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US Wild About Obama's 100 Days

President enjoying 'Reagan-like' levels of popularity as early milestone is reached

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(Newser) – Today marks President Obama's hundredth day in the job and he's more popular than his two immediate predecessors were at this point, according to an NBC/Wall Street Journal poll. Over half of those polled said Obama is off to a good—or great—start, 61% approve of the job he is doing as president, and 64% see him in a favorable light.

"This poll shows presidential leadership," said a Republican pollster, who labeled the Obama's early popularity levels "Reagan-like." At a whopping 81%, Obama's personal popularity far exceeds that of many of his policies, a trend analysts believe may buy him some time to enact the more aggressive parts of his agenda.

High ratings for things like Obama's dog aren't just fluff, analysts say, as they represent voters forming a personal attachment to the president.
High ratings for things like Obama's dog aren't just fluff, analysts say, as they represent voters forming a personal attachment to the president.   (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
President Barack Obama smiles beneath a portrait of George Washington as reporters enter the Oval Office of the White House before the swearing in of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius yesterday.
President Barack Obama smiles beneath a portrait of George Washington as reporters enter the Oval Office of the White House before the swearing in of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius...   (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
President Obama delivers remarks at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington this week.
President Obama delivers remarks at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington this week.   (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
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This poll shows presidential leadership. After 100 days, he has the latitude to really govern with some potency to try and get this very aggressive agenda done. - Republican pollster Bill McInturff

If the road for the first 100 days seems bumpy and full of potholes, the next stretch of road is hardly going to be much smoother. - Democratic pollster Peter D. Hart

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Timinator2K
Apr 29, 09 7:59 AM CDT
"...according to an NBC/Wall Street Journal poll." Hitler would get outstanding kudos if NBC was his greatest cheerleader like they are for Prez BO; Manhattan Buzzer. Reply
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Doctor_Zaius
Apr 29, 09 8:02 AM CDT
Jealous? Don't worry, George Bush is still number 1 at being a horrible president.
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Robert_Dada
Apr 29, 09 8:22 AM CDT
With Nixon 2nd worst, and Reagan 3rd worst. Republican Tri-Fuck-Ta!
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Corona_Kinq
Apr 29, 09 8:28 AM CDT
It sucks to lose doesn't it? It's okay, go ahead and take your ball and go home.
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Lula
Apr 29, 09 8:40 AM CDT
Obama is a like a breath of fresh air, after the last 8 years. Reply
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