Obama's Job Approval Rating Reaches Lowest Point of His Presidency

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President Obama is suffering the lowest job approval rating since he was elected, with more disapproving of his performance than approving, while the public regard for Congress has also worsened, according to a Gallup poll conducted March 15-17.

Forty-eight percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing while 46 percent approved. This is also the first time the percentage of those disapproving was higher than those who approved.

Congress still fares far worse with 80 percent disapproving of its performance and 16 percent approving. The approval rate was barely above the 14 percent recorded in July 2008, which was the lowest figure since January 2007.

"Public support for President Obama and Congress -- both of which were running near their low points prior to the beginning of this month -- continues to slip," Gallup said. "That is an ominous sign heading into this year's midterm elections."

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