This Obama approval rating poll is unique because it takes the Obama approval rating from several sources and averages them to get sort of a super Obama approval rating. This averaging of Obama approval ratings helps to tamper down any biases that may exist in any one poll.
The Obama approval rating is tracked by many different polls. Gallup and Rassmussen are considered by many to be the most accurate and both poll daily and then run their daily Obama approval rating as an average of the last three days. Here is a list of web sites that track the Obama approval rating in alphabetical order.
ABC News & Washington Post, CBS News, CNN, Fox News, Gallup, McClatchy, NBC News & Wall Street Journal, Pew Research, Politico, Quinnipiac University, Rasmussen Reports, Time.
Want More Than The Obama Approval Rating? Here is The Latest News on Obama
- Obama says G8 should focus on growth in Europe - Reuters - May 18, 2012
- Once an Obama coup, Indiana less a battleground - The Associated Press - May 18, 2012
- House to Defy Obama With Vote on $554 Billion Defense Bill - San Francisco Chronicle - May 18, 2012
- Arizona official may keep Obama off ballot - USA TODAY - May 18, 2012
- THE RACE: Obama and Romney both see their campaign messages blurred by ... - Washington Post - May 18, 2012
- Obama announces global food initiative - CBS News - May 18, 2012
- Activists to Obama: reassess Ethiopia partnership - The Associated Press - May 18, 2012
- Obama and Camp David, by Mark Knoller's numbers - ABC News - May 18, 2012
- GOP 'Super PAC' Weighs Hard-Line Attack on Obama - New York Times (blog) - May 18, 2012
- Obama Finds Middle Way on Gay Vows - New York Times - May 18, 2012
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There are many factors that drive President Obama’s Approval. Some will simply think he is a nice guy or a family man and just like him. Some will like or dislike him because he is the first black president and do not consider his performance. Some will like or dislike him because he is a Democrat, Liberal, or a Progressive and may or may not consider his performance. Some will consider portions of the above and consider his performance. Other will consider only his performance. In this age of American idol, busy life styles, and alternative forms of information it is interesting how much of a role the mainstream media has in shaping our Presidents Approval rating. Is our media more interested in reporting facts or shaping opinion? How much does the internet affect the public’s opinion of Obama? Is America more interested in a “rock star” or a leader and how much of each role does our President play?
These questions cannot be easily answered, but here are some websites that will make you wiser and may shape your Obama approval rating.
The Obameter by Tampa Bay Times
Promise Audit from National Journal.com
The Drudge Report quick snap shot of news around the world often political in nature. News more often than not breaks here before you see it on TV. Good to check once a day to stay on top of what is going on in the world.
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