Monday, April 13, 2009

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Monday shows that 34% of the nation's voters now Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as President. Thirty-two percent (32%) Strongly Disapprove giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of +2. That matches his lowest total to date (see trends).

Consumer and investor confidence have surged to seven-month highs as a growing number believe the economy is improving.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates also available on Twitter.

Overall, 55% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the President's performance so far. Forty-four percent (44%) disapprove. The President’s overall approval has stayed between 55% and 59% every day since March 5. For more Presidential barometers, see Obama By the Numbers and other recent demographic highlights. Also, see comments on comparing Job Approval ratings from different polling firms.

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/obama_administration/daily_presidential_tracking_poll