New poll conducted by Opinion Research Corporation found that seventy-seven percent of Americans believe that the U.S. media is making the economic situation worse by projecting fear into people’s minds. There is plenty of blame to go around for the economic crisis but many should not be surprised by the fact that the media is doing fear-mongering. 

The US survey of 1000 adults is statistically representative of the total U.S. population. Although this survey is informative, the perception is still the reality. 

“Do you think the financial press is making the economic crisis worse by projecting fear into people’s minds?” While the overall response indicated that 77% of Americans answered YES, here are highlights of note:
Household Incomes:
$25k – $35k — 79% answered YES
$35k – $50k — 88% answered YES
$50k – $75k — 76% answered YES
$75k – more — 78% answered YES

Demographics:
85% of young adults (18-24 yrs old) answered YES
77% of males and females alike answered YES
65% of blacks answered YES

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