It’s Rasmussen Reports, so expect the left to dismiss the poll as some righty fabrication. But consider this: Gallup, which tends to be kind to lefties, only has Obama a few points higher. His approval has been falling, disapproval rising, over there for quite some time.
Anyway, back to today’s poll:
The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Thursday shows that 29% of the nation’s voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as President. Thirty-seven percent (37%) Strongly Disapprove giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -8 (see trends).
Overall, 47% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the President’s performance. That’s the lowest level of total approval yet recorded. The President’s ratings first fell below 50% just a few weeks ago on July 25. Fifty-two percent (52%) now disapprove.
So not only does a minority now approve of the job Obama’s doing, but a majority actually disapproves. Usually you’ll find some kind of split or uncertainty, but that isn’t the case here. The demographics aren’t looking great for Democrats, either:
Seventy-seven percent (77%) of Republicans disapprove along with 65% of those not affiliated with either party. Seventy-eight percent (78%) of Democrats offer their approval. Most women (51%) offer their approval while most men (56%) disapprove. For more measures of the President’s performance, see Obama By the Numbers and recent demographic highlights from the tracking polls.
65% of unaffiliated voters disapproving is disastrous, and the Democratic president only earning the support of 51% of women — usually a left-wing stronghold — isn’t much better.
Incidentally, how’s that Specter-Toomey race panning out?
Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter is feeling the heat of the health care debate. He now trails Republican Pat Toomey by double digits in an early look at the potential 2010 race. Two months ago, Specter led by double digits. Most Pennsylvania voters oppose the Congressional health care reform effort. Also, Specter’s lead is shrinking in his Democratic Primary match-up with Congressman Joe Sestak.
Yeah, good move, Arlen. I’d like to send a fruit basket to your chief political strategist.
by Stephan Tawney on Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 2:08 pm