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WASHINGTON -- President Bush's job approval has fallen to the lowest level of his presidency amid worries over the Iraq war, a fumbled Supreme Court nomination, the indictment of one White House aide and uncertainty about another. Concerned that the president has lost his footing, some influential Republicans are urging Bush to shake up his staff and bring in new blood. A new AP-Ipsos poll found Bush's approval rating was at 37 percent, compared with 39 percent a month ago. About 59 percent of those surveyed said they disapproved. The intensity of disapproval is the strongest to date, with 42...

President Bush Job Approval Updated Daily by Noon Eastern Bush Job Approval Strongly Approve 23% Somewhat Approve 25% Somewhat Disapprove 15% Strongly Disapprove 37% RasmussenReports.com Saturday October 08, 2005--Forty-eight percent (48%) of American adults now approve of the way George W. Bush is performing his role as President. That matches the highest level of Approval the President has received in September or October. Still, it remains to be seen whether this increase reflects real improvement or merely statistical noise. Fifty-one percent (51%) Disapprove. The President's performance in office earns Approval from 81% of Republicans, 18% of Democrats, and 43% of...