Via Rawstory.com
"Slips to 42% as he loses the left without winning over independents."
From mcclatchydc.com
Poll: Obama's losing support; Romney would beat him now
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's approval ratings have sunk to the lowest level of his presidency, so low that he'd lose the White House to Republican Mitt Romney if the election were held today, according to a new McClatchy-Marist poll.
The biggest reason for Obama's fall: a sharp drop in approval among Democrats and liberals, apparently unhappy with his moves toward the center since he led the party to landslide losses in November's midterm elections. At the same time, he's gained nothing among independents.
The article continues:
Overall, just 42 percent of registered voters approve of how he's doing his job, while 50 percent disapprove.
Obama's standing among Democrats dropped from a month ago, with his approval rating falling to 74 percent from 83 percent, and his disapproval rating almost doubling, from 11 percent to 21 percent.
Among liberals, his approval rating dropped from 78 percent to 69 percent and his disapproval rating jumped from 14 percent to 22 percent.
His position among independents remained virtually the same, with 39 percent approving and 52 percent disapproving. A month ago, it was 38-54.
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To President Obama:
We keep trying to tell you that the Right will never vote for you, and if you piss off the Left, they won't vote for you either. Oh, and as for the Independents, if the Left and Right won't vote for you, the Independents won't vote for you either. Is this starting to sink in yet?
You need to dance with the ones who brought ya, not the hottie you think you can make time with on the other side of the room, OK?
Update: Obligatory "Thanks For the Rec List" message:
After reading this blog for six years, this is my first time on the Rec list. I am honored and humbled. Thanks a bunch.
Update 2: The word "brought" was originally typed incorrectly as "bought". I apologize if this typo offended anyone.