Our friends across the aisle at Democracy Corps released a survey yesterday that received a lot of national attention. Calling it a wake-up call, they noted “the results are sobering” for President Obama and the Democrats. Their analysis is well worth reading, including the point that:
Historical doubts about the Democratic Party on national security show [...]
Recently, I wrote about the political gravity President Obama has been experiencing during his first year in office. Indeed, as we’ve seen in all the polls approval ratings for him and his party have steadily declined since he assumed office in February 2009.
A key part of why the public has soured on the new President [...]
Although the President told us a few months ago that his focus would be fully on the country’s economy and reining in government spending, here we are again consumed by the health care debate. What gives?
Certainly, the President and Democrats are devoting some time to dealing with economy and the federal budget deficit…but, not enough. [...]
The changes in political climate over the last year have been well-documented on this blog and elsewhere. From the scorching heat of town hall meetings last summer that wilted the blooms of legislative momentum, to the earlier-than-expected reddening of the electoral leaves in Virginia and New Jersey in the fall, and the blistering winds of [...]
By Bill McInturff and Nicole McCleskey, Partners, Public Opinion Strategies
Comparing where we were during the first six months of 2009 to today offers a unique perspective on just how far the Obama Administration has fallen. During the first six months of 2009, President Obama held a 56% approve/35% disapprove rating. In contrast, Obama’s job approval [...]
By Bill McInturff and Nicole McCleskey
In short order, seniors have changed their tune on several key political dimensions over the course of the last year. As a critical political indicator, President Obama’s job approval has shifted from 54% approve/37% disapprove in the first six months of 2009 to 41% approve/57% today.
Seniors have taken a clear [...]
