From Gallup News
Broad Appeal: Across parties, at least 50% view Chris Christie favorably
More Friend Than Foe: In U.S., 55% view China as an ally or friendly nation
Spending Surge: U.S. monthly consumer spending highest since 2008
Fewer Jobs: U.S. Payroll to Population and unemployment worsen in May
On the Bright Side: Americans' city optimism highest in more than five years
From the Gallup Business Journal
Why Leaders' Thinking Is Often Wrong
Plus, in Gallup's Blogs
The Gallup Blog: The Capitalist Soul of China
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