Obama's post-beatdown-of-GOP-house poll bump continues upward

[scheming daemons]

Rasmussen:

1/28: 44% approve, 55% disapprove

2/2: 50% approve, 49% disapprove

(+12 point swing)

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/obama_administration/daily_presidential_tracking_poll


Gallup:

1/28: 47% approve, 47% disapprove

2/2: 51% approve, 42% disapprove

(+9 point swing)

http://www.gallup.com/poll/113980/Gallup-Daily-Obama-Job-Approval.aspx




Why does this matter? Because it gives the White House a data point to show that what they did last Wednesday and Friday... namely, taking on the Republicans directly and forcefully.... works. It's what the people want.

The people don't want "wishy-washy"... they don't want "bipartisanship". They want ass-kicking, and fighting for what's right.

And maybe this will get through to the White House.


I think Plouffe already gets it... the uptick started once he was put back in charge of the message.

[monmouth]

1. You could tell immediately Plouffe was back in the house. I'd bet

a lunch he was the one that came up with the camera in the room. Welcome back David...

[scheming daemons]

4. I think he really has made a big difference... and will help immensely in the '10 midterms

[David Zephyr]

2. You are correct in your summary

"The people don't want "wishy-washy"... they don't want "bipartisanship". They want ass-kicking, and fighting for what's right."

People respond to leadership. Obama is acting like the President he said he would be and his base will rally to him as he does.

[left of center]

3. Obama just needs to keep his spine strong, continue the

straight talking, and slap some people around to actually solve problems. If he does those things, the electorate will support him.

At least that is my take anyway.