The two factors that might be most vital to Hillary Clinton’s chances—the identity of the eventual Republican nominee and the standing of President Obama—are elements over which she has little influence. It’s the second factor, Obama’s job approval rating, that is especially critical. And the state and national polling numbers […] Read more »
CNN/ORC Poll: Economic optimism hits new peak under Obama
President Barack Obama’s approval rating is shifting back toward positive territory, as the public’s take on the economy hits a new high mark for Obama’s tenure, according to a new CNN/ORC poll. For the first time since May of 2013, more Americans polled say they have a positive impression of […] Read more »
Obama Quarterly Approval, at 46.4%, Best Since Mid-2013
President Barack Obama averaged a 46.4% job approval rating during his 25th quarter in office, up three percentage points from the prior quarter. This is his best quarterly average since mid-2013, during his 18th quarter, when he averaged 47.9% approval. CONT. Jeffrey M. Jones, Gallup Read more »
Hillary Clinton Adopts Obama’s Middle Class, Fair Shot Positioning
Hillary Clinton has essentially adopted one of Barack Obama’s major policy thrusts in her nascent presidential campaign, identifying a large swath of the country’s population, assuming that this large group has the economic deck stacked against them, and then promising to help them gain economically in the future. CONT. Frank […] Read more »
How ‘Negative Partisanship’ Has Transformed American Politics
President Obama’s approval ratings are hovering a few points below 50 percent, and his party is seeking a third straight term in the White House. Most analysts see this as a toss-up scenario. I see it as a highly favorable situation for the Democrats that would require a major event, […] Read more »
Managing Government Key Part of a President’s Image
Most Americans believe that managing government effectively is an important requirement for a good president, and in recent years, sitting presidents’ ratings on this trait have closely matched their overall job approval ratings. Currently, 44% of Americans say that President Barack Obama is an effective manager of government, while 48% […] Read more »