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> On Behalf Of Doug Henwood
> Sent: Monday, April 11, 2005 4:16 PM
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> Subject: [lbo-talk] Bush's domestic approval slipping
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> 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.