Posted on 02/24/2009 3:44:37 AM PST by Scanian
One month down, 47 to go.
And Barack Obama's poll numbers have slid almost 10% already. According to the latest Gallup Poll, the new president's approval rating of 68% in January has slipped now to 63%, about average for recent new presidents one month in.
What isn't average, however, is Obama's new disapproval rating -- 24%, or 50% higher than the 16% average for a month-old new presidency.
And it's twice the 12% disapproval rate that Obama had last month.
While liberal and independent support has held fairly steady, the rookie chief executive's approval among Republicans has plunged from 41% to 30%, presumably tied at least somewhat to growing awareness of the spending program. The drop has been especially steep among conservatives, from 36% at inauguration to 22% now.
Additionally, Obama's support has weakened among middle-class Americans, those touted during the campaign as benefiting from his promised tax cuts. Among that working crowd Obama's approval fell from 69% to 58%
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LIES! LIES! LIES!
“While liberal and independent support has held fairly steady, the rookie chief executive’s approval among Republicans has plunged from 41% to 30%”
Ah, who cares. They’re just Republicans anyway. Let ‘em eat cake.
I don’t care about his approval, but I do care that the stock market has fallen 26% since he’s been elected.
He needs to double down on his liberalism. Unilaterally declare a sweeping gun ban, increase taxes, create government funded abortion and homosexuality training programs for grade school children, and do something stupid militarily. That will definitely improve his ratings, if you believe the children over at DU (I’m not quoting them, but you know they believe in everything I’ve mentioned above).
Ow! That smarts.
His liberal state has held steady because no one wnat to admit they were wrong. Wait a while. Wait unti, those on dialysis have started dying, wait until those on expensive medications are told ,go lay down somewhere and die you arent worth the efort.
Wait until those earning good money now start paying off this debt and dont have the money for taxes and mortgages.
The most meaningful presidential approval poll of all!
I don’t know what to believe about politicians these days. I have never been a conspiracy theorist. But I am not so sure anymore. How can intelligent people, with basic understanding of free market economics, believe so passionately in these spending policies with:
1) No real grasp, understanding or articulation of what caused the problem.
2) No understanding of how exactly the money is to be spent.
3) No actual understanding of how it “trickles down” to stimulate the economy.
4) No intention of addressing the root cause (government induced reckless loan practices) of the problem but instead encouraging more of the same to get lending going where there is no market for loans.
I am in the commercial construction and realestate business. It is very very tough times for us. Owners have no desire to expand their businesses, build new facilities, or try and get funding for their projects. In most cases, it is not a case where folks can not get financing. There is no demand for products that warrant construction of new facilities. Manufacturers and distributors are consolidating operations and shrinking support and administrative staff. Existing buildings are being vacated and leases are being terminating. This all puts more supply into an already supply heavy market.
Stimulus dollars given out by the fed are for highways, bridges, utilities, schools, etc. There are strings attached that only allow this money to be spent with union contractors. When the trickle gets to those hurting the most in about 2 to 3 years, the contracts will go to the strongest, most financially secure contractors that exist now and then.
If you are a non-union contractor, the government stimulus money is not for you. If you are a white collar middle class worker, the stimulus is not for you. If you are a small business owner, the stimulus is not for you. If you are a big oil company or coal supplier with aging refineries and technology, the stimulus is not for you.
If you are one of the 5 major companies that build windmills or sell solar powered technology with heavy tax incentives or if you are a union employee, the government is working very hard to save your job and all the government workers and politicians that claim administrative support and oversight.
I feel like apologizing for working so hard, paying taxes, keeping current on my mortgage and making decent money.
He needs to double down on his liberalism.
You forgot confiscation of 401-K’s, IRA’s, and saving accounts.
“the rookie chief executive’s approval among Republicans has plunged from 41% to 30%”
Who the hell are these “Republicans” that approve of this god damned socialist?
Look no further than the Northeast...
You’re right - I did mean to include that. Thanks for pointing it out.
Obama’s appeal was completely emotional and lacked substance. Rock star-like charisma does not make a statesman; his election was a totally misguided fantasy.
Me too, but Obamalamadingdong's spokesclown Gibbs said a couple of days ago that they weren't paying attention to the market for any of the decisions they are making.
Comforting, huh?
The $75 Billion mortgage plan is really $275 billion, it includes another $200 billion for Freddie and Fannie. F & F should be dissolved.
gallup... divide by ten for the truth.
LLS
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