The Los Angeles Times puts Bush approval at 38 percent, confirming the drop reported in a CBS/New York Times poll that has faced hack conservative opposition:
Buffeted by resistance to the port transaction and discontent over the turmoil in Iraq, President Bush's approval rating fell to 38%, the lowest level recorded for him in a Times poll. His disapproval rating rose to 58%.
And, in a trend that could affect turnout in the November midterm elections, Bush confronts what might be called an intensity gap: The percentage of Americans who said they strongly disapproved of his performance on a wide range of issues greatly exceeded the share who strongly approved.
The poll also reveals remarkable across-the-board disapproval of Bush's policies, including the war on terror:
The LAT notes that "44% said they approved of Bush's handling of terrorism, whereas 54% disapproved — the first time a majority has expressed a negative opinion of his handling of that issue in a Times survey." Presumably, the ports deal is the reason. How long until Bush caves? The countdown is on...
Yeah, I can't wait 'till he caves, too! That'll show 'im. Yah!
I thought this was a website for detecting spin, not a gotcha website. It's very apparent that you and fellow Democrats are looking forward to Bush losing, at least politically-speaking. That's why it seems that for the U.S. to "lose" in Iraq is a good thing, even for generally even-handed persons such as yourself.
But, alas, this is your blog and you can do what you will. I apologize for stepping on your toes. Keep up the other good work.
Posted by: Jonny | March 04, 2006 at 01:12 AM