The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Monday shows that 38% of the nation’s voters now Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as President. Twenty-seven percent (27%) Strongly Disapprove.
These results come as consumer and investor confidence fell to new record lows again today. Over the past month, assessments of current economic conditions have remained fairly stable while expectations for the future have fallen. Seventy-five percent (75%) oppose the nationalization of banks.
Overall, 58% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the President’s performance so far while 40% disapprove. Over the past four days, the overall approval rating has been slightly below the 60% level.
Former President Clinton last week gave fellow Democrat Barack Obama top marks for his handling of the economy but said the new chief executive needs to be more optimistic when talking publicly about economic issues. Forty-six percent (46%) of U.S. voters agree, saying President Obama should speak more positively about the economy.
The $787-billion stimulus plan subsequently passed both the House and Senate but only received three Republican votes. Just 38% of voters think the plan will help the U.S. economy, while 29% think it will hurt.
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