In an interview with The Hill, Schumer (D-N.Y.) brushed off suggestions that President Obama will hurt the chances of congressional Democrats in the 2012 elections. He said Obama’s approval ratings are on the rise, Obama Approval rating Gallup (Nov4th-6th, 2010) Approve 47%, Disapprove 45%)
Obama Approval rating Gallup (Nov 27th-29th, 2011) Approve 43%, Disapprove 49%)
Absolutely correct, the lowest approval ratings of any President at this point in their term prior to reelection including Jimmah Carter!