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Presidential Job Approval

Obama Honeymoon Continues; 7 Months Is Recent Average

Earlier honeymoons lasted an average of 26 months

July 3, 2009
Barack Obama’s recent job approval ratings have hovered around 60%. Since they remain above the historical average of 55% approval, he is arguably still in the honeymoon phase of his presidency. Recent presidents have averaged just seven months above this benchmark, much less than those from 1945-1974.More ...

Argentines’ Faith in Leadership Down Ahead of Elections

Approval at 29% in 2008, a drop from 62% in 2006

June 26, 2009
Ahead of Argentina’s midterm congressional elections on June 28, Gallup finds Argentine approval of their country’s leadership and attitudes toward economic conditions were steadily declining between May 2006 and August 2008.More ...

Obama Weekly Job Approval by Demographic Groups

Gallup Poll Daily tracking data aggregated weekly; updated each Tuesday.

June 23, 2009
Gallup Poll Daily tracking data aggregated weekly; updated each Tuesday.More ...

Obama Job Approval Slips to 58% for First Time

Lowest reading for Obama thus far in Gallup Poll Daily tracking

June 19, 2009
President Barack Obama’s job approval rating fell to 58% in the latest Gallup Poll Daily tracking -- a new low for Obama, although not dissimilar to the 59% rating he has received previously. Democrats’ approval remains very high, while Republican and independent support is down.More ...

Little Change in U.S. Obama Approval After Cairo Speech

Gallup Poll Daily tracking shows Obama approval at 62% for June 5-7

June 8, 2009
President Obama’s job approval rating in the three days after his high-profile Cairo speech last Thursday is 62%, virtually the same as it was in the days prior to the speech; his disapproval rating is 32%.More ...
Americans Most Pleased With Obama on Foreign Affairs

Americans Most Pleased With Obama on Foreign Affairs

June 8, 2009
Majorities of Americans currently approve of the way President Barack Obama is handling foreign affairs (59%), the economy (55%), terrorism (55%), and the situation in the Middle East (55%).

Obama Rated Highest as Person, Lowest on Deficit, Spending

Obama doing better than Bush and Clinton at similar points in their first year in office

June 8, 2009
While 67% of Americans view President Barack Obama favorably, his job approval rating is somewhat lower, in general and in specific areas. He receives only 45% approval for his handling of federal spending, and 46% for his handling of the federal budget deficit.More ...

Among Workers, Service Employees Rate Obama Highest

Professionals give Obama higher approval than business owners

June 1, 2009
In May, 71% of service workers -- such as waiters and waitresses, nurses’ aides, and police officers -- approved of President Obama’s job performance, his highest occupation-based job approval score for the month. His lowest such rating (53%) was from workers in farming, fishing, and forestry.More ...

Obama Approval Compares Favorably to Prior Presidents

Only three presidents since Eisenhower have had higher May ratings

May 29, 2009
Barack Obama’s 65% average approval rating for May compares favorably with post-World War II presidents at similar points in their presidencies. Obama’s approval rating has been largely stable since he became president.More ...
Obama Outperforming Bush, Clinton At This Stage

Obama Outperforming Bush, Clinton At This Stage

May 29, 2009
President Barack Obama’s average approval rating of 65% in May is better than George W. Bush and Bill Clinton fared, but worse than Ronald Reagan did at this point in their presidencies.
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