Seemingly convinced that the Obama administration has not done enough to improve the country's economic outlook, a survey of liberals and progressives show a majority believe the nation is now in the midst of a serious long-term economic decline.

The straw poll from this weekend's Netroots Nation convention of activists reveals that 53% of those surveyed believe the current economic difficulties will last for the foreseeable future. Only 35% think a positive correction is right around the corner.

In a video statement played at the convention Saturday, President Obama talked about the timing of an economic recovery that seems to match up with these numbers. "It took years to get here," Obama said. "It will take time to get us out"....