http://www.americanresearchgroup.com/economy/
January 23, 2006
George W. Bush's Overall Job Approval Rating Returns to Record Low
As Americans Turn Less Optimistic About the National Economy
George W. Bush's overall job approval rating has returned to its
lowest point in Bush's presidency as Americans again turn less
optimistic about the national economy according to the latest survey
from the American Research Group.
Among all Americans, 36% approve of the way Bush is handling his job
as president and 58% disapprove.
When it comes to Bush's handling of the economy, 34% approve and 60%
disapprove.
Among Americans registered to vote, 37% approve of the way Bush is
handling his job as president and 58% disapprove.
When it comes to the way Bush is handling the economy, 35% of
registered voters approve of the way Bush is handling the economy and
60% disapprove.
A total of 14% of Americans say the national economy is getting
better, which is down from 30% in December and 52% say the national
economy is getting worse, which is up from 40% in December.
When asked about the national economy a year from now, 15% say it will
be better, which is down from 28% in December, and 62% say it will be
worse, which is up from 39% in December.
The results presented here are based on 1,100 completed telephone
interviews conducted among a nationwide random sample of adults 18
years and older.
The interviews were completed January 19 through 22, 2006.
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