Monday, June 22, 2009 1:00 PM
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More Americans now "strongly disapprove" of Barack Obama's performance as president than "strongly approve," according to the most recent Rasmussen poll.
The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Monday shows that 33 percent of respondents "strongly approve" of Obama's performance on the job so far, but 34 percent "strongly disapprove."
Overall, 45 percent of voters disapprove, while 54 percent say they at least somewhat approve.
Obama fares better in the latest Gallup poll, which found that 33 percent of respondents disapprove of his job performance and 58 percent approve. But 58 percent is a new low — since taking office in January, his approval rating has averaged 63 percent, according to Gallup.
Gallup speculates that several factors could be behind Obama's plunging ratings: the administration's deficit spending; public concerns about the cost of Obama's healthcare reform plan; and his cautious response to the election protests in Iran.
In the Rasmussen poll, the percentage of voters who blame George Bush for the country's economic ills is down eight points from a month ago, to 54 percent, while 39 percent say the country's economic problems are a result of Obama's policies. "A growing number say it's Obama's economy now," Rasmussen observed.
Other Rasmussen poll findings include:
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2 comments:
Wait till we hit 10% unemployment this is going to be the most costly "American Idol Candidate" ever.
Right now he's trying to develop a repartee as a comedian. Which I just don't think will fly.
I especially don't think the POTUS should be making jokes about private citizens like John and Kate Gosslin even if their marriage is a train wreck, especially if their marriage is a train wreck.
Is this what we elect a President for?
Janet
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