Americans generally think George W. Bush ran a more "competent" administration. In the survey, a 48 percent plurality said Bush's White House was more competent, while 42 percent picked Obama's.The poll also shows 40% of respondents approve of BHO's performance in office while 54% disapprove. It found that on three issues - the economy, health care, and foreign policy - his "disapprove" percentages range from 56-58%.
Some might be inclined to discount the numbers as coming from Fox News. They should know that the actual poll was done by two polling firms, one Democratic and one Republican, working together.
Thirty-nine percent of respondents rate Obama's leadership skills as Good or Excellent, 61% rate them Only Fair or Poor. The largest of the four response choices was Poor with 35%.
Asked "Do you think the Obama administration has made America stronger or made America weaker?" thirty-five percent chose "Stronger" and 55 percent responded "Weaker." The balance weren't sure or had no opinion.
Perhaps the most damning finding was that 50% of respondents believe the prisoners in Guantanamo are getting better medical care than U.S. veterans. Only 31% thought the veterans got better care.
