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Obama Approval Drops to 68%

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(Newser) – President Obama's poll numbers are sinking back into the stratosphere now that he's in office, Politico reports. The first Gallup poll since his inauguration gives Obama a 68% approval rating, down from 83% a week ago. Just 12% of the most recent sample disapproved of Obama. JFK holds the record for initial job approval, with 72%.

President Barack Obama walks in the basement area of the Brady press briefing room at the White House, as he makes a surprise visit.
President Barack Obama walks in the basement area of the Brady press briefing room at the White House, as he makes a surprise visit.   (AP Photo)
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and President Barack Obama greet State Department employees.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and President Barack Obama greet State Department employees.   (AP Photo)
President Barack Obama gets ready to sign an executive order in the Oval Office.
President Barack Obama gets ready to sign an executive order in the Oval Office.   (AP Photo)
President Barack Obama speaks to reporters during his meeting with Democratic and Republican leaders, Friday, Jan. 23, 2009, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.
President Barack Obama speaks to reporters during his meeting with Democratic and Republican leaders, Friday, Jan. 23, 2009, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.   (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
President Barack Obama listens as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks at the State Department in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009.
President Barack Obama listens as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks at the State Department in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009.   (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Barack Obama pauses while speaking in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building January 21, 2009 in Washington, DC.
Barack Obama pauses while speaking in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building January 21, 2009 in Washington, DC.   (Getty Images)
President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.
President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.   (AP Photo)
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maevealleine
Jan 24, 09 5:11 PM CST
lol did someone see him picking his nose or something? Reply
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PaleRider
Jan 24, 09 7:05 PM CST
No, he opened his mouth and people realized that the person that they elected does not exist.
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inky
Jan 24, 09 6:18 PM CST
Are Americans really that fickle these days? Probably so. Reply
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Mr.C
Jan 24, 09 8:44 PM CST
Maybe you should meet some. Then you'd know enough not to generalize.
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PaleRider
Jan 24, 09 7:06 PM CST
Wait till he repeals the Bush tax cut and everyone is paying another $1500 in taxes, how low do you think it will be then? Reply
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