What follows are the results of this absolutely fantastic poll for Obama and Democrats. It was conducted by AP-Gfk on May 5-9th and released just this morning. It’s really long so I decided to cut most of the fat and just post a few of the hard numbers for your consumption. Hopefully, you'll find this helpful as you continue to fight the good fight. AP found:
1. 60% of Americans approve of Obama, 39% disapprove—up from 53%
2. 45% of Americans believe the country is headed in right direction—up from 35%.
3. 43% of Americans approve of democrats—up from 41%
4. 32% of Americans approve of republicans—up from 31%
Regarding Obama’s handling of these domestic issues:
1. Economy: 52% approve -up from 47%
2. Healthcare: 54% approve —up from 52%
3. Environment: 65% approve —up from 63%
4. Deficits: 47% approve—up from 41%
5. Energy: 59% approve --no change from last poll
6. Taxes: 48% approve —up from 47%
7. Immigration: 52% approve —up from 50%
8. Unemployment: 52% approve —up from 49%
9. Education: 63% approve-- up from 61%
Regarding Obama’s handling of these international/security issues:
1. Terrorism: 72% approve --up from 61%
2. Iraq: 62% approve —up from 55%
3. Afghanistan: 65% approve -- up from 55%
4. Relationships with other countries 69% approve—up from 62%.
5. Libya: 57% approve up from 54%
Obama is also receiving some of the highest marks he’s seen in a long time in leadership, understanding the plight of average Americans and being a strong and decisive leader.
Likewise, democrats are leading republicans in almost all crucial issues, including healthcare, social security and Medicare.
When AP asked the "who do you trust" questions, they found:
1. Economy: Democrats are trusted 49/38
2. Protecting the country: Republicans are trusted by a slim 43/42
3. Healthcare: Democrats are trusted 52/35
4. Deficits: Democrats are trusted 42/40
5. Taxes: Democrats are trusted 48/39
6. Jobs: Democrats are trusted 52/36
7. Social Security: Democrats 52/34
These are incredibly great numbers. I have no idea how my party will do in 2012, but for just this one snap-shot in time, things are looking rather peachy.