Obama Is Losing Popularity
By ThePresidentialCandidates.US on Apr 3, 2009 in Barack Obama
At least that’s what those on the fringes of right wing keep saying. They seem to be confusing the growing irrational hatred of Obama by people like Glenn Beck and Rush Limbaugh and the shrinking segment of the population who actually takes people like Beck and Limbaugh seriously with a slipping in popularity for the President by average Americans who are in all actuality still sighing in relief that Bush & Cheney are finally out of power.
Gallup’s most recent approval poll (out today) Obama at 62%
Gallup’s approval poll from February 24th: Obama at 59%
Clearly his popularity is really sinking through the floor.
The lunatic fringe of the right wing really needs to get a grip. Reality matters now. Talking points that don’t have any basis in reality or that don’t make any sense only make you appear foolish.
Talking about Barack Obama using a teleprompter when he gives a speech when every other President has also read their speeches in a similar fashion (either from paper or in the modern era, teleprompters) is just stupid. And trying to pretend like the President doesn’t speak coherently because he occasionally says “uh” when he’s speaking is similarly ridiculous.
Don’t most people use “uh” when they are “speaking off the cuff”? I guess I’m more of an “um” person myself. BTW JFK used “uh” a helluva a lot more than Obama does. And please don’t try to equate Obama saying “uh” when he speaks to George W. Bush’s mangling of the English language. Just come on. Be serious.
And no, lunatics, Obama does not use a teleprompter when he’s answering questions from the press or at town halls or in interviews and yes he sounds just as intelligent and knowledgeable as he does when he’s reading a speech. Pretending President Obama isn’t intelligent or well informed just makes you look silly and out to lunch. You are projecting, and it’s really obvious.
Just like the teleprompter meme and the “uh” meme, the “Obama is losing popularity” meme is nothing but nonsense. No one outside of your crazy echo chamber is buying into it.
Fuck the Right, where were they when the country was in danger?
Oh yeah, They Are The Danger.
Shoot a repuke for mommy, better than a commie.
Joe | Apr 3, 2009 | Reply
This article is great, but I’m not sure it’s the right thing to do..
I mean, if they can’t attack Obama about his “uh”s then what do they have left? His grays are next..
Seriously though, this is a great article that I’ll be saving and forwarding around. You mention a few things that I don’t think too many Republicans will admit too, or even realize..like projecting, or that the fact that in this economic climate all of this is ridiculous.
SJ | Apr 4, 2009 | Reply
unique | Apr 17, 2009 | Reply
Dude chill man at least the right isnt afraid to do whatever it takes to gather intel weather it be the right or wrong thing to do in order to keep this country safe. The left just likes to do what popular and not what is neccesary for this country like more bailouts, and Increased government spending with budgets more than four time of the previous administrations eight year combined budget.
Jake | Apr 27, 2009 | Reply
Jake most of what you’ve just said there = lies. Try getting your info somewhere other than Fox News and the Drudge Report.
admin | Apr 28, 2009 | Reply
Also: This nonsense about the Bush admin using whatever is necessary to gather “intel” to “keep this country safe” is absolute garbage. It’s becoming more and more clear that TORTURE (and yes that’s what it is) does not help gather “intel” but instead is used to force false confessions. The Bush admin. had no interest in getting real information from these prisoners but instead in creating a false link between 9/11 and Iraq, there’s more about this in my most recent post: http://www.thepresidentialcandidates.us/president-obama-is-up-to-66-approval/1048/
admin | Apr 28, 2009 | Reply
so everything is a lie from the bush administration? and the obama Admin. is all 100% truth? Fuck the media left or right wing. And what do you know about torture? we didnt really torture. Torture is what John Mccain and my father went through not what we did to the detainees, besides do you honestly thing the government will release TOP SECRET info to the public? if it did what the point in having the CIA if they are to release all thier findings to the general public? In the military I learned one thing that We need people to get thier hands dirty for the people that wont. we need to do what it takes to protect this country espcially against enemies that arent governed by rules like the ones you liberals inforce unless it keep you from doing what you want then you amend them for your benfit.
Jake | Apr 28, 2009 | Reply
Also: now as far as having a teleprompter i can care less every president uses one and used one over thier terms.
Jake | Apr 28, 2009 | Reply
So torture is something others have done to us but not what we do to other people? Do you realize how insane that sounds? You can’t just say “We’re America And We Don’t Torture” you have to actually back your words up with actions. Waterboarding is torture as John McCain himself has said. We prosecuted the Japanese for waterboarding in WWII. Waterboarding is torture. The Bush admin. did institute a waterboarding policy and thus THE BUSH ADMIN COMMITTED WAR CRIMES. This is a fact.
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All of the real experts on interrogations have come out against waterboarding as a technique. It is not a successful way of gathering intel. It has been commonly used in the past to coerce FALSE confessions and that’s how the Bush admin. used it. That’s what’s most sick about what they did. They never used torture to protect Americans, they used torture to build a rationale for an unjust war in Iraq.
admin | Apr 29, 2009 | Reply
The left is way too politically correct. seems to me that they are trying to appeal to the entire planet with cookies and milk!
Nancy E | Apr 29, 2009 | Reply
Ask Danny Pearl what torture is all about before you commit.
Nancy E | Apr 29, 2009 | Reply
Nancy – what does “too politically correct” mean? In relation to what? You can’t just state something like that with no reasoning behind it and expect anyone to take it seriously.
As far as what happened to Danny Pearl, how does that excuse anything that we do? Are the actions of terrorists the standard by which we judge America now? I don’t think the founding fathers would approve.
This isn’t about what anyone else does. It’s about what we do. Torture is wrong. Because terrorists torture doesn’t mean it’s OK for us to do it. In fact, that’s all the more reason NOT to do it.
I recommend you start holding America up to a slightly higher standard.
admin | Apr 30, 2009 | Reply
actually the founding fathers fought without any rules that said this is moral and that is not. They faught knowing very well if they lost the revolution they would be executed for treason against the crown. Now as for torture if its such a war crime as you say why is it so hard to go after the bush administraition? Why do they have to dance around a fire before doing so? well you say we got no real info from torture just false confessions well heres what we uncovered so far mr.liberal.
and by the way just because you post articles like this one based upon personal opinions should be treated as such. It does not mean your right.
Jake | May 1, 2009 | Reply
put that in your pipe and smoke it are you going to call it lies? if you do you have to say how stupid that is considering the media shows you what they want you too see. Why have they stopped showing whats going on in Iraq now that Hussein Obama is President?
Jake | May 1, 2009 | Reply
Jake:
#1) You are absolutely wrong about the founding fathers. They were always against torture. Being against torture has always been a part of the basic fabric of what being an American is all about. We are supposed to hold ourselves to a higher standard. Now folks like you are actually holding us to a lower standard, beneath that of the international community. That is disgusting.
#2) The story that torture stopped the bombing of LA has been completely debunked. More lies from Cheney. That whole bombing in LA thing was BEFORE the Bush admin. started using torture. The timelines don’t fit. Cheney should really think a bit to see if his lies are at all reasonable before he spits them out. He should know by now that people are going to check his “facts.”
#3) “Hussein Obama” … *sigh* You are an idiot.
admin | May 2, 2009 | Reply
BTW, I’m about to post Obama’s latest approval rating. As of today it’s at 67%. So much for the “losing popularity” thing. Just another Republican lie that isn’t working out.
admin | May 2, 2009 | Reply
Admin, I don’t know your name but you debate very well.
B | May 3, 2009 | Reply
It isn’t surprising that a liberal such as yourself would be so hypocritical. As I recall, liberal Democrats spent Bush’s presidency making fun of his speech, but of course, Obama can do no wrong for the biased media and the liberal segment of the population. As for your polls, why not try citing more than one source? Rasmussen polls show that only 4% more of the poulation strongly approve of Obama over people who strongly disapprove. Of course, you don’t want to cite a poll that isn’t in your favor. And, “ummmm” (since this phrase is obviously a sign of intelligent thinking now), why not talk about some of the things Obama is doing. For one, he is denying freedom of speech by trying to put conservative talk radio off the air because it doesn’t agree with his socialist tendencies and he wants to deny Americans the right to demonstrate their viewpoints at “tea parties” because he claims they are dangerous. He has also gone on a spending spree with tax payer money and pushed through legistlation that does things like set hundreds of thousands of dollars aside for butterfly research. Great. That is just what we needed. I could go on an on, but unlike yourself, I don’t write or talk just to try to make myself look smart or to be the center of attention. Next time you write an article, or post one, try using one that has some substance instead of one that cites empty numbers and thoughts. Your article doesn’t list anything good that Obama is doing. That is probably because something like that is hard to find.
Pamela | May 18, 2009 | Reply
Pamela, I recommend getting your information somewhere other than Fox News & other Republican propaganda sources because your “facts” are devoid of any … facts.
What proof do you have to back up claims like “he is denying freedom of speech by trying to put conservative talk radio off the air” ??? That is pure nonsense.
As is “he wants to deny Americans the right to demonstrate their viewpoints at “tea parties” because he claims they are dangerous.” — when did he claim they are “dangerous” ??? Source or it didn’t happen.
And BTW, as of today Obama’s approval rating is at 65%. The point of this post was that the “obama is losing popularity” meme was (and is) nonsense. The proof is in the pudding as they say
admin | May 20, 2009 | Reply
All you keep doing playing the same old tune and song and it gets old. Everything you say is based off opinion and not fact and as far as polls gocite more thatn one site and im not talking about the state owned media. You hippocrits get offended when no one agrees with your points of view, isnt that the point of Diversity? Anyhow if every american thought as you do this would not be a free country considering we all would have to be like fucken robots processiong the same thoughts and commands. Even robots are intellegent than the liberal collective.
Jake | Jun 8, 2009 | Reply
If you want facts, I’ll give them to you.
It is undeniable that Obama is losing popularity. While Democrats have become evermore enamored with the high spending and socialist policies of this over-his-head Presidential bafoon, among independents and republicans his popularity has seen a sharp decline. (Does my dislike for him automatically make me a right wing radical?) What’s more, he’s not really that much more popular than his predecessors at the same time in their Presidencies (http://www.gallup.com/poll/116845/Obama-Approval-Equal-Better-Bush-Clinton.aspx). Let us not forget that shortly after 9/11, GW, the man that liberals love to hate, had an approval rating of over 90% (http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2002/06/07/bush-poll.htm) the highest in history (beating the previous approval rating record set by his father).
Look, Obama came into office with a 12% disapproval rating and a 68% approval rating. Since January, his approval rating has dropped to about 57% and his disapproval rating has increased to 37%. That’s a 16% decrease in his approval rating and a 208% increase in those who disapprove of his job. (http://www.gallup.com/poll/113980/gallup-daily-obama-job-approval.aspx) I think that it is safe (and not necessarily partisan or crazy) to admit that his popularity is declining. It is a bit crazy, however, to pretend like it’s not. Denial is never healthy.
Michael (the Conservative) Grason | Jun 21, 2009 | Reply
Michael, it’s important to look at post dates when you are reading a blog entry. This blog was posted on April 3 and when it was posted it was true that Obama was not losing popularity.
As of yesterday (June 21) I would absolutely agree with you that there has been a slip in Obama’s popularity. As of right now it’s at a low of 57%
Of course, on the bright side, 57% is still not that bad and it’s normal for early high approval rates (the honeymoon) to dissipate over time.
And yes I remember that W had a 90% approval rate after 9/11 and I remember how W used that good will because of the 9/11 attacks in obscene ways (the Iraq War.)
People generally rally around the President during a time of crisis – It doesn’t say much about Bush that he was in office during one of the worst such crisis in American history.
admin | Jun 22, 2009 | Reply
George W. Bush even stated in an address to the nation that Iraq was not related too 9/11. or did you forget that?
Jake | Jun 24, 2009 | Reply
Jake – Bush/Cheney linked Iraq to 9/11 on many occasions. Your revisionist history won’t make people forget what actually happened.
BTW – Obama’s approval rating is back up to 61%
admin | Jun 26, 2009 | Reply
Exactly what id expect to hear from a hippie. Exactly how I remember you people in the 1960′s when I came home I was welcomed with rock’s and spit. You people make me sick and you are the same people I hated when coming home from nam. Democracy is worth fighting for and worth dying for. If we had to drown a few terroists so be it I believe that the previous administration did what it had to do in order to save lives and unless you have been to vietnam and had your closest buddy captured and tortured then I suggest you shut the fuck up. What we did was not real toture you Idiot.
Jerry Mcryann | Jul 1, 2009 | Reply
Jerry, I respect veterans (my father was in the Vietnam war as well) but that doesn’t we have to pretend like any particular war is justified. It’s not the soldiers fault when corrupt politicians send them to die in unjust wars.
I agree with you that Democracy is worth fighting for … what I don’t agree with is that any of these recent wars have had anything to do with Democracy.
And John McCain (who was tortured) has said that waterboarding is torture. Are you going to tell him to “shut the fuck up” ??? How about Jesse Ventura who was a Navy Seal? He says waterboarding is torture. Are you going to tell him to “shut the fuck up” ??? I’m sorry but this is a free country and those speaking the truth don’t need to “shut up” – no. Instead they need to speak up.
admin | Jul 2, 2009 | Reply
What are you hiding admin? The truth?
Michelle Castillo | Jul 3, 2009 | Reply
Update: Gallup’s most recent poll has Obama at 62% approval – Exactly where he was when I wrote this post on April 3.
It’s clear that Obama has been able to hold onto his strong (but not overwhelming) popularity. Considering the state of the economy, I think 62% is quite good. If there’s an economic turn around & serious health care reform (with a public option) is passed then I think his approval rating will make it to the 70s.
admin | Jul 4, 2009 | Reply
There is a certain segment of the population that will never approve of Obama no matter how great he is as President. I’d guesstimate it’s about 25%. Just about the same as Bush’s approval rating at the low points. I don’t think that’s a coincidence. These are the “dead enders” for whom reality is of no consequence.
admin | Jul 4, 2009 | Reply
Ofcourse with the press and mainstream media to broadcast constant propoganda to the general public who looks to the media for information and up to date news will be brainwashed into thinking what they want them to think. Since the mainstream media is pro democrat, they will show you what they want you to believe. Tell a lie enough times, people will believe that lie son. Now as far as Barack Hussein Obama II goes he is our president and I disagree with alot of his policies. It doesnt mean im wrong for disagreeing. It means I have a mind of my own and you need to respect that kiddo, and show the respect for others instead of calling them “Liars” unless you can site your information, its just opinion and not hard fact.
Jerry Mcryann | Jul 8, 2009 | Reply
The mainstream media is not “pro democrat.” They are pro big business. This idea that the msm is liberal is one of the biggest lies the Republicans have been able to sell successfully. The msm constantly attacks any true liberal (such as Dennis Kucinich) and never presents truly liberal ideas without a bias against them (single payer health care for example is usually presented in a negative fashion.) The msm is owned by huge corporations whose interests are best served by Republicans and conservative big business Democrats.
The idea that Barack Obama is a some left wing liberal is also absolute hogwash. He is not a true liberal in the mold of a Dennis Kucinich. He’s a moderate. In most of the world he’d be considered right of center.
Also, you do yourself a great disservice by writing out the President’s full name like that. It makes it obvious where you’re coming from, and it’s not a good place.
admin | Jul 9, 2009 | Reply
Dennis Kucinich is a total different of another Democrat Liberal, However the fact remains that when George Walker Bush was president Barack Hussein Obama voted against nearly every bill president Bush attempted to pass and voted against Republicans on nearly every issue. However once Barack Hussein Obama was elected as the 44th U.S.President he urged those same republicans he voted against on numerious occasions to put aside politics to pass his bills. Hmmm seems he forgot to put aside his politics when he was’nt the president.”Also, you do yourself a great disservice by writing out the President’s full name like that. It makes it obvious where you’re coming from, and it’s not a good place.”Just what disservice am I doing to myself by disclosing the president of the United States full name? It is his name right? Son there is some sense to what you are saying but I have to disagree with nearly everything you just stated.
Jerry Mcryann | Jul 10, 2009 | Reply
well said sir.
Jake | Jul 10, 2009 | Reply
He voted against Bush’s bills because they were wrong for the country, we needed more Senators like Obama who also stood up for what’s right. Then maybe we wouldn’t be in as much of a mess as Bush left us with.
admin | Jul 14, 2009 | Reply