Another Poll Shows Public Approving Obama, Disapproving GOP On Stimulus
Yet another poll, this time from CNN, shows that President Obama is viewed very positively in the legislative battles over the stimulus bill, while the Republican Party remains the unpopular player in this game
Obama has a 76% overall job approval and 23% disapproval. On the economy specifically, his rating is 72%-28%. Meanwhile, Congress has a very poor rating of 29%-71% -- but it quickly becomes clear that this should be not be simply laid at the feet of the majority Democrats, and is instead the GOP's fault.
The Democratic leadership in Congress has a solid rating of 60%-39%, while the Republican leaders are at 44%-55%. Furthermore, respondents said by 74%-25% that Obama is doing enough to cooperate with Republicans, while they say by a 60%-39% margin that Republicans are not doing enough to cooperate with him.
As for the stimulus bill itself, it is currently favored by a 54%-45% margin. If it becomes law, 16% expect it to do a lot to help the economy, 48% expect it to help somewhat, and only 20% say it won't help.
The only really good number for the Republicans in here is that 55% say the bill will result in government spending too much money, compared to 13% who say it doesn't spend enough and 30% saying it's about right. But it's clear that there is a swing section of Americans who may think this bill is flawed in some respect, but nevertheless very much want to to see it passed.
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Furthermore, respondents said by 74%-25% that Obama is doing enough to cooperate with Republicans, while they say by a 60%-39% margin that Republicans are not doing enough to cooperate with him.
Wonder if any of the talking heads will notice this little nugget. And that 23% that disapprove of the Pres's job are no doubt the exact same 23% that thought GWB was doing a heckuva job.
February 9, 2009 12:53 PM | Reply | Permalink
Obama is on fire in the town hall. Go Mr. President!
I just hope they will strip out some of the worst of the "centrist" version.
February 9, 2009 12:54 PM | Reply | Permalink
He sure was. How long has it been since we've seen a president take questions like that directly from people, and give intelligent, thoughtful answers?
People can say what they want about our pres, but the man knows his stuff. When he explains things, it seems to just cut through all the noise and make perfect sense.
More please.
February 9, 2009 1:14 PM | Reply | Permalink
Spool up the Drudge sirens!
February 9, 2009 12:56 PM | Reply | Permalink
I must be prophet. I had mentioned in a previous thread I thought Obama would want to put the school spending back in. Well, Obama did in fact suggest putting the spending for schools back into the Recovery Package about 2 minutes ago!
Good deal.
February 9, 2009 1:06 PM | Reply | Permalink
I just listened to part of his town hall in Indiana. (heard him talking about wanting to see some of the cut education funding back in the final bill) Now that he's actively using the bully pulpit and promoting the stimulus bill and need for it, I think the numbers are only going to improve.
Rope-a-dope yet again? We'll see....
February 9, 2009 1:10 PM | Reply | Permalink
It is glimpse of things to come... We are less than a month into Obama's presidency. He is still learning and will be for a while.
But when he gets on his game, watch out. The Republicans obstruct him at their peril.
February 9, 2009 1:18 PM | Reply | Permalink
No No No! The MSM tells us that the stimulus is failing and the public hates it. We must believe them or the CW will have to be changed, and then what will we have left? Our own opinions? What will the poor op-ed have to do? We'll see them opining for change in the streets!
I prefer to go with what the media believes is true, rather than reality, which as Stephen Colbert tells, has a known liberal basis.
February 9, 2009 1:13 PM | Reply | Permalink
Watching the Indiana town hall also--esp the Q&A. He. Is. So. Good. The more he gets out and talks, the more the final bill will look more like the House version. Let's hope--it's not like that one was all that great!
February 9, 2009 1:14 PM | Reply | Permalink
Sorry Eric....Roger "Simon Says" on MSNBC that the claim of popular support that Obama is making rests on a "thin reed this Gallup poll"
So what he has two thin reeds now
February 9, 2009 1:17 PM | Reply | Permalink
While the claim that it's not popular rests on the very thick reed of the conversations he participates in at DC cocktail parties and what GOP congresspeople and conservative talking heads tell him. I mean, Lindsey Graham recently said the Republican party and most of the American public are against this package - so it must be true!
February 9, 2009 1:27 PM | Reply | Permalink
I think he meant "thin Reid". . . ;-)
February 9, 2009 1:53 PM | Reply | Permalink
As opposed to the "strong" support they have by buying into GOP talking points and the conventional wisdom created in the DC echo chamber.
Their CW is like their blankie and thumb. When they have to give it up, they get very cranky and make everyone else miserable.
February 9, 2009 2:01 PM | Reply | Permalink
I'd like a poll that mentions the Senate specifically for approval/disapproval. I'm sure it would be even worse than Congress overall.
February 9, 2009 1:19 PM | Reply | Permalink
CNN tv channel already is spinning this poll to portray Obama in a negative light. They mention his high 70+ approval rating and complains that the stimulus bill only has a 54% approval rating. They dont even mention the negative opinions about the GOP congress in this poll on TV.
February 9, 2009 1:26 PM | Reply | Permalink
Adjusting the truth to find balance...lol. I'm certain, people watch cable news to frame a opposite opinion.
February 9, 2009 1:36 PM | Reply | Permalink
Yep. Take a look at this:
Poll finds Obama more popular than his stimulus package
They have no shame. No shame. The search for faux balance continues. Sometimes one side is right and the other is wrong. In fact, this is often the case. That is life. Deal with it.
February 9, 2009 1:43 PM | Reply | Permalink
"Outstanding" is the only word to give Obama in the townhall meeting. And I love that Gibbs told cablenews they are out of touch with the country. Now CNN's poll proves it. Watching Obama really is like watching an Ali boxing match. He's always two steps ahead. Obama extended a hand to the Republicans and now he can shame them for returning a fist.
February 9, 2009 1:40 PM | Reply | Permalink
CNN's coverage is a deliberate distortion. How do we contact them to complain. How do you turn a 9 point spread in favor of the stimulus into a loss? What the hell?
February 9, 2009 2:02 PM | Reply | Permalink
Charlie Cook 2/3/09
February 9, 2009 2:23 PM | Reply | Permalink
Obama at Townhall is what Repub should be afraid of. If they are in a fight against Congressional Dems, then they can make this a partisan fight.
They can't win a fight against Obama himself. It's what happened during the election. The oppo tried to marginalize him, but when people see him in person, they invariably like him.
That's what Repub and Stimulus obstructionist need to be afraid of. As President he is kinda on a learning curve. He wants to really be the Prez for all Americans, but as a politician, he is GOLDEN. He tried to be inclusive and the Repub who really had nothing to lose, bit the hand that fed them. So now they are getting the politician, and they need to watch out.
February 9, 2009 2:29 PM | Reply | Permalink