[lbo-talk] Bush's domestic approval slipping

[Michael Dawson]

Isn't this how it works with Republicans presidents?  The money buys the
elections, then whiffs of reality begin to reach nostrils.  Then you get
another war, if they can find one that works for them.  Lather, rinse,
repeat...


> -----Original Message-----
> From: lbo-talk-bounces at lbo-talk.org [mailto:lbo-talk-bounces at lbo-talk.org]
> On Behalf Of Doug Henwood
> Sent: Monday, April 11, 2005 4:16 PM
> To: lbo-talk
> Subject: [lbo-talk] Bush's domestic approval slipping
> 
> AP/Ipsos Poll: Popular Support For Bush's Domestic Agenda Slipping
> Overall Satisfaction With Congress And The President Drops As Well
> 
> April 11, 2005
> 
> Washington, DC - The latest Associated Press poll finds support for
> President Bush's domestic agenda slipping, with overall Congressional
> and Presidential approval dropping as well. This poll, conducted by
> Ipsos-Public Affairs for The Associated Press, indicates that a
> majority of Americans disapprove of Bush's handling of the economy,
> domestic issues, and Social Security; the public is divided on his
> handling of foreign policy and terrorism, and attitudes regarding
> Bush's handling of the situation in Iraq remain ambivalent.
> 
> Approval Softening On Domestic Agenda
> 
> A solid majority (58%) of American adults now disapprove of Bush's
> handling of domestic issues like health care, education, the
> environment and energy.