Wilson Perkins Allen Opinion Research

We release our National Political Environment Assessment today, focusing on the public’s perception of Obama’s first 100 days and the impact it has on the political landscape and the 2010 elections.

Here are the key findings:

Overall, Obama has had a successful first one hundred days as President; however, several cracks may have appeared in the otherwise strong base of support he currently enjoys.

Republican opposition has hardened noticeably.

With so much of his support coming from Democrats, partisan politics will increasingly become the norm for the administration.

Obama’s personal popularity does not necessarily translate into support for his policies or his party.

Americans are trusting him on policy based on his personal appeal. Should that trust prove unfounded, Obama would have a hard time motivating public support behind his programs.

Recently released financial disclosures from the Democratic National Committee, DCCC and DSCC indicate that Obama’s popularity has not translated into more donations. Republicans outraised Democrats in the first quarter of 2009.

Republicans will face a friendlier political environment in 2010 than in 2006 or 2008.

Voters are showing signs of concern with Obama’s new direction, as the President’s popularity does little to help the image of Congressional Democrats.

Establishing a coherent nation-wide message rather than reacting piecemeal to Obama’s agenda will go a long way towards winning the public back to conservative principles.

Americans remain focused on the economy. While they are still hopeful that things will get better, the American public is already showing signs of “buyers’ remorse” with the bailout.