So much for Obama's efforts to sell his mess of a healthcare bill...his efforts have been as ineffective as his bid for the olympics and his campaigning for Jon Corzine and Martha Coakley.
Good thing Obama says he disregards polls; He wouldn't like these
And a significant Republican shift came on the issue of the economy. (Obama and the Dems seem to be tone deaf to the American People who stated loud and clear repeatedly the most important issue was the economy and jobs.) Even CNN is giving it straight:
CNN Poll: Democrats lose edge on economy
Good thing Obama says he disregards polls; He wouldn't like these
LA TimesNow that Obama has signed his beloved healthcare legislation and despite his continued stumping for the measure, CBS News finds a) the stumping has been ineffective, b) most Americans don't like the bill (53%), c) many expect the quality of care to decrease while costs continue to increase and d) few see anything in it for them. Other than that, it's a huge public relations success.
As another result of the passage and preceding rancorous healthcare debate, Rasmussen Reports finds that 53% of Americans now say they trust Republicans more with this traditionally Democratic issue, while 37% still trust that party.
As yet another result, Obama's overall approval rating has now hit the lowest point since he....
...took office -- 44% -- which is down five points since before he signed the healthcare bill and down 24 points since his poll high last April.
On healthcare alone, the president's disapproval rating is 55% and approval just above one-in-three (34%).
And a significant Republican shift came on the issue of the economy. (Obama and the Dems seem to be tone deaf to the American People who stated loud and clear repeatedly the most important issue was the economy and jobs.) Even CNN is giving it straight:
CNN Poll: Democrats lose edge on economy
LA TimesAll the fighting over healthcare the last year while so many Americans said their top concern was the economy has now resulted in Democrats losing their large edge on the economy. Last summer, CNN/Opinion Research found, 52% of Americans knew Democrats would handle the economy better than Republicans (39%).
Today it's flipped to 48-45 in the GOP's favor.