CHANGE: Boom Times: 83% execs say business is better, 76% see more growth.

The poll, however, revealed an unexpected quirk: Despite the GOP tax cuts that have helped businesses, the executives prefer Democrats in the upcoming midterm congressional elections and also believe that Democrats are better for business.

Some 47 percent plan to vote for Democratic candidates, versus 34 percent for Republicans.

Class loyalties trump everything today, especially among the ruling class.