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Latest Round-Up of Obama Poll Numbers by State
1 year ago
The latest roundup of President Obama's job approval or favorability ratings by state updates Alabama, Alaska, California, Delaware, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Alabama
Alaska
Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 19; Public Policy Polling, Aug. 27-28
2008 Election: McCain 59 percent, Obama 38 percent
Rasmussen says 59 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 50 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 42 percent approve. Fifty-eight percent favor repeal of the health care reform legislation (with 50 percent "strongly" in favor) while 38 percent are opposed, with 4 percent undecided. Fifty-eight percent favor enactment of an Arizona-like immigration law while 32 percent do not, with 10 percent undecided.
PPP says 53 percent disapprove of Obama's performance while 44 percent approve, with 4 percent undecided. Independents are split with 48 percent disapproving, 47 percent approving and 5 percent undecided.
Arizona
Alabama
Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 21
2008 election: McCain 60 percent, Obama 38 percent
Rasmussen says 58 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 52 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 41 percent approve. Sixty-nine percent favor repeal of the health care reform legislation (with 59 percent "strongly" in favor) while 26 percent are opposed, with 5 percent undecided. Sixty-three percent favor enactment of an Arizona-like immigration law while 20 percent do not, with 16 percent undecided.
2008 election: McCain 60 percent, Obama 38 percent
Rasmussen says 58 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 52 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 41 percent approve. Sixty-nine percent favor repeal of the health care reform legislation (with 59 percent "strongly" in favor) while 26 percent are opposed, with 5 percent undecided. Sixty-three percent favor enactment of an Arizona-like immigration law while 20 percent do not, with 16 percent undecided.
Alaska
Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 19; Public Policy Polling, Aug. 27-28
2008 Election: McCain 59 percent, Obama 38 percent
Rasmussen says 59 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 50 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 42 percent approve. Fifty-eight percent favor repeal of the health care reform legislation (with 50 percent "strongly" in favor) while 38 percent are opposed, with 4 percent undecided. Fifty-eight percent favor enactment of an Arizona-like immigration law while 32 percent do not, with 10 percent undecided.
PPP says 53 percent disapprove of Obama's performance while 44 percent approve, with 4 percent undecided. Independents are split with 48 percent disapproving, 47 percent approving and 5 percent undecided.
Arizona
Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 7
2008 election: McCain 53 percent, Obama 45 percent
Rasmussen says 59 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 54 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 39 percent approve. Forty-nine percent say the job market is getting worse, 39 percent rate it about the same and 10 percent say it is getting better.
Arkansas
2008 election: McCain 53 percent, Obama 45 percent
Rasmussen says 59 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 54 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 39 percent approve. Forty-nine percent say the job market is getting worse, 39 percent rate it about the same and 10 percent say it is getting better.
Arkansas
Rasmussen Reports, Aug. 18
2008 election: McCain 59 percent, Obama 39 percent
Rasmussen says 69 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 56 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 31 percent approve. Fifty-four percent say their personal finances are getting worse, 17 percent say they are getting better and 28 percent describe them as about the same.
California
2008 election: McCain 59 percent, Obama 39 percent
Rasmussen says 69 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 56 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 31 percent approve. Fifty-four percent say their personal finances are getting worse, 17 percent say they are getting better and 28 percent describe them as about the same.
California
USC/Los Angeles Times, Sept. 15-22; Public Policy Polling, Sept. 14-16; Fox News/ Pulse Opinion Research, Sept. 11; Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 6
2008 election: Obama 61 percent, McCain 37 percent
USC/L.A. Times says 56 percent approve of the job Obama is doing while 37 percent approve.
PPP says voters approve of Obama's performance by 53 percent to 42 percent, with 5 percent undecided. Forty-seven percent support the health care reform measure he signed into law while 42 percent are opposed, with 11 percent undecided.
Fox says 48 percent approve of the job Obama is doing while 44 percent disapprove, with 8 percent undecided. Forty-six percent says Obama deserves re-election in 2012 while 45 percent say he doesn't, with 9 percent undecided. Forty-two percent say their vote for Senate is meant to express opposition to Obama's policies, while 35 percent intend it as a show of support, with 21 percent saying it is not a factor. Three percent are undecided. Thirty-five percent say Obama's policies have hurt the state's economy, 34 percent say they have not made a difference and 25 percent believe they have helped, with 5 percent undecided. Forty-five percent favor repeal of the new health care reform law, while 43 percent oppose doing so, with 12 percent undecided.
Rasmussen says 55 percent approve of the job Obama is doing while 43 percent disapprove. Forty percent say economic conditions in the country are getting worse, 27 percent rate them about the same and 23 percent say they are getting better.
Colorado
2008 election: Obama 61 percent, McCain 37 percent
USC/L.A. Times says 56 percent approve of the job Obama is doing while 37 percent approve.
PPP says voters approve of Obama's performance by 53 percent to 42 percent, with 5 percent undecided. Forty-seven percent support the health care reform measure he signed into law while 42 percent are opposed, with 11 percent undecided.
Fox says 48 percent approve of the job Obama is doing while 44 percent disapprove, with 8 percent undecided. Forty-six percent says Obama deserves re-election in 2012 while 45 percent say he doesn't, with 9 percent undecided. Forty-two percent say their vote for Senate is meant to express opposition to Obama's policies, while 35 percent intend it as a show of support, with 21 percent saying it is not a factor. Three percent are undecided. Thirty-five percent say Obama's policies have hurt the state's economy, 34 percent say they have not made a difference and 25 percent believe they have helped, with 5 percent undecided. Forty-five percent favor repeal of the new health care reform law, while 43 percent oppose doing so, with 12 percent undecided.
Rasmussen says 55 percent approve of the job Obama is doing while 43 percent disapprove. Forty percent say economic conditions in the country are getting worse, 27 percent rate them about the same and 23 percent say they are getting better.
Colorado
Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 14; Public Policy Polling, Aug. 7-8
2008 election: Obama 54 percent, McCain 45 percent
Rasmussen says 55 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 48 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 44 percent approve.
PPP says 52 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 46 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 44 percent approve, with 6 percent undecided. Independents disapprove by 49 percent to 39 percent, with 12 percent undecided. Fifty percent oppose the health care overhaul he advocated while 43 percent support it, with 8 percent undecided.
Connecticut
Quinnipiac University, Sept. 8-12; Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 9
2008 election: Obama 60 percent, McCain 38 percent
Quinnipiac says 52 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing while 45 percent approve, with 3 percent undecided. Independents disapprove by 58 percent to 34 percent, with 4 percent undecided. Quinnipiac says Obama's unpopularity "appears to be a drag" on Democratic Senate nominee Richard Blumenthal. Thirty-three percent said their choice for Senate represents opposition to Obama, 16 percent said it represents support for him, and 49 percent say it's not a factor.
Rasmussen says 55 percent approve of the job Obama is doing while 44 percent disapprove. Fifty-two percent favor repealing the new health care reform law while 45 percent are opposed, with 3 percent undecided.
Delaware
2008 election: Obama 54 percent, McCain 45 percent
Rasmussen says 55 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 48 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 44 percent approve.
PPP says 52 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 46 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 44 percent approve, with 6 percent undecided. Independents disapprove by 49 percent to 39 percent, with 12 percent undecided. Fifty percent oppose the health care overhaul he advocated while 43 percent support it, with 8 percent undecided.
Connecticut
Quinnipiac University, Sept. 8-12; Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 9
2008 election: Obama 60 percent, McCain 38 percent
Quinnipiac says 52 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing while 45 percent approve, with 3 percent undecided. Independents disapprove by 58 percent to 34 percent, with 4 percent undecided. Quinnipiac says Obama's unpopularity "appears to be a drag" on Democratic Senate nominee Richard Blumenthal. Thirty-three percent said their choice for Senate represents opposition to Obama, 16 percent said it represents support for him, and 49 percent say it's not a factor.
Rasmussen says 55 percent approve of the job Obama is doing while 44 percent disapprove. Fifty-two percent favor repealing the new health care reform law while 45 percent are opposed, with 3 percent undecided.
Delaware
Fox News/Pulse Opinion Research, Sept. 18; Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 15; Public Policy Polling, Sept. 11-12
2008 election: Obama 62 percent, McCain 37 percent
Fox says 46 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing as president while 45 percent approve, with 9 percent undecided. Thirty-five percent say Obama's policies have hurt the state's economy, 33 percent say they have helped and 26 percent say they have not made much of a difference, with 5 percent undecided. Fifty percent favor repeal of the health care reform law while 43 percent are opposed, with 7 percent undecided.
Rasmussen says 54 percent approve of the job Obama is doing while 43 percent disapprove. Fifty-three percent favor repeal of the health care reform law (with 41 percent "strongly" in favor) while 43 percent are opposed. Fifty-two percent favor enactment of an Arizona-like immigration law while 36 percent are opposed, with 12 percent undecided.
PPP says 48 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing while 46 percent approve, with 6 percent undecided. Independents disapprove by 57 percent to 32 percent, with 11 percent undecided.
Florida
2008 election: Obama 62 percent, McCain 37 percent
Fox says 46 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing as president while 45 percent approve, with 9 percent undecided. Thirty-five percent say Obama's policies have hurt the state's economy, 33 percent say they have helped and 26 percent say they have not made much of a difference, with 5 percent undecided. Fifty percent favor repeal of the health care reform law while 43 percent are opposed, with 7 percent undecided.
Rasmussen says 54 percent approve of the job Obama is doing while 43 percent disapprove. Fifty-three percent favor repeal of the health care reform law (with 41 percent "strongly" in favor) while 43 percent are opposed. Fifty-two percent favor enactment of an Arizona-like immigration law while 36 percent are opposed, with 12 percent undecided.
PPP says 48 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing while 46 percent approve, with 6 percent undecided. Independents disapprove by 57 percent to 32 percent, with 11 percent undecided.
Florida
Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 14; Fox News/Pulse Opinion Research, Sept. 11; Quinnipiac University, Aug. 11-16; Mason-Dixon Research, Aug. 9-11
2008 election: Obama 51 percent, McCain 48 percent
Rasmussen says 54 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 46 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 46 percent approve. Fifty-four percent favor repeal of the health care reform law (with 48 percent "strongly" in favor) while 42 percent are opposed.
Fox says 57 percent disapprove of Obama's performance while 37 percent approve, with 6 percent undecided. Fifty-one percent say their vote for Senate is meant to express opposition to Obama's policies compared to 29 percent who say it is intended as support for them. Sixteen percent say Obama is not a factor. Fifty- seven percent say Obama does not deserve re-election in 2012 while 35 percent say he does, with 8 percent undecided.
Quinnipiac says voters are divided at 47 percent each when it comes to approving or disapproving of Obama's performance, with 5 percent undecided. Independents disapprove by 49 percent to 44 percent with 7 percent undecided. Obama had been in negative territory in June and July. The last time he had positive marks was in April when 50 percent approved and 45 percent disapproved. Fifty-six percent disapprove of the health care reform plan while 35 percent approve, with 9 percent undecided.
Mason-Dixon says 48 percent see Obama unfavorably while 41 percent view him favorably, with 11 percent neutral.
Georgia
Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 21
2008 election: McCain 52 percent, Obama 47 percent
Rasmussen says 52 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 48 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 47 percent approve.
Hawaii
Rasmussen Reports, June 24
2008 election: Obama 72 percent, McCain 28 percent
Rasmussen says that 72 percent approve of Obama's performance (with 52 percent "strongly" approving) while 26 percent disapprove. Forty-nine percent oppose repeal of the new health care reform law while 43 percent favor it, with 8 percent undecided. Thirty-nine percent oppose enactment of an Arizona- like immigration law while 37 percent favor it, with 24 percent undecided.
2008 election: Obama 51 percent, McCain 48 percent
Rasmussen says 54 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 46 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 46 percent approve. Fifty-four percent favor repeal of the health care reform law (with 48 percent "strongly" in favor) while 42 percent are opposed.
Fox says 57 percent disapprove of Obama's performance while 37 percent approve, with 6 percent undecided. Fifty-one percent say their vote for Senate is meant to express opposition to Obama's policies compared to 29 percent who say it is intended as support for them. Sixteen percent say Obama is not a factor. Fifty- seven percent say Obama does not deserve re-election in 2012 while 35 percent say he does, with 8 percent undecided.
Quinnipiac says voters are divided at 47 percent each when it comes to approving or disapproving of Obama's performance, with 5 percent undecided. Independents disapprove by 49 percent to 44 percent with 7 percent undecided. Obama had been in negative territory in June and July. The last time he had positive marks was in April when 50 percent approved and 45 percent disapproved. Fifty-six percent disapprove of the health care reform plan while 35 percent approve, with 9 percent undecided.
Mason-Dixon says 48 percent see Obama unfavorably while 41 percent view him favorably, with 11 percent neutral.
Georgia
Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 21
2008 election: McCain 52 percent, Obama 47 percent
Rasmussen says 52 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 48 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 47 percent approve.
Hawaii
Rasmussen Reports, June 24
2008 election: Obama 72 percent, McCain 28 percent
Rasmussen says that 72 percent approve of Obama's performance (with 52 percent "strongly" approving) while 26 percent disapprove. Forty-nine percent oppose repeal of the new health care reform law while 43 percent favor it, with 8 percent undecided. Thirty-nine percent oppose enactment of an Arizona- like immigration law while 37 percent favor it, with 24 percent undecided.
Idaho
Rasmussen says 71 percent disapprove of Obama's performance (with 63 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 29 percent approve. Fifty-nine percent say their personal finances are getting worse, 27 percent rate them about the same and 13 percent say they are getting better.
Illinois
Illinois
Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 12; Chicago Tribune/WGN-TV, Aug. 28-Sept. 1; Public Policy Polling, Aug. 14- 15
2008 election: Obama 62 percent, McCain 37 percent
Rasmussen says 54 percent approve of the job Obama is doing while 45 percent do not.
The Tribune/WGN poll says 51 percent approve of the job Obama is doing while 39 percent disapprove, down from a 59 percent approval rate a year ago. Forty-seven percent disapprove of his handling of the economy while 42 percent approve. Independents disapprove of Obama's performance on the economy by 54 percent to 31 percent.
PPP says 49 percent approve of Obama's performance while 46 percent disapprove, with 5 percent undecided. In PPP's June survey, 53 percent approved of Obama's performance while 41 percent disapproved. Independents disapprove by 54 percent to 36 percent, with 11 percent undecided. Forty-six percent support the health care reform plan he advocated while 45 percent oppose it, with 9 percent undecided. Forty percent say Obama's endorsement of a candidate would make their support less likely, 26 percent say it would make it more likely and 34 percent say it makes no difference.
Rasmussen says 54 percent approve of Obama's performance while 46 percent disapprove.
Indiana
2008 election: Obama 62 percent, McCain 37 percent
Rasmussen says 54 percent approve of the job Obama is doing while 45 percent do not.
The Tribune/WGN poll says 51 percent approve of the job Obama is doing while 39 percent disapprove, down from a 59 percent approval rate a year ago. Forty-seven percent disapprove of his handling of the economy while 42 percent approve. Independents disapprove of Obama's performance on the economy by 54 percent to 31 percent.
PPP says 49 percent approve of Obama's performance while 46 percent disapprove, with 5 percent undecided. In PPP's June survey, 53 percent approved of Obama's performance while 41 percent disapproved. Independents disapprove by 54 percent to 36 percent, with 11 percent undecided. Forty-six percent support the health care reform plan he advocated while 45 percent oppose it, with 9 percent undecided. Forty percent say Obama's endorsement of a candidate would make their support less likely, 26 percent say it would make it more likely and 34 percent say it makes no difference.
Rasmussen says 54 percent approve of Obama's performance while 46 percent disapprove.
Indiana
Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 14-15
2008 election: Obama 49.8 percent, McCain 48.8 percent
Rasmussen says 61 percent disapprove of Obama's performance (with 50 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 38 percent approve. Forty-nine percent favor repeal of the health care reform law (with 40 percent "strongly" in favor) while 45 percent are opposed, with 6 percent undecided. Seventy-four percent are somewhat or very angry at the policies of the federal government (with 47 percent "very" angry). Fifty percent say the economy is getting worse, 24 percent rate it about the same and 22 percent say it is improving. Forty-two percent say the job market is about the same as a year ago, 40 percent say it is worse and 15 percent believe it is better.
Iowa
Rasmussen Reports, Aug. 5
2008 election: Obama 54 percent, McCain 44 percent
Rasmussen says 52 percent disapprove of Obama's performance (with 44 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 48 percent approve.
Kansas
Rasmussen Reports, Aug. 4
2008 election: McCain 56 percent, Obama 41 percent
Rasmussen says 63 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 49 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 36 percent approve. Sixty-six percent favor repeal of the new health care reform law (with 54 percent "strongly" in favor) while 32 percent are opposed, with 3 percent undecided. Sixty-nine percent favor enactment of an Arizona-like immigration law while 23 percent are opposed, with 9 percent undecided. Sixty-four percent disagree with the Justice Department's decision to sue Arizona over the law while 28 percent agree, with 8 percent undecided.
Kentucky
Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 7
2008 election: McCain 57 percent, Obama 41 percent
Rasmussen says 64 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 53 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 36 percent approve. Fifty-one percent say the job market is getting worse, 37 percent rate it about the same and 11 percent say it is getting better.
Louisiana
Rasmussen Reports, Aug. 30; Public Policy Polling, Aug. 21-22
2008 elections: McCain 59 percent, Obama 40 percent
Rasmussen says 63 percent disapprove of Obama's performance (with 59 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 38 percent approve. Fifty-nine percent oppose the requirement in the new health care law that all Americans must obtain insurance (with 48 percent "strongly" opposed) while 36 percent are in favor of it. Sixty-two percent say economic conditions in the country are getting worse, 21 percent believe they are improving and 13 percent say they are about the same.
PPP says 61 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing while 35 percent approve, with 5 percent undecided.
Maine
Rasmussen says 52 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 43 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 47 percent approve. Fifty-seven percent favor repeal of the health care reform legislation (with 40 percent "strongly" in favor) while 37 percent are opposed, with 5 percent undecided. Fifty percent favor enactment of an Arizona-like immigration law while 31 percent are opposed, with 19 percent undecided.2008 election: Obama 49.8 percent, McCain 48.8 percent
Rasmussen says 61 percent disapprove of Obama's performance (with 50 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 38 percent approve. Forty-nine percent favor repeal of the health care reform law (with 40 percent "strongly" in favor) while 45 percent are opposed, with 6 percent undecided. Seventy-four percent are somewhat or very angry at the policies of the federal government (with 47 percent "very" angry). Fifty percent say the economy is getting worse, 24 percent rate it about the same and 22 percent say it is improving. Forty-two percent say the job market is about the same as a year ago, 40 percent say it is worse and 15 percent believe it is better.
Iowa
Rasmussen Reports, Aug. 5
2008 election: Obama 54 percent, McCain 44 percent
Rasmussen says 52 percent disapprove of Obama's performance (with 44 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 48 percent approve.
Kansas
Rasmussen Reports, Aug. 4
2008 election: McCain 56 percent, Obama 41 percent
Rasmussen says 63 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 49 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 36 percent approve. Sixty-six percent favor repeal of the new health care reform law (with 54 percent "strongly" in favor) while 32 percent are opposed, with 3 percent undecided. Sixty-nine percent favor enactment of an Arizona-like immigration law while 23 percent are opposed, with 9 percent undecided. Sixty-four percent disagree with the Justice Department's decision to sue Arizona over the law while 28 percent agree, with 8 percent undecided.
Kentucky
Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 7
2008 election: McCain 57 percent, Obama 41 percent
Rasmussen says 64 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 53 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 36 percent approve. Fifty-one percent say the job market is getting worse, 37 percent rate it about the same and 11 percent say it is getting better.
Louisiana
Rasmussen Reports, Aug. 30; Public Policy Polling, Aug. 21-22
2008 elections: McCain 59 percent, Obama 40 percent
Rasmussen says 63 percent disapprove of Obama's performance (with 59 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 38 percent approve. Fifty-nine percent oppose the requirement in the new health care law that all Americans must obtain insurance (with 48 percent "strongly" opposed) while 36 percent are in favor of it. Sixty-two percent say economic conditions in the country are getting worse, 21 percent believe they are improving and 13 percent say they are about the same.
PPP says 61 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing while 35 percent approve, with 5 percent undecided.
Maine
Maryland
Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 15; Public Policy Polling, Sept. 2-6
2008 election: Obama 62 percent, McCain 36 percent
Rasmussen says 56 percent approve of the job Obama is doing (with 42 percent "strongly" approving) while 42 percent approve. Fifty percent favor repeal of the health care reform legislations (with 40 percent "strongly" in favor) while 45 percent are opposed, with 6 percent undecided. Forty-four percent say the economy is getting worse, 31 percent say it is improving and 21 percent rate it about the same
PPP says 51 percent disapprove of Obama's performance while 44 percent approve, with 5 percent undecided. Fifty percent oppose the health care reform plan he advocated while 41 percent support it, with 9 percent undecided.
Rasmussen says 56 percent approve of Obama's performance (with 41 percent "strongly" approving) while 45 percent disapprove. Fifty-five percent rate the economy as poor, 37 percent as far as 8 percent as excellent or good.
2008 election: Obama 62 percent, McCain 36 percent
Rasmussen says 56 percent approve of the job Obama is doing (with 42 percent "strongly" approving) while 42 percent approve. Fifty percent favor repeal of the health care reform legislations (with 40 percent "strongly" in favor) while 45 percent are opposed, with 6 percent undecided. Forty-four percent say the economy is getting worse, 31 percent say it is improving and 21 percent rate it about the same
PPP says 51 percent disapprove of Obama's performance while 44 percent approve, with 5 percent undecided. Fifty percent oppose the health care reform plan he advocated while 41 percent support it, with 9 percent undecided.
Rasmussen says 56 percent approve of Obama's performance (with 41 percent "strongly" approving) while 45 percent disapprove. Fifty-five percent rate the economy as poor, 37 percent as far as 8 percent as excellent or good.
Massachusetts
Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 15
2008 election: Obama 62 percent, McCain 36 percent
Rasmussen says 54 percent approve of Obama's performance while 45 percent disapprove. Sixty-three percent favor repeal of the health care reform law (with 53 percent "strongly" in favor) while 32 percent are opposed, with 6 percent undecided.
2008 election: Obama 62 percent, McCain 36 percent
Rasmussen says 54 percent approve of Obama's performance while 45 percent disapprove. Sixty-three percent favor repeal of the health care reform law (with 53 percent "strongly" in favor) while 32 percent are opposed, with 6 percent undecided.
Michigan
Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 20; Public Policy Polling, Sept. 17-19; EPIC-MRA, Aug. 21-23
2008 election results: Obama 57 percent, McCain 41 percent
Rasmussen says 50 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 41 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 49 percent approve. Fifty percent favor repeal of the health care reform legislations (with 40 percent "strongly" in favor) while 44 percent are opposed, with 5 percent undecided.
PPP says 54 percent disapprove of Obama's performance while 42 percent approve, with 4 percent undecided. Independents disapprove by a 2-to-1 margin. Voters disapprove of the health care reform plan he signed into law by 54 percent to 37 percent, with 8 percent undecided. Fifty-three percent say the economy has got worse since Obama took office while 25 percent say it has improved, with 22 percent undecided.
EPIC-MRA says 49 percent see Obama favorably and 44 percent unfavorably, with 7 percent undecided.
Minnesota
Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 22; Minnesota Public Radio/Humphrey Institute, Aug. 25- 29
2008 election: Obama 54 percent, McCain 44 percent
Rasmussen says 52 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 43 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 48 percent approve. Fifty-seven percent favor enactment of an Arizona-like immigration law while 28 percent do not, with 15 percent undecided.
MPR/Humphrey says that 44 percent of voters are less likely to support Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark Dayton if Obama endorsed him compared to 30 percent who said Obama's backing would make it more likely. Twenty-seven percent were undecided or said neither scenario would make a difference.
Missouri
2008 election results: Obama 57 percent, McCain 41 percent
Rasmussen says 50 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 41 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 49 percent approve. Fifty percent favor repeal of the health care reform legislations (with 40 percent "strongly" in favor) while 44 percent are opposed, with 5 percent undecided.
PPP says 54 percent disapprove of Obama's performance while 42 percent approve, with 4 percent undecided. Independents disapprove by a 2-to-1 margin. Voters disapprove of the health care reform plan he signed into law by 54 percent to 37 percent, with 8 percent undecided. Fifty-three percent say the economy has got worse since Obama took office while 25 percent say it has improved, with 22 percent undecided.
EPIC-MRA says 49 percent see Obama favorably and 44 percent unfavorably, with 7 percent undecided.
Minnesota
Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 22; Minnesota Public Radio/Humphrey Institute, Aug. 25- 29
2008 election: Obama 54 percent, McCain 44 percent
Rasmussen says 52 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 43 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 48 percent approve. Fifty-seven percent favor enactment of an Arizona-like immigration law while 28 percent do not, with 15 percent undecided.
MPR/Humphrey says that 44 percent of voters are less likely to support Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark Dayton if Obama endorsed him compared to 30 percent who said Obama's backing would make it more likely. Twenty-seven percent were undecided or said neither scenario would make a difference.
Missouri
Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 21; Daily Kos/Public Policy Polling, Aug. 14-15
2008 election: McCain 49.3 percent, Obama 49.2 percent
Rasmussen says 53 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 47 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 46 percent approve. Sixty-four percent favor repeal of the health care reform legislation (with 54 percent "strongly" in favor) while 29 percent are opposed, with 6 percent undecided. Fifty percent favor enactment of an Arizona-like immigration law while 31 percent are opposed, with 19 percent undecided.
PPP says 57 percent disapprove of Obama's performance while 39 percent approve, with 4 percent undecided. Independents disapprove by 58 percent to 38 percent, with 4 percent undecided.
Nebraska
2008 election: McCain 49.3 percent, Obama 49.2 percent
Rasmussen says 53 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 47 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 46 percent approve. Sixty-four percent favor repeal of the health care reform legislation (with 54 percent "strongly" in favor) while 29 percent are opposed, with 6 percent undecided. Fifty percent favor enactment of an Arizona-like immigration law while 31 percent are opposed, with 19 percent undecided.
PPP says 57 percent disapprove of Obama's performance while 39 percent approve, with 4 percent undecided. Independents disapprove by 58 percent to 38 percent, with 4 percent undecided.
Nebraska
Rasmussen says 61 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 51 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 35 percent approve. Sixty-three percent oppose the requirement in the new health care reform law that all Americans must obtain insurance (with 48 percent "strongly" opposed) while 33 percent favor it. Forty-five percent believe the economic stimulus measure enacted last year has hurt the economy, 27 percent say it has had no impact and 24 percent say it has helped. Fifty-four percent say economic conditions in the country are getting worse, 22 percent rate them about the same and 19 percent say they are getting better.
Nevada
Fox News/Pulse Opinion Research, Sept. 18; Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 1
2008 election: Obama 55 percent, McCain 43 percent
Fox says 53 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing as president while 42 percent approve, with 4 percent undecided. Forty-six percent say Obama's policies have hurt the state's economy, 21 percent say they have helped and 30 percent say they have not made much of a difference, with 4 percent undecided. Fifty-four percent favor repeal of the health care reform law while 40 percent are opposed, with 6 percent undecided. Sixty percent favor enactment of an Arizona-like immigration law.
Rasmussen says 50 percent disapprove of Obama's performance (with 43 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 48 percent approve. Forty-two percent say the job market is worse than a year ago, 35 percent rate it about the same and 21 percent say it is better.
New Hampshire
Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 15; Public Policy Polling, Sept. 11-12
2008 election: Obama 54 percent, McCain 44 percent
Rasmussen says 51 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 44 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 47 percent approve. Fifty-three percent favor repeal of the health care reform law (with 48 percent "strongly" in favor) while 44 percent are opposed, with 3 percent undecided. Forty-four percent say economic conditions in the country are getting worse, 30 percent say they are better and 22 percent rate them about the same.
PPP says 52 percent disapprove of Obama's performance while 44 percent approve, with 4 percent undecided. Independents disapprove by 56 percent to 37 percent, with 7 percent undecided.
New Jersey
Nevada
Fox News/Pulse Opinion Research, Sept. 18; Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 1
2008 election: Obama 55 percent, McCain 43 percent
Fox says 53 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing as president while 42 percent approve, with 4 percent undecided. Forty-six percent say Obama's policies have hurt the state's economy, 21 percent say they have helped and 30 percent say they have not made much of a difference, with 4 percent undecided. Fifty-four percent favor repeal of the health care reform law while 40 percent are opposed, with 6 percent undecided. Sixty percent favor enactment of an Arizona-like immigration law.
Rasmussen says 50 percent disapprove of Obama's performance (with 43 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 48 percent approve. Forty-two percent say the job market is worse than a year ago, 35 percent rate it about the same and 21 percent say it is better.
New Hampshire
Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 15; Public Policy Polling, Sept. 11-12
2008 election: Obama 54 percent, McCain 44 percent
Rasmussen says 51 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 44 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 47 percent approve. Fifty-three percent favor repeal of the health care reform law (with 48 percent "strongly" in favor) while 44 percent are opposed, with 3 percent undecided. Forty-four percent say economic conditions in the country are getting worse, 30 percent say they are better and 22 percent rate them about the same.
PPP says 52 percent disapprove of Obama's performance while 44 percent approve, with 4 percent undecided. Independents disapprove by 56 percent to 37 percent, with 7 percent undecided.
New Jersey
Rasmussen Reports, Aug. 31; Quinnipiac University, Aug. 9-17; Fairleigh Dickinson University, July 27-Aug.2
2008 election: Obama 57 percent, McCain 41 percent
Rasmussen says voters are split 50-50 on whether they approve of Obama's performance or not, (although 40 percent "strongly" disapprove compared to 29 percent who "strongly" approve). Fifty percent say economic conditions in the country are getting worse, 23 percent rate them about the same and 21 percent say they are getting better.
Quinnipiac says Obama's job approval rating in the state has dropped to an all-time low, with voters split at 47 percent each on whether they think he is doing a good job or not. In June, 50 percent had approved of his performance while 47 percent did not.
Fairleigh Dickinson says 49 percent approve of the job Obama is doing while 40 percent do not, with 11 percent undecided. Independents disapprove by a 40 percent to 36 percent margin, with 24 percent undecided. In March's poll, 53 percent had approved of Obama's performance compared to 38 percent who did not.2008 election: Obama 57 percent, McCain 41 percent
Rasmussen says voters are split 50-50 on whether they approve of Obama's performance or not, (although 40 percent "strongly" disapprove compared to 29 percent who "strongly" approve). Fifty percent say economic conditions in the country are getting worse, 23 percent rate them about the same and 21 percent say they are getting better.
Quinnipiac says Obama's job approval rating in the state has dropped to an all-time low, with voters split at 47 percent each on whether they think he is doing a good job or not. In June, 50 percent had approved of his performance while 47 percent did not.
2008 election: Obama 57 percent, McCain 42 percent
Rasmussen says 57 percent approve of the job Obama is doing while 43 percent disapprove. Forty-nine percent favor the requirement in the new health care reform measure that all Americans obtain coverage while 48 percent are opposed, with 3 percent undecided. Fifty percent believe the economy is getting worse, 26 percent say it is getting better, 19 percent rate it about the same and 6 percent are undecided.
New York
Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 16; Quinnipiac University, Aug. 23-29
2008 election: Obama 63 percent, McCain 36 percent
Rasmussen says 58 percent approve of the job Obama is doing while 41 percent do not. Forty-five percent favor enactment of an Arizona-like immigration law while 44 percent are opposed, with 11 percent undecided.
Quinnipiac says 51 percent approve of the way Obama is doing his job while 41 percent disapprove, with 7 percent undecided. Independents disapprove 49 percent to 44 percent with 6 percent undecided. This is Obama's lowest score yet in New York and Quinnipiac's Maurice Carroll says, "It's not a good time for President Barack Obama. Even in true-blue New York, his job approval is hovering at the half-way mark."
North Carolina
2008 election: Obama 49.7 percent, McCain 49.4 percent
Rasmussen says 55 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 45 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 44 percent approve. Fifty-seven percent favor repeal of the new health care reform law (with 43 percent "strongly" in favor) while 35 percent are opposed, with 8 percent undecided. Fifty-one percent say economic conditions in the country are getting worse, 22 percent rate them about the same and 22 percent say they are getting better.
PPP says 54 percent disapprove of Obama's performance while 43 percent approve, with 3 percent undecided. Independents disapprove by a 64 percent to 32 percent margin, with 5 percent undecided. Fifty-five percent oppose the health care reform overhaul he signed into law while 40 percent support it, with 5 percent undecided.
North Dakota
Rasmussen Reports, Aug. 10-11
2008 election results: McCain 53 percent, Obama 44 percent
Rasmussen says 58 percent disapprove of Obama's performance (with 48 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 42 percent approve. Forty-one percent say their personal finances are getting worse, 25 percent say they are getting better and 31 percent describe them as about the same.Ohio
Fox News/Pulse Opinion Research, Sept. 18; Quinnipiac University, Sept. 9-14; Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 13
2008 election: Obama 51 percent, McCain 47 percent
Fox says 57 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing as president while 38 percent approve, with 5 percent undecided. Forty-five percent say Obama's policies have hurt the state's economy, 25 percent say they have helped and 26 percent say they have not made much of a difference, with 4 percent undecided. Fifty-six percent favor repeal of the health care reform law while 35 percent are opposed, with 9 percent undecided.
Quinnipiac says 60 percent disapprove of the way Obama is doing his job compared to 38 percent who approve, with 3 percent undecided. Independents disapprove by 65 percent to 31 percent. Sixty-five percent disapprove of his handling of the economy, including a fifth of Democrats, while 32 percent approve, with 3 percent undecided. Sixty-five percent disapprove of the new health care reform measure signed into law by Obama while 30 percent approve, with 5 percent undecided. Fifty-eight percent want their next senator to oppose Obama's policies and 49 percent want the Republicans to control the Senate. "One reason for the president's poor rating, at least in Ohio, is his health care overhaul plan," said Quinnipiac's Peter Brown. "Likely voters disapprove of it by a 65 - 30 percent margin. White House senior advisor David Axelrod says Americans will come to like the health insurance plan, but it sure doesn't look like that will be the case in Ohio by Nov. 2." Quinnipiac says in a separate poll release that 52 percent of voters say it makes no difference to their decision if Obama campaigns for Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland who is running behind in his race for re-election. Thirty-six percent say Obama's appearance for Strickland would make it less likely they'd vote for him while 11 percent said it would make it more likely.
Rasmussen says 54 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 46 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 44 percent approve. Sixty percent favor repeal of the health care reform law (with 49 percent "strongly" in favor) while 37 percent are opposed.
Oklahoma
Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 23
2008 election: McCain 66 percent, Obama 34 percent
Rasmussen says 67 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 60 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 31 percent approve. Seventy percent favor repeal of the health care reform legislation (with 59 percent "strongly" in favor) while 28 percent are opposed, with 2 percent undecided. Seventy percent favor enactment of an Arizona-like immigration law while 21 percent do not, with 10 percent undecided.
Oregon
Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 8
2008 election: Obama 57 percent, McCain 40 percent
Rasmussen says 54 percent approve of the job Obama is doing while 46 percent approve (with 41 percent "strongly" disapproving). Forty-eight percent favor repeal of the new health care reform law (with 41 percent "strongly" in favor) while 48 percent are opposed. Forty-eight percent say the economy is getting worse, 22 percent rate it about the same and 27 percent say it is getting better
Pennsylvania
Quinnipiac University, Sept. 15-19, Fox News/Pulse Opinion Research, Sept. 18; Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 13
2008 election: Obama 54 percent, McCain 44 percent
Quinnipiac says 56 percent disapprove of Obama's performance while 40 percent approve, with 4 percent undecided. Independents disapprove by 59 percent to 37 percent, with 4 percent undecided. Fifty-two percent want to elect a senator who will oppose Obama's policies, while 43 percent want one who will support Obama, with 5 percent undecided. Fifty-eight percent disapprove of Obama's handling of the economy while 39 percent approve, with 3 percent undecided. Fifty-nine percent disapprove of the health care reform law while 34 percent approve, with 6 percent undecided.
Fox says 53 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing as president while 40 percent approve, with 7 percent undecided. Forty-one percent say Obama's policies have hurt the state's economy, 24 percent say they have helped and 29 percent say they have not made much of a difference, with 6 percent undecided. Fifty-three percent favor repeal of the health care reform law while 38 percent are opposed, with 8 percent undecided.
Rasmussen says 51 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 40 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 47 percent approve. Fifty-six percent favor repeal of the health care reform law (with 42 percent "strongly" in favor) while 38 percent are opposed, with 5 percent undecided.
Rhode Island
Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 16
2008 election: Obama 63 percent, McCain 35 percent
Rasmussen says 60 percent approve of the job Obama is doing while 40 percent do not. Fifty-one percent favor repeal of the health care reform law while 46 percent are opposed, with 3 percent undecided. Fifty-two percent favor enactment of an Arizona-like immigration law while 37 percent are opposed, with 12 percent undecided.
South Carolina
Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 22
South Dakota
Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 82008 election: Obama 57 percent, McCain 40 percent
Rasmussen says 54 percent approve of the job Obama is doing while 46 percent approve (with 41 percent "strongly" disapproving). Forty-eight percent favor repeal of the new health care reform law (with 41 percent "strongly" in favor) while 48 percent are opposed. Forty-eight percent say the economy is getting worse, 22 percent rate it about the same and 27 percent say it is getting better
Pennsylvania
Quinnipiac University, Sept. 15-19, Fox News/Pulse Opinion Research, Sept. 18; Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 13
2008 election: Obama 54 percent, McCain 44 percent
Quinnipiac says 56 percent disapprove of Obama's performance while 40 percent approve, with 4 percent undecided. Independents disapprove by 59 percent to 37 percent, with 4 percent undecided. Fifty-two percent want to elect a senator who will oppose Obama's policies, while 43 percent want one who will support Obama, with 5 percent undecided. Fifty-eight percent disapprove of Obama's handling of the economy while 39 percent approve, with 3 percent undecided. Fifty-nine percent disapprove of the health care reform law while 34 percent approve, with 6 percent undecided.
Fox says 53 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing as president while 40 percent approve, with 7 percent undecided. Forty-one percent say Obama's policies have hurt the state's economy, 24 percent say they have helped and 29 percent say they have not made much of a difference, with 6 percent undecided. Fifty-three percent favor repeal of the health care reform law while 38 percent are opposed, with 8 percent undecided.
Rasmussen says 51 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 40 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 47 percent approve. Fifty-six percent favor repeal of the health care reform law (with 42 percent "strongly" in favor) while 38 percent are opposed, with 5 percent undecided.
Rhode Island
Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 16
2008 election: Obama 63 percent, McCain 35 percent
Rasmussen says 60 percent approve of the job Obama is doing while 40 percent do not. Fifty-one percent favor repeal of the health care reform law while 46 percent are opposed, with 3 percent undecided. Fifty-two percent favor enactment of an Arizona-like immigration law while 37 percent are opposed, with 12 percent undecided.
South Carolina
Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 22
2008 election: McCain 54 percent, Obama 45 percent
Rasmussen says 61 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 52 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 38 percent approve. Seventy-one percent favor repeal of the new health care reform law (with 58 percent "strongly" in favor) while 24 percent are opposed, with 5 percent undecided. Sixty-nine percent favor enactment of an Arizona-like immigration law while 20 percent are opposed, with 10 percent undecided. South Dakota
2008 election: McCain 53 percent, Obama 45 percent
Rasmussen says 61 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 46 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 39 percent approve. Sixty-three percent favor repeal of the health care reform law (with 47 percent "strongly" in favor) while 34 percent are opposed. Forty-nine percent say economic conditions are getting worse in the country, 27 percent say they are getting better and 19 percent rate them as about the same. Forty-two percent say the job market is about the same as it was a year ago, 30 percent say it is worse and 24 percent say it is better.
Tennessee
Rasmussen Reports, Aug. 9
2008 elections: McCain 57 percent, Obama 42 percent
Rasmussen says 62 percent disapprove of Obama's performance (with 52 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 37 percent approve. Fifty-nine percent oppose the requirement in the new health care reform law requiring every American to obtain insurance (with 50 percent "strongly" opposed) while 37 percent support it.
Texas
Dallas Morning News, Sept. 15-22; Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 22; University of Texas/Texas Tribune, Sept. 3-8; Public Policy Polling, Sept. 2-6
2008 election: McCain 55 percent, Obama 44 percent
The Morning News says 52 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing while 40 percent approve, with 7 percent undecided.
Rasmussen says 61 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 55 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 39 percent approve. Sixty-six percent favor repeal of the health care reform legislation (with 55 percent "strongly" in favor) while 31 percent are opposed, with 3 percent undecided.
The Tribune poll says 56 percent say they want to elect a governor (in the race between GOP incumbent Rick Perry and Democrat Bill White) who will oppose Obama's policy compared to 36 percent who do not, with 8 percent neutral.
PPP says 55 percent disapprove of Obama's performance while 40 percent approve, with 5 percent undecided. Fifty-four percent oppose the health care reform plan he signed into law while 35 percent support it, with 11 percent undecided. In kind of an anomaly compared to other states where Obama is in negative territory, independents approve of Obama's performance by 49 percent to 43 percent, with 8 percent undecided. PPP says Obama's standing with voters here is "not good but not as steep a drop as he's seen in some other states."
Utah
2008 election: McCain 55 percent, Obama 44 percent
The Morning News says 52 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing while 40 percent approve, with 7 percent undecided.
Rasmussen says 61 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 55 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 39 percent approve. Sixty-six percent favor repeal of the health care reform legislation (with 55 percent "strongly" in favor) while 31 percent are opposed, with 3 percent undecided.
The Tribune poll says 56 percent say they want to elect a governor (in the race between GOP incumbent Rick Perry and Democrat Bill White) who will oppose Obama's policy compared to 36 percent who do not, with 8 percent neutral.
PPP says 55 percent disapprove of Obama's performance while 40 percent approve, with 5 percent undecided. Fifty-four percent oppose the health care reform plan he signed into law while 35 percent support it, with 11 percent undecided. In kind of an anomaly compared to other states where Obama is in negative territory, independents approve of Obama's performance by 49 percent to 43 percent, with 8 percent undecided. PPP says Obama's standing with voters here is "not good but not as steep a drop as he's seen in some other states."
Utah
Rasmussen says 67 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 51 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 33 percent approve. Forty-six percent say their personal finances are getting worse, 28 percent describe them as about the same and 24 percent say they are getting better.
Vermont
Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 13
2008 elections: Obama 67 percent, McCain 30 percent
Rasmussen says 63 percent approve of the job Obama is doing (with 41 percent "strongly" approving) while 37 percent disapprove. Thirty-nine percent say the economy is getting worse, 24 percent rate it about the same and 35 percent say it is getting better.
Virginia
Vermont
Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 13
2008 elections: Obama 67 percent, McCain 30 percent
Rasmussen says 63 percent approve of the job Obama is doing (with 41 percent "strongly" approving) while 37 percent disapprove. Thirty-nine percent say the economy is getting worse, 24 percent rate it about the same and 35 percent say it is getting better.
Virginia
Rasmussen Reports, July 18
2008 election: Obama 53 percent, McCain 46 percent
Rasmussen says 50 percent disapprove of Obama's performance (with 40 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 49 percent approve. Fifty-six percent favor repeal of the new health care reform law (with 42 percent "strongly" in favor) while 41 percent are opposed. Fifty-one percent favor enactment of an Arizona-like immigration law while 34 percent are opposed, with 15 percent undecided. Forty-eight percent disagree with the Justice Department decision to sue Arizona over the law while 38 percent agree, with 14 percent undecided.
Washington State
Rasmussen Reports , Sept. 14
2008 election: Obama 57 percent, McCain 40 percent
Rasmussen says 50 percent disapprove of Obama's performance (with 40 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 49 percent approve. Fifty-one percent favor repeal of the health care reform law (with 44 percent "strongly" in favor) while 45 percent are opposed, with 5 percent undecided. Fifty- seven percent support enactment of an Arizona-like immigration law while 33 percent are opposed, with 9 percent undecided.
West Virginia
Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 19
Election 2008: McCain 56 percent, Obama 43 percent
Rasmussen says 64 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 52 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 34 percent approve. Sixty-four percent favor repeal of the health care reform legislation (with 55 percent "strongly" in favor) while 31 percent are opposed, with 5 percent undecided.
Wisconsin
Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 15
2008 election: Obama 56 percent, McCain 42 percent
Rasmussen says voters are split at 49 percent each on whether they approve or disapprove of Obama's performance. However, those who "strongly" disapprove outnumber those who "strongly" approve by 40 percent to 29 percent. Fifty-five percent favor repeal of the new health care law (with 45 percent "strongly" in favor) while 40 percent are opposed, with 5 percent undecided.
Wyoming
Daily Kos/Public Policy Polling, Sept. 18-19; Rasmussen Reports, Aug. 18
2008 election: McCain 65 percent, Obama 33 percent
Daily Kos/PPP says 54 percent disapprove of Obama's job performance while 41 percent approve, with 5 percent undecided.
Rasmussen says 67 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 58 percent "strongly" disapproving while 32 percent approve. Sixty-four percent oppose the requirement in the new health care reform law that all Americans obtain coverage (with 53 percent "strongly" opposed) while 33 percent are in favor of it. Forty-one percent say their personal finances are getting worse, 39 percent say they are staying the same and 20 percent say they are improving.
Follow Poll Watch on Twitter2008 election: Obama 53 percent, McCain 46 percent
Rasmussen says 50 percent disapprove of Obama's performance (with 40 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 49 percent approve. Fifty-six percent favor repeal of the new health care reform law (with 42 percent "strongly" in favor) while 41 percent are opposed. Fifty-one percent favor enactment of an Arizona-like immigration law while 34 percent are opposed, with 15 percent undecided. Forty-eight percent disagree with the Justice Department decision to sue Arizona over the law while 38 percent agree, with 14 percent undecided.
Washington State
Rasmussen Reports , Sept. 14
2008 election: Obama 57 percent, McCain 40 percent
Rasmussen says 50 percent disapprove of Obama's performance (with 40 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 49 percent approve. Fifty-one percent favor repeal of the health care reform law (with 44 percent "strongly" in favor) while 45 percent are opposed, with 5 percent undecided. Fifty- seven percent support enactment of an Arizona-like immigration law while 33 percent are opposed, with 9 percent undecided.
West Virginia
Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 19
Election 2008: McCain 56 percent, Obama 43 percent
Rasmussen says 64 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 52 percent "strongly" disapproving) while 34 percent approve. Sixty-four percent favor repeal of the health care reform legislation (with 55 percent "strongly" in favor) while 31 percent are opposed, with 5 percent undecided.
Wisconsin
Rasmussen Reports, Sept. 15
2008 election: Obama 56 percent, McCain 42 percent
Rasmussen says voters are split at 49 percent each on whether they approve or disapprove of Obama's performance. However, those who "strongly" disapprove outnumber those who "strongly" approve by 40 percent to 29 percent. Fifty-five percent favor repeal of the new health care law (with 45 percent "strongly" in favor) while 40 percent are opposed, with 5 percent undecided.
Wyoming
Daily Kos/Public Policy Polling, Sept. 18-19; Rasmussen Reports, Aug. 18
2008 election: McCain 65 percent, Obama 33 percent
Daily Kos/PPP says 54 percent disapprove of Obama's job performance while 41 percent approve, with 5 percent undecided.
Rasmussen says 67 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing (with 58 percent "strongly" disapproving while 32 percent approve. Sixty-four percent oppose the requirement in the new health care reform law that all Americans obtain coverage (with 53 percent "strongly" opposed) while 33 percent are in favor of it. Forty-one percent say their personal finances are getting worse, 39 percent say they are staying the same and 20 percent say they are improving.
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Regardless of what changes are made, the Obama/Pelosi/Reid Healthcare Reform Bill will cost Americans a TRILLION dollars! TAXES WILL HAVE TO GO UP! Pelosi said we would learn what's in the Healthcare Bill AFTER they pass it. Now they will vote on raising taxes AFTER the November 2 election! This is the most corrupt administration in American. We need to replace the liberals in Congress. Think before you vote!
September 27 2010 at 8:11 AM Report abuse Permalink +4 rate up rate down ReplyRight now in Ohio, Bush would beat Obama by 8%. So keep talking about the return to the Bush policies, they are sounding pretty good right now.
September 26 2010 at 9:17 PM Report abuse Permalink +6 rate up rate down ReplyThese polls are not a true indication of how people. In some cases they could be misleading. I have lived in the southeastern corner of Pa. almost all my life. I could taks a poll sampling of 1000 0r even 2000 people and i can make the poll anything i want by the neighborhood I poll. example I could go to southwast Phila Pa. and ask 1000 people about Obama the the results would heavily favor Obama. I could go to the northeast section of Phila Pa. and the results could facvor an unknown republican. I move my polls to ares of delaware county Pa. or Montgomery county pa. and the poll results for Obama listed with this poll for Pennsylvania would look a lot worse.The true answer of how people feel will be know on November 3 2010.
September 26 2010 at 8:40 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down ReplyAll I can say is I, and my friends, are happy with our 2008 choice, and will be voting in the midterms to send back people who support the direction the government is going now.
September 26 2010 at 3:40 PM Report abuse Permalink -6 rate up rate down Replydid you know that Obama is NOT running this election????????????????????
September 26 2010 at 1:17 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down ReplyI see that LA and AL polls are shown bujt never one from MS. WHY?
September 26 2010 at 10:16 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyLayne.........your right and I will be voting....Which I seldom do during med term elections.
September 26 2010 at 9:24 AM Report abuse Permalink +7 rate up rate down ReplyWow, that is a real red state/blue state divide.
September 26 2010 at 8:49 AM Report abuse Permalink +7 rate up rate down ReplyAll this poll really says is that red states are red states and blue states are blue states and politicians dont care what people think
September 26 2010 at 8:20 AM Report abuse Permalink +23 rate up rate down Replyin reality all "public officials" should be making minimum wage.The only way to understand how the american public is coping ,is to walk a mile in their shoes. Everything has increased except our wages. I wouldnt expect someone who makes 200,000 a year to know what it is like to make 19,000 a year and have to live on it with no assisstance. I think first you must show people that the washington corruption has been cleaned out,or we will never be free.I think of the old saying clean your own house before you want a job cleaning mine respectfully, jane q citizen
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