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Obama's Approval Highest Since 2009
Poll: Obama's Approval Highest Since 2009
Thursday, 21 Feb 2013 10:39 AM
By Sandy Fitzgerald
President Barack Obama now has his highest approval ratings since September 2009, according to a new Bloomberg poll, and those responding say they prefer his economic message over that of Republicans.
The poll found that 55 percent of respondents approve of the president's job performance, the highest numbers since his first year in office, Politico reports. Another 40 percent disapprove.
Meanwhile, 55 percent say they have an unfavorable view of the Republican Party, while 35 percent approve, according to the poll of 1,003 adults conducted Feb. 15-18 and released Wednesday.
But while Americans approve of Obama's overall job performance, only 35 percent actually approve of his handling of the economy, and 55 percent disapprove of his handling of the federal deficit.
A majority of survey participants also say they approve of Obama's handling of foreign policy and his efforts to combat terrorism.
And on the immigration issue, 47 percent approve of how Obama is handling immigration reform efforts, while 38 percent disapprove.
Obama's ratings were hindered slightly by the ongoing controversy over automatic spending cuts due to take effect on March 1. Only 42 percent approve of how the president is negotiating with Republicans on the issue of sequestration, while 44 percent disapprove.
However, 44 percent of those surveyed say they blame Republicans more than Democrats for problems in Washington, while 34 percent blame Democrats.
Despite the approaching deadline for spending cuts to kick in, 74 percent say they expect the economy to improve or stay the same this year, while 73 percent say they are optimistic about job growth. Meanwhile, 81 percent say they are optimistic as well about the housing market.
But that optimism vanishes when healthcare comes up; 55 percent say they think healthcare costs will get worse.
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/obama-highest-approval-rating/2013/02/21/id/491354?s=al&promo_code=1286E-1
Thursday, 21 Feb 2013 10:39 AM
By Sandy Fitzgerald
President Barack Obama now has his highest approval ratings since September 2009, according to a new Bloomberg poll, and those responding say they prefer his economic message over that of Republicans.
The poll found that 55 percent of respondents approve of the president's job performance, the highest numbers since his first year in office, Politico reports. Another 40 percent disapprove.
Meanwhile, 55 percent say they have an unfavorable view of the Republican Party, while 35 percent approve, according to the poll of 1,003 adults conducted Feb. 15-18 and released Wednesday.
But while Americans approve of Obama's overall job performance, only 35 percent actually approve of his handling of the economy, and 55 percent disapprove of his handling of the federal deficit.
A majority of survey participants also say they approve of Obama's handling of foreign policy and his efforts to combat terrorism.
And on the immigration issue, 47 percent approve of how Obama is handling immigration reform efforts, while 38 percent disapprove.
Obama's ratings were hindered slightly by the ongoing controversy over automatic spending cuts due to take effect on March 1. Only 42 percent approve of how the president is negotiating with Republicans on the issue of sequestration, while 44 percent disapprove.
However, 44 percent of those surveyed say they blame Republicans more than Democrats for problems in Washington, while 34 percent blame Democrats.
Despite the approaching deadline for spending cuts to kick in, 74 percent say they expect the economy to improve or stay the same this year, while 73 percent say they are optimistic about job growth. Meanwhile, 81 percent say they are optimistic as well about the housing market.
But that optimism vanishes when healthcare comes up; 55 percent say they think healthcare costs will get worse.
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/obama-highest-approval-rating/2013/02/21/id/491354?s=al&promo_code=1286E-1
Really, I shouldn't post. I'm just being silly and not very serious here.
Good for Obama. Polls are that interesting thing that change like fair weather fans love or ditch their favorite footbal team. There are good days and bad days based on certain things. At least that is how I always look at it. Celebrate the good days but don't get a big head and minimize the bad days and don't get too discouraged.
Good for Obama. Polls are that interesting thing that change like fair weather fans love or ditch their favorite footbal team. There are good days and bad days based on certain things. At least that is how I always look at it. Celebrate the good days but don't get a big head and minimize the bad days and don't get too discouraged.
wowie, I see we are cheerful here today. LOL
Have you really been polled mikesimon? I honestly never have. Once they asked me when I was in my mid 20's to do the nielsen ratings and i declined because at the time, it felt intrusive. Missed my chance to be heard on something!!
Well, I guess I get to vote so I'm heard. I'll quit being a cry baby. (phrase used lovingly)
Have you really been polled mikesimon? I honestly never have. Once they asked me when I was in my mid 20's to do the nielsen ratings and i declined because at the time, it felt intrusive. Missed my chance to be heard on something!!
Well, I guess I get to vote so I'm heard. I'll quit being a cry baby. (phrase used lovingly)
Apparently you are the only one who read or who understood or who was interested in the "wages" post.
It does make one question the conventional republican wisdom - if you can call it "wisdom".
It does make one question the conventional republican wisdom - if you can call it "wisdom".
I'm at work and I don't really have the time to "Nit Pick" so I may have over looked the explanation of the missing 10%.
I always get polled and I always say the right thing too.
55 vs. 35-------- gap of 20%. Were they neutral?
Don't you wonder who they poll on these things though?? I swear I never get asked.
Don't you wonder who they poll on these things though?? I swear I never get asked.
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