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New CBS News poll shows 35% of Americans are pessimistic about economy

President Trump calls the U.S. economy the best in the world, but many Americans in the latest CBS News poll do not share his confidence. 38% of people say they feel optimistic about the economy's future, while 35% are pessimistic. 27% say they're not sure. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto breaks down the numbers.
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