Obama's ratings inch up as economy improves

[sufrommich]

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's approval ratings inched up again this month as Americans grew slightly more optimistic about the economy and the future, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released Wednesday.

Obama's job approval rating rose to 51 percent from 50 percent in January, and his disapproval rating dipped to 46 percent from 47 percent — well within the margin of error but continuing an upward trend since October's low of 43 percent.


The improvement for Obama, who is expected to officially open his 2012 re-election campaign in the next few months, came as the economy showed signs of improvement and memories faded of his fellow Democrats' election rout in November, when Republicans captured the U.S. House of Representatives.

"The stain of the midterm results is going away for Obama, and there are signs of economic recovery," Ipsos pollster Julia Clark said.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41491194/ns/politics-more_politics/

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[sufrommich]

2. I know. I found the courage to post it anyway. nt

[leftstreet]

3. Whoa. I had no idea it was that low

Can that be right?

[sufrommich]

5. 51% is not low. nt

[prolesunited]

4. Of course they are

That's why the GOP is pulling out all of the stops to halt economic growth.

[cbdo2007]

6. He will easily get re-elected in 2012.