Poll: Bush Worst President Since 1945 - Reagan Picked As Best President In Nationwide Survey

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Poll: Bush Worst President Since 1945 Reagan Picked As Best President In Nationwide Survey

(CBS News) President Bush has been named as the worst president since the end of the World War II in a new national poll.

Mr. Bush was chosen by 37 percent of the voters who participated in the the Quinnipiac Unversity survey. Richard Nixon finished second with 17 percent -- just ahead of Bill Clinton with 16 percent.

Ronald Reagan was the top choice as best president, with 28 percent. Finishing second was Clinton with 25 percent.

The poll reflected deep partisan divisions. Mr. Bush was ranked worst by 56 percent of Democrats and 35 percent of independent voters but only 7 percent of Republicans.

Reagan, on thew other hand, was named as the No. 1 president by 56 percent of Republicans and 25 percent of independent voters but only 7 percent of Democrats.

"Kennedy and Truman get big Democratic votes, especially among baby boomers (45 - 64 years old) and seniors (over 65), but recent memory counts," said Maurice Carroll, director of Quinnipiac's Polling Institute.

"Democrats say Clinton's the best and Republicans say he's the worst. Republicans don't think much of Jimmy Carter either. There's no contest for the GOP favorite: It's the Gipper," Carroll adde

[GOPsterinMA]

Really?

Would Nixon give away our sovereignty to Vincente Fox?

I doubt it.

[4Freedom]

Bush has plunged our Nation into $3 Trillion dollars in additional federal debt, in less than 6 years, not to mention the billions our state and local governments are forced to shell out in support of his open borders, pro-illegal immigration policies.

How about 'Worst president Ever'?

Was that a choice?

[Kaslin]

The poll is ridiculous. Jimmy Peanut Carter is by far the worst president. History will remember President Bush as one of the best presidents of this century if not all times. Sure there are things we don't agree with, but does everyone agree with everything 100% all the time? I don't think so

[TheDon]

I think President Bush is one of our great presidents. We are blessed to have him serving at this time.

[Kaslin]

How about Clinton?

50+ Reasons Jimmy Carter was a Better President than Bill Clinton

by P.J. O'Rourke

Ok Jimmy Peanut Carter and Billy Jeff are tied in first place as being the worst presidents of the last century if not all times

[loreldan]

56% of Democrats in this poll considered Bush the worst President - only 7% of Republicans. Whose side are you on again?

[Kaslin]

A true leader does not depend on polls to do what he thinks is right for the country. Billy Jeff was no leader. President Bush is

[reagan_fanatic]

CBS News) President Bush has been named as the worst president since the end of the World War II in a new national poll

Bullsh*t. Carter and Johnson would beat Bush hands-down, and the Toon ranks right up there as well.

This poll smells.

[Darkwolf377]

Let's see. Reagan is remembered for phrases like "Shining city on the hill," "Mr. Gorbachev tear down this wall," or "The Evil Empire." So far W will be remembered for "Doing the work Americans won't do," "Addicted to oil," or "Islam is the religion of peace."

That's a rather selective picking and choosing.

I'd say most Americans will remember Reagan saying "We begin bombing in five minutes" more than some of those. Also, I don't know what he said when he signed that Amnesty bill, but actions speak louder than words.

As for Bush, I think more Americans will recall some of these quotes:

Answering the question, who is your favorite philosopher: "Jesus"

"Our Nation's founding commitment is still our deepest commitment: In our world, and here at home, we will extend the frontiers of freedom."

"Do I forget the lessons of September 11th and take the word of a madman, or do I take action to defend our country? Faced with that choice, I will defend America every time."

"We will make no distinction between the terrorists who committed these acts and those who harbour them."

"My fellow Americans, for as long as our country stands, people will look to the resurrection of New York City and they will say: Here buildings fell, and here a nation rose."

"These acts shattered steel, but they cannot dent the steel of America's resolve."

"The action we take and the decisions we make in this decade will have consequences far into this century. If America shows weakness and uncertainty, the world will drift toward tragedy. That will not happen on my watch."

"This young century will be liberty's century."

"America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our people."

"Freedom itself was attacked this morning by a faceless coward, and freedom will be defended."

"Freedom and fear, justice and cruelty, have always been at war, and we know that God is not neutral between them."

"With those attacks, the terrorists and their supporters declared war on the United States. And war is what they got."

"When I take action, I'm not going to fire a $2 million missile at a $10 empty tent and hit a camel in the butt. It's going to be decisive."

"They're for tax cuts and against them. They're for NAFTA and against NAFTA. They're for the Patriot Act and against the Patriot Act. They're in favor of liberating Iraq, and opposed to it. And that's just one senator from Massachusetts." ;)

[Doogle]

[stylin19a]

thanx...those numbers were a "probably".
I went to the University's poll page for additional data and they did not give the breakdown of numbers by party Additional Poll data

in fact, it shows REPUBS with 101% total for approve\disapprove as president.

[edzo4]

http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2004/pages/results/states/DC/P/00/


CANDIDATE--VOTE--VOTE %
Kerry------202,970----90%
Bush-------21,256-----9%

they should poll the people in Washington DC then the media could pretend Bush didn't win the election and only 9% of "the country" support him

but don't you love when the lamestream/driveby media pretends that the opinion of 1500 people represents the opinion of the entire country

[jammer]

Roosevelt - it can be argued that his policies worsened the depression, but what can not be argued is he started us on the road to socialism.

You're right, of course, but the poll was for presidents after 1945, which excludes Roosevelt.

[Mrs. Darla Ruth Schwerin]

Let's see, AMNESTY was granted. Congress did nothing. Oh, I know. Since Reagan was the best, let's repeat that scenario, as it was such a winner...

[MikeA]

Shows how evil a country America has become. They think a do-nothing president like Bill Clinton who sat back and diddled the help while Al Qaeda planned 9-11 with impunity, and then was later impeached for committing multiple felonies is better than a president who cut taxes, grew the economy now growing at 5.3% with full employment at a low 4.7% unemployment rate and protected America from further attacks on its soil? I give up on this country and just await God's judgments upon it.

[LS]

Could we please have a poll of the worst media/pollsters ever?

[MikeA]

I'm sure as with all polls of late it over-represents Democrats. Clearly it over-represents stupid people. I agree with the Reagan part, but Clinton a close second? These people are sick in the head.

[Kaslin]

Mr. Bush was ranked worst by 56 percent of Democrats and 35 percent of independent voters but only 7 percent of Republicans.

Do you mind if I make a correction?

Mr. Bush was ranked worst by 56 percent of Democrats and 35 percent of left leaning independent voters but only 7 percent of Republicans.

[Moonman62]

The Bush disciples will be remembered for attempting to cut down Reagan to make their guy look better, which is my number one reason why Bush won't be remembered as a great president, and possibly not even a good one.

[mel]

History will have to be the judge of GWB. I believe it could go either way depending on the outcome of ME, but that is a no brainer. People who rate him low now may eat crow in a few years.