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(Gallup) Obama's Approval Slide Finds Whites Down to 39%
Gallup ^ | 11/24/2009 | Jeffrey M Jones

Posted on 11/24/2009 1:33:06 PM PST by markomalley

Since the start of his presidency, U.S. President Barack Obama's approval rating has declined more among non-Hispanic whites than among nonwhites, and now, fewer than 4 in 10 whites approve of the job Obama is doing as president.

Obama last week fell below 50% approval in Gallup Daily tracking for the first time in his presidency, both in daily three-day rolling averages and in Gallup Daily tracking results aggregated weekly.

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Blacks' support for Obama has averaged 93% during his time in office, and has been at or above 90% nearly every week during his presidency. Thus, part of the reason Obama's support among nonwhites has not dropped as much as his support among other groups is because of his consistent support from blacks. (With Hispanics' approval rating down five points, greater declines among Asians, Native Americans, and those of mixed races account for his total seven-point drop among nonwhites.)

The accompanying table shows how Obama's approval rating has changed by subgroup from his first full week in office to the most recent week. The only subgroup showing a greater change than whites is Republicans, down 24 points during this time. Independents' approval of Obama has declined nearly as much (down 18 points), whereas support among Democrats is down only 6 points.

Obama's strongest support comes from blacks, Democrats, and liberals -- all of whom give him approval ratings above 80%. He maintains solid support of more than 60% from nonwhites, Hispanics, and young adults.


(Excerpt) Read more at gallup.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2009polls; 91percent; buyersremorse; fail; fourth100days; gallup; obama; poll; whitevote
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Nice way to look at the data!
1 posted on 11/24/2009 1:33:08 PM PST by markomalley
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To: markomalley

Aw jeez — not the racism crap again!


2 posted on 11/24/2009 1:33:59 PM PST by BenLurkin
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To: markomalley
Every single category in the negatives, except one.
3 posted on 11/24/2009 1:35:39 PM PST by PDMiller
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To: BenLurkin

I can’t believe racism is up 39%!

/s


4 posted on 11/24/2009 1:36:19 PM PST by omega4179 (0 is an embarrassment to us all.)
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To: markomalley

No matter how Obama acts as president he will always maintain a 90% or above approval rating from Blacks.

Blacks vote along racial lines. Africa is tribe driven. Don’t forget these basic facts of life.


5 posted on 11/24/2009 1:36:31 PM PST by BertWheeler (Dance and the World Dances With You!)
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To: BenLurkin

Remember boys & girls - only white people can be racist. The African-Americans who support Obama at 90%+ are all non-racist, they understand the policies and agree with them all.


6 posted on 11/24/2009 1:37:14 PM PST by AD from SpringBay (We deserve the government we allow.)
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To: BenLurkin

The hope and change has worn off and we see the man for what he is. Some still cling to their hope but more and more see the bows, apologies, empty suit and teleprompter and realize we have elected a buffoon.


7 posted on 11/24/2009 1:37:18 PM PST by milwguy
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To: markomalley

Knew it all along.

Obama’s meager approval rating has been disrtored by minorities giving him a high approval rating.


8 posted on 11/24/2009 1:38:46 PM PST by HD1200
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To: markomalley

White guilt is a lot less filling than bread on the table, as these people are finding out.


9 posted on 11/24/2009 1:39:23 PM PST by domenad (In all things, in all ways, at all times, let honor guide me.)
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To: markomalley
Obumbler's now a minority President. As long as he's close to 50% he can still be re-elected. Clinton never got a majority in both of his presidential wins in the 1990s.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find only things evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelogus

10 posted on 11/24/2009 1:39:26 PM PST by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: AD from SpringBay
In a sane world that irrational level of support (and the racism is evidences) would be the focus of the article
11 posted on 11/24/2009 1:40:27 PM PST by BenLurkin
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To: markomalley
61% of Whites had favorable opinion of Obamah in Feb?

Sine they tell us the Republican Party is the "White Party", something just doesn't jive.

12 posted on 11/24/2009 1:41:09 PM PST by TexasCajun
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To: markomalley
Take a peek at the nuts over at KOS, They have zer0 at 55%, Not a word about the Doc. dump from ACORN, and not a word about the climate scam e mails.
Talk about living with your head in the sand.

Today their mad at Cheney for criticizing zer0 for bowing

13 posted on 11/24/2009 1:41:09 PM PST by reefdiver ("Let His day's be few And another takes His office")
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To: BenLurkin

It’s getting old, isn’t it?


14 posted on 11/24/2009 1:42:06 PM PST by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote; then find me a real conservative to vote for)
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To: milwguy

Some still cling to their hope but more and more see the bows, apologies, empty suit and teleprompter and realize we have elected a buffoon.

Yet, he'll still be able to push EVERYTHING he wants through!!!

15 posted on 11/24/2009 1:42:50 PM PST by mikelets456
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To: HD1200
Yes, but a closer look indicates that it is only minorities in the DemocRATic party that support him. We know many GOP and conservative minorities voted for Obama and now regret that vote.
16 posted on 11/24/2009 1:42:52 PM PST by 11th Commandment (History doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme - Mark Twain)
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To: markomalley

The OJ Simpson syndrom


17 posted on 11/24/2009 1:42:56 PM PST by hoe_cake (A member of the Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Constitution.)
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To: markomalley

THE MAN WHO DESPISES AMERICA


AWAKEN, O AMERICA, YOUR LIBERTY IS CALLING (Inspiring Video)

18 posted on 11/24/2009 1:43:31 PM PST by Jeff Head (Freedom is not free...never has been, never will be. (www.dragonsfuryseries.com))
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To: markomalley
Blacks' support for Obama has averaged 93% during his time in office, and has been at or above 90% nearly every week during his presidency.

And of course, the whites and Hispanics are all racist.

19 posted on 11/24/2009 1:43:40 PM PST by Hodar (Who needs laws .... when this "feels" so right?)
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To: markomalley

Abandon ship?


20 posted on 11/24/2009 1:44:32 PM PST by JenB987
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