November 28, 2005

Don't Overlook The Other Approval Rating

Republicans running for re-election in '06 can handle an unpopular president who's still well-liked, but can Republicans handle a president whose personal popularity is now coming into question?

A Democracy Corp (D) poll released this afternoon shows Pres. Bush's approval rating at 42% for 4th consecutive time in this poll, while his disapproval reaches a new high at 56%. While this is on par with most national polls of late, the Democracy Corp poll shows how deep these issues run within the GOP. "Strong" disapproval of Bush has reached a new high of 47%, while voters are also feeling more personally detached from Bush with his UNFAV rating trumping his FAV (49%-43%). The direction of the nation has also sustained a high, with 62% saying the nation is on the wrong track, unchanged from earlier in the month. As the deficit in personal approval grows for Bush, it will make it increasingly difficult for his job approval to bounce back. This personal approval should not go unnoticed, especially by GOPers facing re-election. [AOIFE MCCARTHY]

Posted at 02:25 PM

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