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What the Numbers
Say about Obama By Dave Andrusko Granted, we are a long ways from the next presidential election, but as I have since last fall I will continue to keep you updated on what various indices say about pro-abortion President Barack Obama. Let me offer two sets of important numbers and a story from the Wall Street Journal. Rasmussen Reports today tells us that Obama’s Presidential Approval Index is at its lowest figure since September—a minus 22%. That number is the difference between those who strongly disapprove (in this case 42%) minus those who strongly approve (20%). “Overall, 43% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-seven percent (57%) disapprove. “This is, needless to say, a “snapshot,” but it’s one in a series that come out with a very similar picture. On Monday Rasmussen reported on Obama’s “signature” issue: ObamaCare. ”Support for repeal of the national health care law has reached its highest level since May of last year. The number of voters who believe the plan will increase the cost of care has tied its highest level since the law’s passage last March. “The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey of Likely Voters shows that 62% favor repeal of the health care law, including 51% who Strongly Favor it. Only 33% of voters oppose repeal, with 24% who are Strongly Opposed.” The Journal story, written by Carole E. Lee is headlined “Donors Told Obama in Weaker Position.” Now we are all adults, so we know that as Obama gears up for an official launch of his re-election campaign (sometime, Lee says, shortly after April 1), his staff is going to try to link up with financial heavy hitters. If they are going to shake the money tree, we know the last thing they are to tell donors is that Obama expects to coast to an easy re-election. Having said that, the story is interesting for what it tells us about the “strategy briefing” Obama’s soon-to-be campaign manager is presenting around the country, the centerpiece of which is a ten-page slide show. (If originality counts for anything, they are in trouble. The slogan? “Change that Matters.”) Lee was not at one of the briefings, so she’s going by people who were. Apparently they talked about states in which Obama’s numbers are down (two are mentioned in the story, but—as the numbers above indicate—there are doubtless others) and played up the significance of a potential Republican opponent whose only real “strength” is that he is not like the overwhelmingly pro-life field. Interspersed in the story is something that is mentioned explicitly in the last paragraph: “His [campaign manager in waiting Jim Messina] overall message, according to a Florida donor, was, ‘We're in good shape, and we want to reconnect with you.’" Really? Let’s see just how well, given his record, Obama “reconnects.” I need your feedback on both Today's News & Views and National Right to Life News Today. Please send your comments to daveandrusko@gmail.com. If you like, join those who are following me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/daveha |