Reply #26: I think the numbers reflect something completely different.

[Dawgs]

I actually think the mid-thirties number is accurate, and here's why.

It comes down to support of the Republican party. Even if you know your leader is doing a terrible job you still might say you support him to keep the party from being taken down. If the media, and everyone else, is telling you that Bush's low approval numbers are hurting the Republican party wouldn't you consider saying you approve just to help other's in your party. I'm not saying I would do this, but many others might.

I would like to see a poll that asked the strength of approval. I know there is one that asks if you strongly approve, somewhat approve, strongly disagree, or somewhat disagree.

I think his strongly approve numbers are probably way down in the teens. Actually, here's a link from rawstory--> http://rawstory.com/news/2006/Gallup_Bush_disapproval_rating_lowest_of_0308.html. It shows his strongly approve numbers at 20. I think the somewhat approves are those that can't stand Bush, but vote somewhat approve to help the party.

Am I way off here?