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Economy Lifts Bush's Support in Latest Poll
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| Contributor | Scott³ |
| Last Edited | Scott³ Dec 08, 2005 02:27am |
| Category | Poll |
| News Date | Dec 08, 2005 02:00am |
| Description | NY Times article.
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"After months of political erosion, President Bush's approval rating improved markedly in the latest New York Times/CBS News Poll, largely tracking Americans' more positive attitudes toward the economy.
But his presidency is still plagued by widespread doubts about his handling of the war in Iraq, with 52 percent of poll respondents saying the Bush administration intentionally misled the public when its officials made the case for war. A majority of Americans want the United States to set some timetable for troop withdrawal; 32 percent want the number of American troops reduced, and 28 percent want a total pullout.
The survey, conducted Dec. 2-6, showed Mr. Bush's approval rating at 40 percent, up from 35 percent a month ago, which was the low point of his presidency. His gains primarily came among men, independents, 18-to-29-year-olds and conservatives. He remains a fiercely polarizing figure, with an approval rating of 79 percent among Republicans, 12 percent among Democrats and 34 percent among independents.
Over all, 53 percent of Americans disapprove of Mr. Bush's job performance, down from 57 percent a month ago." |
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