Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Democrat Popularity at All-Time Low

Republicans, rejoice. CBS News reports that their polling shows approval for the Democrat Party has dropped dramatically, 54% of respondents have a negative view of the party. Looking at a history of such polling, the article observes:
The public's approval of the Democratic Party is at its lowest level ever, a new CBS News poll shows.
"Lowest level ever" is a dramatic statement. "Ever" is a very long time. In addition, the favorable rating of the Democrats is down 5% and that of the Republicans is up 5%.

Add to those findings by CBS, the following from Rasmussen Reports:
Overall, 42% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. That is the lowest level of approval yet measured for this president. Fifty-six percent (56%) now disapprove of his performance.
"Lowest level...yet measured for this president" is another of those dramatic statements. To summarize, 56% disapprove of Obama and 54% have a negative view of his party. That is a high degree of agreement between the data from two different pollsters. Let's hear the White House try to spin those numbers.