After all that Bush has done,  why do public opinion still finds ways to support him?
109840
It is true that 51% of this country is brain dead, bought his bullshi t lock stock and barrel, there are still in the neighborhood of 27% that have not recovered from it as they still support him. I can't immagine anybody voting for him. But bottom line is anybody still supporting him is BRAIN DEAD
748013
Popularity definately changes over time. While Clinton was president, he was greatly favored. He was intelligent and a wonderful speaker. Now, the majority [but not all] of society looks down upon the years of his presidency. In this sense, I think Bush will be praised in the future for his contribution to the American society. He DID quickly retaliate after 9/11 occurred, much like FDR did after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Within 6 months, troops were sent overseas. He has made foolish decisions, but he also has made intelligent ones. Because of this, I think Bush will be viewed as a good president in the future.
541550
Most scholars agree that president Bush is a good speaker who knows how to persuade his audience. The other thing is his work and his overall popularity...:)))\nI definitely like his speeches because he's often making fun of himself which is quite impossible to see in other  countries and other presidents...others are too serious.
946518
I think he's had the message for some time now.  Of course he doesn't care though.  He's doing what he thinks is right.  \n\nEven with Bush, there must be some unconscious part of him that knows the way the whole thing has happened has been a mistake.  You can tell by the way he's always trying to convince the public.  If it was right action, there would be no convincing.  He would just say what's happened, what decisions he's making, and he would just answer questions straightly.\n\nI have to say thanks to the American public for showing the rest of the world that it's not just non-Americans that can't stand what's been happening in Iraq.\n\nAs for the president, I think he'll stick with his story til his dying day.  He doesn't want to lose face.
864725
Some people have wanted Bush to fail so badly that they've called every success a failure.  In any group there are a certain number of cowards.  Some Americans do not appreciate or remember that their own freedoms were bought with the blood of volunteers.
679100
Bush is one of the best presidents ever!!! A very good man. True he is not right about everything but who is. He is doing great under the circumstances. The media totally misrepresents him.
228198
It's inconceivable how they get it wrong so often. It's just as inconceivable how people still support him.\n\nLet's see we have the highest deficit and the highest foreign debt (borrowed from other countries) than ever. Do people know that Bush borrowed more money from other countries than all the previous presidents combined? And what have we to show for the nearly $400 Billion for the war in Iraq and thousands of Americans and Iraqi deaths there: A country on the verge of civil war. And the worst part is that this administration was warned about the problems of insurgency and the possibility of civil war and they went to war anyway. Saddam was no threat to our country. \n\nNow this administration wants to sell the operation of our ports to a country that worked with Al Qaeda, that was one of only three countries to acknowledge the Taliban government in Afghanistan and does not recognize Israel. Go figure we won't recognize the democratically elected Hamas in Palestine because they won't recognize Israel but we will let another that does not recognize Israel run our ports.
414959
thats what most people do.  In america we contridict everything.  President bush's approval rating was the highest of any president ever at 96% after he said we are going to was after 9/11.  Then we went and people started dieing then people relized the reality and his approval rating went down to 46%.  the right man will always lead this country.  we just need to stop critque things after the happen and pointing fingers.\n\nMatt
148789
It may be that President Bush lied, but there is no evidence to support such an allegation.  What is known at this time can be interpreted more than one way by the general public.  Of course, what is known is innuendo and conjecture.  Nothing on which solid conclusions can be drawn. \n\nThose who like President Bush will say things supporting him and those who dislike him will say things against him.  Most likely neither group will have the truth of it. \n\nWaiting for the evidence to be developed, and it will be, is the thing to do.  Those involved (including President Bush if the evidence shows it) will then be prosecuted. \n\nWhile making accusations may be fun, it does nothing to advance justice.
1184452
Because there is a massively powerful corporate propaganda machine feeding Bush doctrine to the masses.  People in the know (and who care) must get the word out despite the huge and vicious opposition of this machine.
239313
Because Kerry wasn't strong enough to win. Many people believed Bush primarily because of his clear position on many things, and because of the "moral values."
240857
He can't. President Bush only has a little over two years left, and it's time for him to start thinking about his legacy. At this point nobody likes him (not even his dog). If he is going to do anything REALLY productive before the Republicans in congress and the senate COMPLETELY turn on him, he's going to have to stop listening to his advisors, stop listening to his wife, stop listening to the Pentagon, stop listening to the press, and sit and think about why he REALLY wanted to be President Bush in the first place.
385394
No President can satisfy each and every individual.  In the given circumstance, his is the best. Even the best President of US will do the same thing what Bush has done. His actions are the best.  Take it from me, the next president of US will make the present one the best - his worst critics will only say these words.  His actions were all by and large good ones. No doubt.
324309
Obviously, loyalty to a friend is more important to Bush than the safety and well-being of the US. He is surrounded by cronies who lie to him and protect him from the truth. His audiences are carefully selected so that he gets only favorable feedback. Everything has been ruined by this administration: our environment, our military, our economy, you name it.
594248
Bush's popularity has dropped dramatically since his proposal to Iraq invasion. But still there are advocates behind him supporting his action and administration. Remember he got his second term of presidency voted by us. Good chances are this is his last term in the white house. Bush dynasty is going to be over soon.
553770
People voted for Bush the second time around because he ran a very successful and effective propaganda campaign. People believed he did a good job leading the country after 9/11 and they wanted to keep that going. Then he showed his true colors during the second term because he knew he didn't have to win another election. Now his ratings are dropping lower and lower. \n\nThe first time people voted for Bush because he presented himself as a centrist not the far right fanatic that he is. Most Americans are centrists and not far right or far left. Keep in mind that Bush did not win the popular vote. He won the electoral vote only the first time around. If it wasn't for 9/11 happening, I don't think he would have won the second time.
389748
It all depends on who the leaders are. In Bush's case he has shown that his judgement is not meant to be trusted.