Yet a majority are unwilling to pay higher gasoline prices to help develop new fuel sources. Those are among the findings of the latest nationwide New York Times/CBS News poll.
The poll, which examines the public's reaction to the oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico, highlights some of the complex political challenges the Obama administration faces. For instance, despite intense news coverage and widespread public concern about the economic and ecological damage from the gulf disaster, most Americans remain far more concerned about jobs and the nation's overall economy.
And in that regard, President Obama does not fare well: 54 percent of the public say he does not have a clear plan for creating jobs, while only 34 percent say he does, an ominous sign heading into this fall's midterm elections. Read the full report here.
Source:Â John M. Broder and Marjorie Connelly, The New York Times, New York
