Poll Shows Approval Of Obama/Dems Performance On Economy, Disapproval Of GOP

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http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/02/poll-shows-approval-of-obamadems-performance-on-economy-disapproval-of-gop.php

The new AP/GfK poll shows that the public is optimistic that the stimulus plan will work, and they approve the performance of Democrats on the economy -- and disapprove of the Republicans.

The poll was conducted from February 12-17, during the final days of the compromise process for the stimulus bill. So we now have a look at public opinion during the period when it became clear that the bill was going to pass:

• 52% of Americans approve of the stimulus bill, with 41% disapproving. And the public is confident by a 54%-45% margin that the plan will result in significant improvement.

• President Obama's overall approval rating comes in at 67%, with only 24% disapproval. His specific approval on the economy is 68%-27%.

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• And here's another interesting number. Respondents were asked whether various measures would help the economy -- and 65% say pulling out of Iraq would help.

[Believing Is Art]

1. I'm really happy they split the D's and R's in congres

Republicans LOVE to throw the low congressional approval rating out there to show how this is a center-right country, that people don't like democrats, etc. This just goes to show that it's the republicans that are bringing congress down.

[Bicoastal]

2. As far as I know, congress almost never has "high" ratings.

Not surprising, considering how congress is made up of (at least) two parties and hundreds of politicians, as opposed to the one guy sitting in the Oval Office. Congress exists to be unpopular.

[WePurrsevere]

3. Very interesting poll results.

American's are seeing what's going on in spite of corp/RW owned media trying to spin it and they're not impressed with the Republican obstructionists.