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Ok now that you've got that out do you have anything to say about Obama having the lowest approval rating of all past presidents?
Just wondering because I see you as the most honest liberal on this board
You dont find it a bit concerning that his approval rating is the lowest of them all? You arent concerned that maybe the country doesnt want what Obama is doing? Yes I know they voted for him but maybe now that they've seen him in action they arent happy?
I know if I were a democrat / progressive this would concern me
I am not concerned. Some perspective from Gallup:
"Ronald Reagan, like Obama, also dropped below 50% in his 10th month in office, though Reagan's drop occurred a few days sooner in that month (Nov. 13-16, 1981) than did Obama's (Nov. 17-19, 2009).
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Notably, most of the presidents who fell below 50% during their first term recovered in plenty of time to be re-elected."
"Thus far in December, Obama has averaged 50% job approval. That is similar to the December averages for Ronald Reagan (49%) and Bill Clinton (53%), who also took office when the economy was struggling."
"Ronald Reagan, like Obama, also dropped below 50% in his 10th month in office, though Reagan's drop occurred a few days sooner in that month (Nov. 13-16, 1981) than did Obama's (Nov. 17-19, 2009).
...
Notably, most of the presidents who fell below 50% during their first term recovered in plenty of time to be re-elected."
"Thus far in December, Obama has averaged 50% job approval. That is similar to the December averages for Ronald Reagan (49%) and Bill Clinton (53%), who also took office when the economy was struggling."
Still wondering why Reagan wasn't included in the OP's list.
Obama might be going from the Oval Office right to a jail cell without passing GO if he keeps up what he is doing. He's a 1 termer for sure,,,a LAME DUCK!
Obama might be going from the Oval Office right to a jail cell without passing GO if he keeps up what he is doing. He's a 1 termer for sure,,,a LAME DUCK!
Thank you for asking me very politely. I am going to give you a rep point for this after I am done replying.
I do not find it a bit concerning about his approval rating because:
1) this country has never been so bitterly divided
2) He is the president who has to deal with 2 wars, rising unemployment
3) there are some on the right who would criticize him if he breathed the wrong way. Don't get me wrong here. I know some liberals do the same to Palin and I hope you see my posts defending Palin too. It is JUST so ODD to pick on someone like that.
4) Race and religion-NOT SAYING that it is everyone but I do know two people who simply hate him for being black. One of them trained his dog 30 years ago to attack black people and tells to my face that if he had a chance to shoot Obama, he would. Some people still think he is a Muslim and hate him for that. Even if he is, what does it matter?
5) The right will never approve of him and some Democrats (including me) do not agree with all that is doing. Some of us feel he is too catering to the right. Some of us feel he is not living up to the lefts expectations.
6) Honeymoon period being over-"Ahhh the first black president! OMG OMG!" HOPE AND CHANGE! When reality sunk in that all politicians promise the world but do not deliver, it shows in approval ratings.
7) It has not been a year yet. So I am not too concerned as of right now. If things do not get better within 2-3 years, I will have to see what I think.
I am sure you don't want to hear some more Time to rep you.
+1!
Thank you
1-Dont you think part of the reason it is so divided is due to Obama and democrats? Plus what has he really done to do away with that. I dont think blaming them all of the time and closed doors and little snips is going to help do away with that.
2-Yes he is dealing with 2 wars and unemployment but the country doesnt seem to be approving of how he is dealing with it. I think them not happy with how hes dealing with unemployment is going to be his down fall people vote with their pockets
3-This I agree with
4-I think racist are ignorant but I dont think we can blame race really because the racist isnt going to vote for him to start with. He won so saying his approval is dropping because of racism doesnt cut it since racism didnt stop him from winning. I am glad I dont know that person that trains the dog because him and I would fight
5-See this is were we disagree with this catering to the right. I dont think he is catering to anyone but democrats but lets not forget he works for the republicans in this country also, This also goes to my point of being a divided nation. You cant make comments like that and not think people are going to react
6-Once again race doesnt cut it with him for the reason above
7-I am not just asking about being concerned for Obama winning again but for 2010. Also do you think democrats are maybe trying to push to much to fast for many. Also for being concerned that maybe America just isnt ready to go in the direction that liberal and progressives wants to take it
Forget Obamas accomplishments for a moment and look at your accomplishments. 1.5 years?
This is such a WONDERFUL thread. Know why? Because it shows that the right cannot even count the MONTHS Obama was in office which is SOOO LAUGHABLE.
You guys are so eager to try to ruin him and his name that you guys even get the months wrong. This thread will be my favorite one for a long time because it shows the stupidity of some on the right.
I bet it will.
Moderator cut: rude
Last edited by katzenfreund; 12-08-2009 at 03:38 PM..
Really, it's hard to understand what OP is trying to say. He has not been in office a year. He has not been in office 1/2 a year. HHe definitely has not been in office 1.5 years.
Five years is impossible, too.
Um, I beg to differ, but yes, he has been in office for 1/2 a year.
In 12days, it will be 11 months.
What calendar are YOU using?
"Ronald Reagan, like Obama, also dropped below 50% in his 10th month in office, though Reagan's drop occurred a few days sooner in that month (Nov. 13-16, 1981) than did Obama's (Nov. 17-19, 2009).
...
Notably, most of the presidents who fell below 50% during their first term recovered in plenty of time to be re-elected."
"Thus far in December, Obama has averaged 50% job approval. That is similar to the December averages for Ronald Reagan (49%) and Bill Clinton (53%), who also took office when the economy was struggling."
"Ronald Reagan, like Obama, also dropped below 50% in his 10th month in office, though Reagan's drop occurred a few days sooner in that month (Nov. 13-16, 1981) than did Obama's (Nov. 17-19, 2009).
...
Notably, most of the presidents who fell below 50% during their first term recovered in plenty of time to be re-elected."
Ha. Obama will never be re-elected. 01/20/13=the end of an error
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