Poll: Obama's approval rating sinks to new low (41% Approval)

cbs ^ | 3/12/2012 | Stephanie Condon

[tobyhill]

President Obama's approval rating has hit the lowest level ever in CBS News polling, according to the latest CBS News/New York Times survey. The drop may be partially attributable to rising gas prices.

Just 41 percent of Americans approve of the job Mr. Obama is doing as president, according to the poll, conducted from March 7 to 11. Another 47 percent disapprove of his performance, up from 41 percent last month.

Mr. Obama's approval rating was 50 percent last month.

The average U.S. price of a gallon of gasoline has jumped 12 cents over the past two weeks. The poll found that most Americans, 54 percent, believe gas prices are something a president can do a lot about.

[Big Horn]

He can steal all the votes he needs.

[Intolerant in NJ]

1009 adults...898 registred voters"...more like 35% approval when you get down to likely voters who are going to turn out on election day.....