March 8, 2007Thirty-seven percent (37%) of Americans approve of the way that George W. Bush is performing his role as President. That’s the lowest level of overall approval for the President in two months and just two points above the lowest level ever recorded. Just 16% Strongly Approve of the President’s performance, matching the lowest level ever measured by Rasmussen Reports.
Overall, 59% of Americans disapprove, including 43% who Strongly Disapprove.
The President earns approval from 41% of men and 33% of women. These readings come on a day when the consumer confidence of Americans fell to the lowest level in nearly six months. Sixty-two percent (62%) of Americans now say the economy is getting worse. Investor confidence has also tumbled sharply over the past week.
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Real Clear Politics Average of the 5 latest polls is currently 34.0%.
A February CBS News/New York Times poll gave bush an approval rating of 29%. Nixon's approval rating was about 25% when he resigned.