"Gallup finds Obama approval rating rising for third straight quarter" By Justin Sink

[applegrove]

Gallup finds Obama approval rating rising for third straight quarter

By Justin Sink at The Hill

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/239421-gallup-obamas-approval-rating-rises-for-third-straight-quarter

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Jimmy Carter averaged a 35.8 percent approval rating in the 14th quarter of his presidency, while George H.W. Bush averaged a 39.2 percent approval rating. Obama's numbers most similarly reflect those of George W. Bush at a similar time in his presidency.

It could be tough for Obama to dramatically change perceptions before Election Day, with no president adding more than 2 points or losing more than 4 in job approval over the months immediately preceding the election.

But the president will need to keep his numbers at least steady to have a good shot at reelection.

"If Obama's standing among the public, as measured by his job approval rating, improves in the coming months, he will be in a stronger position for reelection. But if his approval rating declines, a second Obama term would be very much in doubt," said Jones

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[OmahaBlueDog]

1. It seems to dovetail with the Intrade fall for Romney

We can't let our foot off the pedal though -- this election will get much nastier from Aug-Nov

[Wounded Bear]

2. I suppose it's callous to mention it...

but he should get a bump over his handling of the Colorado shooting incident.

And rightfully so. I can't imagine any Repub showing that kind of empathy.

[applegrove]

3. Yeah. Romney the robot would have been awful with the families.

[Tarheel_Dem]

4. K&R