Two newly released national surveys give Republicans mixed news.
First, the good news…
Obama’s image and job approval are beginning to slip as voters exhibit growing concerns about his policies, specifically the growing national debt:
Obama Job Approval
6/09: 56 approve / 34 disapprove
4/09: 61 approve / 30 disapprove
2/09: 60 approve / 26 disapprove
Obama Image
6/09: 60 favorable / 29 unfavorable
4/09: 64 favorable / 23 unfavorable
2/09: 68 favorable / 19 unfavorable
Voters are less inclined to believe that Obama inherited all the problems, and are less excited about the stimulus:
President/Congress should worry more about boosting the economy 35%
President/Congress should worry more about keeping budget down 58%
Obama Inherited economic situation
6/09: 72%
2/09: 84%
Stimulus
6/09: 37 Good Idea / 39 Bad Idea
4/09: 38 Good Idea / 39 Bad Idea
2/09: 44 Good Idea / 36 Bad Idea
1/09: 43 Good Idea / 27 Bad Idea
Now, the bad news for Republicans…
Despite the fact that the stars are beginning to align for anti-Obama and anti-Democratic talking points, the image of Republicans is still falling. Voters may agree with Republicans that Obama and Democrats are spending too much; however, if we can’t convince voters to like the GOP, it’s a waste of breath and time becauase voters still make decisions based on who they like better.
This chart clearly demonstrates the necessity to adopt a whole new strategy. Having the right talking points won’t win it alone.
GOP Image Still in Freefall Despite End of Obama Honeymoon
Posted by Tyler Harber on Friday, June 19th, 2009 at 7:12 AM
Two newly released national surveys give Republicans mixed news.
First, the good news…
Obama’s image and job approval are beginning to slip as voters exhibit growing concerns about his policies, specifically the growing national debt:
Voters are less inclined to believe that Obama inherited all the problems, and are less excited about the stimulus:
Now, the bad news for Republicans…
Despite the fact that the stars are beginning to align for anti-Obama and anti-Democratic talking points, the image of Republicans is still falling. Voters may agree with Republicans that Obama and Democrats are spending too much; however, if we can’t convince voters to like the GOP, it’s a waste of breath and time becauase voters still make decisions based on who they like better.
This chart clearly demonstrates the necessity to adopt a whole new strategy. Having the right talking points won’t win it alone.