The American Research Group has Dubya at his lowest point in the polls since he took office:
George W. Bush’s overall job approval rating has returned to its lowest point in Bush’s presidency as Americans again turn less optimistic about the national economy according to the latest survey from the American Research Group. Among all Americans, 36% approve of the way Bush is handling his job as president and 58% disapprove. When it comes to Bush’s handling of the economy, 34% approve and 60% disapprove.
Among Americans registered to vote, 37% approve of the way Bush is handling his job as president and 58% disapprove. When it comes to the way Bush is handling the economy, 35% of registered voters approve of the way Bush is handling the economy and 60% disapprove.
A total of 14% of Americans say the national economy is getting better, which is down from 30% in December and 52% say the national economy is getting worse, which is up from 40% in December. When asked about the national economy a year from now, 15% say it will be better, which is down from 28% in December, and 62% say it will be worse, which is up from 39% in December.
Overall, the public is still displaying an astonishing level of apathy regarding the criminality of the Bush administration. But, the polls show that the American people are deeply unhappy with the overall performance of the Chimp-in-Charge.
As the Year of Scandal unfolds, Bush is in about the worst possible position to weather the storm. That is, except for the GOP control of both houses of Congress and the protrate stance of the corporate press. Perhaps he can make it through if people like Chris Matthews and Usama bin-Laden can just keep equating opposition to felonies, looting, and incompetence with anti-Americanism.