Posted on 03/25/2009 4:09:59 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
Those Saying U.S. Headed in Right Direction Continue to Increase, Now 45%
However, Obama's Job Performance Drops Under 50%
UTICA, NY - A March 20-23 Zogby Interactive survey shows 45% of likely voters believe the nation is headed in the right direction, a gain of five points from a similar survey completed on March 5. At the beginning of the year, only 14% held that positive view.
However, President Barack Obama's ratings for job performance and favorability did not improve over earlier this month. In the most recent survey, 49% rate his job performance as excellent or good and 50% as fair or poor (less than 1% were not sure.) That is a dip of three points from the previous poll. The percentages who feel very or somewhat favorable toward Obama remained unchanged between the two polls, with 55% now and 56% in the previous poll.
There are still huge partisan differences in opinions about Obama. For example, 91% of Democrats rate Obama favorably, compared to 14% of Republicans. On Obama's job performance, 87% of Democrats grade it as excellent or good, compared to 9% of Republicans.
Sample size of the survey was 4,523, with a margin of error of +/- 1.5%. Margins of error are higher in sub-groups.
This table shows attitudes about the nation's direction from Zogby Interactive polls this year:
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Is the nation headed in the right or wrong direction? |
March 23 |
March 5 |
Jan. 26 |
Jan. 8 |
Right Direction |
45% |
40% |
36% |
14% |
Wrong Direction |
47% |
48% |
45% |
70% |
Not Sure |
8% |
12% |
19% |
16% |
The movement toward "right direction" from January 8, prior to the Obama Inauguration, to January 26 came from Obama voters, and that has continued. For example, these are the increases in those choosing "right direction" between the March 5 poll and this most recent one: Democrats +9, Obama voters +8, liberals +7 and African-Americans +13.
There has been virtually no change in the direction question among Republican base voters. Choosing "right direction" in the most recent survey were: Republicans 9%, McCain voters 5% and conservatives 6%. Among Born-again Christians, 32% chose "right direction", an increase of 6 points from Jan. 26.
For a methodology statement on this poll, please visit:
http://www.zogby.com/methodology/readmeth.cfm?ID=1394
Haven’t heard this reported yet in the “MSM”.
NAILED IT!
Then why did you ask?
However, many posters here seem to have their own litmus tests, or Christian checklists, it you will. It all comes down to how the individual tester interprets fruit.
Yes, and though I disagree with the idea that someone who voted for Obama is not a Christian (they just may be clueless, as I was when I voted for Clinton) it must be said that today it seems any evaluation of fruit is treated as illegitimate by many people, including some Freepers. Surely it's up to God to judge people , but if you imply any nominal Christian might be just that--nominal--you are treated as some sort of legaalistic busybody.
IIRC, Plugs said within the first 6 months there would be some sort of test/crisis. So we’re only halfway there.
Probably they are the white-guilt, ChristianLite “Christians”.
Correct.
You can be Christian and still be naive/bad judgment about politicians/ or have socialist beliefs.
You can also go around calling yourself Christian while living a life that contradicts it in every way.
We cant sort it out but God can.
Bill Clinton always evoked a military action to bolster his poll numbers. However, as BHO has banned the word "terrorist" and "war on terror", I'm not sure who he's going to attack
they’re probably also ‘compassionate conservatives’.
(’compassionate’ with other people’s $)
LOL...
:-)
Did you happen to see this story in this morning’s Wi State Jnl?
http://www.madison.com/wsj/topstories/444541
“University of Wisconsin-Madison surcharge plan would aid students”
Actually, I thought it was boorish and antagonistic, but I try to be civil.
You asked a question of which you have no interest in, or purpose in asking, other than being a smart ass.
If you were truly interested in Christianity, you would go to church and ask sincere and honest questions. Instead, under the cloak of anonimity, you ask if there's a litmus test for Cristians. Receiving an honest answer, you mocked it.
I don't believe you have a desire to have a sincere discussion.
Zogby is usually a little democrat heavy. If Obomanation is at 47% according to Zogby, subtract another 5%, and he’s probably around 42% - which is still too high considering the horrible job he’s done. He’s done more to harm this country in 60 days than every war in American history.
An indicator that POLLS are only as good as, and reflect HOW the question, is asked!
I see. I find your response to be both uninformed and defensive. You, whether you know it or not, are applying the very type of Christian litmus test that was the subject of my initial query. You checked off the boxes on your checklist, and drew a conclusion about my faith and my intent.
I am not only interested in Christianity, I am a devout member of the faith. However, the public face of your faith strikes me as more than a bit weak.
It's the percentage of the people suffering from the most severe cases of BDS.
Like their leader, Obama.
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