DIVE! DIVE! DIVE!

[Warrior-Mentor]

DIVE! DIVE! DIVE!

Arugah! Arugah! Arugah!

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/president_obama_job_approval-1044.html

President Obama Job Approval

Poll Date Sample Approve Disapprove Spread

RCP Average 11/12 - 12/3 -- 49.3 45.0 +4.3 [NOTE: THIS IS HIS LOWEST APPROVAL SINCE BEING ELECTED]

CNN/Opinion Research 12/2 - 12/3 1041 A 48 50 -2

Gallup 12/1 - 12/3 1547 A 52 41 +11

Rasmussen Reports 12/1 - 12/3 1500 LV 46 54 -8

[LarryW]

You can bet the POTUS's slide hasn't reached the bottom yet. The stumblebum had a ton of political capital when he came in, and could have been cruising in the fast lane. Instead his ego mania allowed his Chicago goon staffers to spend that precious resource like sailors spend laundry money! He'll be remembered as one of our greatest windbags. They called Jackson Old Hickory. They'll call BHO "Old Blah-Blah" (or as they say in Arabic, "Old Yada-Yada". In Big Ugly, WV "Old Watch Ur Wallet". In Yonkers he'll be remembered as "Old Boing-Boing"). Gads!

"Is it not time for my pain killer?" (End Game, (Samuel Becket))

[Warrior-Mentor]

DIVE! DIVE! DIVE!

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/president_obama_job_approval-1044.html

President Obama Job Approval - Dec 6, 2009

Poll Date Sample Approve Disapprove Spread

RCP Average 11/12 - 12/5 -- 49.0 45.1 +3.9 [NOTE: THIS IS HIS LOWEST APPROVAL SINCE BEING ELECTED]

CNN/Opinion Research 12/2 - 12/3 1041 A 48 50 -2

Gallup 12/3 - 12/5 1547 A 49 44 +5

Rasmussen Reports 12/3 - 12/5 1500 LV 47 52 -5

[nmap]

I think the numbers will have some interesting developments after the end of January. If the economic numbers start to show real improvement, his approval numbers may increase.

That said, I have a suspicion that lots of retail stores are holding on until after Christmas - and will close forever shortly thereafter. We shall see...

[Warrior-Mentor]

I think the numbers will have some interesting developments after the end of January. If the economic numbers start to show real improvement, his approval numbers may increase.

That said, I have a suspicion that lots of retail stores are holding on until after Christmas - and will close forever shortly thereafter. We shall see...

57% say we're going in the wrong direction...

vs 37% saying were going the right direction...

Still better than the end of the Bush Presidency, but no doubt these numbers are going the wrong direction for Obama...

SOURCE:
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/direction_of_country-902.html

[Warrior-Mentor]

DIVE! DIVE! DIVE!

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/president_obama_job_approval-1044.html

President Obama Job Approval - Dec 7, 2009

Poll Date Sample Approve Disapprove Spread

RCP Average 11/12 - 12/7 -- 48.7 45.4 +3.3 [NOTE: A NEW LOW! ]

CNN/Opinion Research 12/2 - 12/3 1041 A 48 50 -2

Gallup 12/4 - 12/6 1547 A 47 46 +1

Rasmussen Reports 12/5 - 12/7 1500 LV 47 52 -5

Here's the Gallup Poll:
http://www.gallup.com/poll/124610/Brief-Uptick-Obama-Approval-Slips.aspx

[dadof18x'er]

DIVE! DIVE! DIVE!

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/president_obama_job_approval-1044.html

President Obama Job Approval - Dec 7, 2009

Poll Date Sample Approve Disapprove Spread

RCP Average 11/12 - 12/7 -- 48.7 45.4 +3.3 [NOTE: A NEW LOW! ]

CNN/Opinion Research 12/2 - 12/3 1041 A 48 50 -2

Gallup 12/4 - 12/6 1547 A 47 46 +1

Rasmussen Reports 12/5 - 12/7 1500 LV 47 52 -5

Here's the Gallup Poll:
http://www.gallup.com/poll/124610/Brief-Uptick-Obama-Approval-Slips.aspx

now Sarah's within a point..http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2009/12/sarah-palin-barack-obama-poll-gap-narrows.html


I hope this thread continues..:munchin

[MackallResident]

now Sarah's within a point..http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2009/12/sarah-palin-barack-obama-poll-gap-narrows.html


I hope this thread continues..:munchin

I hope it does as well, maybe this dive will wrap up to be a premature belly flop.

[Pete]

One thing to remember - as with President Bush - a good bit of the negative number comes from his own side thinking he's going too far the other way.

[Warrior-Mentor]

What is this Administration's Depth Rating?

At what point do they realize "We're getting a lot of pressure here from not doing what the electorate asked of us. Maybe we better pull up?"

How low will they go before they reach crush depth - the submerged depth at which a submarine's hull will collapse due to pressure?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Submarine_depth_ratings

[The Reaper]

What is this Administration's Depth Rating?

At what point do they realize "We're getting a lot of pressure here from not doing what the electorate asked of us. Maybe we better pull up?"

How low will they go before they reach crush depth - the submerged depth at which a submarine's hull will collapse due to pressure?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Submarine_depth_ratings

Heads up. 2.6% and falling as of COB today.

IMHO, the arrogance and hubris of the POTUS and Administration will result in various and sundry staffers being tossed under the bus without any acknowledgement that they are off track because of the senior leadership. The skipper of the Titantic is calling for full speed ahead, after hitting the iceberg, and is declaring that there is no iceberg or danger.

I would not overrate the oppostion from the far left, they are a very small, but vocal minority that the media loves to promote. Less than 10% of the electorate, most probably working in the current Administration.

I expect them to be crushed in the next congressional election, and continue their track through the following presidential election, unless the Republicans step on their cranks (again).

Just my .02, YMMV.

TR

[Warrior-Mentor]

DIVE! DIVE! DIVE!

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/president_obama_job_approval-1044.html

President Obama Job Approval - Dec 8, 2009

Poll Date Sample Approve Disapprove Spread

RCP Average 12/2 - 12/7 -- 49.0 46.4 +2.6 [COMMENT: OBAMA'S CONSISTENT DECLINE CONTINUES...]

CNN/Opinion Research 12/2 - 12/3 1041 A 48 50 -2

Gallup 12/5 - 12/7 1547 A 50 45 +5

Rasmussen Reports 12/5 - 12/7 1500 LV 47 52 -5

[Warrior-Mentor]

Seems Obama could use some advice from Dr. Egon Spengler...

http://charts.realclearpolitics.com/1044.epoll.html

Dr. Egon Spengler: There's something very important I forgot to tell you.

Dr. Peter Venkman: What?

Dr. Egon Spengler: DON'T CROSS THE STREAMS.

Dr. Peter Venkman: Why?

Dr. Egon Spengler: It would be bad.

Dr. Peter Venkman: I'm a little fuzzy on the whole "good/bad" thing here. What do you mean, "bad"?

Dr. Egon Spengler: Try to imagine all life as you know it stopping instantaneously
and every molecule in your body exploding at the speed of light.

Dr. Ray Stantz: Total protonic reversal!

Dr. Peter Venkman: That's bad. Okay. All right, important safety tip. Thanks, Egon.

[Warrior-Mentor]

Guess Obama gets a slight bump for the Nobel Speech Prize today...

RCP Average 12/1 - 12/9 -- 48.6 45.6 +3.0

Rasmussen Reports 12/7 - 12/9 1500 LV 46 53 -7

CBS News/NY Times 12/4 - 12/8 1031 A 50 39 +11 [COMMENT: NOTE THE SOURCE. :rolleyes:]


So to lighten the mood...


Bush closes the gap
December 09, 2009
Public Policy Polling:

Perhaps the greatest measure of Obama's declining support is that just 50% of voters now say they prefer having him as President to George W. Bush, with 44% saying they'd rather have his predecessor.

Given the horrendous approval ratings Bush showed during his final term that's somewhat of a surprise and an indication that voters are increasingly placing the blame on Obama for the country's difficulties instead of giving him space because of the tough situation he inherited. The closeness in the Obama/Bush numbers also has implications for the 2010 elections.

Using the Bush card may not be particularly effective for Democrats anymore, which is good news generally for Republicans and especially ones like Rob Portman who are running for office and have close ties to the former President.

(via Political Wire)

SOURCE:
http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/1209/Bush_closes_the_gap.html

[The Reaper]

Also note the difference in the polls that survey "registered voters" or "likely voters", and those which just interview "Americans".:rolleyes:

And now, hot off the press....

http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/1209/Bush_closes_the_gap.html

POLITICO Ben Smith Bush closes the gap December 09, 2009
Bush closes the gap

Perhaps the greatest measure of Obama's declining support is that just 50% of voters now say they prefer having him as President to George W. Bush, with 44% saying they'd rather have his predecessor. Given the horrendous approval ratings Bush showed during his final term that's somewhat of a surprise and an indication that voters are increasingly placing the blame on Obama for the country's difficulties instead of giving him space because of the tough situation he inherited. The closeness in the Obama/Bush numbers also has implications for the 2010 elections. Using the Bush card may not be particularly effective for Democrats anymore, which is good news generally for Republicans and especially ones like Rob Portman who are running for office and have close ties to the former President.

(via Political Wire)

Public Policy Polling:

Posted by Ben Smith 10:56 AM

[Penn]

Regardless of the numbers, political parties, etc,. This historic speech will long be remembered as redefining once again, America's place and moral bearing in the world

But as a head of state sworn to protect and defend my nation, I cannot be guided by their examples alone. I face the world as it is, and cannot stand idle in the face of threats to the American people. For make no mistake: Evil does exist in the world. A nonviolent movement could not have halted Hitler's armies. Negotiations cannot convince al Qaeda's leaders to lay down their arms. To say that force is sometimes necessary is not a call to cynicism -- it is a recognition of history; the imperfections of man and the limits of reason.

To say that force is sometimes necessary is not a call to cynicism -- it is a recognition of history.


Yet the world must remember that it was not simply international institutions -- not just treaties and declarations -- that brought stability to a post-World War II world. Whatever mistakes we have made, the plain fact is this: The United States of America has helped underwrite global security for more than six decades with the blood of our citizens and the strength of our arms. The service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform has promoted peace and prosperity from Germany to Korea, and enabled democracy to take hold in places like the Balkans. We have borne this burden not because we seek to impose our will. We have done so out of enlightened self-interest -- because we seek a better future for our children and grandchildren, and we believe that their lives will be better if other peoples' children and grandchildren can live in freedom and prosperity.

[Warrior-Mentor]

Apparently the NOBEL SPEECH PRIZE speech was a hit...

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/president_obama_job_approval-1044.html

President Obama Job Approval - Dec 11, 2009

Poll Date Sample Approve Disapprove Spread

RCP Average 12/1 - 12/9 -- 48.8 45.4 +3.4

FOX News 12/8 - 12/9 900 RV 50 44 +6

Rasmussen Reports 12/7 - 12/9 1500 LV 46 53 -7

CBS News/NY Times 12/4 - 12/8 1031 A 50 39 +11

[The Reaper]

On the RCP composite, more like meaningless and biased liberal surveys cycling into the mix and some more critical ones of actual voters falling off.

TR

[Warrior-Mentor]

On the RCP composite, more like meaningless and biased liberal surveys cycling into the mix and some more critical ones of actual voters falling off.

TR

Quit exposing the TTPs of the socialist, er, I mean Democratic, operatives.

http://www.amazon.com/How-Lie-Statistics-Darrell-Huff/dp/0393310728

P.S. Wish we had a strike thru button like we do the Bold, italics and Underline...

[Penn]

A simple straight forward question, did the speech reaffirm, yet once again;
1. The sacrifice that America has made for the community of man?
2. Did it not reflect the understanding that we, America, comprehend the price paid in Blood by our fellow citizens for the world's Freedom and that the free world needs to recognize and be reminded of that simple truth.

I would venture that if Reagan or Bush had made this speech, the collective here would be lining up for communion; having reached salvation and the promise land, bearing banners proclaiming to the world in capital letters: “You owe us” in no uncertain terms.......I think he did a great job proclaiming that to the world, something Europe hate’s hearing, but needs to be reminded of, He accomplished that in the most diplomatic fashion. This message of our humble awareness and America’s place could not have been delivered by a more skilled orator, or in a setting so perfectly tailored for just such a presentation. It was a magnificent performance. We owe him our gratitude for expressing those simple facts to the world.

[Dusty]

A simple straight forward question, did the speech reaffirm, yet once again;
1. The sacrifice that America has made for the community of man?
2. Did it not reflect the understanding that we, America, comprehend the price paid in Blood by our fellow citizens for the world's Freedom and that the free world needs to recognize and be reminded of that simple truth.

I would venture that if Reagan or Bush had made this speech, the collective here would be lining up for communion; having reached salvation and the promise land, bearing banners proclaiming to the world in capital letters: “You owe us” in no uncertain terms.......I think he did a great job proclaiming that to the world, something Europe hate’s hearing, but needs to be reminded of, He accomplished that in the most diplomatic fashion. This message of our humble awareness and America’s place could not have been delivered by a more skilled orator, or in a setting so perfectly tailored for just such a presentation. It was a magnificent performance. We owe him our gratitude for expressing those simple facts to the world.

Yeah, well, everybody's entitled to his own opinion, but his reversal from the norm of apologizing for our Country at every opportunity overseas is, IMO, a political tactic in which he engaged to staunch the flow of political blood. I get the impression that even the POTUS doesn't believe his own BS.

44% of the Country wishes Bush were back as POTUS, BTW.

Over half the Country knows it screwed up.

[Penn]

I'm sure you have all watched these Sunday’s news roundtable discussions...and heard William Kistol and Pat Bucannon EXTOL his address to the world.
One in which Kistol commented on: the reaffirmation of America's rightful place and the respect she has earned and is due...even die hard republican rightwing extremist, as Pat Bucannon joined in the communion of agreeing with my comments to commend the importance of the speech, not only on the timing, but place. I haven't finished checking, but I seemed to have been waaaaaaaaay ahead of the media in doing so, But enough about me.

So,

The President throughout his campaigned stated what issue's he would push. One was repositioning America rightfulness...he also spoke about his admiration for Lincoln and his ability to hold the Nation together. That being true and the media now pushing the Obama Doctrine...I am wondering and thinking, how Lincoln prior to the civil war, did everything in his power, including standing down his objection to slavery to preclude hostilities, by tirelessly pursuing all avenues to avert war, even compromising his beliefs with the south…mirrors Obama’s world trek over the past year, speaking with and too all nations, about our responsibilities; until finally presenting to the world America’s position on the concept of “just war” and a Nations right to defend itself.

I see him differently now, I see him as the reasoned, patient, knowledgeable leader in the mold of Lincoln. Politically ruthless in the sublimes of ways…you do not become the editor of the Harvard Law Review without those qualities deeply rooted in your skill set. Also, there is a direct correlation between that position - editor of HLR, the Presidency and the Supreme Court; usually a direct line in fact.

It has been suggested that since almost all SC justices come from three law schools, (Harvard, Yale and Columbia) with Presidents not far behind, that there is a ruling elite. If that’s plausible, then we would have to consider the current President a member of that class, which would imply, that as a member he would be most interested in perpetuating the status quo; as he did in Oslo.

[Pete]

You know the saying "One Ahhh, Shit wipes out 100 Atta' Boys."

So in the reverse "Does this one Atta' Boy wipe out the 100 Ahhh, Shits?"

Does the talk match the walk? We'll see.

[The Reaper]

I'm sure you have all watched these Sunday’s news roundtable discussions...and heard William Kistol and Pat Bucannon EXTOL his address to the world.
One in which Kistol commented on: the reaffirmation of America's rightful place and the respect she has earned and is due...even die hard republican rightwing extremist, as Pat Bucannon joined in the communion of agreeing with my comments to commend the importance of the speech, not only on the timing, but place. I haven't finished checking, but I seemed to have been waaaaaaaaay ahead of the media in doing so, But enough about me.

So,

The President throughout his campaigned stated what issue's he would push. One was repositioning America rightfulness...he also spoke about his admiration for Lincoln and his ability to hold the Nation together. That being true and the media now pushing the Obama Doctrine...I am wondering and thinking, how Lincoln prior to the civil war, did everything in his power, including standing down his objection to slavery to preclude hostilities, by tirelessly pursuing all avenues to avert war, even compromising his beliefs with the south…mirrors Obama’s world trek over the past year, speaking with and too all nations, about our responsibilities; until finally presenting to the world America’s position on the concept of “just war” and a Nations right to defend itself.

I see him differently now, I see him as the reasoned, patient, knowledgeable leader in the mold of Lincoln. Politically ruthless in the sublimes of ways…you do not become the editor of the Harvard Law Review without those qualities deeply rooted in your skill set. Also, there is a direct correlation between that position - editor of HLR, the Presidency and the Supreme Court; usually a direct line in fact.

It has been suggested that since almost all SC justices come from three law schools, (Harvard, Yale and Columbia) with Presidents not far behind, that there is a ruling elite. If that’s plausible, then we would have to consider the current President a member of that class, which would imply, that as a member he would be most interested in perpetuating the status quo; as he did in Oslo.

I have to respectfully disagree with you on almost all of your points.

TR

[The Reaper]

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/obama_administration/daily_presidential_tracking_poll

Daily Presidential Tracking Poll
Monday, December 14, 2009 Email to a Friend Advertisement
The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Monday shows that 24% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as President. Forty-two percent (42%) Strongly Disapprove giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -18.

That’s a one point improvement from yesterday when Obama’s Approval Index rating fell to the lowest level yet recorded. Prior to the past three days, the Approval Index had never fallen below -15 during Obama’s time in office (see trends).

(cont. at link)

[Richard]

I'm sure it'll go up after his warm n' fuzzy WH tour last night. :rolleyes:

Richard's jaded $.02 :munchin

[MackallResident]

I'm sure it'll go up after his warm n' fuzzy WH tour last night. :rolleyes:

Richard's jaded $.02 :munchin

I agree, in fact, while hearing about that, I was thinking of this thread. I check it daily.

[Warrior-Mentor]

+1.8 sets a new low for Obama in the RCP Presidential Job Approval Rating.


President Obama Job Approval - Jan 13, 2010

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/president_obama_job_approval-1044.html

Poll Date Sample Approve Disapprove Spread

RCP Average 1/5 - 1/11 -- 47.6 45.8 +1.8 [NOTE: THIS IS HIS LOWEST APPROVAL SINCE BEING ELECTED]

Quinnipiac 1/5 - 1/11 1767 RV 45 45 Tie

Gallup 1/9 - 1/11 1547 A 50 42 +8

Rasmussen Reports 1/9 - 1/11 1500 LV 46 53 -7

CNN 1/8 - 1/10 1021 A 51 48 +3

CBS News 1/6 - 1/10 1216 A 46 41 +5

EXTRA CREDIT READING:
http://realclearpolitics.blogs.time.com/2010/01/13/quinnpiac-obama-approval-at-45/

[Warrior-Mentor]

No change from yesterday - holding his all time low.

Here's a new story on the same lines tough:
http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2010/01/majority_would.php

[Warrior-Mentor]

+1.5 sets a new low for Obama in the RCP Presidential Job Approval Rating - the day after the State of the Union!


President Obama Job Approval - Jan 28, 2010

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/president_obama_job_approval-1044.html

Poll Date Sample Approve Disapprove Spread

RCP Average 1/14 - 1/27 -- 48.5 47.0 +1.5

Gallup 1/25 - 1/27 1547 A 47 46 +1

Rasmussen Reports 1/25 - 1/27 1500 LV 46 54 -8

NBC News/Wall St. Jrnl 1/23 - 1/25 800 A 50 44 +6

CNN/Opinion Research 1/22 - 1/24 1009 A 49 50 -1

NPR - POS/GQR 1/20 - 1/23 800 LV 49 48 +1

STATE OF THE UNION - JAN 2010
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2010/01/27/obama_transcript_first_state_of_the_union_2009_100 077.html


CBS News 1/14 - 1/17 1090 A 50 40 +10

[Ret10Echo]

No SOTU bounce? Interesting :munchin

Midterms approach

[Warrior-Mentor]

No SOTU bounce? Interesting :munchin

Midterms approach

Will take a day or so before any "bounce" (or drop) shows in the polls - especially for a delayed reporting like the RCP Average.

Rasmussen was just on Fox reporting a slight bounce for Democrats. No improvement for Republicans or Independents.

[Warrior-Mentor]

Today's update:

www.usnews.com/blogs/doug-heye/2010/02/04/forget-polls-heres-tangible-proof-the-obama-honeymoon-is-over.html

God bless Capitalism.

[Warrior-Mentor]

Interesting website. Compiles the polls, displays them and links the dots on a hot flash display.

LINK:
http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2010/02/obama_hits_lowe.php

[Warrior-Mentor]

CNN poll:
52% say Obama doesn't deserve reelection in 2012
By Michael O'Brien
02/16/10

52 percent of Americans said President Barack Obama doesn't deserve reelection in 2012, according to a new poll.

SOURCE:
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/81213-52-say-obama-doesnt-deserve-reelection-

[jw74]

interesting interview:
http://www.breitbart.tv/college-acquaintance-young-obama-was-pure-marxist-socialist/

[dadof18x'er]

RASMUSSEN POLL:
Obama Approval Index: -19
Strongly Approve 22% (all time low)
Strongly Disapprove 41%

Total Approval 45%

[Warrior-Mentor]

What's up with RCP?

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/president_obama_job_approval-1044.html

They're showing the Rasmussen Poll at "-9" instead of "-19"

What up with that?

[The Reaper]

What's up with RCP?

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/president_obama_job_approval-1044.html

They're showing the Rasmussen Poll at "-9" instead of "-19"

What up with that?

He doesn't use just the Strongly Approve and Disapprove.

Total Approve minus Total Disapprove. 45%-54% = -9%

The real numbers are the likely voters and registered voters. Look at THAT average.

TR

[Warrior-Mentor]

+0.1


:munchin

SOURCE:
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/president_obama_job_approval-1044.html

[The Reaper]

Upside down for the first time, 47.3% support, 47.8% oppose.

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/president_obama_job_approval-1044.html

TR

[T-Rock]

49% Disapprove, 46.6% Approve

Source: http://www.pollster.com/polls/us/jobapproval-obama.php?xml=http://www.pollster.com/flashcharts/content/xml/Obama44JobApproval.xml&choices=Disapprove,Approve&phone=&ivr=&internet=&mail=&smoothing=&from_date=&to_date=&min_pct=&max_pct=&grid=&points=1&lines=1&colors=Disapprove-BF0014,Approve-000000,Undecided-68228B

[koz]

Rasmussen (http://www.rasmussenreports.com /public_content/politics/obama_administration/daily_presidential_tracking_poll)

Overall, 43% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the President's performance. That also matches the lowest level yet recorded for this President. Fifty-six percent (56%) disapprove.

[Sigaba]

Source is here (http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2010-03-31-poll_N.htm).Poll: More blame Obama for poor economy, unemployment
By Susan Page, USA TODAY

WASHINGTON — Americans anxious about unemployment and the economy increasingly blame President Obama for hard times, a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll finds, amid signs of turbulence in November's midterm elections.

Last week's jubilant signing of the health care overhaul, Obama's signature domestic initiative, seems to have given the president little boost. Instead, his standing on four personal qualities has sagged, and 50% of those surveyed say he doesn't deserve re-election.

"People are still hurting; a lot of people are still struggling, and I think a lot of what we're seeing in the polls reflects people's views on the economy," says Rep. Chris Van Hollen, head of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

"At the same time, things have been improving. Clearly the economy is growing again," Van Hollen said. "I believe that if we begin to see positive job growth, people's confidence will return and that will change the dynamic."

In the survey last Friday through Sunday, the president gets tough treatment:

• Obama's standing on four key personal qualities, including being a strong and decisive leader and understanding the problems Americans face in their lives, has dipped. For the first time since the 2008 campaign, he fails to win a majority of people saying he shares their values and can manage the government effectively.

• Twenty-six percent say he deserves "a great deal" of the blame for the nation's economic problems, nearly double the number who felt that way last summer. In all, half say he deserves at least a moderate amount of blame.

The blame directed at his predecessor, former president George W. Bush, hasn't eased, however: 42% now give Bush "a great deal" of blame, basically unchanged from 43% last July.

• By 50%-46%, those surveyed say Obama doesn't deserve re-election.

Obama's approval rating on handling the economy, foreign affairs and the federal budget deficit hasn't significantly changed from February. It has risen a bit on health care, though he doesn't get majority approval on any of the categories.

Even so, the president fares better than other Washington leaders. In the poll, 52% say they have a favorable opinion of Obama. That's much higher than House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (36%), House Republican Leader John Boehner (29%), Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid (29%) and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (31%).

The telephone poll of 1,033 adults has a margin of error of +/—4 percentage point

[dadof18x'er]

http://www.gallup.com/poll/113980/Gallup-Daily-Obama-Job-Approval.aspx

[The Reaper]

New low at RCP.

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/president_obama_job_approval-1044.html

Down to .7% negative rating. 46.3 approve, 47% disapprove.

TR

[incarcerated]

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE66C0JH20100713

Majority of Americans lack faith in Obama: poll

Tue Jul 13, 2010 12:58am EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Nearly 60 percent of American voters say they lack faith in President Barack Obama, according to a public opinion poll published on Tuesday.

The results of the Washington Post/ABC News poll are a reversal of what voters said at the start of Obama's presidency 18 months ago when about 60 percent expressed confidence in his decision making.

....Just 43 percent of all Americans, including a third of Democrats, now say they approve of the job Obama is doing on the economy, while 54 percent disapprove....

...Democrats now control both houses of Congress, but a slight majority of those polled said they would prefer to have Republicans in control to serve as a check on Obama's policies....

[Thomas Paine]

New low at RCP. -3.3%

www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/president_obama_job_approval-1044.html

[Thomas Paine]

New low at RCP: -4.7%

45.0% Approve

49.7% Disapprove

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/president_obama_job_approval-1044.html

[Thomas Paine]

New low at RCP -4.8%

LINK 1:
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/president_obama_job_approval-1044.html

LINK 2:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/military/2010-08-02-afghan-poll_N.htm

[The Reaper]

Over 50% disapproval now.

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/president_obama_job_approval-1044.html

You can fool some of the people all of the time....

TR

[The Reaper]

New low, -6.4% approval.

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/president_obama_job_approval-1044.html

TR

[Nightflyer]

Rasmussen is usually always spot on- Disapprove @ 56. It's a sure fire bet the the presidents speech concerning the Ground Zero site and the Mosque hasen't helped. The people and good citizens are going nuts. Then today the President backed off a bit from his speech on friday. It's a little too late. Where's the Leadership?


Night

[dadof18x'er]

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/obama_administration/obama_approval_index_history :eek: :D

[T-Rock]

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/obama_administration/obama_approval_index_history

:D

16521

[dadof18x'er]

:D

16521



http://blogs.dailymail.com/donsurber/archives/20419
well somebody just killed that link...hmmmm

I'll post a pic

[dadof18x'er]

:D

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billboard in Missouri

[GratefulCitizen]

Election Projection has been quite accurate in the last several elections.
He updates regularly, and the latest shows both the house and senate changing hands.

Doubtful the trend will reverse in the next 2 months.

http://www.electionprojection.com/index.php

[GratefulCitizen]

Judgement day approaches.

http://www.electionprojection.com/index.php

I am so tempted to get cable again in order to watch the weeping, moaning, and gnashing of teeth among liberal pundits.

[trvlr]

Judgement day approaches.

http://www.electionprojection.com/index.php

I am so tempted to get cable again in order to watch the weeping, moaning, and gnashing of teeth among liberal pundits.

If a democratic majority made so many mistakes and spent so much time mired in political slough I wonder what a republican majority will be able to get done fighting the veto power of a President that's almost completely stopped trying to 'reach across the isle.'

The saga continues...

[Paslode]

If a democratic majority made so many mistakes and spent so much time mired in political slough I wonder what a republican majority will be able to get done fighting the veto power of a President that's almost completely stopped trying to 'reach across the isle.'

The saga continues...


If the Republicans take control, the DC Dog & Pony Show will have come full circle and Act 2 of the political Good Cop/Bad Cop charade will commence.

Within a short time buyers remorse will once again set in as the 2012 campaign immediately heads out of the yard under full steam, and after 6 months in the Republicans will begin speaking chin-boogie when they fall far short on promises like removing Health Care Reform......

I truly hope they prove me wrong, but based on history I kind of doubt it and if I am right you won't see me wasting my time with the ballot box again.

[trvlr]

if I am right you won't see me wasting my time with the ballot box again.

Never give up, never surrender. - Buzz Lightyear :)

[dadof18x'er]

I think these collapsing polls numbers are effecting the POTUS's face,
check out these pics, looks like an unwrapped mummy:eek:

[incarcerated]

I think these collapsing polls numbers are effecting the POTUS's face,
check out these pics, looks like an unwrapped mummy:eek:


No, it’s not the poll numbers: it’s too much time with the Mrs. :eek::D

[dadof18x'er]

No, it’s not the poll numbers: it’s too much time with the Mrs. :eek::D the angry Klingon?:munchin

[incarcerated]

the angry Klingon?:munchin


Who said anything about Klingons?

[T-Rock]

Zogby Interactive: Obama Falls to 39%

Approve 39% Disapprove 60%

> http://zogby.com/news/ReadNews.cfm?ID=1924

Who said anything about Klingons?

Ferengi species, from the planet Lappa IV ?
17139

> http://thepeoplescube.com/current-truth/obama-s-birth-certificate-proves-he-s-not-from-earth-t2089.html

[incarcerated]

Zogby Interactive: Obama Falls to 39%

Approve 39% Disapprove 60%



Doesn’t this belong in Big Teddy’s Thanksgiving thread?

[incarcerated]

…And in sports tonight…
http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=301124019

....Dwight Howard had 24 points and 18 rebounds, J.J. Redick scored 20 points and the Orlando Magic beat Miami 104-95 on Wednesday night to hand the Heat's All-Star trio its first three-game losing streak.

The slower-than-expected start for the Heat has resonated all the way to Washington, where President Barack Obama said before the game in an interview with ABC that it "takes some time for the team to come together."

....Even Magic coach Stan Van Gundy, told of Obama's comments, joined in the fun.

"I know there's a lot of time in the day, but I'd be more confident if he didn't know what was going on in the NBA," Van Gundy said, chuckling about Obama's remarks. "We got to get some people back to work. I don't think he needs to be worried about turning the Heat around. Let [Heat coach] Erik [Spoelstra] worry about that, because Erik certainly isn't turning the economy around...."

[trvlr]

"I know there's a lot of time in the day, but I'd be more confident if he didn't know what was going on in the NBA," Van Gundy said, chuckling about Obama's remarks. "We got to get some people back to work. I don't think he needs to be worried about turning the Heat around. Let [Heat coach] Erik [Spoelstra] worry about that, because Erik certainly isn't turning the economy around...."

... Says the guy that lost his head coaching job with the Heat because he couldn't get enough wins at the start of the season. That would mean a lot more coming from a winner like Phil Jackson, who coincidentally, Van Gundy is also having problems with at the moment. :munchin

[dadof18x'er]

Bush's job approval is now higher than O's.........the irony :D

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1210/46019.html

[wet dog]

Bush's job approval is now higher than O's.........the irony :D

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1210/46019.html

POTUS - he looks older, more gray, tired....

it must be tough being married to Michelle.

I'd like to buy him a beer, say, "Sit, relax, what's going?"

[ZonieDiver]

POTUS - he looks older, more gray, tired....

it must be tough married to Michelle.

... and living with your mother-in-law! :D

[wet dog]

... and living with your mother-in-law! :D

I forgot that part, I'm going back and edit my post.

[ZonieDiver]

I forgot that part, I'm going back and edit my post.

And I don't buy that "fat lip from a basketball game" story at all. She back-handed him for "sassing"! :D