According to a statewide PPIC survey, 69 percent of those polled – 71 percent of likely voters – say bad times lie ahead. “These negative economic attitudes have political implications as candidates begin to plan for the 2024 election,” he said. Additional findings:Seventy-nine percent of those polled say the availability of well-paying jobs in their area is either somewhat of a problem or a big problem. One in every four say the lack of well-paying jobs is making them or members of their family seriously consider moving out of California. One in every four say the lack of well-paying jobs is making them or members of their family seriously consider moving out of California.

Source: New York Times January 26, 2023 16:06 UTC