I mentioned this in a previous thread concerning this (very likely) bogus poll that really portrays a very serious disconnect between the news media and voters at the grassroots level:
One important barometer is the “Heading in the Right Direction” and at the latest, it is at minus -9, with 43% saying in the right direction versus 52% saying in wrong.
At this point in 2010 (Aug 23-29, 2010), it was a gap of -35, with 29% saying in right direction versus 64% saying in wrong (when Obama lost Congress later that November).
Further historical reference:
2012-(period of Aug 27-Sept 2)-gap was -31%, with 31 percent saying in right direction versus 62 percent saying in wrong (Obama kept White House and Dems kept Senate, but failed to get Congress back).
2014 (Aug 25-Aug 31)-gap was at -41%, with 25 percent saying in right direction versus 66 percent saying in wrong direction. About two months later for his last midterm elections, Obama and Democrats still fail to win back Congress and also lose control of Senate.
2016 (Aug 28-Sept 1)-gap was at -37%, with 28 percent saying country headed in right direction versus 65 percent saying headed in wrong direction. Hillary Clinton loses White House and Dems fail to recapture either Congress or Senate.
Basically, the media and a President that they showered with constant adulation and admiration could not connect with many, many voters to show the positive effect of his policies and as a result, Obama was in many instances rejected by such voters. On the other hand, the current President is being subject to endless criticism and negative portrayal, yet many of these voters are likely seeing through the media’s behaviour in many instances and see the benefits and successes of his policies.
Those are interesting stats. I hope that is a good sign for the Republicans.