Americans Give President Negative Marks on Economy, Federal Budget Deficit

Washington, Sep 7 -

“Do you approve or disapprove of the way Obama is handling the economy? Do you approve/disapprove strongly or somewhat?”

41% Approve – TOTAL

57% Disapprove – TOTAL

(44% Strongly Disapprove)

2% No opinion

“Do you approve or disapprove of the way Obama is handling the federal budget deficit? Do you approve/disapprove strongly or somewhat?”

39% Approve – TOTAL

58% Disapprove – TOTAL

(45% Strongly Disapprove)

3% No opinion

Washington Post/ABC News; conducted August 30-September 2, 2010; Survey of 1,002 Adults

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9.7.2010 Heartbeat of America is a periodic release from the Republican Study Committee highlighting public sentiment. ###