54% See Obama As More Liberal Than They Are
Most U.S. voters continue to believe President Obama is more liberal than they are.
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August 14, 2011
August 12, 2011
President Wins Approval from 85% of Liberal Democrats, 67% of Conservative Democrats
There has been much talk lately about declining enthusiasm for President Obama among the political left.
August 10, 2011
54% Predict Government Spending Will Go Up Under Obama, Lowest Finding of Presidency
While voters aren’t convinced government spending will actually be cut, the number that thinks government spending will increase under President Obama is at the lowest level since he took office.
August 5, 2011
54% Think Obama’s Reelection At Least Somewhat Likely
Most voters think President Obama has a good shot at being reelected next year, even if he continues to pursue tax increases as part of any future deficit reduction plan.
August 1, 2011
Obama’s Full-Month Approval in July Falls to 2011 Low
When tracking President Obama’s job approval on a daily basis, people sometimes get so caught up in the day-to-day fluctuations that they miss the bigger picture. To look at the longer-term trends, Rasmussen Reports compiles the numbers on a full-month basis, and the results can be seen in the graphics below.
July 31, 2011
30% Say Obama Too Confrontational, Highest Since Health Care Debate
The number of voters who see President Obama's leadership style as too confrontational has reached its highest level since the health care issue was front and center.
July 29, 2011
50% Give Obama Poor Marks On Economy
With the debate over the nation’s debt ceiling dragging on and consumer confidence near two-year lows, voters are souring even more on President Obama's handling of economic issues.
July 15, 2011
Obama Earns Positive Ratings From 38% On Economy, 51% On National Security
Voters continue to say President Obama is doing a better job on national security issues than economic issues, but his marks in both areas have improved slightly over the past several weeks.
July 10, 2011
Most Voters Think President Obama is More Liberal Than They Are
As they have consistently, voters continue to believe that President Obama is more liberal than they are, though that number has reached a new low.
July 5, 2011
22% View Geithner Favorably
Following news reports that he may be leaving his post this fall, favorable ratings for U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner tie their lowest level to date.
July 3, 2011
Full Month Approval Ratings for President Slip in June
When tracking President Obama’s job approval on a daily basis people sometimes get so caught up in the day-to-day fluctuations that they miss the bigger picture. To look at the longer-term trends, Rasmussen Reports compiles the numbers on a full-month basis, and the results can be seen in the graphics below.
July 1, 2011
57% View Hillary Clinton Favorably
Globe-trotting Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who was in Hungary this week urging greater democratic freedoms, remains the most well-known and well-liked member of President Obama’s Cabinet among voters back at home.
June 28, 2011
42% View Retiring Defense Secretary Gates Favorably
Defense Secretary Robert Gates, the only holdover from the Cabinet of President George W. Bush, is stepping down from his post this week with his favorables largely the same as they were when President Obama decided to keep him two-and-a-half years ago.
June 25, 2011
46% Say Obama Doing Poor Job on the Economy
Nearly half of U.S. voters give President Obama poor marks for his handling of the economy, but he continues to earn higher respect for his performance in the area of national security.
June 21, 2011
44% Give Obama Positive Marks On Leadership
Voter perceptions of President Obama’s leadership skills remain relatively stable.
June 14, 2011
49% Blame Bad Economy on Bush's Recession, 44% on Obama's Policies
Voters are more closely divided than they have been all year over who is more to blame for the nation’s current economic problems — President George W. Bush or President Barack Obama.
June 14, 2011
36% Give Positive Marks to Obama Administration’s Libya Policy
Just over one-in-three voters now look positively on the Obama administration’s handling of the situation in Libya.
June 8, 2011
Only 24% Say They Share Obama's Political Views
Most voters still believe President Obama is more liberal than they are, while just one-out-of-four say they share the same ideological views as the president.
June 7, 2011
54% Say Obama Qualified To Be President, 47% Say Biden Is Not
Most voters agree that Barack Obama is qualified to be president, but nearly as many don’t think Vice President Joe Biden is qualified to take his place.
June 2, 2011
Obama’s Full-Month Rating Increases Four Points in May
When tracking President Obama’s job approval on a daily basis people sometimes get so caught up in the day-to-day fluctuations that they miss the bigger picture. To look at the longer-term trends, Rasmussen Reports compiles the numbers on a full-month basis, and the results can be seen in the graphics below.
