Michelle Obama's Poll Numbers Drop to 55 Percent From 62 Percent

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The latest Rasmussen poll shows First Lady Michelle Obama is ending 2009 with a dip in her favorability ratings.

Fifty-five percent of voters have at least a somewhat favorable view of Mrs. Obama in the December survey, down from 62 percent the month before. Mrs. Obama's previous favorables ranged from 58 percent to 67 percent. This is her lowest point since monthly polling on Mrs. Obama began in March, Rasmussen reports.

However, Mrs. Obama's polling is still well ahead of President Obama's numbers. He winds up the year with some of his lowest marks to date.

Why the drop for the first lady? I can't think of any one event that could cause the pivot; Mrs. Obama has enjoyed good press between Nov. 18 and Dec. 23, the periods between the survey.

Other findings:

-- 73 percent of respondents were confident in the ability of the Secret Service to protect the Obama family. The question asked in the wake of a highly publicized party crashing of the state dinner for the prime minister of India last month.

-- 60 percent said there is too much coverage of President Obama's personal life.

Filed Under: Polls, The Daily FLOTUS with Lynn Sweet

Tagged: first lady, FirstLady, michelle obama, MichelleObama, polling

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While most Americans can’t afford to take a summer vacation; critics of the first lady believe that (even though the Obama’s paid for her vacation personally), that exorbitant costs, like a Costa del Sol hotel room costing $2,500, are outrageous. And it’s showing in the polls. Interestingly enough, Mrs. Obama’s popularity is now even lower than former First Lady Laura Bush was at its lowest. Promoting literacy and education, and dressing like an Avon Lady, was never going to ruffle too many feathers. Plus, her husband caused enough snafus for the both of them.

One has to remember even though Laura Bush (Mrs. Obama’s predecessor) wasn’t trying to make the splash that Michelle Obama has, one still has to wonder isn’t being first lady about creating a little controversy?

http://scallywagandvagabond.com/2010/08/michelle-obama-is-no-longer-loved-by-the-american-public/

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