Polls find that polls matter

Consumers are optimistic about economy or something by 15 points more than they were in 2007:

“More frequent mentions of rising employment lessened income uncertainty and prompted more favourable buying attitudes as well,” Richard Curtin, survey director, said. “The data suggest a stronger consumer spending outlook, rising to about a 2.1 per cent gain in 2012.”

Alrighty, then. Wait till Congress comes back in session. There goes that optimism and all that positive sentiment.

The House GOP! They’ll turn any smile into a frown.