well in 2008 . Most predicted the economy would be in good shape a decade from now .