Bush Cabinet Ratings Still Falling [View All]

[Robbien]

Job ratings for President Bush and the major members of his cabinet have fallen to their lowest levels yet, according to the Harris Poll. However, neither the democrats nor Senator John Kerry in particular appear to be benefiting at present, with voting intentions suggesting a very close result.

Three key figures have seen their positive ratings overtaken by their negative since thelast poll in February. President Bush is down to 48% positive, 51% negative, the worst ratings of his presidency; Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld’s ratings have fallen to 45% positive, 47% negative from 50% positive, 43% negative in February and Attorney General John Ashcroft’s ratings have fallen to 40% positive, 45% negative compared to 44% positive, 42% negative in February.

Vice President Dick Cheney’s ratings remain the lowest of the main figures, falling to 36% positive, 52% negative, compared to 41% positive, 48% negative in February. Secretary of State Colin Powell’s remain the highest at 63% positive, 31% negative, but these are also his worst ratings since he took office.

Of all the presidents going back to Lyndon Johnson, only President George H. W. Bush and President James Carter had worse ratings in April before their re-election bid. All three of the presidents who won re-election – President Nixon, President Reagan, President Clinton – enjoyed somewhat or much better ratings in April of their re-election years.

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