(CNN) – Hawaii's always been a great spot for honeymoons - and Barack Obama, who's spending the holiday season there on the beach at Kailua, is unquestionably having one of the best in modern presidential history.
Eighty-two percent of those questioned in a new CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll released Wednesday morning approve of the way the Obama is handling his presidential transition. That's up 3 points from when we asked this question at the beginning of December. Fifteen percent of those surveyed disapprove of the way Obama's handling his transition, down 3 points from our last poll.
The 82 percent approval is higher than then President-elect George W. Bush 8 years ago, who had a 65 percent transition approval rating, and Bill Clinton, at 67 percent in 1992.
"Barack Obama is having a better honeymoon with the American public than any incoming president in the past three decades. He's putting up better numbers, usually by double digits, than Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan, or either George Bush on every item traditionally measured in transition polls," says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland.
The poll also suggests that the public approves of the President-elect's cabinet nominees, with 56 percent of those questioned saying Obama's appointments have been outstanding or above average, with 32 percent feeling the picks have been average, and 11 percent saying Obama's choices have been below average or poor.
That 56 percent figure is 18 points higher than those who said then President-elect Bush's cabinet appointments were outstanding or above average and 26 points higher than those who felt the same way about then President-elect Clinton's nominees.
"Obama walks in with nearly twice the support on the economy that President-elect Clinton had in January, 1993, and he beats Ronald Reagan as well," adds Holland.
A third say that their impression of Obama has gotten better since the election, with only 8 percent saying their opinion has gotten worse.
Presidents usually start to lose support once they assume office and start making the tough decisions. But with eight in ten currently approving of Obama, he can give away 20 or 30 points, estimates Holland, and still have a majority of the country on his side.
The CNN/Opinion Research poll was conducted Friday through Sunday, with 1,013 adult Americans questioned by telephone. The survey's sampling error is plus or minus 3 percentage points.
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So much for the 20 loons who post on here bashing Obama every time they mention his name.
This is beginning only. Obama will be THE best president ever.
The news media loves to make news where there is none. It would be insane to think that anyone would want to go home for the holidays. It would be REALLY insane to think that anyone would go to a beloved Grandmothers memorial. Americans love him because he's thoughtful, intelligent, socialized, seasonable, reasonable... all the things George Bush is not.
Way to go, BO!! America is behind you.
Of course the approval is high this is a very smart and open minded young man who is going to make a great President for this country.
We just need to give him a chance to get sworn in and start the business of getting this country back on track.....he has been working behind the scenes to get cracking straight away and I feel he will do wonders for this country in the years to come.
Sounds like some type of ACORN polling if you ask me.
I cant wait until jan. 20 '09....I'm looking forward to BO sending me my check......
any pay for my fuel, home, school......our hero has arrived
he's still a chump
First, congrats to Obama, as he'll certainly need this once the honeymoon is over and the media attempts to look for anything to throw at him for the sake of news, even if it's a non-issue.
Also, can we please let go of Ronald Reagan? The man was only a hero to the greedy, money-grubbing, heartless cretins on the right. Ask anyone poor or black in the 80s, and RR was hardly the hero in their eyes that he's made out to be. Reaganomics is overrated, and his presidency SEVERELY overrated.
Let's hope that Obama forges his own legacy, and that it's one that's beneficial to the American people.
I just ask 10 people if they like President-elect's cabinet nominees, only 2 even knew some. You can spin your poll all you want but it does not make it fact.
He hasn't done anything and already is being called a "Lincoln."
No common sense in this country anymore? No wonder we're in such trouble!
Obama is not polling that well in our area. I fact, we are scared to death here...
Change your light bulbs and air up your tires and everything will be just fine. That's some change.
I find it hard to believe that GWB had that kind of approval rating when he was selected as President 8 years ago.
I'm happy to see that President-Elect Obama is doing quite well.
Can't wait until he and Joe Biden take office on 1/20/09!!!!
What a farce this poll is. And stop posting planted photos of Obama in bathing suits and shorts. It is not attractive to everyone He has the most security of anyone in history-the photo was probably taken by his adoring wife and sent to the media.
This is only the beginning of a great presidency.
That just shows how many people have drank the media kool aid about Obama.
Just look at the rah rah attitude of the article. Have the media EVER worked this hard for anything?
It's simple. He's coming in with a plan. He's picking good people that can provide solid input and run the political spectrum so that no one can accuse him of playing favorites. He's a centrist that inspires even the most hardened curmudgeon to action.
There are some high hope for this president elect. If he fails to live up to the ideals and goals that people have set for him, he could go down in history as a great disappointment. I just hope that he understands all the problems that have crept up during the campaign and now. His cabinet must be able to direct everyone to do what needs to get done as well as Obama's directives.
Four out of Five? I cannot believe in an election where BHO won only slightly more than 50% of the vote, that 82% approve of him having done absolutely nothing as president. I suppose that if the poll means 82% of the people who voted for Obama approve, I would be slightly more inclined to believe the statistic.
Merry Christmas to the USA and Happy New Year!!
Let's pull together and get this country running again!!
We will soon have a new President and a new beginning!!
WO ye of little faith. PROOF people-of-color ROCK!
Obama does seem to be making a lot of good appointments to his cabinet. But, lets not lose sight of the fact that he is still hiding something via his birth certificate. This is not just a minor issue. It could actually cost his the Presidency. Hopefully the Supreme Court will force the issue and he will come clean.
"OBAMA MANIA" still in the air. Regardless what Obama do, most Americans with the Obama fever will see nothing wrong. Obama is still enjoys the blindness and deafness of his followers. The question now is ...for how long or will it ever fade?
I feel that President-Elect Obama is doing a great job selecting competent people for his cabinet positions. I approve of the way
Mr. Obama is handling his presidential transition.
Bah Humbug!!! The Brainwashing of this once great country continues as a fraud named Barack Hussein Obama will be president on 1/20. Congrats America you got played by the Chicago machine
I have to admit that 82% approval for having done nothing is excellent.
All thanks to the news media specially CNN. Let's give him a couple of months until the honeymoon is over and reality settles in.
Right now Bush is the White House dog to kick around, when Obama becomes the dog he will be kick around and his approval rating will lie next to Titanic.
I would like to see the approval rating in July after he had the opportunity to deal with the mess that has progressively being created since the end of WWII.
While Obama certainly deserves high ratings on his merits alone, I wonder how much of his approval is based on a negative reaction to the Bush years ?
Is it just a collective sigh of relief ?
I believe that he cares about American issues. People will support a leader who does what is right. The Bible clearly says when the Righteous are in Authority the people Rejoice, but when the wicked bear rule the people mourn. Through out the past 8 years under Republican rule the whole world has been mourning. National horrors and world wide horrors and wars. It seems like everybody is trying to breath again finally. I am a huge Obama supporter, but let's remember that this nation was founded on faith in GOD. Let's all look to GOD for Obama's safety and well doing.
Lets see what the approval rating is in 4 years.
We need to turn the corner on partisan politics and this is a good start
Obama is smooth, intelligent, charming, very astute, and a great actor. All of these things are necessary attributes of a successful politician. Perception is reality. Bravo!
Let's get this party started right !!!..Merry Xmas !!!
I approve of the transition so far.
However, I have HUGE doubts about his innocence when it comes to his involvement with Gov. Blago.
They are deny access to emails and paperwork regarding Gov. Blago. If he and his team were truly innocent then they would release all emails and any documentation regarding their contact with blago.
Instead they put out the Obama report which is tamed down and doesn't give us all the facts.
Obama needs to disclose ALL correspondence regarding Gov. Blago.
He promised transparency and that is what we are expecting......not more political game play.
I must be the one out of five because I certainly don't approve!
Just who is asked to respond to these polls?
Is this like the Trident Gum poll? You only ask people that will answer the way you want?
Attention CNN; the approval record for a transition period does not amount to anything. Please try and get some journalist integrity back – perhaps your New Year's Resolution?
As far as I am concerned, he has earned these numbers. So far, this is the best transition of an incoming administration that I can remember. And lucky we are, because I cannot remember a time when we needed a new administration to hit the ground running more than now.
82% approval rating.......good.
Please enjoy the vacation........
Next......the ignauguation.
Then.....all of us get to help you with all the mess left by bush/cheney.
Every four years is a different set of circumstances surrounding a President's transition to power. So it may not be comparing apples to apples to compare a statistic to another President.
But for what we see so far, Omaba has been much more visible during this transition than new Presidents I remember, and I approve of this. But, the real "test" (Biden's words!) will come after inauguration of course so let's (everyone) wait and see what happens, someone else is still the President for a few more weeks.
Not bad for a guy who doesn't really have any power yet, hasn't actually been officially elected yet, and has no real budget for his "office of the President elect", other than what President Bush has given him. Isn't this like giving a pitcher a "Cy Young" before he even goes to spring training ? Oh....and those winds of change coming....are they really going to come with all of these re-cycled picks for cabinet and staff.
I didn't vote for him, but he DOES have my support and prayers.
Don't get me wrong. I love Obama and I am among those who are enthusiastically awaiting Jan.20, 2209.
But how about a little context here: Reagan followed Jimmy Carter, who, although less than stellar as a politician is a great person. Enough people disagreed with his policies to get Reagan elected. Clinton followed Bush Sr. who had some political shortcommings as well and mishandled an economic crisis so lost the election.
With both Reagan and Clinton we had Republicans and Democrats, respectively enthusiastic.
Obama, while may find getting us out of the mess that W has put in a lot of work, has the fortune of coming after the worst president ever. Even staunch Republicans are anxious to turn the page, if only so W will stop hurting ther brand name. You see the Republicans must do in the US what our nation has to do with the world. Get beyond George W Bush and behave in such a way that a great change is seen. One of the blessings of Democracy is that the US, by choosing Obama has already started the process and once President Obama actually starts being in charge the world will see a great difference.
For the Republicans the task is harder but not impossible. They will have to support Obamawhen they can (or risk being seen as obstacles to economic recovery) and oppose him when he goes to far.
Anyway that process cannot begin until George W Bush and the band of crooks he calls an administration becomes "history "instaed of "current events".
I think the only people not looking forward to Jan 20th are those repsonsible for cleaning after the Enauguration. Come to think of it they to will probably be happy to have a job in this economy.
We approve because so far, President Obama is doing exactly what he said he would do: rejecting polarizing ideology and putting together a centrist government of experts, who have proven track records of succes, and bringing in new blood, when it is needed. He ran one of the best political campaigns I've ever seen and this almost always means that the succeeding government will be effective. It's upsetting to a lot of people that Obama is not the bleeding heart liberal his opponents want us to believe he is. He's a moderate and he's intelligent. It's hard to effectively attack that. Attack politics isn't going to work this time.
WOOOOW THATS GOOD NEWS I KNEW OBAMA TEAM WERE DOING EVERYTHING.
Why don't we save the opinions until they actually do something?
It just goes to prove that there is no substitute for intelligence.
All I can say is: Praise God! I still think I'm in a dream because McCain and Palin won't be taking over in January. It's been an excrutiating 8 years, but good things eventually come to those who wait!
Be sure to NOT report the FACTS as to WHY Obama's transition is going so smoothly..... The BUSH ADMINISTRATION instituted new policies and procedures to make sure a new President's transition could indeed go this smoothly.
But of course..... its all about Obama being so wonderful.....
Thanks Mr. President (Bush), for once again putting into effect policies that make our country safer.
So sad and embarrasing how the media has totally lost all its credibility. they have become nothing but propaganda machines for thier various agendas.
Are these the same 1,013 dimocrats they always survey?
No wonder.
Great numbers, but bear in mind the guy hasn't actually DONE anything yet.
Let's check back in a year, OK?
***The CNN/Opinion Research poll was conducted Friday through Sunday, with 1,013 adult Americans questioned by telephone. The survey's sampling error is plus or minus 3 percentage points.
Does anyone (CNN, for instance) realize what an absolutely low sample this is? And a sampling error of +/- 3%? Come on, guys! Try again, CNN. I know you love Obama, but please quit with the ridiculous #'s!
Its so exciting to have a man that looks this good, is this smart, and has such a great family life to be the role model for the world. He is such an awesome figure to have in the white house. He is doing a great job. Obviously you cant please everyone, but its not about personal feelings, its about doing what is right for the ENTIRE country!
Excellent and as expected. I always thought he'd do a great job and this beginning is a perspective of what we can expect.
Unfortunately, no matter how good someone does, there will be those few who disapprove of whatever is done.
One wonders if those naysayers could do anywhere near as well.
Thanks God, America has finally found a president that they can trust to move the country forward to fix the financial mess and improve the economy to creat jobs. The President -elect has handled both his campaign and Presidential Transition well. Now, Mr Obama must meet or exceed the expectation of the American people who are struggling on a daily basis .
No one is surprised becuase this is whats to be expected from progressive media coverage. Great job CNN!!
I do believe that both the Bush administration and the Obama administration have handled themselves well in the transition phase.
I did not vote for Obama, I only hope he really turns out to be the savior everyone is painting him to be.
Lets just hope he understands that this means he has political capitol to pursue a progressive agenda, and that he doesn't have to sell out to special interests in Washington.
I really don't have a clue how "O" will do as a president, after all he first has to clean up the mess that "W" left. But he's making a hell of a great national HR director.
And this is the part of the job that "W" never understood. In the appointments the last administration made, loyalty was the most important qualification. Things like intelligence, prior experience and the diversity of perspectives that advisors bring aren't really that important when you are running a theocracy. The questions may vary but the answers are always the same – yes sir.
Seriously, how is this news?
Did Palin not step in front of a microphone or camera today?
It's just a matter of time. The numbers will drop.
Hey, nobody asked me....I think he's an idiot as do 53 million other people. Wake up and stop drinking the kool aid!
Sounds to me that CNN is having a Chris Matthew moment, they must be having that funny tingling feeling running up their legs too.
I hate to be a party pooper but, with the press fawning all over him, how could his numbers not be this high? If the press would do it's job and ask some non-softball questions, his poll numbers would be more in-line with other president-elects.
Ummm, who are they asking? In case people haven't noticed, this economy is sinking fast.
Obama has shown a brilliance and an openess we have not seen before. He will be an excellent president. And to all the haters out there, if you didn't find fault in Bush it is impossible for you to find fault with Obama so stop trying!
Only 4 years and 27 days until this moron is out of office! Unless the American people continue their moronic ways and elect him to another term. In that case, only 8 years and 27 days until this moron is out of office. That is until Democrats nominate and elect another moron.
4 out of 5 huh? Pretty impressive. I'm guessing the 1 out of 5 who don't approve are those negative nabobs who constantly post here about their dislike for all things reasonable.
As my husband says often, when his company changes top officials, a "boss" doesnt have to know exactly what he is doing, BUT, he "does" need to know how to manage people, and get the best "thinking" heads around him..Sooo..I have full confidence in Obama, that he sure knows how to get people who DO know what they are doing, and he DOES know how to organize and manage people..that gives me a lot of hope that we have finally elected the right person to "clean up " the mess from the last 8 years, and just maybe restore our standing with the rest of the world...and if any of you nagging, complaining, haters out there think you can do a better job, why, why dont YOU apply for jobs in the Obama cabinet, better yet, why didnt YOU run for president yourself ????? Its time to unite, work together..restore and remake our United States into something workable that we can all be proud of again...
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND BEST WISHES ( FINALEY) FOR A HAPPY, NEW YEAR !!!!!!!
I hope that the public realizes that Obama cannot fulfill all his campaign promises all at once on January 20. We have to give him time to tackle one after another setting up priorities and public should be prident not to jump into media bandwagon of critcism. I also hope that the GOP and some in his own party not try to subvert his plans.
Well, Why would people not approve? The man said what he would do and has done so. This man wants to be a real leader and God knows we need one.
Anyone who doesn't approve of the P.E.'s transition is either delusional or supports Bush (i.e., neo-con theocrats). Oops, I think delusional and Bush supporter may be one and the same!
Good job Obama and Biden! Keep us moving forward to hope and prosperity and world-wide respect.
Obama pays respects to dead grandmother? His racist grandmother who raised him and he threw under the bus for political gain? The racist comments she would make used to make him cringe. Forgiveness is a beautiful thing.
HAHAHAHAHA!!! Suck on that instead of a candy cane GOP whinerbots!!!!
Merry retarded American Chrismukkaramakwanzadingdong everyone.
BARACK IS DOING A GREAT JOB WITH THE TRANSITION!!...HE IS BEING VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC...THE PUBLIC REALIZES THERE IS NOT AN OVERNIGHT SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEMS THAT WE FACE BECAUSE IT DIDN'T HAPPEN OVERNIGHT BUT WANT TO SEE THAT SOMEONE IS CONCERNED AND DISCUSSING A GAMEPLAN. GREAT JOB!
I know I will break down and cry when President-elect Barack Obama takes the oath on Lincoln's bible on Jan. 20, it will be a glorious day for the whole country after the terrible eight years we all just went through. That day can't come soon enough for all of us.
and just where are the other 1 in 5? Why there here posting whiney comments thats where. Obama this Obama that boo hoo hoo
Am I surprised? Nope. I think he will go down in American history as one of the best President ever.
Whether the decisions are good or bad, whether the people in the positions are effective or not, it doesn't take a genius to realize that Obama is a very smart man in the way he's choosing his appointees. He's finding intelligent people who can do the job, not putting his buddies in the positions like Bush did. Obama is not populating his cabinet with "yes" people the way Bush did.
Obama is trying to form a working, cohesive group to put this country back on the track that Bush shoved us off of.
Wow. A working government not populated with patsies and yes men. Talk about having something different after 8 years!
It is well deserved. I am sure that 15% will have 90% of the negative things to say!
Obama has done an excellent job of picking a formidable cabinet and must be supported. I know he his cabinet will do a fine job...I know this guy has a sense of duty and a sense of history.
He is looking to be the best President ever and so I know he will work his tail off to leave a legacy of a renewed America.
Godspead mr President-elect, enjoy your holiday and know we will support you fully in the coming days.
I have always been a gay and les suppporter, but after the way you have been behaving, I am starting t wonder if you too are agents of intolerant. Obama is a smart man and he knows what he is doing...did you notice Warren already altered his website??? Get on with the program...this administration if for stron-willed not whiners.
Thank you CNN for posting the story about the private service for PE Obama's Grand Mother and thanks for not allowing comments to be posted so the haters could not be disrespectful to him and to her memory.
I love Obama's war team!!
Thus far President Obama has been a breath of fresh air versus our current situation. The time has come for America to shift to a positive outlook on the economy, environment, energy, conservation and a general rebirth of the America Dream and Spirit. Instead of simply reporting the bad news, we should be reading the success stories of businesses who have been responsible, capable and American owned. While not against any foreign entity, America must rebuild our industrial capacity because as America goes, so goes the world. CNN is reporting Lance corporation buying Archway putting people back to work in Ohio which should be highlighted by our new President along with others which exhibit positive actions. America has is enduring bad news by the boatload so it is time we celebrated a little good news!!!
Merry Christmas Mr. PE !!!!
He's doing great so far, and I can't wait for him to take office!
My hope is that he listens to, and acts upon, what the scientific minded folks, he has surrounded himself with, tell him is the best course of action to achieve the best results for the greatest number of people. And it all starts with education based upon science.
Also, take back all the money from the fat cats who plundered stole from the American people. Put all utilities back under municipal control, this 'Privatization' crap is just more looting of America.
I expect taxes. I demand that America grow up and pay for what it wants. Infrastructure is more important as a B-2 bomber (cost = 1$Billion).
Obama will just do fine if the republicans dont give him too much trouble.
"CNN Poll: Obama transition draws approval of 4 in 5 Americans"
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That means that CCC only polls Democrats.......OR.......there are a lot of Reublicans (gasp!) who are able to admit that they like the way he's handling his current business.
What do YOU think?????
It had to go up given what we the people have had to endure these last 8 yrs. I know Obama will do all he can to get this country working for us all. The only road blocks I see will be the Republicans especially in the senate.
After the first shock of realizing Obama invited what I would consider to be a foaming-at-the-mouth, homophobic imbecile to preside over his inauguration ceremony, I realized that this is what he meant when he kept pushing "unity" during the campaign. It really is time we got over ourselves and worked together for a common cause. Whether you believe in evolution or Adam and Eve; whether you're gay or straight, we all need to become more involved and more positive about our future. As my dad used to say, "You can't fall off the bed when you're sleeping on the floor!" Nowhere to go but up, baby.
Is there anyone out there that is surprised by this revelation? What crap. Anything to make the "great himself" appear to rize above all others.
Take a long hard look at the Blago mess in ckicage, think Blago, Emanuel, Rezko, Ayers, Dorn,Khalidi, Rev. Wright, followers of the Sol Alinskey idolegy. Birds of a feather flock together.....Barack anyone?
That's because Obama is inclusive and not divisive. He has even given Republicans a chance.
That is how a President should be. Not just cater to the left or right, but to the majority of people. And yes, there will always be people who wont like him because of his skin color or his name, but he knows this and has accepted it.
200 yrs from now Obama will be remembered as one of the great American presidents, like Lincoln and JFK.
EP Obama means HOPE OF AMERICA.
Obama for America, For world.
RIP Toot. I am sure she knew he would win
right along with the unemployment and foreclosure rates. It's one term and out for the false Messiah.
make it 5 in 5, i'm no. 5. MERRY "CHRIST"mas.
Wait till he gets in office - when he can actually start implementing his plans - this guy (I don't know where they found him – but am glad they did) is proof that this country despite some of the rough edges has the ability to let anyone with enough gumption and smarts "shine"...notice that 11% "disapprove" – you can see a lot of those "show up here" with their negative comments.....trying their best to show how smart they are (not!!).
Obama is his own man....and this is something brand new for this country....I am very proud of the millions of voters that put him in office and of those that even though they didn't vote for Obama are showing a good wait and see positive attitude.
transition teams SEND OBAMA BACK TO KENYA WHERE HE WAS BORN
I think it's a great idea to go back home and relax, everyone needs to realize that this man has a huge plate on him when January comes, he needs to relax and pull up his shirt sleeves and dig in. I wish him the best in the White House, I have faith that he will be alright, I am not worried.
Go, Barack, Go ! You continue to make America proud. The 15% of Americans who don't like what he is doing since he won the election probably have their own better choices-"they themselves" would have super-duper selections, and know so much better than one of the most brilliant political minds this country has ever had the privilege of being led by. Those 15 % were also probably a portion of those who stayed at home on ElectionDay with their TV remotes, lying a couch, slugging down snacks. Yes, they certainly are in a position to criticize cabinet members and administrative team choices. Their "percentages" should not even be mentioned in any newsworthy poll.
Did you hear Biden say that none of the new stimulus money would be earmarked? Dingy Harry Reid has already promised Nevada 1 Billion dollars, read the Nevada papers.
There is a lot of hope right now... and that's a good thing.
The honeymoon will end... but I'm hopeful when the work starts the results will be good. It will take time... but we will recover. We did in 80, 92 and 01. Although this recession is a tougher than the previous two.
We havent seen nothing yet. This man will be one of the finest Presidents this country has ever had. Fundemental change is coming to America !!!
It actually should have been 100% approval because to date there has not been as an effective transition team in American history.
Let's hope that the press is wrong again (as they have mostly been about PE Obama) and this isn't a "honeymoon" but a chance to get something done in Washington to solve problems and get out of the mess we are in.
as a lifelong republican and supportor of mccain i wasn't tothrilled about the outcome of the election.i was raised a republican[my grand father would tell you to leave his house if you said something good about F.D.R> and his brother was a long time rep. crongressman from e. tenn.] but what i'm seeing so far from Obama is giving me hope that things are going to get better.george w . was enough .Biden worries me, the only thing bigger thn Obamas approv. ratings so far is joes EGO. I just hope Obama dosn't let the system break him down.Start cutting corners and compromising. we have to have a strong leader to get us out of this mess we are in. Obama can do it joe biden can't.
Gotta love polls.
Lets see, if we call 1000 people out of how many million. Multiply it by several mathmatic factors that could only be explained by a rocket scientist, add in demographics, type in some numbers dictating race, religon and sexual preferences.
Minus a few numbers of people who will say anything even when they know nothing, subtract those ignorant comments, ( wait, leave those in, that seems to be a majority anymore )
Ok, lets toss in some factors including weather, how much the people taking the poll are getting paid, and by whom.
Ok, we have a poll,,,, that we can make say ANYTHING we want it to say.
Of course any poll concenring Obama will be favorable,,, after all, he is the next coming.
I hope this country does well under Obama, this coming from soneone who did not vote for him,,,,,,,but please, can we at least give the man two years or three before we call him a god????????????
It's good to see that most people approve of the wheels that are being put on the train to responsible and intelligent government. I only hope that bitter and backward thinking Republicans can get over their bitternes and contribute in a positve way and not try to derail the train in an attempt to regain the White House and revert back to their old ways of thinking.
Joe form Georgia
to the PE – Enjoy your vacation, you will be starting the toughest job in the world in a few weeks. Your supporters have built an almost impossible dream and placed it on your doorstep to fill. I wish you the best of luck in this endeavor and you have my complete support (for what that's worth). But remember recause of the historic nature of this job "the whole world is watching" as they said so profoundly in Chicago in 1968.
As long as he stays in the 40 -60 - not left or right he will do great ,all americans want him to do well
Well, Why would people not approve? The man said what he would do and has done so. This man wants to be a real leader and God knows we need one.
Well, we still do not know what Obama will be like as a leader and executive, but he is one great organizer. He's thoughtful, deliberate, and calm, quite major differences from the last two presidents.
Ohhh yeah, we're definitely gonna become a dynasty, LOL!!
Obama will turn out to be one of the BEST presidents in our history. He is open minded, inclusive, thoughtful and respectful. Traits the Bush Administration have no clue what they mean.
Go Barack...................you have our support and we need your guidance! Help us out of this mess!
Those who still hate Obama, still think he is not experienced to lead the nation, or still think he is dangerous, please give him sometimes to do his job before jumping to the conclusion. So far, he has shown he is the man for ‘change’. Any new path is better than the same path on which we have been for 8 years. A new path is ‘hope’.
Please be advised: all participants in the economic recovery will be required to speak "HAH-vard"
We have not seen nothing yet. I am highly impressed with Obama's
cabinet members selection. This shows that we elect a highly intelligent and educated man to run the affairs of this great country the
prople will rejoice and the whole will be the better for it. Remember that President George Bush stole the election in 2000. We are still
paying the price of re-electing him in 2004. A C-Average student who
is ruling this greatest country on earth!
I am a Real Estate Broker, whose last commission check was on 17th
August, 2007. I am very hopeful that President Obama will turn the economy around within 2 years or sooner. Obama is God sent. I would like to thank the people of Iowa and New Hampshire, who made the initial choice that catapulted him to the White House.
May God bless all those who volunteered their time for the campaign
and all those who contributed the whopping $700 million dollars to see that the best man finally won the American Presidency. God bless America. The best days of America are ahead.
He seems to be trying for some continuity on the international front. America has become an untrustworthy partner due to the potential regime changes every election cycle. He seems to want to maintain an American presence and credibility in World affairs. The domestic appointments are another matter. The influx of hard left apparatchiks will probably accelerate the growing internal instability on the cultural front as well as the general colapse of the economy..
In the long run, there's not much he can do about the economic colapse or the superiorty of Russia and China in military and economic spheres.
Unfortunately, there is still 1 out of 5 who either are still drinking the Bush Baby juice or are adamantly opposed to having a black President and to those folks we must say, get over the Georgie Bullstuff and see the light that he is a traitor who ruined America and find a KKK or League of the South meeting and talk about how supreme we White Folks are by allowing our nation to be ruined by greed, malice, and an out-of-control adminstration!!! We must realize once and for all that our government belongs to us and that racism has no place in an intelligent society.
Gee CNN must not be able to find anything negative to write about Obama today. I'm quite sure the neonuts will be here to weigh in about how Obama will open the doors to the terrorists, radical Muslims, etc. I love the fact that the knuckle- draggers have been so totally wrong.
No one asked me about it.
Obama disapproval to rise....... December 24th, 2008 10:56 am ET
right along with the unemployment and foreclosure rates. It's one term and out for the false Messiah.
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He is now your Messiah too...Rejoice....
America our time for change has come. I hope President elect Obama will continue to humble himself and work deligently for the people who elected him...THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. God bless America.
82% is great but with a number that high it can only go down and then the old Repub. racists will come out of the woodwork in a sad way. Opps they already are on this board....lol.
Happy Holidays all. I'm getting my present on the 20th.
Good Luck, Mr. President Obama,
Happy Holidays, and I know that you and your team will make us very proud of you and this country again.
(I am glad you got closer with your Granny this week, relax enjoy your vacation with your families.)
Don't even think about the naysayers, the haters, and the racist people that still don't want to change, we know you will help and protect all mankind.
Be Bless you Son we're all praying for you and our new faith in this country to prosper and come back with great respect from others
Obam/Biden 2009-2016
Someone take OLD TIMER's hearing aid away from him.
Obama has shown us so far – he's very serious about making some great fundamental changes – which are so needed. I believe in him and his administration. I'm glad that I voted for him. He will be one of the Presidents' in which will make history. I would love to see him running this country for second term!
Mr. President Elect, majority of Americans are approving the way you are handling your transition team and cabinet picks. I can't wait for the January 20th, 2009 when you take office.
CONGRATULATIONS or as we say in SWAHILI, HONGERA SANA.
As we all approach 2009 at this Christmas and High Holidays season, can we not all take a breath and look hopefully to a better tomorrow. You who are not Obama supporters need to reflect on where this country has been for the last eight years. We have all suffered whether we want to admit it or not from an Administration who has not put Americans and this country first..
As Obama said last week, it's extremely frustrating that he can't address the Blago scandal. So frustrating in fact, that once he has the opportunity to address the scandal, he goes off to Hawaii and attends his grandmothers services and Rahm goes off to Africa for a Christmas trip. Neither has the time to address the report that was released. It is so frustrating when you can't address the scandal, isn't it?
Change you can laugh at.
tHE HOLD OUT IS jOE THE NON TAX PAYING WANNA BE A REAL PLUMBER SOME DAY!
So 4 out of 5 Americans approve of Il Duce? What about the 57 million people who begrudgingly voted for John McCain?
AMERICA IS IN GOOD HANDS WITH PRESIDENT OBAMA.HE WILL DELIVER HER OUT OF BONDAGE AND THE TERROR OF THE MORON GEORGE W BUSH WHO SHOULD BE TRIED FOR WAR CRIMES WITH HIS BUDDIES.MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL.
God rest your grandmother. God rest you and your family.
Glad he found time to think of his grandmother while in Hawaii.
He's been handling the job we elected him for, with seriousness and dignity. What's not to like?
Sure, the minute he stops doing that, the polls will change, but right now... he's been doing everything right.
For those who are against him... the skeptics... he's been too good too good to be true. There's no such thing as a good polititian; a president with intelligence and integrity. They wait for that other shoe to fall. Oh well... it's their perogative to remain skeptical. Cause no matter what, Obama said he's going to be their president, too.
Love this guy!
THE OLD TIMER December 24th, 2008 11:01 am ET
transition teams SEND OBAMA BACK TO KENYA WHERE HE WAS BORN
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Will someone please change The Old Timer's depends...
The other 1 in 5 apparently come here to complain at the top of their lungs...
I absolutely love this guy, and I can see that I'm not alone! I think he's the best thing that has happened to our great republic in a long time.
I just hope and pray that God keeps Barack and his family safe and out of harms way. I know I'm just being a bit paranoid, but with all the similarities between PE Obama and President Lincoln (add the inaugural Bible to the list), I just can't help but be a little on edge.
Don't tread on me
December 24th, 2008 11:40 am ET
Please be advised: all participants in the economic recovery will be required to speak "HAH-vard"
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And thank the LORD for it, Don't tread on me!!
It's about time we had people who spoke 'HAH-vard' instead of 'Deliverance'.
Not only Obama created a history but also created a NEW POLITICS in American History! A Hindu friend told me that Obama is the RE-INCARNATION of Abraham Lincoln!
obama has built up a super magority for him self as leader of the democratic party . in the senate they will have 59 seats , and in the house a majority of just over 80 seats over the gop . now it wont be hard to top bush as president , this means in two years time at the midterms i beleave the democrats will increase their numbers even more . thus a democratic super majority.
Even the 700 Club must be taking a hit in this economy.
He's not my messiah.
Can't wait until Jan. 20th!
Let this era of depravity end... let the era of the People's President for the People begin!
he has the Bush Administration to blame and obstructionist republicans....all to blame for those rising foeclosure rates and unemployment
I just think God send us the perfect guy at the perfect time, thanks Lord.
Most of this transition has been him "revising" his campaign promises and acknowledging that they will be "delayed".. Approving of his transition means nil. I seriously doubt that 4 of 5 americans will approve of his actions a year from now. There is no end in sight for the recession, at least until 2012.
Goodbye knuckle draggin' Americans, hello intelligent leadership.
The world needs it.
Thanks America!
THE OTHER 17% WILL COME AROUND.
A HEALTHY & HAPPY HOLIDAY TO OUR
PRESIDENT OBAMA & FAMILY & TO ALL AMERICANS.
Some of you people are so stupid on here, you should be poster children for why "No Child Left Behind" was a colossal failure. The man isn't office yet! Some of you are just going to disapprove of anything he does or says to salve your own guilty consciences, which are hopelessly racist and incurably bigoted. Some of you should call your valedictorian Sarah Palin and see if Sylvan Learning Center is taking group rates.
Oh yeah..Good going PEBO! you got my vote of approval too..even though I was not asked!
To PEBO:
Kepp plodding, you and the O-Team will make it. Just stay on the path and keep your eyes on the goal. Forget the back stabbers, whiners, naysayers and all other negatives that will come your way. Oh wait..you already know what I am talking about..
Just continue doing what you are doing. I may not agree with everything you say or do ( you are human afterall), but you have the country's best interest at heart and THAT I hope will not change..
What's there to disaprove? Obama has done an excellent job choosing his cabinet and handling other issues thus far. The few who have issues with him are those whom one could never please, and that's their personal issue.
It is still a honeymoon, American people will see if he can make any difference, better than Joe Biden in the senate for 37 years, or other old-timer Democrats. After all, can we trust any politician or lawyer form Chicago, Illinois?
Do you hear the MSM talking about his record approval ratings. Nope. All they are fixated on, is finding anything to link PE O to that Gov Blago (whatever).
I am appealing to Dems and people who love this country. Be very vigilant and don't believe everything the MSM tells you. Do your own research. We voted for this man because we believe in him. The right wing is foaming at the mouth trying to find anything to stick to him, but as we have seen time and time again, they always receive egg on their faces...LOL We are his foot soldiers and we should defend him against all false attacks. Once we falter, the right wing will move in to capitalize and divide us.
Ray Fisher
Because someone doesn't like Obama's transition they are a member of the KKK? Great stereotype you have there... even though he didn't oppose prop 8, has Rick Warren speaking at his big day, etc. There are other reasons other than racism for 20% of America not being thrilled with his transition thus far. Although I agree... there is a fraction of this country that will always hate him simply because of his color... which I agee is sick.
Finally! America's leader has a brain!
First of all no one asked me. Second of all, he's not done anything but false promises and look pretty on camera.
Yeah...go Bomba go.
Some folks have an axe to grind because their guy lost. Gee, it sure sucks to be you. Well, give Obama your best shot. He's a man, he can take it. If that doesn't help, you can always try primal scream therapy.
Meanwhile, the rest of us will be doing our part to repair the damage done by the Bush/Cheney administration during the past eight long, arduous years.
Barack Obama has consistently has shown the character, integrity, judgement, and leadership potential necessary to restore our nation's standing in the world, resurrect our economic vitality, fix the broken health care system, and motivate industry to shift from fossil fuel to non-polluting, renewable energy technologies.
No small feat–the bar has been set high. The American public has given Obama a vote of confidence. In one month–show time.
From out of the blazen trails of Chicago suburbs comes the Great Gatsby with all his baggage of tainted political aquaintances; and who knows what else. He has now set the bowling pins in place lets see how long it takes to bring them down, Don't wait on any strikes.
Hmmm – Exactly the opposite ratings of "the shrub"
You haters had 8-years to screw this country up and over – so now you should all sit back, shut-up and watch how someone competent get things done!
Just because GOP governance has been proven to be an abysmal failure doesn't mean it has to stay that way!
The neo-con nut balls that insist on referring to PE Obama as "messiah" to try and get under people's skin, crack me up. Yes, Obama is popular. Yes, he gives people hope and we're supposed to believe those are bad things? Bwahahahahaaha
Go back to drinking the moron juice brewed by the POTUS and his crooked administration, oh and Merry Christmas.
Not born in Kenya, born in Hawaii.
The only people who call him a messiah are delusional conservatives.
George W Bush opened the door to 16 radical muslim Saudis to fly planes into the WTC.
So troll around you 18%, and keep delusionally attacking him. But you have an intelligent, strong, and progressive President now. Sorry if you prefer the American collapse from the last conservative administration.
MERRY CHRISTMAS to the Obama family and all of us in this great nation. May this man bring us ALL together as one people and may WE as a nation bring the bright light of HOPE to the world. That is my Christmas prayer for us all. Amen
Transitions Team 100% – he's getting to be an expert at changing jobs.
Actual accomplishments 0% – no one can yet point to one.
It is clear President-elect Obama is a man who sets goals and gets things done. He is organized and focused. He is proactive instead of reactive. This is a welcome contrast to Bush's shooting from the hip approach. It's about time we have a true leader again.
A happy and blessed holidays to all.
I hope all americans want Obama to susceed. However, his new Stimilus package is the old Pork just a new name....May God bless us all...
Hey Obama-mama...
He's not President yet.
Have you figured that out yet?
almost every president-elect alway get HIGHEST approved before become president of United States...... wait until he get lower approve within period of time. Good luck.
MERRY CHIRTMAS!
He is hititng the right note in a troubled time, indicating a respect for competence and achievement in his choices, sending a message that an adult is moving in on January 20th and showing that he is open to strong minds that might not agree with him.
This guy just keeps getting better, no doubt he will probably be one of the best presidents ever.
Go ahead !!
This lifelong republucan volunteered and supporter Obama.
I am very proud of him, he is not peferct but I trust his intelligence and judgement and believe that he will be working hard for all of us.
Merry Christmas.
Yes we can.....TOGETHER!
I must say, it's funny how some people say he will not do great as President. They don't care to give Barack Obama a chance. These are the same negative people who are disgusting with themselves and their own lives. Some of you insist he should go back to Kenya where he was born. To run for President you must first prove your birthplace is within the United States. Um....I think this has been done a long time ago. Actually, it has been proved he was born here.
And those who call him a false messiah...he is now your messiah and if you have ideas to get the US and the world going again then run for office. Until then just shut up and watch the rest of America unite to fix this mess!
~Lawrence in Denver