Hassett on negative polling on economy: ‘I just don’t buy it’
By Tara Suter · Oct 4, 2026, 9:40 AM CDT
Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, said Sunday that he doesn’t believe in recent polls that show Americans’ negative feelings about the economy. “Ahead of an election cycle, the fact that there’s, you know, possibly partisan pollsters telling us that the people are really really depressed, it’s a classic Democrat move, and I…
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AI analysisPartisan framingHassett frames the polls as a partisan tactic, suggesting bias without providing evidence.
Appeal to authorityThe article emphasizes Hassett's official title to lend credibility to his dismissal of the polls.
Dismissal of dataHassett's personal disbelief is presented as a conclusion, but no alternative data or analysis is offered.
Context
AI analysisMissing context
The article does not provide details about which specific polls are being referenced, their methodology, sample sizes, dates, or the actual economic indicators that might explain public sentiment.
Important context
Hassett's role as director of the National Economic Council gives weight to his comments on economic perception, and the statement was made in the context of an upcoming election cycle, which may influence political framing of economic data.
Opinion vs. reporting
AI analysisThe piece blends reporting of Hassett's statement with his opinion that the polls are partisan, without presenting independent verification of the polls' credibility.