Mike Berman’s Washington Watch

September 15, 2008 12:59 AM

President Bush - 4 Months to Go

61% of Americans disapprove of the job that George Bush is doing as President. 34% approve. 33% "feel" favorably about him, while 55% have negative feelings.

68% disapprove of the job that he is doing on the economy; 62% disapprove of the way he is handling foreign policy. [NBC/WSJ 9/08 and 8/08]

As compared to other modern two-term Presidents at the same time in their tenure, Bush remains at the bottom of the pack.

Approve Disapprove
Bill Clinton 60% 34%
Dwight Eisenhower 58% 28%
Ronald Regan 54% 37%
Lyndon Johnson 42% 51%
George Bush 33% 64%
Source: Gallup


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