Ilana Novick / TruthdigJun 7, 2018
They credit the president for the good economy—but prefer Democratic candidates in the midterms. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
KiMi Robinson / TruthdigJan 26, 2017
The new president's initial approval rating of only 46 percent indicates widespread dissatisfaction, but a civic-engagement survey finds there are people who remain optimistic. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Peter Z. Scheer / TruthdigSep 3, 2014
President Obama is not a very popular leader right now, but while his low approval ratings in states such as Alabama and Utah aren't surprising, even blue state Californians are frustrated with the commander in chief. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Peter Z. Scheer / TruthdigJan 15, 2014
Thirteen percent of adults approve of the job Congress is doing, according to Gallup, but things could be worse. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigNov 6, 2013
President Obama's job approval rating has been dropping steadily since April and is now back near his all-time low. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Peter Z. Scheer / TruthdigSep 19, 2013
Maybe it's the NSA spying, the fact that the economic recovery has mostly benefited the richest Americans or the threat to bomb Syria Regardless, a growing majority of the country disapproves of the president's job performance. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigAug 18, 2013
President Obama's approval rating among 18- to 29-year-olds has fallen considerably in recent months, from 61.6 percent in October to 52.3 at the beginning of July, according to Gallup. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigJun 18, 2013
A look at the day's political happenings, including President Obama's poll numbers take a dive amid controversies plaguing his administration and a new report says Virginia's Republican governor is using taxpayer dollars for personal expenses. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
E.J. Dionne Jr. / TruthdigFeb 27, 2012
If the election were held right now, President Obama would likely win by about the same margin that propelled him into office in 2008. But how fragile are his current advantages? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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