Gloomy numbers for Obama

[Conservative]

Gloomy numbers for Obama - The Washington Post

Campaign 2012 is upon us. Time to size up President Obama’s reelection chances.

In 2011, an average of 17 percent of the public was “satisfied with the way things are going,” according to the Gallup Poll. That is roughly the same as 2008 — so Obama enters this year leading a country as unhappy as the one he inherited...

In mid-December, Gallup had him “underwater” by eight points: 42 percent approval and 50 percent disapproval....His current Gallup approval rating is the lowest ever for any incumbent president at this point in his first term...

Obama’s ratings on the economy, the issue voters care about most, consistently trail his overall numbers. His top legislative accomplishment — health-care reform — remains unpopular. It’s 20 points underwater in a December Associated Press-GfK poll...

The president’s campaign plans to launch a populist attack on income inequality. But the numbers imply that that is not a promising message; indeed, Gallup has recently found that the public favors pro-growth policies over pro-equality policies, 52 to 40...

Gallup recently found that voters in 12 “swing states” favor Romney by five points. In 2008, swing-state party identification favored Democrats by 11 points; now the Democratic edge is down to two points...

In short, for all the weaknesses of the Republican opposition, Barack Obama faces a dicey future as 2012 begins. Many factors that could affect his chances are beyond his control.

 

[JakeStarkey]

SNIP

You are misintepreting the numbers, sometimes very crassly.

Just post a link to RealClearPolitics - Opinion, News, Analysis, Videos and Polls and be done with it.

 

[Conservative]

SNIP

You are misintepreting the numbers, sometimes very crassly.

Just post a link to RealClearPolitics - Opinion, News, Analysis, Videos and Polls and be done with it.

I made no interpretations. Those are direct quotes from the source article. I put a quote box around it just now to clarify.

 

[LilOlLady]

Barack Obama's Most Recent Weekly Approval Rating Average: 42% (Dec 12-18, 2011)
Presidential Approval Ratings -- Barack Obama


Unless you are using FoxNews polls. You might get 17%.

 

[FuelRod]

Barack Obama's Most Recent Weekly Approval Rating Average: 42% (Dec 12-18, 2011)
Presidential Approval Ratings -- Barack Obama


Unless you are using FoxNews polls. You might get 17%.

 

[Conservative]

Barack Obama's Most Recent Weekly Approval Rating Average: 42% (Dec 12-18, 2011)
Presidential Approval Ratings -- Barack Obama


Unless you are using FoxNews polls. You might get 17%.

did you read the statement with the 17% mentioned? I don't think so. Here...

In 2011, an average of 17 percent of the public was “satisfied with the way things are going,” according to the Gallup Poll. That is roughly the same as 2008 — so Obama enters this year leading a country as unhappy as the one he inherited...

The 17% was not Obama approval, it was direction of the country/satisfaction with.

 

[Vast LWC]

SNIP

You are misintepreting the numbers, sometimes very crassly.

Just post a link to RealClearPolitics - Opinion, News, Analysis, Videos and Polls and be done with it.

Yeah, as far as I can see Obama has a 48% approval rating at the moment. Which isn't too bad at all, considering we're out of Iraq, and the economy is on the upswing.

RealClearPolitics - Election Other - President Obama Job Approval

 

[Zander]

Obama is a lock!! He's doing a great job. Jimmy Carter is proud!

 

[Katzndogz]

If you wanna see obaabaa shoot up to the 80% mark, vote Ron Paul.

 

[Uncensored2008]

You are misintepreting the numbers, sometimes very crassly.

Just post a link to RealClearPolitics - Opinion, News, Analysis, Videos and Polls and be done with it.

Are you CRYING, Jake? The very thought of your Messiah® being tossed on his incompetent ass driving you to despair?

ROFL;

Lie for HIM, that'll make it all better!

 

[Vast LWC]

Are you CRYING, Jake? The very thought of your Messiah® being tossed on his incompetent ass driving you to despair?

ROFL;

Lie for HIM, that'll make it all better!

Not sure how someone calmly pointing out that another person is lying, in a reasonable post, with a reference link, could be construed as "Crying".

But whatever floats your boat I guess.

 

[Uncensored2008]

Not sure how someone calmly pointing out that another person is lying, in a reasonable post, with a reference link, could be construed as "Crying".

But whatever floats your boat I guess.

Better put Fakey Jake on suicide watch. Dear Leader is done, and you all know it.

 

[Billy000]

Many factors that could affect his chances are beyond his control.

That is something I wish people would consider. Obama predicted back in 09 that the unemployment rate would be at 10% at this point. People seem to forget that he made this prediction. He never made any promises to lower the unemployment rate.

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politic...-predicts-unemployment-will-hit-10-this-year/

Also, while it is telling he is behind in swing state polls, he remains even in national polls with Romney.

 

[Chris]

Obama is the Democrats Reagan.

If I was a Republican, I would be very afraid.

 

[Billy000]

Obama is the Democrats Reagan.

If I was a Republican, I would be very afraid.

While I agree he is a good president, I don't believe a lot of grassroot democrats feel the same way. The man was too middle of the road in his first two years.

Despite his rough start, the man has accomplished a lot - I wish people would pay attention to that.

 

[DontBeStupid]

Gloomy numbers for Obama - The Washington Post

I fail to see how this makes any of the GOP candidates better.

 

[DontBeStupid]

Gloomy numbers for Obama - The Washington Post

I fail to see how this makes any of the GOP candidates better.

Plus, again, you guys fail to account for us liberals who aren't happy about the direction or state of the country. Do you honestly think we will suddenly run off and vote for a candidate that is anti-working class, anti-women, anti-gay, anti-marriage and anti-jobs?

 

[candycorn]

Gloomy numbers for Obama - The Washington Post

Campaign 2012 is upon us. Time to size up President Obama’s reelection chances.

In 2011, an average of 17 percent of the public was “satisfied with the way things are going,” according to the Gallup Poll. That is roughly the same as 2008 — so Obama enters this year leading a country as unhappy as the one he inherited...

In mid-December, Gallup had him “underwater” by eight points: 42 percent approval and 50 percent disapproval....His current Gallup approval rating is the lowest ever for any incumbent president at this point in his first term...

Obama’s ratings on the economy, the issue voters care about most, consistently trail his overall numbers. His top legislative accomplishment — health-care reform — remains unpopular. It’s 20 points underwater in a December Associated Press-GfK poll...

The president’s campaign plans to launch a populist attack on income inequality. But the numbers imply that that is not a promising message; indeed, Gallup has recently found that the public favors pro-growth policies over pro-equality policies, 52 to 40...

Gallup recently found that voters in 12 “swing states” favor Romney by five points. In 2008, swing-state party identification favored Democrats by 11 points; now the Democratic edge is down to two points...

In short, for all the weaknesses of the Republican opposition, Barack Obama faces a dicey future as 2012 begins. Many factors that could affect his chances are beyond his control.

Pretty sure Obama has it in the bag. Romney has a glass jaw.

 

[Amelia]

Gloomy numbers for Obama - The Washington Post

Campaign 2012 is upon us. Time to size up President Obama’s reelection chances.

In 2011, an average of 17 percent of the public was “satisfied with the way things are going,” according to the Gallup Poll. That is roughly the same as 2008 — so Obama enters this year leading a country as unhappy as the one he inherited...

In mid-December, Gallup had him “underwater” by eight points: 42 percent approval and 50 percent disapproval....His current Gallup approval rating is the lowest ever for any incumbent president at this point in his first term...

Obama’s ratings on the economy, the issue voters care about most, consistently trail his overall numbers. His top legislative accomplishment — health-care reform — remains unpopular. It’s 20 points underwater in a December Associated Press-GfK poll...

The president’s campaign plans to launch a populist attack on income inequality. But the numbers imply that that is not a promising message; indeed, Gallup has recently found that the public favors pro-growth policies over pro-equality policies, 52 to 40...

Gallup recently found that voters in 12 “swing states” favor Romney by five points. In 2008, swing-state party identification favored Democrats by 11 points; now the Democratic edge is down to two points...

In short, for all the weaknesses of the Republican opposition, Barack Obama faces a dicey future as 2012 begins. Many factors that could affect his chances are beyond his control.

Pretty sure Obama has it in the bag. Romney has a glass jaw.

Ironic post is ironic.

 

[candycorn]

Gloomy numbers for Obama - The Washington Post

Pretty sure Obama has it in the bag. Romney has a glass jaw.

Ironic post is ironic.

When was the last time Romney had a job?
Been a while....

he he he