Gallup: Obama’s approval rating now at … 47/46
posted at 4:07 pm on December 7, 2009 by Allahpundit
They’ve had him below 50 before but the spread has never been this narrow.
Barack Obama’s presidential job approval rating is 47% in the latest Gallup Poll Daily tracking update, a new low for his administration to date. His approval rating has been below 50% for much of the time since mid-November, but briefly rose to 52% last week after he announced his new Afghanistan policy.
Afghanistan is just one of many high-profile issues with which the president is dealing. Immediate public reaction to his new Afghanistan policy showed 51% in favor and 40% opposed, according to a Dec. 2 USA Today/Gallup poll…
In the new Dec. 4-6 Gallup Daily results, Obama’s approval rating is 14% among Republicans, 42% among independents, and 83% among Democrats. Compared to his ratings in early November, when he averaged 53% job approval overall, his ratings are down three points among Democrats, seven points among independents, and four points among Republicans.
Feast your eyes on the converging lines. Coupled with the 49/50 he’s pulling in today’s Rasmussen snapshot and the surprise 48/50 in last week’s CNN survey, he’s now underwater in the poll of polls for the first time too: 48.4 percent disapproval versus 47.8 percent approval. Not the place you want to be with crunch time on ObamaCare coming to the Senate. In fact, after skimming Gallup’s weekly demographic breakdown, I see there’s only one group who’s soured on him by as many as nine points since last month. Attention, Blue Dogs:
The problem with analyzing polls about The One, of course, is that he has so much on his plate that it’s hard to tell what people are reacting to. Are conservative Dems peeling away because we’re getting closer to passing O-Care? Because they’re unhappy with his timeline on Afghanistan? Because, as working-class types, they’re fed up with double-digit unemployment? What’s it all about, Alfie?
I’ll tell you what it’s about. Racism.
Blowback
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He doesn’t care. He’s on a mission to “take down” the America he hates and some silly approval poll is not going to get in his way.
johnsteele on December 7, 2009 at 4:10 PM
He could hit low 40′s before the end of the year if they ram Obamacare through. I didn’t think he’d drop this low this quickly. Then again, I didn’t think he’d be THIS big of a disaster.
Doughboy on December 7, 2009 at 4:11 PM
Couldn’t have happened to a nicer marxist.
BPD on December 7, 2009 at 4:11 PM
He’s not the one we were waiting for…is he?
jamie gumm on December 7, 2009 at 4:11 PM
Yes, but he inherited those racist Bush poll numbers because of Global Warming!
Juno77 on December 7, 2009 at 4:12 PM
Raaaaccciiiisssssttsssss! 11eleventy!!11
bikermailman on December 7, 2009 at 4:12 PM
Grim milestone.
JohnJ on December 7, 2009 at 4:13 PM
Actually, if you look at the racial break down from Gallup’s weekly chart, you’ll see that Obama dropped more among blacks than any other group.
Racists.
Karl on December 7, 2009 at 4:13 PM
I was racist before racist was racist.
fourdeucer on December 7, 2009 at 4:14 PM
I think this is right. But I also think we’re at the place where approval ratings are about like Palin stories in Alaska…a bit iffy.
He’ll be judged, soon enough, by the results of his “push” decisions.
And there will be lots of debate. Bush was creamed over his surge tactic. Boy, that isn’t the case now.
Every president pushes unpopular agenda items. History proves it right or wrong.
Every president gets to choose their battles. Some flop, big time. Some which are predicted to flop, turn out to be smart.
I personally think that voters have to continue to push themselves. Vote the best we can, based on what we understand.
Don’t vote on stereotypes or prejudices, when we know better. That’s not always easy to sort out.
Keep an open mind when we know, “I don’t know real flip out that flap situation.” That’s the thing that I think we could learn. Democracy doesn’t award us with brilliance in every situation, for heaven’s sakes.
Quit pretending we know everything!
AnninCA on December 7, 2009 at 4:14 PM
It’s about all of the above. Frankly, the man hasn’t done an outstanding job of handling anything he’s touched so far. He’s done a mediocre job on some issues, and has been a piss poor performer on others. So I’m surprised the numbers aren’t hovering around the low 40s. Thankfully, he never reads the polls so this won’t worry him.
scalleywag on December 7, 2009 at 4:15 PM
Ok, you win. ROTFLMAO
fiatboomer on December 7, 2009 at 4:16 PM
yes! and the beauty of it is that he may go that low or lower if they CAN’T ram in through.
i. am . LOVING THIS!
homesickamerican on December 7, 2009 at 4:17 PM
did you forget something…. He Won.
he told us.
/s
ted c on December 7, 2009 at 4:18 PM
Obama SO annoys me, and then he makes some decision that I pretty much support, like Afghanastan.
I get SO annoyed by HCR, and then he also avoids public option.
I don’t think he’s doing a horrible job of balancing, frankly.
I do not like him. Never will.
But I don’t think he’s evil or doing a horrible job.
AnninCA on December 7, 2009 at 4:18 PM
homesickamerican on December 7, 2009 at 4:18 PM
How can you say that – it’s not like he’s overloading the budget with a brand new 6 trillion+ Dollar entitlement monstrosity.
Oh, wait a minute, he is.
Well it’s not like he’s showing weakness around the world, inviting attack..
Oh wait a minute, he is.
Okay well At least he’s not going to destroy the economy and diminish people’s freedoms based on the scam of Global warming…
Oh, wait a minute..
Juno77 on December 7, 2009 at 4:18 PM
Can we impeach him yet? I can’t believe he has this much popularity. Being down in the low 30′s would be where he should be. This guy is still totally popular as far as I am concerned. Not enough eyes see what a huge Marxist he is.
But then I was wrong when I thought he could never get elected.
BetseyRoss on December 7, 2009 at 4:19 PM
then why do you even come on here?????
Ghoul aid on December 7, 2009 at 4:19 PM
He’s already being judged. Porkulus is a flop. His foreign policy is a mess. Obamacare is unpopular to say the least. His deficits(yes, HIS deficits, not Bush’s) are making people uneasy.
Anyone who’s paying attention and isn’t a complete hack knows why his numbers are tanking. Obviously the crappy economy and a 10% unemployment rate are both weighing heavily on him, but with almost a year in office, Americans are now linking Obama’s policies directly to our current state.
Doughboy on December 7, 2009 at 4:19 PM
Wow, almost 50% approve?
So, this country will just remain divided, no matter what is really going on. Straight down party lines, it looks like to me.
bridgetown on December 7, 2009 at 4:19 PM
Can’t wait for Gallup’s lines to cross.
SouthernGent on December 7, 2009 at 4:20 PM
OT: Allahpundit, do you really have an Apple fritter and diet Dr. Pepper for breakfast? Yuck!
Oh, and about Obama’s ratings, maybe America is waking up to this empty suit. Yes, no?
Andy in Agoura Hills on December 7, 2009 at 4:20 PM
And Governor Palin is 46/46.
Someone is rising, and someone is falling. Fast.
Enoxo on December 7, 2009 at 4:21 PM
ok with me. i am on the side with the guns and brains!
Ghoul aid on December 7, 2009 at 4:21 PM
I should answer myself here.
My chief and ongoing criticism?
I don’t think he’s really doing a good job.
And we need someone who can.
I suppose that’s probably way beyond a reasonable wish list.
He’s mediocre. And we’re not in a period of time that can handle that quality.
But, we’re stuck. He is president Obama.
End of story. Either jump on the same bandwagon as the anti-bushies, and I will not, or get reasonable.
I didn’t bash Bush. I’m not going to bash Obama.
And party people who bash either?
I’m not going to lend you a single dime.
AnninCA on December 7, 2009 at 4:22 PM
Straight up!
AUINSC on December 7, 2009 at 4:22 PM
“Great news for the brave President.”
-Bleeds Blue
Bishop on December 7, 2009 at 4:22 PM
Where was Jimney Carter at this point in his disasterous occupation?
Could we please get Jimney back at least a person with a buck could get some interest!
dhunter on December 7, 2009 at 4:23 PM
Setting himself up for a “Twinkie” defense.
thomasaur on December 7, 2009 at 4:23 PM
AnninCA on December 7, 2009 at 4:24 PM
Slightly OT. Fox article on Obama logo school supplies…
bernzright777 on December 7, 2009 at 4:24 PM
the link…
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,579652,00.html?test=latestnews
bernzright777 on December 7, 2009 at 4:24 PM
you just told me you are a mindless, brainless, worthless waste of skin and air! so, as an american, you are fine with just sitting on your ass while whatever president does whatever he likes? i don’t want a single penny from someone like you. just sit there and look pretty (doubt that!) and suck down that kool aid sweetheart!
Ghoul aid on December 7, 2009 at 4:26 PM
To what extent did Gallup oversample Democrats?
kingsjester on December 7, 2009 at 4:26 PM
I still cannot believe that his approval ratings are as high as they are. There sure a lot of brainwahsed / misinformed people out there.
We all need to do more of what I do – I laugh in people’s faces when they tell me that Obama is doing a good job. Then I start quizzing them on why they think that.
The severity of my treatment depends on how much I like them personally, or if I need to “be nice” for some reason (inlaws, co-workers who might whine too much and try to get me fired, etc).
UltimateBob on December 7, 2009 at 4:26 PM
A bit iffy… and you would know how? You don’t live and have not lived here.
How about you go off your own ideals there…
upinak on December 7, 2009 at 4:27 PM
Don’t worry – they’ll go a LOT lower.
You know … the thing is … when he was elected I knew he was inexperienced. But … I kind of figured that he had enough “umph” in him to take off and land the plane – he just wouldn’t be able to do many aerobatics with it.
Boy … I was wrong.
Not only is he incapable of taking off and landing – this guy isn’t even smart enough to start the engines and taxi to the runway. I mean – it really is embarrassing. I know foriegn leaders are looking at us and going … “WTF? Americans elected this guy??”
Well if anything is going to shatter the whole “American Exceptionalism” mystique abroad – it’s the fact that we’ve elected a complete incompetent to our highest government office. You would have thought that perhaps he would have gotten at least a little bit lucky – and picked a few good advisors who could have run things responsibly for him. Nope … all his advisors are more incompetent than he is.
This is seriously embarrassing. This guy is like the first contestant thrown out of the “American Idol” try-outs … you know – that guy that takes a song and sings it in five different keys while Simon is holding his ears?
HondaV65 on December 7, 2009 at 4:27 PM
The President-For-Life doesn’t need to worry about polls….
If you think this is a tinfoil-hat thing to say, ask yourself if, two years ago, you would have believed the Congress and a totalitarian President would spend us to the verge of bankruptcy, take over private corporations and kowtow to terrorists.
Their goals are clear. And they don’t include the Constitution.
MrScribbler on December 7, 2009 at 4:27 PM
No, Bush was mediocre. Obama is the damn Hindenburg. There is nothing he’s done even remotely well in his first year. Even Afghanistan he managed to screw up with his 3 1/2 month dithering and arbitrary withdrawal date.
Could he still turn out to be a good or at least mediocre President? Sure. He’s got 3 years left in his term. But that’s like hoping a #1 draft pick bust could still turn into a superstar. The chances are one in a thousand.
Doughboy on December 7, 2009 at 4:27 PM
Banned.
Allahpundit on December 7, 2009 at 4:30 PM
Did anyone else laugh at that baby’s reaction?
Abby Adams on December 7, 2009 at 4:30 PM
If only the RNC had the balls to do an ad like that.
Speedwagon82 on December 7, 2009 at 4:31 PM
Word to the wise, AP & company are taking this stuff seriously.
UltimateBob on December 7, 2009 at 4:31 PM
This is what is so scary. The other scary thing being that he and the other Dims don’t care if their polls crash. Ruining the America they hate is more important.
Just ask Harry Reid.
Del Dolemonte on December 7, 2009 at 4:34 PM
Who are these 10% of “conservative republicans” who approve? Are Dede and Olympia calling themselves conservatives?
torerodrizzle on December 7, 2009 at 4:34 PM
Dang! I missed it what did he do?
dhunter on December 7, 2009 at 4:34 PM
Same…the comment that drew that hammer got removed.
AUINSC on December 7, 2009 at 4:35 PM
Time to kick the dog some more.
Dr. ZhivBlago on December 7, 2009 at 4:36 PM
I knew he would be this bad. He is a monster.
rlwo2008 on December 7, 2009 at 4:37 PM
59% of 18-29 year olds polled are bozos.
nyx on December 7, 2009 at 4:38 PM
If the state run media would actually do their jobs, he would be in the low 10′s. Not to mention he would never have been elected in the first place.
rollthedice on December 7, 2009 at 4:39 PM
The EPA forcing cap and tax on us ought to be good for another 7-8 point drop in Pinnochio’s approval numbers!
dhunter on December 7, 2009 at 4:40 PM
Does it matter? Likely said something racist and stupid. No need for deets.
Abby Adams on December 7, 2009 at 4:40 PM
I think the numbers are fudged. I think they are much lower then indicated… but how do we know when polls aren’t scientific and nothing is really used for backup other then opinion.
upinak on December 7, 2009 at 4:41 PM
I think it’s worth much more than that…double digits at least. It’ll ultimate accelerate unemployment even further, which accounts for the bulk of his negatives already.
AUINSC on December 7, 2009 at 4:42 PM
Yes, it really does matter. We don’t need specifics, but it would be nice to know what actually earns a ban after all the shenanigans the trolls manage consequence free.
TheUnrepentantGeek on December 7, 2009 at 4:42 PM
Just morbid curiosity. But it must have been pretty far over the line.
AUINSC on December 7, 2009 at 4:42 PM
Nice.
pseudonominus on December 7, 2009 at 4:43 PM
Maybe people are disenchanted with the reality of Obama. After all, they voted for a utopia, and there is no such thing.
Terrye on December 7, 2009 at 4:43 PM
RACISM is the lame excuse this administration puts forth as a way to explain falling poll numbers? Incredible!
Barry could be any color under the sun and his job killing policies, higher taxes, sinking economy, record deficits, cronyism and basic lack of leadership skills would still stink to high heaven. The man is unfit, incompetent and delusional.
Barb Dwyer on December 7, 2009 at 4:43 PM
Climate Change erodes the President’s approval numbers
J_Crater on December 7, 2009 at 4:43 PM
The Democrats that voted for him are mad because helath care hasn’t passed and over Afghanistan. And then the gays are furious. This is happening from within his own party and voters.
AprilOrit on December 7, 2009 at 4:47 PM
Take a bow, Barry. Take another bow.
John the Libertarian on December 7, 2009 at 4:47 PM
He’ll be in the low 20′s if he has the EPA tax carbon emissions. Great Depression-level unemployment is not a recipe for popularity.
Doughboy on December 7, 2009 at 4:48 PM
How about all of the above.Get him and the gov. out of our lives.
ohiobabe on December 7, 2009 at 4:49 PM
47% still approve? Oy vei!
angryed on December 7, 2009 at 4:51 PM
Everything is Tickety-Boo.
maverick muse on December 7, 2009 at 4:51 PM
It didn’t hurt FDR, he controlled the dissemination of information and was elected 4 times. Sound familiar?
thomasaur on December 7, 2009 at 4:51 PM
What did he (it) say? I just got here and the comment is deleted.
jaime on December 7, 2009 at 4:54 PM
Since I’m not allowed to know what gets one banned I hope this doesn’t earn me the hammer but I feel compelled to point out that;
Perhaps racism does explain part of these numbers since I saw a poll last week that said the incompetent, Anti-American, Lyin Pinnochios’ numbers were actually up a point among blacks!
dhunter on December 7, 2009 at 4:54 PM
Chris Buckley, Peggy Noonan, and David Frum/Brooks constitute 14% of all Republicans still loving the ZerO? That means there’s only 29 Republicans left.
Western_Civ on December 7, 2009 at 4:55 PM
I hope his popularity plummets to the point where impeachment is assured. What a disaster of a presidency-we’re in the midst of a global war against a determined enemy (Islam) with over a billion followers and we elected a man whose sympathizes firmly lie with the enemy and are against his own nation.
thinkagain on December 7, 2009 at 5:03 PM
He had some “unflattering” words about Michelle Obama.
UltimateBob on December 7, 2009 at 5:04 PM
Let’s not get too excited. Remember, people were stupid enough to vote for him in the first place, and they didn’t suddenly take a smart pill. First of all, even the bloggers at this very site refuse to acknowledge the evil intentions behind all of what we see happening in Washington right now.
I could go on a long rant with a ton of tangents, but I just want to get this one prediction out there right now. Obama’s numbers will start to improve this spring when 1.5 million TEMPORARY WORKERS are hired for the 2010 census, and unemployment numbers take a misleading dip.
RightWinged on December 7, 2009 at 5:07 PM
I guess I’m a racist. Seriously, it doesn’t mean anything any more.
Dukeboy01 on December 7, 2009 at 5:09 PM
Thanks, Bob.
jaime on December 7, 2009 at 5:13 PM
Obama’s only hope for re-election is a GOP takeover of Congress next year and a reversal of his agenda.
ddrintn on December 7, 2009 at 5:14 PM
They’ll give it some name like the WPA or some other Rooseveltian-era program. It’ll all be symbols, spin and cotton candy fluff-o-matic crapola just like that “stimulus” signs that litter highways that are supposed to be under repair.
ted c on December 7, 2009 at 5:14 PM
In other racist news, OJ Simpson appears to have gotten his butt whooped in prison (beat up that is, not… )
ted c on December 7, 2009 at 5:16 PM
I’m having some problems with the “Conservative Democrats” table. What is a “Pure Independent”? I’m conservative and an Independent, does that make me impure?
And I wish they’d put in parenthesis what percentage of the demographic these individual party affiliations represent.
John the Libertarian on December 7, 2009 at 5:23 PM
Maybe he can find a way to hide the decline.
RINO in Name Only on December 7, 2009 at 5:24 PM
Yes. You must do penance.
ddrintn on December 7, 2009 at 5:26 PM
I guess I’m 1/2 racist and our president is twice as racist as I am.
dthorny on December 7, 2009 at 5:31 PM
If you really believe that then you must not be:
One of the 18 million Americans out of work
One of the elderly who are wondering what Medicare coverage ObamaCare is going to make disappear
One of the pair of boots on the ground, in a war zone, that is wondering just what the ROE really are
One of the executives at a private business who is wondering when he/she will get the ax next from a politician
One of the family-owned business that are wondering if they will survive the next tax increase
One of the bond-holders of GM or Chrysler who were sold out by the Obama administration
One of the American who actually pay their taxes, while numerous members of the Obama administration did otherwise
One of the consumers of electric power that are wondering how they will pay the bill, now that the Obama EPA is going to tax carbon dioxide
One of the ________
One of the ________
One of the ________
Yoop on December 7, 2009 at 5:40 PM
I know a place to shove, err, hide the decline….but that would make me more racist? Harry Reid’s backside!!
dthorny on December 7, 2009 at 5:41 PM
Cautionary note: Reagan’s approval rating in December of his first year in office was 47% according to the Politics page on Gallup.com. He was facing the same sucking eggs economy, high unemployment, and inflation. Yes, the Dems took a lot of seats in 1982; but, Reagan became beloved when the economy recovered.
Now, I don’t believe the economy is going to recover any time soon and I think that is the way Barack and his puppet masters want it; however, most Democrats still love him and a few more give aways to Republicans like the Afghanistan decision and some will be willing to look the other way and support him again.
I’ll keep the faith that his amateurism and narcissism win out over his political tricks.
Greyledge Gal on December 7, 2009 at 5:41 PM
One of the small business owners who will not hire anyone due to “11 months of Obowma’s failed policies” copyright.
dthorny on December 7, 2009 at 5:44 PM
Really, explain FDR’s reelection in 1936 with depression era numbers.
BTW I hope you are correct.
chemman on December 7, 2009 at 5:44 PM
I’ve seen some pretty out-of-line comments about Palin, and no one got banned. So what is unacceptable? Was it specifically about her being black? It really would be useful to know.
JAM on December 7, 2009 at 5:46 PM
Hey, you actually admitted that Obama has far more on his plate than the average president. That’s nice. But odd that you didn’t mention something you mentioned in another post still on the front page:
I guess it’s more fun to point that out in the context of Palin’s (un)popularity than Obama’s. But intellectual honesty and consistency would demand that you bring it up here, too. Oh well.
You could also point out that the modest slide in Obama’s ratings pretty closely mirror another president’s…
orange on December 7, 2009 at 5:47 PM
I guess I will get a visit from one of those 1.5 million workers. I’ve decided that the number of people living in my house is the only answer they will get. If a worker appears Mr. Springfield will escort him/her to the gate where a No Trespassing sign is clearly posted.
chemman on December 7, 2009 at 5:51 PM
If the won could some how take credit for our Saints being
12&0…12&0…12&0…maybe he can get a little bump?
Man, this is strange times here in New Orleans…it is like really surreal…like ‘unprecedented’ or something.
lukespapa on December 7, 2009 at 5:52 PM
He will continue to sink. He hasn’t made one good choice yet. This needed to happen to America for people to wake up. People have been very complacent, spoiled, and entitled. They do not appreciate the sacrifices that others have made on their behalf. I am not speaking for everyone of course, but there are a good number of people with their heads up their derrieres. When those people start to feel the pain, and they will, it will be interesting to see what happens. Obama can’t save anyone and when the true believers realize that they are screwed too it’s gonna get real ugly.
ReneePA on December 7, 2009 at 6:03 PM
I was racist when racist wasn’t cool.
carbon_footprint on December 7, 2009 at 6:23 PM
That 47 per cent approval rating is to high!
MCGIRV on December 7, 2009 at 6:26 PM
Dang! I just got an email someone was trying to resett my username and password.
I guess the Whitehouse spys or some hotair troll must not like my hotair comments and are tryin to shut me up!
Don’t let em get away with it Allah I didn’t try to resett it.
I’m really startin to dislike these guys!
dhunter on December 7, 2009 at 6:40 PM
Everyone who is unemployed is a racist?
People opposed to Obama/Pelosi/Reid cuts in medicare are racist?
Time for another beer summit!
TN Mom on December 7, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Your wish is my command
In contrast, those in the know have disclosed that most of The Unprecedented’s diary entries are, “The President was discovered, enraptured, gazing at himself in the mirror… again”
ya2daup on December 7, 2009 at 8:06 PM
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