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A new Reuters/Ipsos poll finds: “President Barack Obama's approval rating got a small lift after he unveiled a jobs plan last week, keeping him ahead of all potential Republican rivals in the 2012 election, a Reuters/Ipsos poll said on Wednesday. The percentage of Americans who view Obama's performance favorably edged up to 47 percent in the poll conducted Sept. 8-12.” In the poll, Obama beats Romney 49%-43% among registered voters (51%-39% among all surveyed) and Perry 50%-42%, Bachmann 54%-36%. The president’s approval among independents is just 42% approve, 47% disapprove.
A CNN/Opinion Research poll finds that more people trust the president than Republicans in Congress to handle the economy by a 46%-37% margin. It also finds that by a 65%-29% margin that more Americans would rather see Washington focus on creating jobs than reducing the deficit. A plurality also like the president’s jobs plan outline by a 43%-35% margin, but with 22% undecided the next few weeks and months will be critical for both sides to win over those people. By wide margins, they favor giving more money to states to hire teachers and first responders (74%-25%), for increasing infrastructure spending (64%-36%), cutting the payroll tax for workers (65%-33%) and businesses (58%-40%). But they are more split on increasing aid to the unemployed (52%-47%). But on the key question of whether people feel they are better off than three years ago, almost six-in-10 say no (58%-32%). And nearly three-in-four say they are upset and scared about the direction of the country.
“The CNN poll finds that a plurality of independents generally opposes the American Jobs Act — 39 percent are against it, and 35 percent favor it. More than one fourth of independents has no opinion,” the Washington Post’s Greg Sargent writes. “But guess what — dig deeper into the internals and you find solid majority support among independents for the jobs bill’s actual proposals.”
“A Gallup poll released Wednesday shows that 45 percent of Americans would want their member of Congress to vote for the bill, with 32 percent opposed to the president's plan. 23 percent said they did not know enough about the legislation,” The Hill writes.
A Quinnipiac poll finds President Obama’s approval rating in Virginia at just 40% with 54% disapproving, that’s down 8 points from June. Just 29% of independents approve of his job there.
Good grief. “A man driving a car containing swords, muskets, black powder and a bayonet was arrested Thursday near the Capitol, just hours before President Barack Obama gave a jobs speech to a joint session of Congress,” Roll Call reports.
Yawn. “Some frustrated Democrats in Congress are saying that a primary challenge to President Obama would be a good thing, but others maintain it would only help the GOP,” The Hill writes.
“The company that owns the Olive Garden, Red Lobster and four other popular restaurant chains is following Michelle Obama's lead and pledging to reduce the calories and sodium in its meals and overhaul its kids' menu,” AP writes. “Drew Madsen, president of Darden Restaurants, tells The Associated Press he will make the announcement Thursday at one of its restaurants in a Maryland suburb of Washington. The first lady, who is campaigning to reduce childhood obesity, will be on hand for support.”
“Fifty-three percent of the 1,000 adults surveyed believe the government should give legal recognition to marriages between couples of the same sex, about the same as last year, according to the nationwide telephone poll by the Associated Press and the National Constitution Center. Forty-four percent were opposed,” the Boston Globe writes.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had to slide down an emergency chute at Dulles.
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Obama cannot even sell this "jobs bill" to his OWN party!
What does that say about Mr. Obama's policies?
the American people do NOT allow themselves to be fooled twice. The $780 billion "stimulus" did NOT do what it was suppose to. Why would anyone agree to repeat that debacle? Sorry, but I don't believe the President's words as he tries to "sell" this "stimulus 2." " Fool me once......"
President Obama will win in 2012 especially given that Rick Perry will be the Republican nominee. This jobs bill is good. Having a handful of Democrats oppose it just helps our President. He is wise to go to the people for help with this. People like to feel someone needs their help and everyone likes to be part of something bigger than they are. Republicans could try the same strategy with the Tea Party folks however they will find that The Left and the Tea Party are on the same side when it comes to Citizens United and cronism. Given that statistic Obama could win pushing jobs bill and an end to citizens united and cronyism. Initiatives to raise minimum wage in state ballots for 2012 would guarantee high turn out for the President. I'm hoping that Democrats work to get minimum wage increases on the ballots in 2012.
AnaBanana,
With all due respect, I double-dog dare ANYONE to support or try and pass a "minimum wage increase" in this economic climate.
It would never happen. Massive jobs killer.
mmnord1969,
The voters will pass it. And do you really think someone will fire people over a quarter? If they do they aren't business people to begin with. Raising minimum wage puts for money in the pockets of people who spend everything they make. Hence, you have more money circulating and more customers to sell to. Economics 101. Or did you even go to college? Yes minimum wage needs to be on the ballots in 2012.
And it should equal a living wage!
What in the F*CK will 25 cents do for anyone?!?! Seriously.
"Right now my family's life sucks but if you force my employer to give me an extra $10...life will be good!" Give me a break.
Why not just make it an extra $10 AN HOUR? After all, that closes in on Richards "living wage" logic....no?
BTW....I seriously doubt anyone will get "fired" over a quarter, but if you don't think it would stifle future hiring, maybe YOU should attend a college course or two.
But I suppose you were one of those tea people GOP republicans that jump up and down when Bush 1 gave you a 25 cent tax break, while giving the rich thousands of dollars in tax breaks.
You must mean the Democratic congress Bush Senior had.
mmnord Sir Swearalot got the prize,
FR ask, Is creating jobs for millions out-of-work a "Trap for Republicans?". Hard to grock this is even a consideration for a breathing human being.
About the American Jobs Act: the same ol' tired excuses from Boehner's spokesman about "tax increases on 'job-creators'" who are currently parked on about $3 Trillion dollars. Top tax break recipients have been very busy NOT creating jobs, busy risking our economy and busy downgrading the lives of 98% of Americans. During the Bush era the "job creators" received $3 Trillion to NOT create jobs. GOPTP Norquisteans are doing the same old routine on their behalf, ie whining about deficits and not creating jobs.
When will transnationals and Big Money have enough luker stashed away in the coffers to cough up some revenues? Can we choose between never-ending tax loopholes for Big Oil ~~and putting teachers back to work, investing in technologies for the future, education and infrastructure before it crumbles and blows away in the dust? This is the 21 century?
The AJA is estimated to create about 1.9million jobs for starters, keeping firefighter, teachers, police, construction workers at work just when we need them most.
Let Congress know America wants to go back to work.
PASS THIS BILL.
PUT AMERICANS BACK TO WORK AND NEVER MIND THE GOP TEARS.
Business-is-always-a-risk, we say. But will GOP get past the risk/trap me-me-me-me excuses and create jobs for millions of Americans? Or will they pass up the opportunity once again.
Our President Barack Obama is out there fighting on our behalf to make jobs for millions of Americans. GOP voted down four jobs bills this year. GOP Governors have already fired 600,000 workers on the pretext of budget cuts.
PASS THE AMERICAN JOBS ACT AND NEVER MIND THE GOP TEARS.
I wonder why Obama is trying to sell his jobs bill to a bunch of college students. It seems as though he is only campaigning on college campuses. Like 10,000 college students have a real interest in what is going on in Washington. Heck most of them probably don't know where DC is. I am sure they are the only one that would show up to his tried and tiring stump speech. Too bad he doesnt take it to the real tax payers around the country. OH, I know. Because the majority of American's know it is a snake oil pitch.
The college students, who cheered even louder for the president than the Haters did about executions in the GOP/TP debate, helped elect President Obama in 2008. It's hard to get this group to the polls, but hopefully they will turn out again in 2012.
The president will continue to go around the nation to many forums. So are others like Ed Shultz in Ohio lat night. I hope a lot more folks join in, like Clinton, Ed Rendell, etc. It's great Chris Matthews is broadcasting all the bridges that need repair. Expose the Grand Obstructionist Party for what they are -- they are anti-America.
Get out the vote people, throw the Teabag anarchists out. Obama/Biden - 2012!
True,
I think you should look up the word "anarchist".
Anarchism -- Most often, the term describes the political philosophy which considers the state undesirable, unnecessary, and harmful, and instead promotes a stateless society, or anarchy.
Perry -- "I'll work to try to make DC as inconsequential in your life as I can."
There is a long list of quotes and examples from "starve the beast" to eliminating almost every agency to outright secession, but there ya go nimrod, the definition just for you.
tsk tsk True.....
You should know better than to try and pull the wool over a conservatives eyes.
Your quote from Wikipedia is only a small chunk of their definition of anarchist. Did you intetionally leave out the socialist/communist part of the Wiki story?
I might suggest you actually use the more agreed Merriam-Webster definition.
Merriam-Webster definition? That's so 20th century but then so is the GOP these days.
A dictionary is "so 20th century"?!?!...you're cute
Here are a few more facts:
BushII Administration -
1. Energy Industry friendly -
a. Crude oil average 8+years - $47+USD a barrel
b. USA became the #1 solar energy producer in the world
c. USA became the #1 in NG proven reserves in the world
d. USA lowered its dependance on electricity generated by coal over 5%
2. Industry environmental regulations - EPA was forced to base their regulations on established science...
Obama Administration -
1. Energy Industry - Unfriendly
a. Crude oil average over $90+USD per barrel, even though they were $37+USD a barrel Jan 2009.
b. Incresed taxes, regulations, and has restricted drilling, killing thousands of jobs.
2. Industry Environmental regulations -
a. Restricted use of high sulphur coal -
Driving up the cost of electricity for US consumers
Driving EXPORTS of coal to China by 800%, even though the USA only has a 100+year supply of medialogical coal and it is needed to make steel.
b. Increased dependance on 'rare earths' for EV, HS trains, and other 'Green Tech', even though the USA currently mines and produces ZERO and China produces 97% of the worlds supply.
c. Promoting drilling for energy in Foreign Countries ($2+Billion to Brazil)
d. Promoting the use of Ethanol, which has decimated the rain forest and water tables in the US corn belt. Even Al Gore has stated that Ethanol was a bad IDEA, last year ethanol subsidises to the energy industry cost the US Taxpayer $7+Billion...
3. Banking industry -
a. QE has resulted in the USD falling in value by 15%.
b. Charging the US Banks almost ZERO percentage, while they are charging the US Consumer 20+% interest and paying their executives the highest bonuses in History...
Did Obama really say to the crowd "If you love me, ..." Did anyone actually hear this or is this just some nonsense that someone wrote?
As for the Dems... I want to hear what the crew at MSNBC has to say about this.
Yes, he really said it. Pretty low moment for a President.
"We know what's right: We know what we've got to do to create jobs right now," he continued, to enthusiastic applause. "We've got to give workers new skills for new jobs... We've got to give our young people a chance to earn a college education... We need to build an economy that lasts."
"I love you Barack!" one voice cried out in the crowd.
"I love you back," the president replied. "But if you love me, you've got to help me pass this bill!"
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20106206-503544.html
That's a low moment?
Maybe, maybe not.
The more important nugget for this story was the size of the crowd there to hear the sales pitch- 9300, according to the LA Times.
In a venue that holds 19,722.
Think this would lead if he were a republican? I do. He cannot even half fill venues.
Bad sign for his campaign. Really bad sign.
Obama shelved in 2012.
"Thousands of North Carolina State University students and members of the public lined up Tuesday to get tickets to President Barack Obama's speech Wednesday.
School officials said they gave out about 5,000 tickets. No more tickets are available."
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/10123013/
Nothing personal, but you don't know what you're talking about, NJNB.
Richard-348249
Now you know why they hate education.......they don't digest rather they bounce off handed notes. A simple expression is what they're unable to comprehend.
Krell
Faux News will do a better job in explaining that line.
You tea people GOP republicans are just jealous because no one loves you.
No Pen-24, Fox (aka tea people GOP republican propaganda machine) will do a better job lying about it.
Yes Richard we all know no joe lies and makes up stories. We expect nothing less from her.
No Joe,
When was the last time any Republican other than Sarah
Palin even filled a small room?
Richard,
Thats a low moment?
This is a low moment -
Obama reelection campaign's $5-per-chance dinner-with-the-president raffle is now a two-for-the-price-of-one deal.
The winners will not only get dinner with President Barack Obama but with Vice President Joe Biden, too.
I see Richard posted the full line (I still haven't seen it so I have to assume the post above is correct)... that said, in its context it sounds much better than saying "If you love me, help me...". Thanks for replying.
PEN - I'm not sure what you mean by fox explaining - if they show the entire segment, then what's to explain? Because you said it, I will check out a news show on fox and not an opinion show.
The President has to keep hammering the American Jobs Bill to get passed. He also has to keep hammering the U.S Congress as a do nothing Congress if they don't pass it. That goes for the Democrats and Republican-Tea Potty.
Remember 1948 and Harry Truman and the do nothing Congress.
Take the fight to street and educate the voters on the facts that the
The fact check shows that the first stimulus package did work and it created millions of jobs. Also, let's no forget the 17 Billion with a B that Texas got to balance their budget.
Facts are Facts.
Texas Used Stimulus to Cover 97% of Its Deficit
By Derek Thompson
Jan 24 2011, 12:12 PM ET
Even as he railed against the Recovery Act, Texas Gov. Rick Perry used the government's stimulus plan to cover 97 percent of the state's budget deficit in 2009:
Turns out Texas was the state that depended the most on those very stimulus funds to plug nearly 97% of its shortfall for fiscal 2010, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Texas, which crafts a budget every two years, was facing a $6.6 billion shortfall for its 2010-2011 fiscal years. It plugged nearly all of that deficit with $6.4 billion in Recovery Act money, allowing it to leave its $9.1 billion rainy day fund untouched.
"Stimulus was very helpful in getting them through the last few years," said Brian Sigritz, director of state fiscal studies for the National Association of State Budget Officers, said of Texas.
In FY 2012, Texas' deficit is projected to come in at $12 billion, more than 30 percent of its budget -- the third highest rate in the country. But the states, which are collectively facing a $120 billion shortfall next year, are unlikely to see any more stimulus, in large part due to the efforts of conservatives like Gov. Perry, who have slammed the Recovery Act as a wasteful and ineffective government bailout. You make your own bed, etc.
Stimulus money worked if you actually used it to stimulate the economy. Republican governors like Perry abused the money and used it to fix their budget deficits, not fix roads or bridges or put people to work - and they claim they balanced their budgets and the stimulus was a failure, what BS. Then there are republicans that used the money to create jobs but to credit for a plan they never voted for - hypocrisy at its height. Wake up folks...
Take the fight to street and educate the voters on the facts
Yes! Yes! Yes!
Republicans get away with saying things like "the stimulus created zero jobs" because the so-called liberal media doesn't contradict them in public. You have to look up the comment on a fackcheck website to get the truth, and how many voters have time to do that? The stimulus plan created up to 3 million jobs. And it saved millions more. If President Obama hadn't acted as he did, after the financial crisis, we would have slid into a Deopression.
http://news.businessweek.com/article.asp?documentKey=1376-LR7R9P1A1I4H01-7OJI1RLS2983SCT9UP6GE3SH2F
keep it up mr president, and don't stop! no more compromise. the pubs either vote yes or no?
don't back down!!!
kr, I assume you want this President re-elected. Well, I suggest you do NOT encourage him in FAILED policies that the public isn't buying into anymore. Doubling down on FAILURE doesn't get politicians re-elected. Check out the polls on his "ability to handle the economy."
Check out the tea people GOP republicans poll numbers on their "ability to handle the economy LEONA? Not so good ha. It's funny how you tea people GOP republicans forget to mention your own poll numbers.
Oh, the repubs are very aware of the poll numbers. One big difference congressional seats are voted on by districts in the states. So it is up to the voters in that district to decide the fate of an elected official. The president is elected by all voters. The poll is specific in Obamas case and generic in congresses case. I would not want to be Barry because the majority of voters distrust him. Most voters, including the New York district that voted out a liberal, will elect who they think will help fix the problems Barry created. I would rather be sitting in congress with a 22% approval than in the white house with a 31.
LEONA-2986819
Polls? I know Obama is not doing so great but what do you think when matched with the GOP fields and congress led by Boehner? He sure trounce them all. The country recovery from bush economics policies has been stagnated since GOP won the house and I think many American will agree with me on this. That is the more reason why he'll be re-elected. The people are watching. They know the truth.
pen-24, also check the polls on Romney vs. Obama.
And Perry vs. Obama, Bauchmann vs. Obama or any other republican.
LEONA-2986819
Let us forget polls. What are going to tell the electorate you're offering them that's different from failed bush policies? Yes, I know......
kill EPA
No Financial Regulations
More tax cuts for the rich and corporation moving jobs overseas
Cuts in Education and researches
Stop their rights for collective bargaining
Take away govt. assistance like student aids, less privilege while offering tax welfare to GE and co.
Am I wrong?
Obama broke MANY of the promises he made in 2007-2008 Pres-campaign
WHY should I believe him this time?
Really, why???
justina777
Ok. believe in GOP/TP. They'll help you more.....kudos.
Obama is a realist. He's not governed from ideological stand. Ask yourself, hows life been since GOP took over Congress? Sure interesting?
I loved the interview with Paul Ryan this morning on Morning Joe. He was babbling on about how the Bush and Obama rebates didn't create any jobs (which they did, just another republican lie). Joe ask him what he would do to create jobs, his response was that instead of giving rebates to the middle class they should lower tax rates on corporation and the rich. Typical tea people GOP republican response, take from the middle class and poor and give it to the rich.
I still say the congress is not an employment agency. If corporate america would bring our jobs back home we would broaden our tax base. We need to cut spending in areas that are not social services. Building roads, military development of wepons that we will probably or hopefully never use,, the big ticket items that nobody ever looks at. Quit issuing treasury bonds to support an infrastructure we can't afford. If things don't change soon I'm afraid we may be speaking Chinese. Comments from just an average Joe off the street.
quit
Obama :
“if you love me pass this bill” … this man is a riot!
His remark proves what so many know to be true. Libtards are ruled by emotion; not logic. No logic applied equals a bad economy for all.
Over 2 MILLION net jobs lost just since Obama took office........