Poll Shows Americans Catching On To Bush's Failed Presidency

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More evidence that the Democratic Party's victories nationwide yesterday may mean something.

An NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll, conducted from Nov. 4 to Nov. 7 and released yesterday, found that President Bush's approval rating stands at an all-time low of 38 percent. Approval for his handling of the economy (34 percent), foreign policy (35 percent), terrorism (39 percent), and Iraq (32 percent) have all hit rock bottom.

On Iraq, 57% felt that Bush "deliberately misled" the nation when making the case for war, while just 33% of Americans consider Bush "honest and straightforward" in general.

The CIA leak investigation also seems to be dogging the Bush administration, as 79% said that the indictment of Lewis "Scooter" Libby, chief of staff to Vice President Cheney, is a "serious matter." On top of that, >78% felt that more people were involved in a leak than just Libby.

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Maybe the American people are finally seeing the big picture. Certainly, these numbers suggest that Bush supporters, as well as critics, are upset with the Bush Administration's leadership.

Will it last? Americans have notoriously short memories, and Democrats should not become complacent, given the strength and depth of the conservative spin machine.

But this is progress, and has to be considered "good news."

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This item first appeared at Journalists Against Bush's B.S.