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 |
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Right Direction |
45% |
40% |
36% |
14% |
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Wrong Direction |
47% |
48% |
45% |
70% |
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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
Christ accepts all kinds, including people who are not very astute about politics and economics.
And Obama pretended to be "open minded" about abortion etc enough to fool those who were not astute.
Who in the he!! do they think they're fooling?
Email poll privacy removes the “racist” fear, hence the correct numbers.
Apparently, almost half the people think the right direction for the U. S. A. is toward bankruptcy.
And apparently, we are expected to be encouraged by that.
Sad. So sad.
Simple. Look at the fruit.
I myself condemn no one.
Matthew 7:
21Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
22Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
23And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Is ther a Christian litmus test?
LOL! Great picture! Love it.
You forgot the swingset and all the crap probably on the WH lawn.
If you believe that God is in control and that whatever happens, it is God's plan in action, then no matter what direction it goes, it is the right direction.
When your at the bottom, there is only one direction left.
Wow, and Joe Biden’s promised international crisis hasn’t even happened yet.
bttt
Zogby is just seeking attention. What is Ras at?
Actually, it’s an invite only poll, with responses given online and not over the phone. I take these regularly. All in all, they are decent surveys.
What ever happened to his aunt who was illegal and living in public (tax subsidized) housing project (while making illegal campaign contributions to her nephew)? Never heard anything else.
His Aunt has probably been very well taken care of by now...
Not so his poor brother living in a hut.
“Zogby is just seeking attention.”
True, but if Zogby shows he is below 50 already, we know it’s worse for the Kenyan.
It's quite logical and the article itself explains it.
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%. 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.
Basically, Dem voters and media were very negative during Bush presidency waning days, and became more and more positive on "change" in direction with the Obama. Republican voters are being a lot more honest and see the "change" for what it really is - out of control spending and taxing, "buying" slightly better economy with high deficits and debt, continued radical agenda on climate, healthcare, education, unions, and so on...
True numbers are actually even worse, if taken into account that Dems represent substantial plurality over Republicans in these polls, due to higher registration and/or self-identification to the pollsters, though the latter may soon start changing.
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