Worries about the economy are still dragging down the approval rating for President Barack Obama, although in this week’s Economist/YouGov Poll, the President’s approval has inched up from last week’s all-time low. This week, 39% approve of the way the President is handling his job, while 53% disapprove.
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But concern about the future is high. 72% say the country is off on the wrong track, near the all-time Obama Administration high. And 54% say the economy is getting worse, among the highest figures since the first few months of the President’s term.
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However, while opinion of the President is negative, feelings about Congress are even worse. This week, only 7% approve of the way Congress is handling its job — the lowest rating ever in Economist/YouGov Polls. Ten times as many disapprove.
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