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Bush Sets Disapproval Record

69% of Americans give prez thumbs down—lowest in Gallup's 70 years

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 22, 2008 1:08 PM CDT

(Newser) – Only 28% of Americans approve of George W. Bush’s handling of the presidency, a new low for his administration, USA Today reports. In addition, his disapproval rate—69%—is the lowest in the 70-year history of the Gallup poll. Dissatisfaction over war in Iraq... Read full story »

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