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October 21, 2009

Obama Job Approval Ratings
10/20/09 Approve Disapprove Undecided
Overall 57% 41% 2%
Economy 43% 47% 10%

Barack Obama's overall job approval rating is at 57% and his rating for handling the economy is at 43%. Obama's overall approval rating of 57% is up from 50% in September, while his rating of 43% for handling the economy is down from 49% in September.

The disconnect between Obama's overall job approval rating and his rating for handling the economy is most pronounced among independents. While independents give Obama a 57% approve and 42% disapprove overall rating, they give Obama a 29% approve and 50% disapprove rating for the way Obama is handling the economy. In September, independents gave Obama a 36% approve and 57% disapprove overall rating and a 32% approve and 63% disapprove rating for his handling of the economy.

Those saying the national economy is in a recession is at it lowest point in American Research Group monthly surveys in over a year. A total of 53% of Americans say the national economy is in a recession, 21% say that it is not in a recession, and 26% are undecided. Surprisingly, 52% of those saying they approve of the way Obama is handling his job say the national economy is in a recession and 52% of those saying the disapprove of the way Obama is handling his job also say the national economy is in a recession. A total of 57% of Republicans, 53% of Democrats, and 50% of independents say the national economy is in a recession.

Details from the nationwide survey conducted October 17-20 are available at The National Economy.

 


 

September 30, 2009 - Ayotte/Hodes in NH US Senate

Ayotte/Hodes
9/29/2009 Ayotte Hodes Undecided
Voters 41% 34% 25%

Kelly Ayotte leads Paul Hodes 41% to 34% in a possible 2010 US Senate match-up in New Hampshire. Details from the New Hampshire Poll are at 2010 US Senate.

 


 

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The New Hampshire Poll:

Results from the September 2009 Quarterly New Hampshire Poll are available at The New Hampshire Poll. NH residents rate NH business conditions, their personal finances, John Lynch, and Barrack Obama.

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