Real Clear Politics average is also showing Obama in negative approval for the first time.
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/president_obama_job_approval-1044.html
This from Foxhoundsdaily:
“When the President’s approval rating has been above 60% on Election Day, the average net loss has been zero House seats and 15 state legislative seats. At between 50% and 59%, the President’s party has on average lost 12 House seats and 217 legislative seats. And an approval rating under 50% has typically resulted in a wipeout of 41 House and 477 state legislative seats lost by the President’s party.”
“Real Clear Politics average is also showing Obama in negative approval for the first time.
I can’t figure out whether this is good news or bad news for Pelosi. In a perfect world, House members would be fleeing the president and less inclined to jump off a cliff with him. I fear, however, that some may feel sorry for him and recognize that a No vote will eviscerate his remaining presidency (Gee, whose fault is THAT?). So they will hold their nose and vote yes. This appears to be what ultimately persuaded Kucinich to jump on board.