May 1, 2008
Posted: 02:30 PM ET

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New poll numbers show bad news for president Bush.
New poll numbers show bad news for president Bush.

WASHINGTON (CNN) — A new poll suggests that George W. Bush is the most unpopular president in modern American history.

A CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Thursday indicates that 71 percent of the American public disapprove of how Bush his handling his job as president.

"No president has ever had a higher disapproval rating in any CNN or Gallup poll; in fact, this is the first time that any president's disapproval rating has cracked the 70 percent mark," said CNN Polling Director Keating Holland.

"Bush's approval rating, which stands at 28 percent in our new poll, remains better than the all-time lows set by Harry Truman and Richard Nixon (22 percent and 24 percent, respectively) but even those two presidents never got a disapproval rating in the 70s," Holland added. "The previous all-time record in CNN or Gallup polling was set by Truman, 66 percent disapproval in January 1952."

CNN Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider adds, "He is more unpopular than Richard Nixon was just before he resigned from the presidency in August 1974." President Nixon's disapproval rating in August 1974 stood at 67 percent.

The poll also indicates that support for the war in Iraq has never been lower. Thirty percent of those questioned favored the war while 68 percent opposed the conflict.

"Americans are growing more pessimistic about the war," Holland said. "In January, nearly half believed that things were going well for the U.S. in Iraq; now that figure has dropped to 39 percent."

The numbers on the Iraq war come on the five-year anniversary of President Bush's "mission accomplished" moment onboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, when Bush proclaimed that "major combat operations in Iraq have ended."

The record low support for the war in a CNN poll could be one reason behind the president's unpopularity, but it probably is not the only one.

"Support for the war, the assessment of the economy and approval of Mr. Bush are all about the same — bad," Schneider said.

The CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll was conducted by telephone from Monday through Wednesday, with 1,008 adult Americans questioned. The poll's sampling error is plus or minus 3 percentage points.

Filed under: President Bush


Kel from Auburn AL   May 1st, 2008 1:00 pm ET

That's right up there with Hillary's dishonest rating. Kind of tells you something, doesn't it?

il voter   May 1st, 2008 1:00 pm ET

well done, Dubya.

HSNP   May 1st, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Good job George. You've lived up to your family name. Another complete screw-up.

yes we can   May 1st, 2008 1:00 pm ET

this is news? come on CNN ..you didnt need a poll for this one….

go to google, type in "worst ever" and you know who pops up

ART in TX   May 1st, 2008 1:01 pm ET

well uh..duh!

fred   May 1st, 2008 1:01 pm ET

LMAO….oh what a shocker…..NOT!!!

Obama wouldn't be any better!!!

Ivan, Schiff   May 1st, 2008 1:02 pm ET

This is your lead story on the "Ticker Page" but your "Ticker" headline on your home page has the defection of a Hillary superdelegate, what gives. More of your anti Hillary pro Obama bias?

Dexter   May 1st, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Is this news?

A lot of us knew he was an idiot in 2000, and most of us knew it in 2004… yet the media is just catching on.

Nice. You should all be proud.

rice, bryan   May 1st, 2008 1:02 pm ET

enough said isn't it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bob   May 1st, 2008 1:03 pm ET

And I'm sure his response would be, to quote his VP - SO?

Ryan   May 1st, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Obama will be next *IF* he wins!

jj   May 1st, 2008 1:03 pm ET

I'm surprised that his approval rating is that high. 28% must be his family voting that high. Sure not anyone else.

mistygirl318   May 1st, 2008 1:03 pm ET

resign…..leave office…impeach him…he stinks

Justin (ny)   May 1st, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Well, we all knew it, just just makes it official: George W. Bush: WORST PRESIDENT IN AMERICAN HISTORY!

Donna   May 1st, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Bush is not only the "most unpopular president" of all American Presidents but he is by far the dumbest with the stupidest looks on his face.

clear thinking   May 1st, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Eeeeer, Yeah! Figures!

Beverly, NYC   May 1st, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Does this headline really need comments. Talk about buyers remorse.

Lostfigs   May 1st, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Wright is the "gift that keeps on giving"; he is not going away and unless Hillary wins, Dems won't see the inside of the White House.

Hillary 08!!!!!

Bushwacked in Eugene, OR   May 1st, 2008 1:04 pm ET

No surprise there!

In the future he may well be looked upon as the worst ever, and the president who presided over the beginnings of a downfall for a great nation. I hope I'm wrong on that one.

Pam in MN   May 1st, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Well, there ya go!

Joe at Boston College   May 1st, 2008 1:04 pm ET

hillary, please go away so we can focus on the general election!

obama 08

Kelley   May 1st, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Well DUH

Anne E.   May 1st, 2008 1:04 pm ET

This is a no-brainer (pretty much like the subject matter).
My money's on his numbers dipping even lower than Truman & Nixon. THAT'S something at which he CAN "succeed."

Ed from PA   May 1st, 2008 1:04 pm ET

worst. president. ever.

best. oil man. ever.

Leo in Nevada   May 1st, 2008 1:05 pm ET

LOL! One of the worst presidents along with Nixon. How fitting! Poor Al Gore, got only a Nobel Peace Prize!

Theresa, Ohio   May 1st, 2008 1:05 pm ET

And we worry about Wright and bitterness.

Focus on the issues people. Better days are to come but ONLY if we make a better judgement NOW.

Obama 2008

AMG   May 1st, 2008 1:05 pm ET

If Obama becomes president you will see what even lower approval rating means…..

R   May 1st, 2008 1:05 pm ET

he's the WORST ever!

The Corp   May 1st, 2008 1:05 pm ET

At least Bush has nads you liberal fools.

DJ in TX   May 1st, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Doesn't really matter at this point. He's on his way out. President bush is a good man at heart, but his policies and some decisions were way off. NO president can actually change the economy as it is not controlled by government except indirectly with our without regulations. The war is HIS legacy as he had direct control on that.

As a Democrat, I'm tired of all the Bush bashing (or any President bashing). Even though I totally disagree with his policies, I would still shake his hand and give the respect the Office of the President deserves.

frank, las vegas   May 1st, 2008 1:05 pm ET

President Bush is a good man no matter how upopular he may be. The press should focus more on how to evolve a bi-partisan solution our problems than attacking his personality!

Venus   May 1st, 2008 1:05 pm ET

This is GREAT!

This is the banner that Mc Bush will have to deal with!

Go Obama!

wwf   May 1st, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Yet 70% of the Republicans think he has done a good job. Talk about being out of touch with the rest of the country. Just think this man is upset with congress and still cannot understand why the economy is the way it is. Now McCain says his and Clinton's gas tax is just a small short fix. That is not what he was saying a coupld of days ago.

Ca Native   May 1st, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Way to draw out the Bush Haters CNN. I guess you're trying to change the subject OFF Obama and his Black Liberation Theology approach to life/politics??

cameica   May 1st, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Ah thats sad. Hard to be black and think independantly. I'm sure he was under a ton of pressure. Shame on Obama.

Daryl from Seattle   May 1st, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Take into account how much our population has increased since Truman or Nixon and it's official, Bush is the WORST president EVER!

Jerome   May 1st, 2008 1:07 pm ET

DUH!! W=WORST EVER!

Allan   May 1st, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Yet another great accomplishment for the Decider.

AZM   May 1st, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Well at least he's the best at something… lol

Danny   May 1st, 2008 1:07 pm ET

I agree with the poll because he have no experienced when he be came
a President, so now same as Obama he going to do same as his cousin
Bush.

Brandon   May 1st, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Finally all of America realizes what half of this country knew in 2004. Thanks a lot idiots who voted for Bush… You may have sunk our country with your ignorant social issues based voting and gullible inclination to be distracted from whats important…. and you didn't even get your gay marriage admendment. Now the same idiots are falling for Hillary Clinton's distractions and conservative social issues push.. Maybe its time to listen to the smart people

Dana   May 1st, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Really….I'm shocked!!!

Niel, NY   May 1st, 2008 1:08 pm ET

….yet we voted him for a second term.

Shame on us.

Deb   May 1st, 2008 1:08 pm ET

I think if we hadn't dodged the Obama bullet-he would break this record and been known as the VERY worst ever!

We need a President who has the strength to fight for ALL the American People in our Great Nation!

We are looking forward to years of Peace, Prosperity and a balanced budget!

Hillary 08

Pam   May 1st, 2008 1:08 pm ET

And McCain agreed with him on over 80% of his decisions……..scarey!!

Independent   May 1st, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Wow. I really want to know who those 28 percent are who said that Bush is doing a good job. So sad that US is now known for the incompetence of its leaders….

proud army and navy mom   May 1st, 2008 1:08 pm ET

not at all surprised. can we call out all the idiots that voted for him as well. also, even more importantly is who are the 28% that still approves. can some email their names to me please? i have some choice words for them.

BRICE, GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINE   May 1st, 2008 1:08 pm ET

i voted for the other guy. in the election before that, i voted for the other guy. i voted for bill the first time i voted. overall, i'd say i've made some good choices on who to vote for. i am voting for obama this year.

Jason from Chicago   May 1st, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Surprise! Surprise! Can I get some caffetti in the comments section please?

Whiskey   May 1st, 2008 1:09 pm ET

duh

eStreet4ever   May 1st, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Worst President EVER says it all.

MC- Atlanta,GA   May 1st, 2008 1:09 pm ET

LOL- I love saying I told ya so to sooo many ignorant voters back in 2004 - maybe next time you will listen.

George W. Bush is a complete and total failure - no two ways about it. What a national disgrace…

Darnell   May 1st, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Wow, surprised are ya?

shane   May 1st, 2008 1:09 pm ET

George Bush's chickens have come home to roost!

aa   May 1st, 2008 1:10 pm ET

I have been part of that 71% since 2000.

Wake Up US   May 1st, 2008 1:10 pm ET

CNN is obviously an Obama backer. It's headlines on the race for the presidency are either pro-Obama or anti-Clinton. Whatever happened to impartiality in the media?

John Adkisson   May 1st, 2008 1:10 pm ET

28% approval? I haven't met a single person who approves of his performance since Katrina. This means in any American group almost one in three believe he has done a good job. I would love to see a breakdown of this group in a poll to see if each and every one of them gets their news from Fox, has no education, and believes government should be incompetent. Astonishing, we Americans.

Bob   May 1st, 2008 1:11 pm ET

My brother always ask: Who the heck are that 28 that approve? It almost strikes me as mental problem at this point. I didn't like Bush I or Reagan but I got why some people did. I wasn't even a big of Clinton, didn't approve or disapprove, but this guy is ruining America.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   May 1st, 2008 1:11 pm ET

The most popular thing about Bush is failure.

common sense   May 1st, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Well, an illegal war based on lies of WMD, cheaper gas prices if we go to war, and not attempting the catch of bin Laden, Bush chose to take down Saddam Hussein. Hussein was a nefarious figure in history, BUT, he was not responsible for 9/11. We know that for certain.

Meanwhile, bin Laden is living it up somewhere in the far east.

Where do these low approval ratings come from??? It surely couldn't be the economy, and his smug attitude when he attempts to defend his Commander In Chief positions.

We need a president with good judgement. We need Senator OBAMA!!

Join Joe Andrew from Indiana, Ben Chandler from my homestate of KY, and John Patrick of Texas, and SWITCH to the uniter, not the divider!

We can't vote for the same people and expect different results America!!

kia   May 1st, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Duh!!!!!!

TX_GAL   May 1st, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Bush is the most unpopular president in modern history? Is that news? You might as well do a news story on "the sky is blue".

honkey white guy from cali   May 1st, 2008 1:11 pm ET

It is not surprising that he has such a low rating! The best part is we only have to deal with him till next Jan then Sen Obama will come into office and clean Washington up and flush out the lobbyist and corp America that owns our government and greedy corrupt people.

Go Obama 08 Yes We Can!!!!!

Linda Esen   May 1st, 2008 1:11 pm ET

WOW and this is a surprise …even Republicans don't like him. I personally have nothing against a guy who sent my brother to war where he died - a war he lied about. But WAIT he wasn't president - Chaney was !!!!!!

Mike Santner   May 1st, 2008 1:12 pm ET

And the 28% that approve of his job as president are probably making money hand over fist by his incompetence. I voted for the guy I'm ashamed to say.

Cynthia   May 1st, 2008 1:12 pm ET

I can believe that.

James S   May 1st, 2008 1:12 pm ET

I am suprised his approval rating is that high. I dont think he really cares. Being that he is a self serving President, he has accomplished his goals. And just think, if McCain wins we can have have four more years of Bush policies. And being that people are distracted so easy and have short memories McCain may have a shot. WAKE UP AMERICA !!!

Mike   May 1st, 2008 1:12 pm ET

This man will go down as one of the most infamous people in the history of this country.

history will show   May 1st, 2008 1:12 pm ET

he was better than the pundents gave him credit for.winh all you want liberals… I blame you for the recession… PANIC PANIC PANIC… all you're good for. Who remember Jimmy Carter? whom, might i add, was far and away the worst president… maybe in all of US history.

Greg   May 1st, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Bush did it to himself. The Republican Party did it to itself. Republicans are to blame for every economic disaster and military travesty ever caused. It's time to get off the couch and go out to Brickbat Alley.

ModerateDem   May 1st, 2008 1:13 pm ET

What i want to know is who are the 27% who still approve of the job this Buffoon is doing?

zina   May 1st, 2008 1:13 pm ET

And this is why I cannot understand why some want a 3rd Bush term. Let's support the dem nominee whoever it is!!

O8ama

Debbie   May 1st, 2008 1:13 pm ET

When the media covers Hillary's Magnequench lie, she will be below George Bush's numbers.

leon levin   May 1st, 2008 1:14 pm ET

I would never have guessed !!!!!!!

Jason   May 1st, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Bush doesn't care. His family has money, and he's a 2-time sitting president. We have nobody to blame but ourselves. We voted him in… twice. SHAME ON AMERICA!

jon   May 1st, 2008 1:14 pm ET

wow - a shocker

Ian   May 1st, 2008 1:14 pm ET

That mission accomplished banner is hilarious. The really funny part is that he and the congress just keep doing what they're doing and no one cares enough to do anything about it. Instead they'll come to the CNN ticker and think they've done their part.

Good work everyone.

Mark Sachse   May 1st, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Really? Is this a shock to anybody? Now would be a good time to remove the "W" sticker from your Hummer.

Xavier, St. Louis, MO   May 1st, 2008 1:14 pm ET

He has to be the worst US president ever!

The Truth   May 1st, 2008 1:14 pm ET

I get a kick out of the man, but he sucks as a president. Case and point, stop the popular voting for name brands. Sen. Obama is clearly the best candidate; embrace real change.

Drew in Newburyport, MA   May 1st, 2008 1:14 pm ET

To use a recent VP Cheney quote "So?". President Bush doesn't care because he's convinced that history will judge him otherwise. Don't look for any change in any of his failed policies because he believes that in the end they are right.

wymer chatelain   May 1st, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Thank the lord, we don't have much longer with Bush.. Although not possible, another 4 years of this and we would be a third world country.

mike e. cooney   May 1st, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Yes,it is a terrible thing to free 43 million citizens of this planet from death,torture,and tyrrany as he did in Afganistan and Iraq.Plus, America just completed 51 straight months of positive economic growth,an AMERICAN HISTORICAL RECORD since 1776!! That also,is a terrible thing! Most Americans are sheep,I would state that 85% are,and who in GODS name wants to be a sheep!?

James T   May 1st, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Bushes response: "So? I couldn't care less".

"Didn't you see that with Katrina?
Didn't you see that with the war?
Didn't you see that with tax breaks for my friends and not you?
Didn't you see that with my failing to care about overseeing the mortgage crisis?

When are you peasants going to realize, I never have cared what you think about me"?

"None of you many anything to me".

Anonymous   May 1st, 2008 1:15 pm ET

He is good, but lack strategy and he focused much outside policy in which and at the sametime loose lives for unmatch and unaccomplished result.

John Adams   May 1st, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Is it possible for Bush to get 100% disapproval rating before they shoot him out of a cannon next January

Sesay, former Clinton backer   May 1st, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Wow, this is rediculous. He probably doesn't care now since he is leaving anyway.

Wow.......   May 1st, 2008 1:15 pm ET

I wonder if this is the legacy he was looking to leave behind when he ran for president. But what I really want to know is where are all the idiots who voted for the dummy and put him in office in the first place!!!! Now everyone wants to complain about how craptastic a president he is yet he won the popular vote! I knew from the beginning he was ridiculous!

Juliemn   May 1st, 2008 1:15 pm ET

And congress is at 70, not that I support Bush, but tell it like it is.Since dems took over congress,thanks to the far-left Nancy and friends, what did you expect!

Bubba   May 1st, 2008 1:15 pm ET

JuST like u libruls, George Bush is your presnit, maybe u want Osama hahah - stupid dem DUmmies.

Michael   May 1st, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Not that I'm defending him, but he started off well and has come to a very bad ending.

History isn't looking upon G.W. Bush with much favor anyhow, maybe his campgain was doomed from the start?

Iska Alter   May 1st, 2008 1:15 pm ET

If George Bush is the most unpopular president in modern history (a fact I do not doubt), why is it that the Democrats in Congress seem so afraid of offending him? Given his incompetence, why must the "opposition" party (please note the ironic quotation marks), aid and abet his inadequacy?

Adam, Houston, TX   May 1st, 2008 1:15 pm ET

With all of the crimes and ineptitude his administration has brought upon our nation, I'm surprised anyone still approves of this idiot.

Larry in Michigan   May 1st, 2008 1:16 pm ET

I just paid $104 dollars to fill up my truck. It sits in the driveway of my home that is worth 10% less than what it was a year ago.

So no, I don't like Bush either because his "leadership" is the main reason we're in this situation.

Wake up everyone! Talking about Rev. Wright is a distraction. Let's start talking about issues and solving problems!

Anonymous   May 1st, 2008 1:16 pm ET

What a surprise that a partisan CNN poll would find that?

Kimberly, Alabama   May 1st, 2008 1:16 pm ET

That's what you get for stealing an election!

Sesay, former Clinton backer   May 1st, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Wow, this is rediculous. He probably doesn't care now since he is leaving anyway.

Shane   May 1st, 2008 1:16 pm ET

He should be in Jail.

george   May 1st, 2008 1:16 pm ET

and why isnt anybody actively pursuing impeachment procedures? this guy (the pres) deserves to be in prison. hes a war-criminal a liar, and a thief who has backrupt this country and our foreseeable future.

@americans   May 1st, 2008 1:16 pm ET

this is old news!

we are just waiting come January '09 so we can start our lives afresh with a democrat in the WH!

OBAMA '08!

r sisk, nevada   May 1st, 2008 1:16 pm ET

This is news? I am surprised his disapproval rating isn't higher. It is going to take years to recover from this disastrous administration. Clearly the worst Prez I have ever lived through.

Jenny   May 1st, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Dear CNN,

America knew this a long time ago. We hold Bush directly responsible for ruining this country over the last seven years. He needs to apologize and make amends by correcting all of his mistakes. The American people do not like him and he has damaged our reputation in the world.

If John McSame wants to attach his star to Bush's wagon–go right ahead. His poll ratings will be down shortly before he watches Barack take the oath of office.

Note to John: Just as GW tried to linki himself to Lincoln and George Washington, and failed, you will as well. You are nothing like Lincoln and you will never be our president.

Clive   May 1st, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Wow! And Hillary supporters claim they will vote for McBush? Is it strange that Hillary and her supporters share the same trait? It's me or nothing!

Josh Maloney, Oakland, CA   May 1st, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Even though unpopular, he still deserves a fair trial.

SUSIE JACOBS   May 1st, 2008 1:17 pm ET

I WASN'T POLLED, SO HOW CAN YOU SAY 71 PERCENT OF AMERICANS ARE UNHAPPY WITH HIM. NO ONE I KNOW HAS BEEN POLLED

Joseph Adewole   May 1st, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Bush will even be rated better than John McCain and Hillary Clinton; l can bet my life for this…watch out

frank   May 1st, 2008 1:17 pm ET

about time we started waking up

Margerie   May 1st, 2008 1:17 pm ET

The face of $4.00 a gallon gasoline. I hate him.

shocked, I tell you   May 1st, 2008 1:17 pm ET

The remaining 29 percent are more surprising than the 71 percent who rightly disapprove. President Bush's eight years will go down in history, and continue to go down in legendary proportions.

Maury Dann   May 1st, 2008 1:17 pm ET

"SO?" - Dick Cheney

Do you really think these guys care what the public thinks? This is the least accountable administration in modern American history. Years from now people will wonder how Bush/Cheney actually got to "serve" (the idea that these guys are public servants is laughable) for 8 years instead of being booted out of office or impeached and convicted.

Pam   May 1st, 2008 1:18 pm ET

We need a poll to tell us that?

S Mick   May 1st, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Is it possibly because the media has made him out to be a bafoon, and everyone else jumped on the band wagon?

Nothing he has done has made me more ashamed than how the Clintons act.

They are dark hearted, dishonest people. It bothers me that others either refuse to see it, or worse, they see it too, and simply do not care.

Mark Anthony   May 1st, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Well at least he's winner at something, ha ha ha.

carmen   May 1st, 2008 1:18 pm ET

This is why McCain can't win.– once Hillary steps aside and Obama can concentrate on his real opponent, that is.

craig   May 1st, 2008 1:18 pm ET

If you ask the republicain party he's doing a great job! I see now theres an ad out that is saying how the the Dems. are since taking over congress in 06 quote gas is up to $3.50 a gallon like its their fault, if you remember it was $.99 a gallon the month before Bush took office thats almost a 400% increase since we've had him but its the dems.

This poll is correct, as Hillary said in 03 he'll go down in history as the worst pers. in our history…..Good Call Hillary

DD, New York   May 1st, 2008 1:18 pm ET

You know those presidential wall charts that are made of really really thin paper than you can purchase when you go to federal landmark attractions. You know…the ones that have a picutre of every president from George Washington down to the current one, it lists the president's name and years in office? Well, I was seriously getting one and crossing out GWB's picture and writing "NG" underneath.

Chris from San Antonio   May 1st, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Polls don't matter to Bush.
He'll follow the will of the people whether you like it or not.

Steve C   May 1st, 2008 1:18 pm ET

This administration has managed to trash our economy and has failed in every foreign policy area. This Iraq war blunder will haunt us for years, much like Vietnam. Absolutely the worst administration in my 53 years of living, and that was some tough competition to beat. Mission accomplished indeed.

Sita Reddy   May 1st, 2008 1:18 pm ET

He needs to do some thing about the Gas prices, and thr raising food prises.

Anonymous   May 1st, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Really? Twenty-nine percent approve of the job he's done?

Karin   May 1st, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Not a surprise at all. Unpopular war, slipping economy, civil rights violations, high gas prices…the list goes on. Tell me something we ALL don't know.

Interesting, that his approval rating is at 28%. Higher than both Nixon and Truman? That seems nearly impossible, but then again people said it was impossible for him to win re-election in 2004.

HH   May 1st, 2008 1:18 pm ET

And if he was running again you would have morons vote for him.

Chuck, Oregonians for Obama   May 1st, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Is anyone surprised by this?

Adam in INdy   May 1st, 2008 1:19 pm ET

This is what happens when you vote for a "likable Good Guy"

HILLARY 08!!!!!!!

AK   May 1st, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Barely newsworthy. Isn't it obvious enough?

Joe from Indiana   May 1st, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Well, get ready for Bush No. 2 ===> McCain. That's what will happen if we keep our focus on things that don't really matter in the campaign trail. Who cares about what Reverend Wright said. I need to be a able to pay my bills, put food on the table, take my cousin out of Iraq. That's what I care about.

some guy   May 1st, 2008 1:19 pm ET

bought time we realized this

Beth   May 1st, 2008 1:19 pm ET

What truly astounds me is that there are still one on three or four people who think he is doing a good job.

Duh   May 1st, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Wow, didn't see THIS one coming…*dripping with sarcasm*

Bill   May 1st, 2008 1:19 pm ET

I can't wait to celebrate America's new holiday on Jan 9th 2009. Bush Liberation Day….

seymore, pa   May 1st, 2008 1:19 pm ET

HE EARNED THE TITLE ONE BAD IDEA AT A TIME.

Scott Glenn, Wa   May 1st, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Really no one likes GWB, now what are we going to do?

Mike   May 1st, 2008 1:19 pm ET

I quick poll of my household and co-workers validates the results of this poll. I will never understand how so many people could cast a vote for someone so unqualified for the presidency. I hope we are all smarter this November.

Kenneth   May 1st, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Why isn't his disaproval rating 100% ?

NickNas   May 1st, 2008 1:19 pm ET

He has had that rateing for many of us LONG before he "Won" the first time. If there were ANY Justice in this world ALL of those who voted for this CLOWN should have to publicly appologize to the rest of us who tried to tell them all along that THIS is EXACTLY what would happen.

Yes we can!   May 1st, 2008 1:19 pm ET

mccain is mcbush……democratics will win this fall!

Af.   May 1st, 2008 1:19 pm ET

This is why I don't understand why so many people are voting for McCain. Are people that stupid?

That Jay guy from Canada   May 1st, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Yeah, and we don't want no 'Bush Lite' with John McCain…

G08BAMA !

Mike   May 1st, 2008 1:19 pm ET

He would be beat by Obama if Obama gets in. People will see Obama was just a big blowed up balloon and nothing more.

Obama for Emperor of the World   May 1st, 2008 1:19 pm ET

You'LL come down to Texas and visit his new Library at Baylor U. - You-hear!

Obviously, Dubya didn't pay attention to Maw and Paw when they told him to wear his cowboy hat in the hot Texas sun - obviously boiled his brains.

On the other hand - you have got to admire Karl Rove - the architect- who got him elected as Governor of Texas and then President for 2 terms.

He has certainly set some HIGH standards for Obama to meet - hopefully Barry won't disappoint!

Dusacre   May 1st, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Time for another republican president. We need more of the same!

Mike J.   May 1st, 2008 1:20 pm ET

I am absolutely shocked at this! This poll has to be inaccurate. There can't be 28 percent out there that actually approve of this president!!!! I think this must be an "operation chaos conspiracy"!!! Mission Accomplished.

Ken from Michigan   May 1st, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Bush's probable response: So?

He's laughing all way to the bank as his American people suffer. What a system of injustice.

Nanc, MN   May 1st, 2008 1:20 pm ET

The only place this ma is a legend is in his mind, well, maybe Cheney's too.

Anthony of New Orleans   May 1st, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Of course no one will tell the emperor he has no clothes and you get the feeling he wouldn't care if you did. He thinks he's had his "moment of accountability" and whatever he does to the country is of little consequence. Less than a year left and counting til Barack or John takes over and I can't wait.

Bitter PA   May 1st, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Hmmm…

can we be surprised?

He's always been a failure and always will be.

Put a monkey in the WhiteHouse you get monkey work out of the Whitehouse!

Ben   May 1st, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Excellent. Too bad he won't resign, though.

Rick   May 1st, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Lowest rating, worst president, most unpopular.
Ya think???

J. Sully, New York   May 1st, 2008 1:21 pm ET

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!

Mish   May 1st, 2008 1:21 pm ET

That is no surprise at all! I just want to know who the 28% are that think he is doing a good job. This man and his administration have single-handedly set our country back for decades and it will take a significant amount of time to be fixed.

LA Ben   May 1st, 2008 1:21 pm ET

This obviously comes as no surprise. The stolen election, the war on terror, our failed economy, our nation's tarnished image - the list goes on and on.

It's time for a new chapter; a new day. Come November, American politics will never be the same. Under the steady hand of Barack Obama, our government will run as the constitution intended - by the people, for the people.

Tugman   May 1st, 2008 1:21 pm ET

S Mick, I beleive most peopel think Bush is a buffon because he acts like one. He proves the media right every time he opens his mouth.

Peg Robson   May 1st, 2008 1:21 pm ET

That bit of news certainly wasn't unexpected. This county is in horrible shape under his so-called leadership. But he is the one who wanted war, gas prices have gotten to the point that getting to work and to the grocery store is a struggle. He is so out of touch with the everyday people, and too busy with his own personal agenda. His term can't come to an end fast enough.

Erik S.   May 1st, 2008 1:21 pm ET

You know, I really don't think he cares, being the president means doing a job, not trying to make everyone like you and you accomplish nothing. And in MODERN history, I highly doubt it, I mean, how long has freakin' CNN even been around? Nothing is going to hide the fact that even though Bush is unpopular the republicans still have a chance to take the house because the Democrats are incompetent.

You guys keep on pushing for Hillary to win and see what you get. And If I am not mistaken, the democrat led congress is being polled as the worst of ALL TIME.

Brian Michaels   May 1st, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Any chance ole 'Shrub will resign in the heat of his unpopularity, with Cheney in tow?

Wouk   May 1st, 2008 1:22 pm ET

What a real head-scratcher this makes! If Bush and his policies are so disliked, how can the same American public give the support to Republican nominee-apparent, John McCain, that they have? McCain is Bush-lite and supports the policies of the Bush Administration—the war, the economic policies, approval of certain speciailized interrogations (read "torture"), etc., etc.

Griff   May 1st, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Boo!

Dave in Houston   May 1st, 2008 1:22 pm ET

That unpopularity is certainly warranted. G. W. Bush is by far the worst president in the history of the republic. There have been others who have been corrupt (Harding), incompetent and ineffective (Carter, H. W. Bush), but none have damaged this country, our international reputation, our economy, the workings of the government, and our Constitution than Dubya.

I wonder how many future presidents it will take to get us back to the stature we had under Bill Clinton.

Woody   May 1st, 2008 1:22 pm ET

This all a game of statistics. You can make statistics show anything you want. Well, at least 58% of the time you can.

Chris, Middletown, CT   May 1st, 2008 1:22 pm ET

and yet….he wasn't impeached….like well Clinton for perjury….(which - regardless of why he did it….he did….and perjury is a crime that you can be tossed in jail for…..good thing the party came to his defense….

Danielle   May 1st, 2008 1:22 pm ET

The job was just over his head. He was lucky enough to have Karl Rove sell him to America and it worked. People were stupid enough to vote for this man against their economic interest, just because he seemed as if he could have a beer with them. Well, now this man can't have a beer anywhere except the confines of his ranch. Nobody wants to go anywhere near him.

I voted for Gore and Kerry, at least we'd still have good standing in the world and at home.

Bush is a nutcase and that was exemplified by his dancing on the steps of the White House while soldiers are dying in Iraq. Fifty soldiers died last month. What is Bush doing? Planning a wedding for his stupid daughter. The man's an idiot and I'm glad he history will get it right.

Dixon, Des Moines Iowa   May 1st, 2008 1:22 pm ET

It will go to higher negative after we learn all the illegal and unethical things he has done. I am sure there is a lot to discover after he is out of office. Eight years of his presidecy while the republicans did zero oversite I am sure we will find more. It seems worse than Nixon/Agnew team.

Brian Michaels   May 1st, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Thanks for the "unfiltered" moderation, CNN!

Max Power   May 1st, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Heckuva job, Dubya!

Bud Curtis   May 1st, 2008 1:22 pm ET

President Bush has done more to harm this country, particularly in the area of diminished liberty and freedom for every American, than anyone ever elected as President. But wait a minute, the Republicans in congress aided and abetted this man on every issue and at every turn. They supported him because he was the Republican candidate and ignored their responsibility to be elected representative of the people.

In that respect, I almost wish that those who voted for Bush had to live with him as President for another four years. Then, it might be another 50 years before another Republican would be elected to that office.

Bud Curtis
Miami, OK

Divine inspired race   May 1st, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Hillary=Bush=popularity rating=0

BenInOhio   May 1st, 2008 1:22 pm ET

This should come as no surprise to anyone. And I'm quite sure before his term ends, his approval rating will dip even lower as his disapproval ratings climbs higher….and higher.

rwareham   May 1st, 2008 1:22 pm ET

"Liars can figure and figures can lie." A quote from a former professor. Although Wright is a bit wacky, these are the type of things he is complaining about. We all hear Bush's approval numbers are low. Why are there no articles showing readers, that Congress' approval numbers are very much lower than President Bush's. Hense, back to the quote.

katy   May 1st, 2008 1:23 pm ET

glad to see the rest of the country is paying attention instead of voting along Party lines

MrManhattan   May 1st, 2008 1:23 pm ET

What I can't believe is that there's still 28% who approve!

I guess there are at least three red states left: Denial, Intoxication, and Insanity.

Rob   May 1st, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Watch Rush and the rest of the shock talk zombies twist this new poll to mean that Bush has excelled at something like no other president in history.

Only in America   May 1st, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Slick Clinton made all his decisions based on polls so he could always be on the popular "side" of the public, hits on interns while president, has a sexual relationship with one in OUR Oval office, gets impeached for perjury and other crimes, does nothing to fight terrorism in 8 years in office which helped lead to what happened on 9/11, is a pathological liar proven many times over, and HE leaves office with high approval ratings. Now he makes tens of millions giving the same stupid speech over and over and over. Go figger.

Bush has tried to prevent another 9/11 and, regardless of his poll numbers which he doesn't care about, is determined to keep our country safe while he is in charge. For good or bad regarding his policies, he is dogged in his efforts, and should be commended.

Wow, a Bush supporter out here. Whowoudlthunkit? Okay, Libs and Duhmocrats, fire away with your "Bush lied, people died." BS.

Dale Wise   May 1st, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Number of Delegates:
Indiana: 72
North Carolina 115

Don't be fooled. North Carolina is the big prize, not Indiana. If Hillary can't 'close the deal' and win North Carolina, then this race is over - despite what the media and the Clinton campaign portray.

Steve, New York, New York   May 1st, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Wow - any surprise? The Iraq war was the biggest screw-up. He and Cheney convinced illiterate simpletons that the war was a good idea - and that had racist overtones (well, some Arabs attacked us on 9/11, so we're going to attack some other Arabs that had nothing to do with it, but we have to get back at Arabs).

I blame, not Bush, but Cheney and the neo-cons for creating this disaster. Hey Rumsfeld, Wolfowitz, Feith, Perl - you "arrogant, hate-mongers" have been awfully quiet lately. What's wrong?

Ray from CA   May 1st, 2008 1:23 pm ET

……..

hahahahahahahahahah

…..

haahhahahaahha

-rolls on floor- LMFAO!

Bruce Allen   May 1st, 2008 1:23 pm ET

He's the worst 'thing' to happen to America in my lifetime. The only surprise to me is that he still polls that hi. Just goes to show that 29% of Americans are clueless.

Bruce

TONI   May 1st, 2008 1:23 pm ET

I personally feel that anyone who voted for him the second time, should lose their right to vote! The first time was bad enough, but there are no excuses for YOUR second vote people! All I have to say to all my friends and co workers who did support him all these years, is I told you so! This man has had the ,its myway or the highway attitude since he got into office. He has been the most divisive President in History. He has single handedly destroyed our relations with the world. He has LIED directly to the American People, and his cabinet. I feel he should be impeached by all his practices, but am glad we didnt waste the countries time doing it as we did B. Clinton. I am happy that hes leaving and feel he should be prosecuted along with C. Rove and all the rest of his crooked adminstration Cheny especially! Once out of office we can prosecute all of them, and there will be noone to PARDON them!!! Good ridens.

Sam   May 1st, 2008 1:24 pm ET

S. Mick must be retarded. Or one of the 28%. Or both. What an imbecile.

Paul in Seattle   May 1st, 2008 1:24 pm ET

I knew back in '00 that we were in for a rough time the second he won. But at the same time, George W. Bush has faced an onslaught of major challenges his entire presidency. This should also be noted. I'm sure the difficulty rating of his presidency is ranked as one of the highest in modern history. I feel for him as a person, but am highly disappointed in his interpersonal skills and his lack of grace in dealing with foreign governments.

BK   May 1st, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Bill,
Bill,
Why didn't you mention that Bill Clinton had a 60% approval rating when he left office. Oh yea I forgot CNN promotes Obama and trashes Clinton. For the last 3 days CNN has had people on for Obama. Larry King had on the lady Flavia she would not even let anyone else talk. She went on and on attacking Clinton. I hope they never let her on CNN again. Then Larry King had Micheal Moore on last night to attack Clinton. Then they put Michelle Obama on and she never answered andything, except to say Obama gave a good race speech. That interview was a waste of time. So who is CNN going to interview today to attack Clinton? Jack Cafferty attacks her everyday. CNN has turned into nothing more than a network for Obama.

wwf   May 1st, 2008 1:24 pm ET

How can it be Obama bias? It is true! Another one leaves the Clinton dynasty!

NOLA Lady   May 1st, 2008 1:24 pm ET

lol.. the only word that came to mind when I saw the headline was.. DUH!

madison   May 1st, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Well, do tell.
What on earth does anyone think we have been complaining about since this man showed up on the scene!
HE IS HORRIBLE.

Tom   May 1st, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Yes - Sometimes he is not the sharpest -
BUT - America has been safe with no attacks during his time

Andy Stein   May 1st, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Wow, who could have had the foresight to see this guy would go down in history as one of the worst Presidents of modern times? … Oh yeah, a lot of people. And somehow, we managed to re-elect this jerk. Maybe we got what we deserved.

Rob in Canada   May 1st, 2008 1:24 pm ET

…and yet, this is his second term.

An American   May 1st, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Mission Accomplished

Larry B   May 1st, 2008 1:25 pm ET

My question has always been: Who are the idiots that still support this guy? Their so-called patriotism is condemning this country to eventual self destruction.

Billy G in Las Vegas   May 1st, 2008 1:25 pm ET

a 71% public disapprove? gee, I wonder why?

my question is, who are these "29%" people that approve of this complete disaster of a President? must be Wall Street Bankers, Hedge Fund Managers and Corporate Executives doing business with Communist China.

Darv Jemming   May 1st, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Those 28% must have their heads in the Sand!

rose elkins   May 1st, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Popularity is costly, more so than unpopularity. Give me a president who is willing to be unpopular with the liberals and I will know he is on the right track.

hrp   May 1st, 2008 1:25 pm ET

So where the hell were the 71% who now disapprove of him when it mattered? Like last election. He didn't get my vote in 2000 or 2004 but I've paid the price of this presidency because most of you 'disapproovers' didn't seem to know what I knew without a doubt 7 1/2 years ago. Bush will always be bad news.

Larry, GA   May 1st, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Sorry, America! I willingly voted for this man in 2004. Please forgive me.

why   May 1st, 2008 1:25 pm ET

why are you people talking about obama and clinton and the article is about G Bush?

Ilene   May 1st, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Duh…just shows that my opinion of my fellow Americans is that people are not good judges of character. Proof….look at all the people that are voting for Hillary. All those people that voted for Bush need to have their voting rights stripped.

Mike from Westchester   May 1st, 2008 1:25 pm ET

The war, the economy, the deficit, foreign policy, energy policy, the environment, global warming, the rich got richer and everyone else got the shaft.

Alienated our allies, emboldened our enemys, and everytime he opens his mouth on the world stage, most Americans (and much of the rest of the world) cringe.

How is it possible we elected him twice? (Hey, it wasn't me!)

Let's not get fooled again and make a decision based on "who we would rather have a beer with", windsurfing, swift boat campaigns, or flag pins. I have lots of wonderful beer buddies - but they shouldn't be in the White House, unless they're taking a tour.

Please vote for vision, intellegence, integrity, and judgment.

Terry K   May 1st, 2008 1:25 pm ET

It took eight years and two terms for the people in this country to find this out? I don't know who's dumber, Bush or the American people………

frank O   May 1st, 2008 1:25 pm ET

The bigger and most scary question is: who are the 28% who approve W? They are amongst us, probably split as McCain and Hillary supporters.

Scott Glenn, Wa   May 1st, 2008 1:26 pm ET

As soon as Obama is elected to office America will finally see and be a part of actually accomplishing some missions.

dave   May 1st, 2008 1:26 pm ET

s mick

let me have some of what you are smoking

An American   May 1st, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Tom:
Yes - Sometimes he is not the sharpest -
BUT - America has been safe with no attacks during his time

Really, did you forget about 9/11?

Xanadude of Velen   May 1st, 2008 1:26 pm ET

I can't believe he has any approval rating at all.

kathy   May 1st, 2008 1:26 pm ET

AMERICA GOING IN DUMPS.. YES MR BUSH QUIT BLAMING CONGRESS DO,SOMETHING GAS IS TOHIGH FOOD I GEUSS
AMERICA GOES,HUNGER.. WHILE YOUR GIVING IRAN OUR MONEY WHATS THAT// LETTIN,US SUFFER AND LET,OPEC GE,T
RICHER.CLOSE THE BORDERS STOP GIVING MONEY TO,IMGRAT
TO.COME HERE MAKE IT,HARD. FOR OTHER COUNTRY TAKING,US FOR A RIDE,,, WHY DO.WE GO TO WAR AND,
THEN WE REBUILT THEY NEED TO GIVEOUR GAS FREE THE,NERVE.. WAKE UP WEREIN CRISIS

Think America   May 1st, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Take a look at the end result of what fear tactics will do. Most people knew he had done a poor job by 2004, and they voted for him anyway. Way to go America, just keep repeating stupid mistakes until….well until you have to pay $4.00 a gallon for gas. What's the next stupid mistake you can make–oh, I know vote in John McSame, then we can pay $8.00 a gallon for gas to keep three wars going.

Brilliant move.

Bush owes every family that lost a love one an apology. Those brave men and women gave up their lives for this nutcase. He should be ashamed of himself. What an idiot.

Carrie   May 1st, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Bush has said that history will vindicate him, but he's no more correct on that then he has been on anything else.

His administration has destroyed much of the evidence, so we may never know just how bad of a presidency his was and how much his administration broke the law, but his legacy will be one of absolute failure.

Allan   May 1st, 2008 1:26 pm ET

I wonder why after all he has done for this country.
1. Invaded 2 countries that were no threat to us.
2.Took us from paying down the national debt to more that doubling it.
3 .Made us the most hated country in the world
4. Gas prices, which he said he would hold down with his conections, are now highest in history and going up.
5. If he had lied about sex he would be impeached. Instead he and his "cronies" should be tried for war crimes.
6. I could go on and on but you know the rest.

Bobby   May 1st, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Jeremiah Wright can't come close to the damage this man has done. He was given free reign to destroy the country and squander our good will and reputation abroad. This is why the republicans are trying to keep us distracted from talking about real issues this time. They can't win on real issues so they're manufacturing silly ones to keep us less focused.

Danny   May 1st, 2008 1:27 pm ET

A proud moment for the country and the Presidency… I'm so sorry America that I actually voted for Bush the first time and gave him a leg up. I'm at least partially responsible for this arrogant, cupable, unconscionable, buffoon's ascent to the White House and subsequent destruction of everything from peoples' (our Military and Afghan and Iraqi civilians and members of the few allies we have left) lives to the economy. Bush isolationism applies equally to his country-people as well as to the people of the world, if you don't agree with him, he does everything in his power to isolate and/or ostracize you and your message. I'm sorry America!

Steveinaz   May 1st, 2008 1:27 pm ET

These polls are not as accurate as some might think. Democrats are typically more politically active than republicans and thus willing to answer questions from a polling person who calls them at home. Republicans typically are not as politically active, thus the term conservative, as democrates and would probly hang up on a person who calls them at home to participate in a poll. This is why there are always suprises during presedential elections, ecause republicans are not so active during the primary portion of elections. They come out during the final elections. This is a problem for republicans, which need to get more active in politics. If it were not for Iraq Bush would probly do better in these polls, but since democrats are typically against any kind of war the poll shows much lower rating for Bush.

John W., Milwaukee, WI   May 1st, 2008 1:27 pm ET

We have a long history - some 200 years+ - of electiing some of the most idiotic, not qualified for dog-catcher people to the highest office in our country… and, so we are surprised that the village idiot from TX is yet another one?

Wait until Michelle & Barack hit the White House!

dave   May 1st, 2008 1:27 pm ET

tom- did you forget about 9/11

Chris in NH   May 1st, 2008 1:27 pm ET

I sincerely hope that NO ONE is surprised. The man has driven this country to the brink of disaster. "Our long national nightmare" will end on 1/20/2009.

Af.   May 1st, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Tom… he was in office during September 11th. What the hell are you talking about?

Nathan,   May 1st, 2008 1:27 pm ET

He's also the dumbest.

Rick   May 1st, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Osama Bin Laden’s Legacy:

The final death toll of the attack upon the World Trade Centre on September 11th, 2001……2,752

George W. Bush’s Legacy:

There have been 4,366 coalition deaths — 4,058 Americans in Iraq War

Draw Your Own Conclusions.

Herman in LA   May 1st, 2008 1:27 pm ET

IMPEACH

pj4521   May 1st, 2008 1:27 pm ET

The best thing w could do to boost his approval rating is DIE! It would be a double boost if he took cheney with him.

Ranger7   May 1st, 2008 1:27 pm ET

IT'S TIME TO RESIGN!! …His lies are catching up..to him!!

…it's time to pay your dues BUSH!!!

Dianne   May 1st, 2008 1:28 pm ET

I wonder if he really cares what people think? He's been dancing and directing orchestras while most of America is struggling with high gas and food pricing. Seems like a definite "I don't care" attitude to me!

Independent-woman-voter-for-Obama   May 1st, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Well ……..DUH…. what else is new? Bush has bankrupted our nation, killed thousands of innocent Iraqis, AND thousands of our own young people in this insane war with Iraq! That is and will be his legacy the war with Iraq in which thousand of our troops died in vain. The Iraqi people never asked for us to liberate them, did not ask for democracy, Bush and his cronies want the OIL and so that's why our national debt has soared to $10 TRILLION AND COUNTING!

How can anyone vote for Hillary or McCain when they VOTED FOR THE WAR???????????? How does this make any sense?

Both Hillary and McCain showed us their LACK of judgement and their LACK of wisdom!

People claim that Sen. Obama's staying with the church in Chicago shows a lack of judgement…….. BUT REALLY ITS Hillary and McCain whose LACK OF JUDGEMENT has COST us LIVES and the debt we are drowning in!

Please Indiana and North Carolina…… put an end to this madness! VOTE OBAMA!

K. S. Minneapolis,MN   May 1st, 2008 1:28 pm ET

I guess that bumper sticker was right. "Somewhere in Texas there's a village missing it's idiot"! What a "Bush league" presidency. Uuugghh!!

Kevin   May 1st, 2008 1:28 pm ET

All right… Due to morbid curiosity, I had to try googling "worst ever" after that one comment… Sure enough!

I would laugh more about it did I not languish the current state of our country or regret the fact that I elected him… twice. I probably didn't have good judgment in 2002, either, if you take my meaning.

Griff   May 1st, 2008 1:28 pm ET

George Bush Jnr!!! You're My Hero….

katharine ryan New York New York   May 1st, 2008 1:28 pm ET

well, I personally think he is great, a really brave guy who got a very raw deal right away in his Presidency. I think the public is shallow, forgetful, and ungrateful. He did the best he good.

Lee Dill   May 1st, 2008 1:28 pm ET

What a frackin' moron!!! Let's have the election ASAP, so we can rid of this IDIOT. - Lee Dill, Constellation Eergy

lwhite   May 1st, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Many would say not only the most unpopular, but the most despised and disparaged…many feel he wrecked the country on so many dimensions - political, economic, environmental, spiritual that it was beyond belief that such a downgrading of a great country could occur so rapidly..between his violations of the constitution, lies, cronyisms, disreard of public opinion and public resources..a nightmare!

I support W!   May 1st, 2008 1:28 pm ET

I find the interesting fact in the article is that Harry Truman's approval rating was rather low during his time, yet he's perceived as very successful today (and I am referencing your poll a while ago that asked if you could bring any president back to office (living or dead) who woudl it be? Many folks voted for Mr. Harry S. Truman. I would not be suprised if the same thing happened to Bush.

Everyone's entitled to their opinion, but because I strongly support our President, I must do my due diligence and say so!

Sammy   May 1st, 2008 1:28 pm ET

To Mark Anthony,

Well said… I totally agree with you…

amarsha   May 1st, 2008 1:28 pm ET

I didn't approve of him 8 years ago, either. Thanks, FL

Phoenician, AZ   May 1st, 2008 1:28 pm ET

How can any sane person vote for McSame? Obama, Clinton - we need a democrat! Enough stupidity. It should end in May. We should concentrate on bringning down McSame.

After further review,Texas   May 1st, 2008 1:28 pm ET

The 28% must be Pod People or had a chip inbedded in their brain.

Xanadude of Velen   May 1st, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Correction TOM……More americans have died from Terrorist attacks during GWB's presidency than any other president.

rlkdsklj   May 1st, 2008 1:29 pm ET

True, Hillary is dishonest and cold hearted, but most politicians are. Bush made himself out to be a bafoon by not being able to give a speech without stumbling and by getting america into a war costing billions of dollars under false prestenses

Robert   May 1st, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Oh man Mick, quit blaming the media. I mean are the American people really so stupid. They have a President that go us into an unnecessary war, seems oblivious to the downturn in the economy, and really does not care about high oil prices because it benefits those people who he and Dick Cheney used to hang out with (politically and socially). I calculated that a typical American family is probably paying $3,000 more out of pocket than they were five years ago for heating of the home and gas for the car. This is all after tax money. And the President has never had a short-term or long-term solution to that except to drill more and thus pollute the environment more. We all see this. It is not the media telling us this. The media never really men