Nation's Mood at Lowest Level in Two Years, Poll Shows

Nation's Mood at Lowest Level in Two Years, Poll Shows

By JIM RUTENBERG and MEGAN THEE-BRENAN

Americans' pessimism about the economy and the nation's direction is hurting the ratings of President Obama and Congress, the latest New York Times/CBS News poll finds.

• Graphic: The Economy, Budget Deficit and Health Care
• Document: Complete Results