Posted on 03/03/2009 9:48:48 AM PST by SalAOR
A new President is traditionally given a honeymoon period by the majority of the American people. In normal times, the American people look to a new President with good wishes, and give him the benefit of the doubt when it comes to policy within the first three months or so of an administration. These, however, are not normal times, and I wonder just how far the patience of the American People will extend.
Those who rave about Obamas sky-high approval ratings are not looking at the historical record. Afer a little more than a month in office, Obamas approval ratings are hovering in the high 50s according to Rasmussen, the most accurate pollster, which is right where George W. Bushs approval ratings were eight years ago at this time. At inauguration, Obama enjoyed a 67% approval rating, which should have given him enough political capital and good will to enjoy a long honeymoon. Circumstances and his own actions, however, have led to his numbers returning back to earth. While still popular, his support is not as strong as it was 40 days ago.
I had feared a month ago that the American people would give Obama carte blanche to do what he wanted with the economy, with health care, and with the role of government in everyday lives. Any economic problems that we found ourselves in, I thought, would be blamed by most people on Bush, and Obama would be given the benefit of the doubt. I am becoming convinced, however, that the honeymoon period for Obama will be a lot shorter than is typical, and that the state of the economy will play into a growing sense of disapproval with the new administration over the remainder of the traditional 100 days
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There is nothing in his way to stop him. He has a rubber-stamp congress full of communists.
Obama and the Democrats are on a massive power trip and there is no way to stop them.
“Axis”?
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