[Burkeman1]

I would be interesting to see the numbers on his father at the same point in his first term. I think at one point Bush I had approval ratings as high as 85 percent after the first gulf war and then they dropped. How far and how fast is the question? The economy is anemic and may or may not be getting better. Iraq is a concern as well and from the numbers above the spending on Iraq seems to concern Americans more than the continuing casualties.

[Timesink]

I would be interesting to see the numbers on his father at the same point in his first term. I think at one point Bush I had approval ratings as high as 85 percent after the first gulf war and then they dropped. How far and how fast is the question? The economy is anemic and may or may not be getting better.

There are two very big differences between Bushes 41 and 43 when it comes to public approval. First, Dubya hasn't said and then broken a "no new taxes" pledge. People were very angry that Bush 41 raised their taxes, and many never forgave him. Second, two words: Ross Perot. He insured that Clinton was elected with a mere 43% of the vote.

[lasereye]

from the numbers above the spending on Iraq seems to concern Americans more than the continuing casualties.

This poll doesn't indicate the spending in Iraq is what people are thinking about. It indicates that the pollster asked "Are you concerned that we are spending too much in Iraq?" The average person has no idea what we're spending in Iraq. The pollster told them that.

[scottlang]

If the economy and jobs do not improve he will be a one term president.

[optimistically_conservative]

I would be interesting to see the numbers on his father at the same point in his first term.

I think you might find your answer here.

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