Obama’s HopeNChange Nose Dive Continues. Going down, down… [Update: 7-26-09 Obama -11]
Hopeless change is not a good thing. Obama’s approval ratings continue on a downward spiral. Are Americans waking up from their slumber?
The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Saturday shows that 30% of the nation’s voters now Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as President. Thirty-nine percent (39%) Strongly Disapprove giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -9. (see trends).
The number who Strongly Disapprove of the President has increased slightly following the prime time press conference on Wednesday night. That figure—39%–is now at the highest level yet recorded. As a result, the overall Approval Index has fallen to the lowest level yet recorded for this President.
The driving force behind Obama’s dipping ratings ? Well these numbers speak volumes.
Support for ObamaCare is becoming more and more lukewarm.
Fifty-three percent (53%) now oppose the Congressional health care reform package. That’s up eight points over the past month. Just 20% now see health care as the most important of the President’s priorities. Nearly twice as many, 37%, say deficit reduction is most important.
And what’s this? Only a mere 31% believe the US is heading in the right direction? The bloom is coming off Obama’s rose. Tis a pity…
Thirty-one percent (31%) now say the U.S. is heading in the right direction. That’s down nine points from the 2009 peak. Republicans continue to enjoy a slight edge on the Generic Congressional Ballot.
Obama Approval Index History From June 1 2009 – July 25 2009
As you can see Obama’s approval index ratings in June were not all that stellar but his approval index ratings in July have consistently remained in the negative.
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| Date | Presidential Approval Index | Strongly Approve | Strongly Disapprove | Total Approve | Total Disapprove |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25/2009 | -9 | 30% | 39% | 49% | 51% |
| 07/24/2009 | -8 | 30% | 38% | 49% | 51% |
| 07/23/2009 | -7 | 29% | 36% | 51% | 48% |
| 07/22/2009 | -6 | 29% | 35% | 51% | 47% |
| 07/21/2009 | -5 | 29% | 34% | 51% | 47% |
| 07/20/2009 | -7 | 30% | 37% | 50% | 49% |
| 07/19/2009 | -7 | 30% | 37% | 51% | 49% |
| 07/18/2009 | -8 | 28% | 36% | 51% | 48% |
| 07/17/2009 | -6 | 29% | 35% | 52% | 47% |
| 07/16/2009 | -7 | 29% | 36% | 51% | 47% |
| 07/15/2009 | -7 | 29% | 36% | 52% | 47% |
| 07/14/2009 | -8 | 28% | 36% | 53% | 46% |
| 07/13/2009 | -8 | 28% | 36% | 53% | 46% |
| 07/12/2009 | -7 | 28% | 35% | 52% | 46% |
| 07/11/2009 | -7 | 30% | 37% | 51% | 48% |
| 07/10/2009 | -7 | 30% | 37% | 51% | 48% |
| 07/09/2009 | -8 | 30% | 38% | 51% | 48% |
| 07/08/2009 | -5 | 32% | 37% | 52% | 48% |
| 07/07/2009 | -3 | 33% | 36% | 52% | 47% |
| 07/06/2009 | -2 | 33% | 35% | 53% | 46% |
| 07/05/2009 | No Polling – Fourth of July | ||||
| 07/04/2009 | No Polling – Fourth of July | ||||
| 07/03/2009 | No Polling – Fourth of July | ||||
| 07/02/2009 | -2 | 33% | 35% | 53% | 46% |
| 07/01/2009 | -1 | 32% | 33% | 54% | 45% |
| 06/30/2009 | -2 | 31% | 33% | 54% | 46% |
| 06/29/2009 | +1 | 33% | 32% | 55% | 44% |
| 06/28/2009 | 0 | 32% | 32% | 54% | 45% |
| 06/27/2009 | +2 | 33% | 31% | 55% | 44% |
| 06/26/2009 | +2 | 33% | 31% | 55% | 44% |
| 06/25/2009 | +2 | 32% | 30% | 56% | 44% |
| 06/24/2009 | +2 | 34% | 32% | 55% | 44% |
| 06/23/2009 | 0 | 33% | 33% | 55% | 44% |
| 06/22/2009 | -1 | 33% | 34% | 54% | 45% |
| 06/21/2009 | -2 | 32% | 34% | 53% | 46% |
| 06/20/2009 | +1 | 34% | 33% | 54% | 46% |
| 06/19/2009 | +1 | 34% | 33% | 54% | 45% |
| 06/18/2009 | +2 | 35% | 33% | 55% | 45% |
| 06/17/2009 | +5 | 37% | 32% | 56% | 43% |
| 06/16/2009 | +4 | 36% | 32% | 56% | 43% |
| 06/15/2009 | +3 | 35% | 32% | 55% | 44% |
| 06/14/2009 | +2 | 34% | 32% | 54% | 45% |
| 06/13/2009 | +3 | 35% | 32% | 54% | 46% |
| 06/12/2009 | +4 | 36% | 32% | 54% | 45% |
| 06/11/2009 | +7 | 37% | 30% | 56% | 43% |
| 06/10/2009 | +9 | 38% | 29% | 57% | 42% |
| 06/09/2009 | +8 | 36% | 28% | 58% | 41% |
| 06/08/2009 | +7 | 36% | 29% | 56% | 43% |
| 06/07/2009 | +3 | 35% | 32% | 53% | 46% |
| 06/06/2009 | +1 | 34% | 33% | 53% | 47% |
| 06/05/2009 | 0 | 34% | 34% | 54% | 46% |
| 06/04/2009 | +2 | 33% | 31% | 55% | 45% |
| 06/03/2009 | +3 | 34% | 31% | 55% | 44% |
| 06/02/2009 | +5 | 33% | 28% | 58% | 41% |
| 06/01/2009 | +7 | 35% | 28% | 58% | 41% |
Update July 26 2009:
Obama has hit double digits for the first time. His presidential index rating is -11. Yes you read that right -11!
The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Sunday shows that 29% of the nation’s voters now Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as President. Forty percent (40%) Strongly Disapprove giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -11. That’s the first time his ratings have reached double digits in negative territory (see trends).
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The President received generally poor grades for his response to a question about a Cambridge police incident involving a black Harvard professor. However, the results show a huge divide between black Americans and white Americans on all questions.Overall, 49% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the President’s performance. Fifty percent (50%) disapprove. It is important to remember that the Rasmussen Reports job approval ratings are based upon a sample of likely voters. Some other firms base their approval ratings on samples of all adults. President Obama’s numbers are always several points higher in a poll of adults rather than likely voters. That’s because some of the President’s most enthusiastic supporters, such as young adults, are less likely to turn out to vote.
The President is now seen as politically liberal by 76%. That’s up six points from a month ago, 11 points since he was elected, and the highest total to date. Forty-eight percent (48%) now see him as Very Liberal, up 20 points since he was elected
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velvethammer
25 Jul 09 at 5:29 pm
Difference between USSR Communist media and USA “mainstream media”
In Russia government make media say what they want – even if lie.
In USA “mainstream media” try make government what they want – even if lie..
…..eventually they become same thing?!
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Igor Marxomarxovich
25 Jul 09 at 7:25 pm
Obama MSM – MSM Obama I can’t tell the difference! OMG It’s the Obamamedia! Quick cover your ears children to prevent brainwashing. Fight the power.
velvethammer
25 Jul 09 at 8:23 pm
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26 Jul 09 at 1:36 pm
Typical of an arrogant demagogue, BHO overstepped — and stepped in it.
In other words, his strategy backfired. Rasmussen is reflecting that backfiring.
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Always On Watch
26 Jul 09 at 2:19 pm