is it just me or is the aproval rating of presidents bs?
357153
It is information collected by poll,they ask a question then give you several answers to choose from.I really don't think it is acurate.\nGallup does the polls ,they call me all the time,I don't answer their calls any more.
137370
There are many.  The ratings by U.S News and World Report are often quoted.  Look at the left of their home page.
1084703
Does he have an approval rating????
624774
"g" is such a misguided fool ... the rating of Air America don't prove how piercing the intellect of liberals is, it only proves that the kind of anti-America hate they spew only appeals to a small number of Americans. (thank God)\n\nThis question is typical of people who haven't actually listened to Rush or Hannity or whoever. I've listened to Rush on and off for more than a decade and listened to Air America on and off for more than a year. Here's the difference ...\n\nWhen Randi Rhodes makes a point about something she ALWAYS uses general accusations that cannot be backed up with any fact. For example, she still calls for the impeachment of President Bush but can't give any reasons based on law why his impeachment would be warranted.\n\nWhen Rush makes a point he DOES back it up with specific reasons why he says why he says. There's absolutely no generalities.\n\nThe kind of radio that Rush does is only a HUGE SUCCESS because it resonates with the way people think. Even if you think people have to turn their brain off, people can't be forced to listen. People choose to listen because what's said there makes sense.\n\nThe HUGE numbers for conservative shows prove that there's actually more conservatives in this country than far-left liberals. Cons just don't hang out on Yahoo as much as lefties do.
683296
This absolutely true, and they should have to be checked to see if they are competent also. I think George bush is insane myself.
191205
Some things I agree on, others I disagree. Other than that, I don't really care. People in power can try to please everyone, but that rarely works. Plus, I don't think he's that bad. Blame the media for all the negative news since its usually "the juicy stuff is the bad news".
656663
Go back to the consumer driven economics of the Clinton era. It seemed to work a lot better then the supply side economics of the Bush term in office. How on earth he can say that the economy is strong is beyond me. Just another Repuglican lie from the most corrupt leader in the world.
530997
The whole rating system is a farce. Remember these are the same people (homeland security) who instructed people to seal their windows with duct tape in case there is a chemical,biological, and radiological attack.Have you ever heard of anything as ridiculous as using duct tape against the effects of a CBR attack?
550797
#1 This is as high as he deserves! I'ts not just him. It's the rest of his "buddie's" to. It took more than one man to get the U.S.A. in this shamful state. All of them let there mouth overload there butt's. The next presidental election is going to be "one for the book's". Make sure you VOTE,this time!!
502611
The funny thing is, Bush's rating is 29%.\n\n29%!!!!!!!\n\nEven at during a time of crisis for Clinton (with the "impeachment" stuff,) HIS approval was OUTSTANDING!!!\n\n"In the wake of the House of Representatives' approval of two articles of impeachment, Bill Clinton's approval rating has jumped 10 points to 73 percent, the latest CNN/USA Today/Gallup poll shows." ~ CNN.com\n\nEven if Bush's rating DOUBLES, it would STILL be failing. 58%. Not that he can get it that high.\n\nI wonder if it is the LOWEST a President has ever gotten since they started polling...\n\n************EDIT***************\n\nDAR claims he has a life. (See below.)\n\nIf that were the case, why is he "here:?
204315
I don't think that he is necessarily a bad president he just makes bad choices. His decision making skills are not good. I think the media personifies everything and makes everyone look bad. I guess its like with anything Else there are pros and cons. We just need to pick a president with more cons than pros and one that has a balance when it comes to the issues.
637178
He is not the greatest President ever. I wouldn't put him in that category. And just because the media is bringing up stories of controversy doesn't mean anything. There are controversies in every presidency, not just this one. And the Bush administration is not abusing power. FDR did it. Clinton did it. (as for as the "spying")There is no abuse of power. Our government is made of checks and balances and just because he's the president does not make him all powerful. It's crazy how people get the picture that just because someone is the President they're allowed to be a loose canon without restraint and then answer later for actions.
499613
If you look at all of the polls that the news media have conducted, the answer is that most Americans think that the administration is a joke.  I'm one of those people.  I don't believe that Bush will be considered as a "great president", not even a good one.  Both parties are trying to rally for the mid-term elections which means blowing smoke, as if they have ever really worked. So, on the whole, I would say that Americans are very unsatisfied with our current administration. By the way, if you want a real outlook on how Americans feel, check out Democracy Now! (the exclaimation is actually in the title, I'm not shouting)
855854
Everyone is talking about that! Even on the View! I think it was just luck of the draw. If it happens not to be, then just another reason I don't trust our current administration!
552872
I do not understand this undue regard for approval ratings. What do they matter? Doing the right thing isn't always popular. And the media are compounding the problem with their biased views and outright lies. The Dems favor spin over truth. Congressional GOP have yellow bellies and jelly spines.\n\nAnd without seeing the raw polling data, it is hard to trust pollsters interpretations.
760415
President Bush is nothing like Hitler...\nHitler's approval ratings were through the roof...\nBush's approval ratings are through the floor.
1186190
Probably. Americans in general though have a very short attention span, especially for political issues so it won't last long. I don't think his aproval rating will get that much higher anyway.