Oh, it is catching up to Obama all right. Who would have imagined, a mere six months into his presidency, that even black Americans would start to have doubts? But I read that callers to Al Sharpton’s radio show are starting to complain about lack of jobs and broken promises. If I were Obama, I would be very, VERY worried right now.
“You make a very good point. Of the 12 Presidents after WW2, Obama ranks 10th when comparing approval ratings after 6 months. He is even below Carter. It may indeed be the beginning of the end of Obama’s time in office.
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“I think it will catch up to him too. I’m one who’s glad it’s taking a while, though. I know Obama is doing damage, and I don’t minimize that. Otoh, if the birth certificate issue had reached critical mass too soon, people would have shrugged it off, imho—even if it turned out he was born in Kenya. If it hits the fan after his approval has gone low enough and people are sufficiently fed up about the economy and his nationalized healthcare boondoggle, it could have much greater and lasting results.””
Yes, when Obama rates below Carter, 2010 looks very promising to regain the House and Senate.