Bush aproval rating at 24 %

[Lt_Ripley]

Voters unhappy with Bush and Congress

By John Whitesides, Political Correspondent

27 minutes ago

Deepening unhappiness with President George W. Bush and the U.S. Congress soured the mood of Americans and sent Bush's approval rating to another record low this month, according to a Reuters/Zogby poll released on Wednesday.

The Reuters/Zogby Index, which measures the mood of the country, also fell from 98.8 to 96 -- the second consecutive month it has dropped. The number of Americans who believe the country is on the wrong track jumped four points to 66 percent.

Bush's job approval rating fell to 24 percent from last month's record low for a Zogby poll of 29 percent. A paltry 11 percent gave Congress a positive grade, tying last month's record low.

"There is a real question among Americans now about how relevant this government is to them," pollster John Zogby said. "They tell us they want action on health care, education, the war and immigration, but they don't believe they are going to get it."

The dismal assessment of the Republican president and the Democratic-controlled Congress follows another month of inconclusive political battles over a future path in Iraq and the recent Bush veto of an expansion of the program providing insurance for poor children.

The bleak mood could present problems for both parties heading into the November 2008 election campaign, Zogby said.

"Voter turnout could still be high next year, but the mood has turned against incumbents and into a 'throw the bums out' mindset," Zogby said.

The national telephone survey of 991 likely voters, conducted October 10 through October 14, found barely one-quarter of Americans, or 26 percent, believe the country is headed in the right direction.

The poll found declining confidence in U.S. economic and foreign policy. About 18 percent gave positive marks to foreign policy, down from 24 percent, and 26 percent rated economic policy positively, down from 30 percent.

A majority of Americans still rate their personal financial situation as excellent or good, although the number dipped slightly this month to 54 percent from 56 percent. In August, 59 percent rated their finances as excellent or good.

"Americans are still feeling good about a number of things in their lives, but not about the government's leadership," Zogby said. "They are giving up on this government."

The Index, which made its debut last month, combines responses to 10 questions on Americans' views about their leaders, the direction of the country and their future. Index polling began in July, and that month's results provide the benchmark score of 100.

A score above 100 indicates the public mood has improved since July. A score below 100 shows the mood has soured, and a falling score like the one recorded this month shows the nation's mood is getting worse.

The RZI is released the third Wednesday of each month.

In the 2008 White House race, Sen. Hillary Clinton of New York tightened her grip on the top spot in the Democratic nomination race with the support of 46 percent, up from 35 percent last month.

Her top rival, Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois, was at 25 percent, moving up slightly from last month's 21 percent. Former Sen. John Edwards of North Carolina was third with 9 percent, and about 12 percent of Democratic voters were unsure of their choice.

Among Republicans, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani expanded his lead over Fred Thompson, the former senator and Hollywood actor. Giuliani led Thompson 28 percent to 20 percent, compared to last month's 26 percent to 24 percent.

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney jumped from 7 percent to 14 percent and moved past Arizona Sen. John McCain into third place. McCain fell from 13 percent last month to 8 percent.

More Republicans, 18 percent, said they had not made up their mind, leaving room for more shifts in the field. "We still have one in five Republicans undecided. That race is really up in the air," Zogby said.

A majority of voters asked about former Vice President Al Gore said he should not run for the White House in 2008 despite winning the Nobel Peace Prize. About 51 percent said he should not enter the race and 40 percent said he should.

The Nobel award on Friday came halfway through the polling period. The Gore question was asked of 485 likely voters with a margin of error of plus or minus 4.5 percent.

The rest of the national survey had a margin of error of plus or minus 3.2 percentage points.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071017/pl_nm/...itics_poll_dc_1

and remember - congress is 51 % dem and 49% con. Congress would have more done if moron cons ( and chicken dems)didn't stand in the way and block everything sent it's way.

[dcman]

Voters unhappy with Bush and Congress

By John Whitesides, Political Correspondent

27 minutes ago

Deepening unhappiness with President George W. Bush and the U.S. Congress soured the mood of Americans and sent Bush's approval rating to another record low this month, according to a Reuters/Zogby poll released on Wednesday.

The Reuters/Zogby Index, which measures the mood of the country, also fell from 98.8 to 96 -- the second consecutive month it has dropped. The number of Americans who believe the country is on the wrong track jumped four points to 66 percent.

Bush's job approval rating fell to 24 percent from last month's record low for a Zogby poll of 29 percent. A paltry 11 percent gave Congress a positive grade, tying last month's record low.

"There is a real question among Americans now about how relevant this government is to them," pollster John Zogby said. "They tell us they want action on health care, education, the war and immigration, but they don't believe they are going to get it."

The dismal assessment of the Republican president and the Democratic-controlled Congress follows another month of inconclusive political battles over a future path in Iraq and the recent Bush veto of an expansion of the program providing insurance for poor children.

The bleak mood could present problems for both parties heading into the November 2008 election campaign, Zogby said.

"Voter turnout could still be high next year, but the mood has turned against incumbents and into a 'throw the bums out' mindset," Zogby said.

The national telephone survey of 991 likely voters, conducted October 10 through October 14, found barely one-quarter of Americans, or 26 percent, believe the country is headed in the right direction.

The poll found declining confidence in U.S. economic and foreign policy. About 18 percent gave positive marks to foreign policy, down from 24 percent, and 26 percent rated economic policy positively, down from 30 percent.

A majority of Americans still rate their personal financial situation as excellent or good, although the number dipped slightly this month to 54 percent from 56 percent. In August, 59 percent rated their finances as excellent or good.

"Americans are still feeling good about a number of things in their lives, but not about the government's leadership," Zogby said. "They are giving up on this government."

The Index, which made its debut last month, combines responses to 10 questions on Americans' views about their leaders, the direction of the country and their future. Index polling began in July, and that month's results provide the benchmark score of 100.

A score above 100 indicates the public mood has improved since July. A score below 100 shows the mood has soured, and a falling score like the one recorded this month shows the nation's mood is getting worse.

The RZI is released the third Wednesday of each month.

In the 2008 White House race, Sen. Hillary Clinton of New York tightened her grip on the top spot in the Democratic nomination race with the support of 46 percent, up from 35 percent last month.

Her top rival, Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois, was at 25 percent, moving up slightly from last month's 21 percent. Former Sen. John Edwards of North Carolina was third with 9 percent, and about 12 percent of Democratic voters were unsure of their choice.

Among Republicans, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani expanded his lead over Fred Thompson, the former senator and Hollywood actor. Giuliani led Thompson 28 percent to 20 percent, compared to last month's 26 percent to 24 percent.

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney jumped from 7 percent to 14 percent and moved past Arizona Sen. John McCain into third place. McCain fell from 13 percent last month to 8 percent.

More Republicans, 18 percent, said they had not made up their mind, leaving room for more shifts in the field. "We still have one in five Republicans undecided. That race is really up in the air," Zogby said.

A majority of voters asked about former Vice President Al Gore said he should not run for the White House in 2008 despite winning the Nobel Peace Prize. About 51 percent said he should not enter the race and 40 percent said he should.

The Nobel award on Friday came halfway through the polling period. The Gore question was asked of 485 likely voters with a margin of error of plus or minus 4.5 percent.

The rest of the national survey had a margin of error of plus or minus 3.2 percentage points.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071017/pl_nm/...itics_poll_dc_1

and remember - congress is 51 % dem and 49% con. Congress would have more done if moron cons ( and chicken dems)didn't stand in the way and block everything sent it's way.

The only polls that matter Ripley, are the election polls. Why don't the Dems try electing a President?

[stevewinn]

No rule states you have to be a popular president,

[Clocker]

So in a republic in which, as far as I understand, the decisions of the people in charge should reflect the will of the people, it doesn't matter if you have an all-time lowest approval rating? I mean, I realize he won the last election, but the fact is people don't seem to be very happy about him anymore. You know, it really is a strange attitude that as soon as the elections are over it doesn't matter what one does in the office. I believe what the OP points out is that it actually does matter to some. A crushing majority seems to think Bush is not a good president. And that the congress is doing a lousy job. I think both of those matters count. Here's what I think really would sum it up for me if I was an American: "There is a real question among Americans now about how relevant this government is to them," (a quote from the text)

[Unlimited]

somebody has to be the worst president...bush won by a slim margin and the skull and bones owned both candidates so....this is a nation divided...

[dcman]

So in a republic in which, as far as I understand, the decisions of the people in charge should reflect the will of the people, it doesn't matter if you have an all-time lowest approval rating? I mean, I realize he won the last election, but the fact is people don't seem to be very happy about him anymore. You know, it really is a strange attitude that as soon as the elections are over it doesn't matter what one does in the office. I believe what the OP points out is that it actually does matter to some. A crushing majority seems to think Bush is not a good president. And that the congress is doing a lousy job. I think both of those matters count. Here's what I think really would sum it up for me if I was an American: "There is a real question among Americans now about how relevant this government is to them," (a quote from the text)

Well we heard about Bush's low approval rating in the media during the last federal election didn't we? Kerry was supposed to win, but as we see he did not. Although Bush had low approval ratings, the electorate voted overwhelmingly to give him another term knowing what his mandate was.

[BlueZone]

I'm amazed that 24% still DO approve of him. A quarter of the Americanpopulation must be zombies.

Supposedly he's giving a press conference later today-- I wonder what he's going to say. Are we bombing Iran? Are we bombing North Korea?

[explorer]

I'm amazed that 24% still DO approve of him. A quarter of the Americanpopulation must be zombies.

Supposedly he's giving a press conference later today-- I wonder what he's going to say. Are we bombing Iran? Are we bombing North Korea?

He might just ask the military for plans to bomb the 76% that disapprove. After all, they're weapons of mass Bush rejection.

[questionmark]

I'm amazed that 24% still DO approve of him. A quarter of the Americanpopulation must be zombies.

Supposedly he's giving a press conference later today-- I wonder what he's going to say. Are we bombing Iran? Are we bombing North Korea?

nah ... just the avid Fox News viewers

[el midgetron]

He might just ask the military for plans to bomb the 76% that disapprove. After all, they're weapons of mass Bush rejection.

WMBR's lol

[Clocker]

Well we heard about Bush's low approval rating in the media during the last federal election didn't we? Kerry was supposed to win, but as we see he did not. Although Bush had low approval ratings, the electorate voted overwhelmingly to give him another term knowing what his mandate was.

Kerry's not the point. The point is the overwhelming majority disapproves of Bush, and that's a clear indicator that people don't think he's done his job well. I don't know if they knew all that well what his mandate was since the ratings are what they are. Or then things just have taken the last wrong turn and people got fed up.

[__Kratos__]

and remember - congress is 51 % dem and 49% con. Congress would have more done if moron cons ( and chicken dems)didn't stand in the way and block everything sent it's way.

Remember what? I remember the democrats saying there would be changes if they won majority. They have their majority and what? Their approval rating is far worse then the President's is. They broke their promises and are only trying to lay blame elsewhere when something goes wrong. They don't have any problem though when something goes right to take credit though.

[Bob26003]

I'm amazed that 24% still DO approve of him. A quarter of the Americanpopulation must be zombies.

Supposedly he's giving a press conference later today-- I wonder what he's going to say. Are we bombing Iran? Are we bombing North Korea?

I agree. Just goes to show you: some folks will believe ANYTHING.

[__Kratos__]

I agree. Just goes to show you: some folks will believe ANYTHING.

At least there are more smarter people then against the democrat congress.

[Bob26003]

At least there are more smarter people then against the democrat congress.

Is that English? Please translate. Some wires in your head must be touching.

Edited October 17, 2007 by Bob26003

[__Kratos__]

Is that English? Please translate. Some wires in your head must be touching.

You can't understand?

Ok, little Bobby...

See you said that people would believe anything. Ok, do you remember that? K, good. In reply to that 24% of people still believed that Bush was doing a good job. Ok? Good? I'll go on then. Now I said that there are smarter people then that would be against the democratic congress. See in the article with all those big words, it said congress had an approval rating of 11%. Now I was implying the use of your own logic that it would be actually smarter to follow Bush right now then it would be following the congress based solely on their approval ratings. Ok? Understand now?

Now take a milk carton and go lay down for nap time. Later today I'll be reading "How Do Dinosaurs Play With Their Friends" to the class after the nap.

[raoulduke666]

wow at 24%?...hmm doesn't surprise me

[The Skeptic Eric Raven]

I agree. Just goes to show you: some folks will believe ANYTHING.

Yes you do.

[Jok3r]

I'm amazed that 24% still DO approve of him. A quarter of the Americanpopulation must be zombies.

My history teacher told me he isn't as bad people make him out to be, especially comparing to the likes of Jimmy Carter.

[wolfieboy]

You can't understand?

Ok, little Bobby...

See you said that people would believe anything. Ok, do you remember that? K, good. In reply to that 24% of people still believed that Bush was doing a good job. Ok? Good? I'll go on then. Now I said that there are smarter people then that would be against the democratic congress. See in the article with all those big words, it said congress had an approval rating of 11%. Now I was implying the use of your own logic that it would be actually smarter to follow Bush right now then it would be following the congress based solely on their approval ratings. Ok? Understand now?

Now take a milk carton and go lay down for nap time. Later today I'll be reading "How Do Dinosaurs Play With Their Friends" to the class after the nap.

sounds like he touched your wires i will take a nap now

[AROCES]

Seems like the bombardment of negative and bad news not only took down the Presidents rating, Congress itself at 11% is at an all time low.

The funny part is, it is the Democrats who is suppose to fix everything.

[Cradle of Fish]

My history teacher told me he isn't as bad people make him out to be, especially comparing to the likes of Jimmy Carter.

At least Carter doesn't have the blood of 600,000 people on his hands.

Seems like the bombardment of negative and bad news not only took down the Presidents rating, Congress itself at 11% is at an all time low.

The funny part is, it is the Democrats who is suppose to fix everything.

It's obvious both parties are failing miserably, the Republicans for their war mongering ways and the Democrats for not doing anything to stop them.

To quote Bill Maher, "You dont get to be the worst president ever without a little help from the other side".

[Drexl Spivey]

Well you wont get any help from congress (democrats) . They answer to the same corporate masters as the republicans . America is controlled by the jews. You need a third party to represent you, that is assuming they dont take over that one too.

Edited October 18, 2007 by Drexl Spivey

[AROCES]

At least Carter doesn't have the blood of 600,000 people on his hands.

It's obvious both parties are failing miserably, the Republicans for their war mongering ways and the Democrats for not doing anything to stop them.

To quote Bill Maher, "You dont get to be the worst president ever without a little help from the other side".

Nice try Bill, but Jimmy Carter would be hard to dethrone as the worst President ever.

One term President and lost on a landslide on his reelection bid.

By the way, who's blood we talking about here?

Edited October 18, 2007 by AROCES

[The Silver Thong]

Nice try Bill, but Jimmy Carter would be hard to dethrone as the worst President ever.

One term President and lost on a landslide on his reelection bid.

By the way, who's blood we talking about here?

Does it matter?

The funny thing is the worst President EVER actually, "so called" won the second election. Bush IS the worst prez ever hands down.