[kidd]

At my kids sports event, I overhear what other Connecticut parents talk about.

Those that support Obama are giving him a year from when he was put into office. I don’t see any basis for a recovery in the near future. Obama’s got two months, then his numbers will really tank.

[randog]

Those that support Obama are giving him a year from when he was put into office.

In business, you've got about a month to blame all your foibles on the guy that just left/got fired. A year for the president? I suppose if you're a supporter, but this poll seems to suggest that the less supportive are getting disenchanted, with more joining the disenchantment train daily.

[sportutegrl]

Those that support Obama are giving him a year from when he was put into office. I don’t see any basis for a recovery in the near future. Obama’s got two months, then his numbers will really tank.

We really should start that 'year' on Election Day 2008. Didn't Obama create an Office of the President-Elect, and pretty much anointed himself Ruler over all?

[chuckles]

Check back next Friday. The unemployment rate for Oct will be in. I don't expect any improvement. It could get worse. Obama should take a big hit by Monday.

The big question is "Will the public think Obama is Messiah if we get to sub 9% unemployment by November 2010?" They seem to not like Bush with a 14,000 DOW and sub 5% unemployment for most of Bush's 8 years.

My bet it they won't remember The Bush years because they were told if Bush didn't get a 250,000 increase in employment he was falling behind even with a 4% unemployment rate. Bush had a loose money policy ergo 14k on the DOW doesn't count because it formed a "bubble". Now there is at least 4 times the liquidity at zero interest rates, but that seems alright because Obama needs it.