Posted on 11/06/2013 7:44:06 AM PST by chessplayer
When President Obama first ran for the White House in 2008, it was with the promise to turn the page on the presidency of George W. Bush. But for all their political differences, it turns out the American public pretty much view the two men in the same light, according to new polling data.
In the first week of November in the fifth year of their presidencies, Obama and Bush have nearly identical approval numbers, according to the latest Gallup polling.
The Gallup daily tracking poll for November 5th 2013 puts Obama’s approval at 39 percent, with 53 percent disapproving of his job performance.
By comparison, polling for the first week of November in 2005 had Bush’s approval at 40 percent, with 55 percent disapproving of his job performance.
And the negative comparison to Bush’s numbers is potentially worse for Obama than just a tough headline.
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I think I read that Bush's approval is 49%.
It matters for the midterms big time
Yes, at this point in Bush’s second term, he was being hammered by the media over Katrina.
Ya know, with happy guys like you on our side, it’s so inspiring to continue fighting for liberty!
Thanks for the pep talk!
Funny how many hand-wringing Cassandras we have on our side, while they march lockstep towards the shining socialist utopia.
By comparison, polling for the first week of November in 2005 had Bush’s approval at 40 percent, with 55 percent disapproving of his job performance.
And this is with the drive-byes giving obama multiple daily, verbal blow jobs, while they shat on GWB 50 times a day.
obama is getting low ratings because the press CANNOT HIDE THE OBAMACARE TRUTH.
I’m getting damn tired of them. It’s the same mantra regardless of the topic; we’re doomed, it’s over, there’s no point, they won...over and over.
Screw that - stand up and fight or get the hell out of the way!
Sometimes you have to reach higher a few steps at a time. The worst Romney was better than the best obummer.
“Ya know, with happy guys like you on our side, it’s so inspiring to continue fighting for liberty!
Thanks for the pep talk!”
Sorry, what do you want to hear? Things are going great? Americans are smarter and more attentive than ever? We’re riding a tidal wave of informed conservatism?
Which lie does it for you?
Polls are nothing more than indicators of how effective the propaganda media are doing.
That’s the spirit! Hey dimwit, we all know the score, we all suffer from the feeling of defeat on occasion. Broadcasting the sky is falling, when in fact it is not, does nothing for anybody. Except for you, to vent your frustration.
Have at it, you will find some good company I’m sure, after all misery loves company.
Think outside the box, you might get a glimpse of light.
“Hey dimwit, we all know the score ... “
Perhaps not. For one to scold while ignoring forum rules and running right to the ad hominem would indicate something lacking in that poster.
Unless your name is Jim Robinson, I will adhere to whatever posting style I see fit, within the forum rules, (something you may want to investigate).
You can feel free to challenge my observations, or not. You can simply attack me, that’s fine, because, unlike you, I have the ability to ignore what I consider posts of low value.
Oh jeez, another one with tender feelings. Duly noted.
Carry on, spread your brand of reality and all the doom and gloom that inspires others to join you.
Btw, the nitwit was kind of a slip, wasn’t necessary. My apology.
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