Do you think the economy is now in a recession, or not?: CNN poll results

http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2011/images/09/01/rel14h.pdf

35% say the recession is serious, 34% moderate, 13% mild. Only 18% say the country is not is recession.

"Democrats strongly disagree. Eighty-three percent want the president to focus more on job growth, and two-thirds of independents say the same.

This could hint at the president’s economic plan as he campaigns for re-election. With only 34% of Americans approving of the way he is handling the economy, according to a CNN/ORC Poll released earlier this week, job creation could help the president solidify his party’s eroding support, while bringing in key independent voters."