Gallup is reporting that “Americans' confidence in the economy has worsened amid the fiscal cliff debate after improving in November.” Yet, if you read further, Gallup makes it clear that “Americans' lower economic confidence is due to worsening views of current conditions and a souring outlook for the future.” How can Gallup conclude the dip in Americans’ confidence is related to the fiscal cliff when Congress supposedly save America from the cliff? 

http://www.gallup.com/poll/159734/economic-confidence-remains-low-post-fiscal-cliff-deal.aspx