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domiguy -> RE: Democrat congress hits new lows in latest poll (5/16/2007 6:43:36 PM)
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May 16, 2007
Presidential Job Approval
Republicans continue to be much more likely than independents or Democrats to support the president. Seventy-three percent of Republicans approve of Bush, substantially higher than the 27% approval among independents and the 9% approval among Democrats. Although the three party groups' ratings of Bush's job approval have been quite stable in recent months, since last May presidential approval ratings have shown somewhat more fluctuation among Republicans (ranging between 68% and 86%) than among independents (23% to 36%) or Democrats (4% to 15%).
National Satisfaction Level Dips to 25%, One of Lowest Since 1979
PRINCETON, NJ -- Americans have a lot to be frustrated with these days, such as U.S. struggles in Iraq, record-high gas prices, and emerging gridlock between the Democratic Congress and Republican president.
The current 25% satisfaction level is very low by historical standards. Since Gallup first asked this question in 1979, the average percentage of Americans saying they are satisfied with conditions in the country is 43%.
Congressional Job Approval
According to the May 10-13, 2007, Gallup Poll, 29% of Americans approve and 64% disapprove of the way Congress is handling its job. Congressional approval is down 4 percentage points since last month, and is 3 points lower than the 32% average measured during the first five months of the year. The high point for the congressional approval rating so far this year was the 37% approval measured in February. Although ratings are quite low, Americans have been more positive in their assessments of Congress this year than last year, when an average of just 25% approved of Congress.
How is it possible that 73% of Republicans can still support this guy?
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