Saturday, September 06, 2003

Popular Wartime President

Hoffmania brings the numbers to our attention:

Time/CNN:

If George W. Bush runs for reelection in 2004, would you say you will definitely vote for him, might vote for or against him, or will you definitely vote against him?”

Definitely For Bush: 29%
Might Vote For Or Against: 25%
Definitely Against: 41%

Ipsos-Reid/Cook:

"Overall, do you approve, disapprove or have mixed feelings about the way George W. Bush is handling his job as president?" If "mixed feelings" or not sure: "If you had to choose, do you lean more toward approve or disapprove?"

Approve: 52% (down from 56% last month)
Disapprove: 45% (up from 40%)
Mixed Feelings: 2%
Not Sure: 1%