Posted on 05/02/2002 4:41:35 PM PDT by DrDeb
Edited on 04/13/2004 1:39:33 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
There is more to President Bush's relatively high approval ratings than just the patriotic, rally-round-the-flag effect of his leadership in the war on terrorism, a new USA TODAY/CNN/Gallup Poll suggests.
Built on the faith Americans showed in him following his response to terror attacks on Sept. 11, the poll shows that almost eight months later Bush has developed an image among most Americans as a strong, competent, leader who shares their values and has elevated respect for presidency.
(Excerpt) Read more at usatoday.com ...
They've got to go to Roosevelt and Kennedy to 'dis' Bush.
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As much as we'd all like Bill Clinton to go away, I think the more he shows his bulbous nose in public, the more the public winces in disgust and offers their prayers of thanks to God that George W. Bush is President.
I got guys at work telling me Bush has earned another term and these were not Bush supporters before...on the strength of his handling the war..
Americans are for character and the decency it brings. Go George!
This is spin.
Neither Roosevelt or Kennedy held the job approval over 70% as long as President Bush has -- SUSTAINABLY. Their total length of time at the high levels, in separate timeframes during their respective presidencies, is being added together by this newspaper. Bush has the longest approval rating over 70% in a single, non-interrupted period of time.
This is just more media bias, the intent of which is to minimize this achievement on the part of President Bush.
He wishes!...Actually, Republicans, and the White House in particular, are ahead of the Demogogues on a bunch of domestic issues -- at least those that most people give priority to: tax cuts, education, even Social Security reform. The Dems are left with nothing to offer but their tired old hatred and race-baiting. I'm reading LINCOLN'S VIRTUES by William Lee Miller, and he wrote at one point, "moralistic older Whigs objected to the Jacksonians [i.e., the Democrats]...making unabashed appeals to class and region..." Some things never change, and the Democrats have been the party of divisiveness and emotional appeals since Old Hickory.
Yeah, and it's not even true, unless you add together separate instances of high ratings, each on the part of Roosevelt and Kennedy.
A 77% approval rating " relatively" high??? ----Relative to who ---- GOD ????
The (attempted) spin in this article is a classic example of liberal insanity.
USA TODAY/CNN/Gallup Poll results
1. If the elections for Congress were being held today, which party's candidate would you vote for in your Congressional district the Democratic Party's candidate or the Republican Party's candidate?
Democratic candidate | Republican candidate | Undecided/ other | |
2002 Apr 29-May 1 | 47 | 43 | 10 |
2002 Apr 5-7 | 50 | 40 | 10 |
2002 Mar 22-24 | 45 | 43 | 12 |
2002 Feb 8-10 | 42 | 44 | 14 |
2. Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling his job as president?
Approve | Disapprove | No opinion | |
2002 Apr 29-May 1 | 77 | 20 | 3 |
2002 Apr 22-24 | 77 | 17 | 6 |
2002 Mar 8-9 | 80 | 14 | 6 |
2001 Dec 14-16 | 86 | 11 | 3 |
2001 Sep 21-22 | 90 | 6 | 4 |
3. Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling the situation in the Middle East?
Approve | Disapprove | No opinion | |
2002 Apr 29-May 1 | 72 | 23 | 5 |
2002 Apr 5-7 | 67 | 27 | 6 |
2002 Mar 22-24 | 72 | 23 | 5 |
4. If George W. Bush runs for re-election in 2004, in general are you more likely to vote for Bush or for the Democratic party's candidate for president?
Bush | Democratic candidate | Other (vol.) | No opinion | |
2002 Apr 29-May 1 | 56 | 31 | 3 | 10 |
2001 Oct 5-6 | 54 | 29 | 2 | 15 |
5. Please tell me whether you think George W. Bush deserves to be reelected, or not.
Yes, deserves | No, does not | No opinion | |
2002 Apr 29-May 1 | 70 | 25 | 5 |
6. Do you think leaders of other countries around the world have respect for George W. Bush, or do you think they don't have much respect for him?
Respect him | Dont have much respect for him | No opinion | |
2002 Apr 29-May 1 | 63 | 31 | 6 |
2002 Feb 4-6 | 75 | 21 | 4 |
2001 Jul 19-22 | 45 | 47 | 8 |
2001 Jun 8-10 | 40 | 46 | 14 |
2001 Feb 1-4 | 49 | 38 | 13 |
7. Would you say President Bush is in touch or out of touch with the problems ordinary Americans face in their daily lives?
In touch | Out of touch | No opinion | |
2002 Apr 29-May 1 | 62 | 36 | 2 |
2001 Jul 10-11 | 47 | 50 | 3 |
8. Do you think President Bushs economic policies have done more to help the country get out of the recession or have they done more to keep the country in recession?
Help get out of recession | Keep in recession | No opinion | |
2002 Apr 29-May 1 | 55 | 34 | 11 |
9. Do you think the Bush administration has a clear and well-thought out policy on the situation in the Middle East, or not?
Yes, does have | No, does not | No opinion | |
2002 Apr 29-May 1 | 43 | 50 | 7 |
2002 Apr 5-7 | 48 | 47 | 5 |
10. Since he took office, do you think President Bush has or has not increased respect for the presidency?
Yes, has increased | No, has not increased | Has not affected (vol.) | Has decreased (vol.) | No opinion | |
2002 Apr 29-May 1 | 79 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
11. Thinking about the following characteristics and qualities, please say whether you think it applies or doesn't apply to George W. Bush.
2002 Apr 29-May 1 | Applies | Doesnt apply |
% | % | |
Provides good moral leadership | 84 | 15 |
Is a strong and decisive leader | 77 | 21 |
Is honest and trustworthy | 77 | 20 |
Is sincere in what he says | 76 | 21 |
Can manage the government effectively | 75 | 21 |
Works well with both parties to get things done in Washington | 73 | 23 |
Puts the countrys interests ahead of his own political interests | 72 | 22 |
Understands complex issues | 68 | 27 |
Shares your values | 67 | 30 |
Cares about the needs of people like you | 66 | 31 |
Is a person you admire | 64 | 33 |
Generally agrees with you on issues you care about (other than terrorism) | 64 | 33 |
Is not a typical politician | 54 | 41 |
Results are based on telephone interviews with 1,002 adults, aged 18 and over. The interviews were conducted April 29-May 1, 2002. The margin of error is ±3 percentage points.
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