Trump seen as least likely to do what’s best for economy

Donald Trump, the billionaire New York businessman, scores lowest among the five remaining major-party presidential contenders when it comes to public confidence in their ability to manage the world's largest economy. And during this topsy-turvy campaign season, it may not come as a surprise that Bernie Sanders, a self-described democratic socialist, scores best, a recent Gallup survey shows.

But Ohio Gov. John Kasich, the only remaining candidate with any direct experience in managing a major economy, scores just below Sanders, the Vermont Senator, who tops the field. About 46 percent express confidence in Kasich's ability to do or recommend the right steps for the U.S. economy, Gallup said Monday about the results of its survey. About 47 percent say the same about Sanders, who is listed as an independent in the Senate but has said he is a socialist.