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Originally Posted by maddog42
Obama's approval ratings are notable for the absence of a major " rally event." These incidents, often involving a threat to U.S. security, galvanize the public and result in a surge in support for government leaders. For example, George W. Bush registered the all-time high job approval rating of 90% after the 9/11 terror attacks. The elder George H.W. Bush had an 89% approval rating after the U.S. victory in the 1991 Persian Gulf War.
From 90% to 25%, Bush benefited from the 911 attack and the patriotic surge. Obama NEVER got this low. |
Tell that to the 1,100 or so Democrat office holders that were defeated at the ballot box -- the only poll matters, BTW -- since 2010 about Obama's approval ratings.
