New results for Economist magazine poll, December 17-20, 2011

The new Economist magazine poll finds that the most important issue for voters is the economy (39% for the economy versus 13% for the second most important issue Social Security). But only 33% think that Obama is doing well on the economy and just 35% think that he is doing well on Social Security. Only 56% of Democrats approve of Obama's job on the economy. There are only two issues where Obama's approval is over 40% and only one is great than 45%.

Newt is 27% to Romney's 21% with Paul at only 13%.

Rasmussen poll shows that on December 23, 2011 only 9% Rate Economy As Good or Excellent.