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Poll: Americans losing confidence in Obama
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by 158 | August 21, 2009 at 05:43 am
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less that half of Americans — 49 percent — say they believe the president will make the right decisions for the country. That's down from 60 percent. The poll published Friday says Obama's overall approval is 57 percent, 12 points lower than it was at its peak in April. Fifty-three percent disapprove of the way he's handling the budget deficit
This is to be expected.
Obama was a new face
and made many promises
but now he is facing hard
choices and when choices
are made some people are
disappointed with the choice.
That will lead to lower
approval ratings.
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at 06:16 on August 21st, 2009
No shit Sherlock? Like they say, you can't please some of the people all of the time, Most likely it is the people who voted for him, the democrats, cause lets face, these People always want FREE,FREE,FREE without realising FREE. FREE, FREE, comes at a cost they are unwilling to pay for.
at 07:19 on August 21st, 2009
Barry Artiste, has anyone ever tell you that you do not make logical sense?
at 16:17 on August 23rd, 2009
Hey CH!~Has anyone ever told you, never answer a question that was never asked?
at 07:21 on August 21st, 2009
Nothing is free.
Obama will have to compromise, forget some if his promises or raise taxes to pay for them.
at 10:20 on August 21st, 2009
Not surprising, at all. Obama was so hyped-up, I knew he wouldn't be able to satisfy the hype. He still has some years left, so I'll give him a chance. I still doubt that he'll be able to fix America by 2012.
at 12:02 on August 21st, 2009
If he doe not at least improve the economy he will not be reelected.
at 11:19 on August 21st, 2009
Obama's rating was certain to go down with passage of time.The change he promised but never elucidiated what changes he was thinking of bringing about as presendial nominee of Democrats and subsequent victory in elections.
What change is really needed is changes, and drastic changes, in US foreign policy,Policy of non-intervention in affairs of other countries,resolution of conflicts through dialogue,not war.A just solution to Palestenian problem,withdrawl of US and NATO forces from Iraq and Afghanistan,halt of drone attacks on Pakistani soil.
So far indications he is sending out seem that no major policy change is on his agenda.
at 11:55 on August 21st, 2009
How about if he begins by just vetoing earmarks, puts all legislation on-line to be read before passing, attempts to be bi-partisan, and doesn't increase the budget deficits more than necessary?
Yes, what happened to the "anti-war movement"? Now that the war is Obama's war, the press and the left have dropped the issue. Cindy Sheehan doesn't get coverage, and the war, if not good, at least is not bad.
at 12:04 on August 21st, 2009
Good point.
This once more shows it was all partisan politics.
Now with a dem president war is acceptable.
at 12:04 on August 21st, 2009
"Americans losing confidence in Obama"no, duh.
at 12:08 on August 21st, 2009
ok
at 12:34 on August 21st, 2009
A fallen angel
at 13:44 on August 21st, 2009
Approval ratings are inexorably linked to economic fluctuations. Darrel West, VP of governance statistics at the Brookings Institute gives a good explanation of the decrease in ratings.
Maintaining public support in a poor economy is a major challenge. The decline in ratings excellerates as unemployment rises which we have seen since January, and maintaing support is close to impossible. And no president has been able to do this except one.
The exception to this was Franklin Roosevelt because he used his oratorical skills to keep people enthusiastic and hopeful for his administration by focusing on the future despite his opponents who dwelled on the misery of the present. His fireside chats were extremely successful.
Obama is poised similarly to bring his messages clearly and concisely using all the media, and most important his abilities to dispell myths and rumors with correct information instilling trust and confidence.
at 20:28 on August 21st, 2009
Good points but it may be more than he can do.
at 07:18 on August 22nd, 2009
A lot can happen within the next three years to change opinions one way or the other: A major terrorist attack, natural disasters, a substantial improvement in the economy, major gains for Republican law makers in the mid-term elections, etc..President Obama's got a tough job ahead of him. I don't see much of an improvement in the economy for at least another year or two in terms of how average American voters perceive the economy notwithstanding the technical economic data. President Obama inherited a major mess from his predecessor's administration and no matter how unfair it is, the voters will hold him responsible. He may have to pull a rabbit out of a hat in order to get re-elected . . . .
at 09:59 on August 22nd, 2009
Thats true Rory, but for myself, I will admire those in this administration and the congress who make the tough choices for the betterment of our country for the future. It's a precarious situation especially for the democrates in congress who face opposition from their constituency about health care reform and are facing re-election. It's really up to them and how well they can dispell the myths and quell the fears of those, particularily the elderly, about how Medicare will be effected. Personally, I don't think the administration has been specific enough about where the cuts=savings will come from Medicare. There needs to be something in writing that outlines the areas of savings, so it can be discussed. 80 million people are on Medicare, and they deserve to have their questions answered.