Daily Presidential Tracking Poll

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Tuesday, October 04, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Tuesday shows that 19% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-three percent (43%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -24.

Republicans have jumped back to a six-point lead over Democrats on the Generic Congressional Ballot for the week ending Sunday, October 2. This is the widest gap between the two parties in a month of weekly tracking.

Americans believe more strongly than ever that China is a long-term threat to the United States, and they overwhelmingly feel that threat is economic rather than military.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 44% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-four percent (54%) at least somewhat disapprove.

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Wednesday, October 05, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Wednesday shows that 19% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-three percent (43%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -24.

Only once, on August 31 of this year, has this president had a lower Approval Index rating. President Obama trails a Generic Republican by six points in a very early look at Election 2012.

The Rasmussen Employment Index, which measures workers’ perceptions of the labor market each month, gained back a little lost ground in September after falling to a 2011 low in August. Still, just 18% of workers report their employers are hiring while 22% still report lay-offs. It has now been three full years since the number hiring topped the number for lay-offs.

Just 29% of American Adults believe the United States has the best economy in the world. That’s down from 35% a year ago. Only 19% have a favorable opinion of Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 42% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-six percent (56%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Only 36% believe that human activity is primarily to blame for Global Warming. Forty-four percent (44%) think long-term planetary trends are at work. Most think President Obama believes human activity is the cause.

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Thursday, October 06, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Thursday shows that 19% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-three percent (43%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -24.

Sixty percent (60%) of American adults still believe the financial industry bailouts were a bad idea. Democrats are more supportive of the Wall Street assistance than Republicans or those not affiliated with either major party.

Thirty-six percent (36%) believe that unemployment will be higher in a year while only 22% believe it will be lower. Those numbers are far more pessimistic than they were at the beginning of 2011.

Just 26% have a favorable opinion of Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 42% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-six percent (56%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Eighteen percent (18%) believe the country is heading in the right direction.

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Friday, October 07, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Friday shows that 20% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-three percent (43%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -23.

Thirty-one percent (31%) want the government to assume financial responsibility for the long-term unemployed, either by offering them a job or by extending unemployment benefits. Fifty-seven percent (57%) disagree and say the government should either do nothing at all or merely provide retraining.

Just 10% recognize that the federal government can spend the Social Security Trust Fund money however it wants. An overwhelming majority mistakenly believes that Social Security tax revenue can be used only to pay Social Security benefits. Overall, 52% still have a favorable opinion of the New Deal program and 42% expect to receive all promised benefits.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 42% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-seven percent (57%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson trails President Obama by fifteen points in a hypothetical 2012 match-up.

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Saturday, October 08, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Saturday shows that 20% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-two percent (42%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -22.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 43% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-five percent (55%) at least somewhat disapprove.

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Sunday, October 09, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Sunday shows that 20% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-three percent (43%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -23.

Seventy-two percent (72%) say presidential campaigns run too long.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 42% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-six percent (56%) at least somewhat disapprove.

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Monday, October 10, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Monday shows that 21% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-one percent (41%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -20.

Fifty-one percent (51%) believe the agenda of Congressional Democrats is extreme rather than mainstream. Nearly as many say the same about the agenda of Congressional Republicans. Fifty-nine percent (59%) say the every Democrat in Congress is more liberal than they are. Forty-seven percent (47%) believe the average Republican in Congress is more conservative than they are.

Listen to Scott Rasmussen’s interview with Herman Cain from yesterday’s Rasmussen Reports on radio. Cain explains his 9-9-9 tax plan and describes how people respond to his lack of political experience. At 10:30 a.m. Eastern today, Rasmussen Reports will release our initial polling on the 9-9-9 plan. At noon Eastern, we will issue new polling data on a hypothetical match-up between Cain and President Obama.

Recent polling shows that 33% initially had a favorable opinion of the current "Occupy Wall Street" protesters. In 2009, the initial reaction to the Tea Party was 51% favorable. However, even at the beginning of the Tea Party movement, 81% of the Political Class had an unfavorable view of the grassroots movement.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook..

Overall, 42% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-five percent (55%) at least somewhat disapprove. The president earns approval from 39% of men and 45% of women.

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Tuesday, October 11, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Tuesday shows that 21% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty percent (40%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -19.

Herman Cain has pulled to within three points of President Obama in a hypothetical 2012 match-up. The newest top-tier candidate for the GOP nomination has presented a 9-9-9 tax plan that remains broadly unknown but earns generally favorable reviews among those who have heard of it. Republican voters are especially supportive, although views could change as both the candidate and the plan gain more visibility and scrutiny. That scrutiny may begin during tonight’s debate in New Hampshire. During Scott Rasmussen’s interview with Herman Cain, the candidate addresses concerns that his plan will lead to higher taxes.

Republicans continue to enjoy a modest edge on the Generic Congressional Ballot. Today, and every Tuesday, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern, Rasmussen Reports provides updated numbers on the match-up between President Obama and a Generic Republican presidential candidate.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook..

Overall, 44% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-four percent (54%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Seventy-four percent (74%) of Americans currently have a favorable opinion of Steve Jobs. Half (48%) however, believe that Apple will continue to be an innovative company now that its founder is gone.

On the broader economy, just 16% of American adults believe the economy is getting better.

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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Wednesday shows that 23% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-nine percent (39%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -16.

Seventy percent (70%) believe it is more important to give individuals the right to select their own health insurance plans rather than have the federal government establish a minimum level of health insurance for all Americans. Seventy-six percent (76%) believe that people should be allowed to buy health insurance coverage for issues like unexpected surgeries or cancer but pay for routine doctor visits on their own without insurance. Just 12% disagree.

A Generic Republican leads President Obama by six. However, the president leads former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney by two points in a new Election 2012 survey. He also leads Herman Cain by three. New data for a match-up with Texas Governor Rick Perry will be released today at noon Eastern.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook..

Overall, 45% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-three percent (53%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Most Americans question the prestige of the Nobel Prizes and think politics plays a part in who wins them.

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Thursday, October 13, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Thursday shows that 23% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-one percent (41%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -18.

Sixteen percent (16%) believe the nation is heading in the right direction and just 35% now have confidence in the stability of the U.S. banking system. That latter figure is a new low.

Most (62%) believe that exercise, diet and lifestyle choices have a bigger impact on someone’s health than health insurance and medical care. Republicans and unaffiliated voters overwhelmingly hold this view while most Democrats disagree and think health insurance and medical care are more important.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 47% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-two percent (52%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Rick Perry now trails the president by double digits in a hypothetical match-up.

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Friday, October 14, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Friday shows that 22% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-one percent (41%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -19.

Following a Tuesday night debate focused on economic issues, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and businessman Herman Cain are tied in the race for the Republican presidential nomination.

More voters support a candidate who plans to raise taxes for the wealthiest Americans over one who promises to oppose all tax increases.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 47% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-three percent (53%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Nearly two-out-of-three voters continue to expect increased partisanship in Washington, DC and to think both parties are to blame.

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Saturday, October 15, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Saturday shows that 22% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-two percent (42%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -20.

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich may have moved into a distant third place in the primary race for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination, but he trails President Obama by 15 points in a hypothetical general election matchup.

As fighting drags on in Libya, support for U.S. military action there and confidence that a change of government in the North African country will be good for the United States have fallen to new lows.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 46% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-three percent (53%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Most Republicans have favorable opinions of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and freshman Florida Senator Marco Rubio, but for a sizable chunk of voters both men are largely unknown.

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Sunday, October 16, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Sunday shows that 21% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-three percent (43%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -22.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 45% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-four percent (54%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Most adults nationwide support the use of surveillance cameras on police cars and in public spaces like train stations and parks, but they aren’t quite as sold on the idea of installing them at traffic intersections.

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Monday, October 17, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Monday shows that 20% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-three percent (43%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -23.

Most voters continue to favor repeal of the health care law passed last year and 58% now believe repeal is likely. That’s a new high.

Thirty percent (30%) of Americans rate their own finances as good or excellent. Twenty-eight percent (28%) say poor.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 43% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-five percent (55%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Most adults nationwide support the use of surveillance cameras on police cars and in public spaces like train stations and parks, but they aren’t quite as sold on the idea of installing them at traffic intersections.

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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Tuesday shows that 19% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-one percent (41%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -22.

Whether Herman Cain’s surge in the polls is temporary or has staying power, he’s enjoying a big enough bounce to take a very slight lead over President Obama in a hypothetical 2012 matchup.

Republicans continue to lead on the Generic Congressional Ballot as they have for over two years now. The GOP holds a three-point advantage over Democrats for the week ending Sunday, October 16.

Fifty-four percent (54%) of Likely U.S. Voters believe the government bailouts of the auto industry and financial sector were bad for the country.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 44% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-five percent (55%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Sixty three percent (63%) of Likely U.S. Voters say if a police officer pulls someone over for a traffic violation, the officer should automatically check to see if that person is in the country legally.

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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Wednesday shows that 19% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-one percent (41%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -22.

The president trails a Generic Republican by four, but is only two points behind Herman Cain and up one over Mitt Romney.

Just 16% of homeowners believe the value of their home will increase this year. Perhaps even more troubling is the fact that just 41% believe their home will go up in value over the next FIVE years.

Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 45% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-four percent (54%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Fifty-nine percent (59%) say the best days of their life came before age 40. Americans are evenly divided as to whether it's better for senior citizens to fully retire or to work part time.

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Friday, October 21, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Friday shows that 19% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-two percent (42%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -23.

In early looks at 2012, the president leads Rick Perry by eight and Mitt Romney by one. Herman Cain has a two point advantage over the president.
Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 44% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-five percent (55%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Forty-one percent (41%) consider it a positive description to hear that a candidate believes in free markets. Just 14% consider it a negative. Those numbers aren’t quite as good as being compared to Ronald Reagan but are a bit better than being compared to Bill Clinton.

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Saturday, October 22, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Saturday shows that 20% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-three percent (43%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -23.

The economy remains far and away the most important issue of Election 2012. Sixty-nine percent (69%) believe the U.S. is still in a recession.

Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 42% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-six percent (56%) at least somewhat disapprove.

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Sunday, October 23, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Sunday shows that 20% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-three percent (43%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -23.

Following the death of Moammar Gadhafi, President Obama received a polling bounce for his handling of the situation in Libya. However, even with that news, just 41% agree with the president’s decision to get involved militarily in Libya. While Americans are a bit happier about the outcome in Libya, there has been no bounce in the president’s overall approval ratings.

Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 43% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-six percent (56%) at least somewhat disapprove.

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Monday, October 24, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Monday shows that 19% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty percent (40%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -21.

Given a choice, 41% of the nation’s adults say that their views are closer to the Tea Party than to Occupy Wall Street. Thirty-four percent (34%) are closer to Occupy Wall Street.

Forty-four percent (44%) now give the president good or excellent marks for his handling of the situation in Libya. That’s up 12 points following the death of Moammar Gadhafi.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 45% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-four percent (54%) at least somewhat disapprove. The president earns approval from 80% of Democrats while 91% of Republican voters disapprove. Among those not affiliated with either major party, 44% approve and 55% disapprove.

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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Tuesday shows that 18% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty percent (40%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -22.

That’s the lowest level of Strong Approval ever measured for this president.

Just 21% favor the forgiveness of student loans while people remain evenly divided in their opinion of the Occupy Wall Street protesters.

People like the idea of a simpler tax code with fewer deductions and lower rates, but they look less favorably upon specific flat tax plans such as those proposed by Herman Cain and Rick Perry.

Cain has had a bumpy campaign ride over the past week and now trails President Obama by six percentage points. Perry trails Obama by eight while Mitt Romney and the president are essentially even. Stay up to date on Election 2012, the economy, and more by subscribing for just $3.95 a month or $34.95 a year. Check it out with a three-day FREE trial subscription. Rasmussen Reports’ subscribers can read more than 20 exclusive stories each and every week.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 44% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-four percent (54%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Republicans continue to lead Democrats on the Generic Congressional Ballot as they have since April 2009. Only 9% believe that Congress is doing a good or an excellent job.

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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Wednesday shows that 19% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty percent (40%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -21.

The president continues to trail a Generic Republican in Election 2012 polling but tends to lead individual Republican candidates.

By a 2-to-1 margin, voters favor removing U.S. troops from Europe.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 43% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-five percent (55%) at least somewhat disapprove.

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Thursday, October 27, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Thursday shows that 19% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-two percent (42%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -23.

Meanwhile perceptions of President Obama’s handling of the economy – the most important issue on voters’ minds – have fallen to a new low.

Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney continues to run neck-and-neck with President Barack Obama in a hypothetical Election 2012 matchup.

Just sixteen percent (16%) of Likely U.S. Voters now say the country is heading in the right direction.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 43% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-five percent (55%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Americans nationwide feel stronger than ever that the government has too much power and money and very few believe it spends taxpayer money the right way.

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Monday, October 31, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Monday shows that 22% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-two percent (42%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -20.

Most voters continue to favor repeal of the president’s health care law.

Sixty-four percent (64%) believe that U.S. society is generally fair and decent. Only 27% see it as unfair and discriminatory.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 45% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-four percent (54%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Thirty-four percent (34%) of the nation’s adults will be passing out Halloween candy tonight. Thirty-one percent (31%) believe in ghosts.

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Tuesday, November 01, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Tuesday shows that 21% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-two percent (42%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -21.

The president earns Strong Approval from 42% of Democrats and Strong Disapproval from 77% of Republicans. Among those not affiliated with either major party, 16% Strongly Approve and 41% Strongly Disapprove.

Only 19% expect the so-called super committee to reach a deal to reduce the federal deficit by $1.2 trillion. Scott Rasmussen discussed the low and skeptical public expectations with Patti Ann Browne on Fox News yesterday. Most voters expect that if a deal is reached, it will cut spending too little and raise taxes too much.

Twenty-two percent (22%) favor a federal government transfer of $35 billion to help state and local governments avoid layoffs of teachers and first responders. Sixty-four percent (64%) think it would be better for state and local governments to cut other spending to prevent such layoffs.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 44% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-five percent (55%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Republicans continue to lead on the Generic Congressional Ballot as they have consistently since June 2009.

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Wednesday, November 02, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Wednesday shows that 20% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-two percent (42%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -22.

Nineteen percent (19%) of workers say their firms are hiring, 23% report layoffs. That’s little changed from a month ago. Overall, the Rasmussen Employment Index slipped two points.

The number of Republicans in the country inched up half a percentage point last month while the number of Democrats slipped by a similar amount. Overall, 34.3% of Americans now consider themselves to be Republicans while 33.1% are Democrats.

A Generic Republican continues to lead President Obama in early 2012 polling. However, the president leads Herman Cain by five and all other Republican contenders except Mitt Romney.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 44% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-five percent (55%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Mitt Romney is still seen as the most mainstream of the presidential candidates. Voters are evenly divided as to whether President Obama, Herman Cain, and Newt Gingrich are mainstream or extreme.

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Thursday, November 03, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Thursday shows that 20% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-two percent (42%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -22.

For the full month of October, the president’s Approval Index rating fell to the lowest level yet measured for this president. Just 17% now believe the U.S. is generally heading in the right direction. Yesterday, President Obama mocked House Republicans for passing a resolution affirming “In God We Trust” as our national motto. See the president suggest that God wants the nation to help itself by putting people back to work.

At noon Eastern, Rasmussen Reports will release updated data on how Mitt Romney fares against the president in an early look at Election 2012. The latest match-up numbers for all GOP hopefuls can be found HERE.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 46% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-five percent (52%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Fifty-eight percent (58%) believe that school textbooks are more concerned about political correctness than accuracy. Just 25% disagree.

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Friday, November 04, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Friday shows that 19% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-two percent (42%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -23.

Herman Cain, despite a week filled fending off allegations of sexual harassment, leads the GOP field nationally. Cain attracts 26% of the vote, Mitt Romney picks up 23%, Newt Gingrich 14% and 13% are undecided. All others are in single digits. The Georgia businessman leads the South Carolina GOP primary by 10 points.

Scott Rasmussen told NPR that the results again show that GOP voters are fundamentally rejecting the status quo.

"It's almost as if they're saying, 'We know that Herman Cain has had some trouble talking about issues like Afghanistan and abortion. He's having trouble responding to these allegations. But then again he couldn't possibly do any worse than the guys who have driven us so far in debt over the past few generations.'"

Mitt Romney and President Obama remain essentially even in a head-to-head match-up. The president leads other GOP hopefuls by single digits.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 44% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-four percent (54%) at least somewhat disapprove.

A solid plurality of Americans (45%) believe that someone earning $100,000 a year is middle income.

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Sunday, November 06, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Sunday shows that 23% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty percent (40%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -17.

Just 18% believe the country is better off today than it was five years ago.

Check out our review of last week's key polls to see "What They Told Us."

Scott Rasmussen will host the Rasmussen Report on radio today at 3:06 p.m. Eastern on WLS 890AM in Chicago, 105.9FM and 630 AM WMAL in Washington, and online everywhere. Scott will be be releasing some new numbers on how Newt Gingrich matches up against President Obama and asking listeners if Herman Cain can last as the frontrunner. He'll also talk with Jay Cost of the Weekly Standard on why the process favors establishment Republicans.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 45% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-three percent (53%) at least somewhat disapprove.

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Monday, November 07, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Monday shows that 22% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-eight percent (38%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -16.

That's the president's best rating in three weeks and matches his best rating of the past three months. It comes at a time when 51% of voters nationwide believe that the president is more liberal than they are.

The Rasmussen Consumer Index shows that consumer confidence has fallen sharply since Friday's jobs report.

During the Rasmussen Report on radio, Scott Rasmussen interviewed Jay Cost of the Weekly Standard. Cost argued that conservatives need to gain control of the Republican presidential nomination process if they want a conservative nominee. But first, they need to play the game of politics by today's rules.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 47% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-two percent (52%) at least somewhat disapprove.

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Wednesday, November 09, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Wednesday shows that 21% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-nine percent (39%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -18.

Twenty-four percent (24%) of voters nationwide believe that the president’s 2009 stimulus plan helped reduce unemployment. Thirty percent (30%), however, believe the stimulus added to the problem and increased unemployment.

Rick Perry now trails President Obama by nine in a hypothetical 2012 match-up. In California, the president leads a Generic Republican by four points.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 45% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-four percent (54%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Fifty-two percent (52%) are Very Angry at Congress and 49% are Very Angry at the large banks that got bailed out. Americans are angrier at the media than large corporations, but that’s not saying much for the corporations. “The American people don’t want to be governed from the left, the right or the center. The American people want to govern themselves," says Scott Rasmussen, author of In Search of Self-Governance. “The American attachment to self-governance runs deep. It is one of our nation’s cherished core values and an important part of our cultural DNA.”

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Thursday, November 10, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Thursday shows that 22% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty percent (40%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -18.

Fifty-one percent (51%) now believe that it’s as least somewhat likely that the allegations against Herman Cain are both serious and true. However, 67% believe that Cain’s ethics are at least as good as most politicians. Most voters believe that when a reporter discovers damaging information about a candidate they don’t like, most reporters will publish the information first and seek to verify the facts later.

Cain has fallen eleven points behind President Obama in a general election match-up. However, in Florida, the Georgia businessman leads the primary field. Check out the details on these stories and more with a three-day FREE trial subscription to Rasmussen Reports. For just $3.95 a month or $34.95 a year, subscribers can read more than 20 exclusive stories per week.

Overall, 45% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-three percent (53%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Sixty-six percent (66%) believe the U.S. is in a recession. Just 17% believe the United States is generally heading in the right direction.

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Sunday, November 13, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Sunday shows that 22% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-eight percent (38%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -16.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook

Overall, 48% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. That’s the highest rating for the president since mid-July. Fifty-one percent (51%) at least somewhat disapprove.

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Monday, November 14, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Monday shows that 23% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-eight percent (38%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -15.

That’s the president’s best Approval Index rating in three months. Still, most voters continue to favor repeal of his primary legislative accomplishment, the health care law.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook

Overall, 50% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. That’s the first time since June that the president has reached the 50% mark. Forty-nine percent (49%) at least somewhat disapprove.

The improvement in the president’s ratings follows an improvement in consumer confidence. As measured daily by the Rasmussen Consumer Index, confidence so far in November has been consistently higher than in any month since June. It remains to be seen whether this is the start of an improving economic trend or simply a temporary improvement. Thirty-one percent (31%) of Americans currently rate their finances as good or excellent. That’s down from 35% when President Obama took office. However, if that number improves significantly between now and November 2012, it would be very good for the president’s re-election prospects.

In the wake of the Penn State scandal, just 30% of Americans nationwide have a favorable opinion of legendary football coach Joe Paterno.

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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Tuesday shows that 25% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty percent (40%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -15.

On the Generic Congressional Ballot, Republicans have led every week for more than two years but are now tied with the Democrats at 41%.

While the Generic Congressional Ballot is encouraging for Democrats, the numbers out of Pennsylvania are not. A Generic Republican holds a slight advantage over President Obama in the Keystone State. A Generic Republican also leads the president in both Ohio and Florida.

President Obama leads former House Speaker Newt Gingrich nationally by a double digit margin. New numbers for a match-up with businessman Herman and President Obama will be released today at noon Eastern. Check out these stories and more with a three-day FREE trial subscription to Rasmussen Reports. For just $3.95 a month or $34.95 a year, subscribers can read these and more than 20 exclusive articles per week.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook

Overall, 49% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-one percent (51%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Thirty-eight percent (38%) favor military action to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons.

As the Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of the president's health care plan, a majority of voters favor its repeal. Earlier polling has shown that most voters oppose the individual mandate, a provision at the heart of the court controversy.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Wednesday shows that 23% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-two percent (42%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -19.

For the first time in months, the president tops a Generic Republican candidate nationally. It’s just a one point advantage, but that’s a big improvement for the incumbent after trailing by several points week after week. Democrats have also moved into a tie on the Generic Congressional Ballot for the first time in more than two years. The numbers between the president and a Generic Republican are close in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Florida.

Confidence in the stability of the U.S. banking system has reached an all-time low.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook

Overall, 47% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-three percent (53%) at least somewhat disapprove.

The president earns approval from 83% of Democrats and disapproval from 87% of Republicans. Among those not affiliated with either major party, 46% approve and 53% disapprove.

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Thursday, November 17, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Thursday shows that 20% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-four percent (44%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -24.

The president has recently suggested he will act alone to help the economy but just 27% of voters think this is appropriate. Sixty-three percent (63%) believe he should work more with Congress on the economy. This comes as just 18% believe the country is generally heading in the right direction. With those right direction numbers, Scott Rasmussen said on Fox News that he considers Barack Obama a slight underdog in his bid for re-election.

Voters strongly support the concept of tax reform leading to fewer deductions and lower tax rates. However, flat tax proposals receive less than glowing reviews. Most Americans do support a plan with no deductions and graduated rates of 5%, 10%, and 20%.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 44% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-six percent (56%) at least somewhat disapprove.

In Michigan, the president is tied with a Generic Republican candidate in an early look at Election 2012. The numbers between the president and a Generic Republican are close in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Florida. On a national basis, the president holds a one point advantage over a Generic Republican.

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Friday, November 18, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Friday shows that 20% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty percent (40%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -20.

Sixty-nine percent (69%) of voters nationwide say the federal government does not have the authority to require the purchase of health insurance.

Looking back, a growing number of Americans believe that the bailouts were bad for the nation. Just 25% believe they were good for America.

New polling in Iowa shows Newt Gingrich now leads by double digits among likely caucus participants. This is the first poll released based entirely upon interviews conducted following the debate on foreign policy. As Gingrich surged, Herman Cain lost 15 points from a month ago. Romney’s support has remained steady.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 44% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-four percent (54%) at least somewhat disapprove.

The president leads Congresswoman Michelle Bachman by twelve in a hypothetical 2012 match-up. Obama runs about even with former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. On Fox News, Scott Rasmussen explained to Megyn Kelly why Barack Obama a slight underdog heading into 2012.

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Sunday, November 20, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Sunday shows that 23% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-eight percent (38%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -15.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 47% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-one percent (51%) at least somewhat disapprove.

In Florida, the president trails Mitt Romney but leads Newt Gingrich and Herman Cain. Congressman Connie Mack has a bit of an edge over incumbent Bill Nelson in the Sunshine State’s 2012 Senate race. Check out these stories and more with a three-day FREE trial subscription to Rasmussen Reports.

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Monday, November 28, 2011

Sorry for the gap. We had a flood of company and all nine grandchildren in town last week. I was busy from morning until bedtime and was only able to snatch computer time here and there. Rasmussen did not publish any new Presidential polling results over the holiday weekend. --- Terri

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Monday shows that 21% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-one percent (41%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -20.

The president gets low marks from gun owners and home owners. Additionally, 48% trust Republicans more than Democrats on the economy. Only 37% trust the Democrats more.

Most voters to continue to favor repeal of the health care law passed last year and most now think repeal is likely.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 44% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-four percent (54%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Before Black Friday, 7% of Americans had already finished their holiday shopping. Fifty-nine percent (59%) hadn’t even started. Regardless of when they buy, 62% plan a spending less than they did a year ago.

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