Obama Approval Rating: 38% Believe Obama Deserves Re-Election

Obama’s approval rate is dwindling, and only 38% think he deserves to be re-elected. Approximately 43% of voters plan to vote to oust him from his office, and another 13% would at least consider voting for someone else. This is the same type of political atmosphere which caused the Democrats to lose power during the 1994 mid-term election.

The thing that upsets most people about Obama is Obamacare, or the health care reform bill which was passed this spring. The bill, which includes many provisions that are not popular with most Americans, was passed despite massive protests from the public.

The margin by which people dislike Obamacare is 13% - which is a landslide in pollspeak.

Independents dislike Obamacare to the tune of 54%.

The Obama administration and “Big Spending” politics will continue to hurt the administrations chance at re-election. Obama needs to listen to what Americans want, and not push down any more legislation that is unwanted by the American public. You can see the polling used to come up with the 38% rating by clicking here.

Obama Speech August 31 after Iraqi Freedom Over (VIDEO)

Obama's speech August 31 marked the end of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The military operation, which started under the watch of George W. Bush, has been a political and PR nightmare for the United States since its inception.

Last night for the second time ever (except, of course, the State of the Union address) the President addressed the nation.

Obama was quick to give himself a pat on the back, stating "This was my pledge to the American people as a candidate for this office. Last February, I announced a plan that would bring our combat brigades out of Iraq, while redoubling our efforts to strengthen Iraq’s Security Forces and support its government and people.

That’s what we’ve done. We’ve removed nearly 100,000 U.S. troops from Iraq. We’ve closed or transferred to the Iraqis hundreds of bases. And we have moved millions of pieces of equipment out of Iraq."

Many were hoping that Obama would refrain from mentioning the campaign in the speech, but it is highly doubtful that any politician would refrain from mentioning keeping a campaign promise. Still yet, the good thing is that the service men and women are able to come home.

See below for the video, incase you missed the speech. You can read the full transcript HERE if you prefer to read it.

Is Obama a Muslim? Some GOP Believe Obama Wants to Impose Islamic Law

Is Obama a Muslim? The president is bombarded with the remnants of “misinformation” and despite statements to the contrary, many believe that Obama is a Muslim. In fact, the Washington Post reports that a “majority” of the GOP thinks that Obama wants to impose Islamic Law.

They report in a recent Newsweek poll showing that 52 percent of Republicans think the statement "Barack Obama sympathizes with the goals of Islamic fundamentalists who want to impose Islamic law around the world," is either "definitely" or "probably" true

So why is that? Is it the concerted efforts of the conservative parties to paint Obama as a Muslim because of his familial background?

Islamic Law is hard to understand, according to the same article.  Some imams find it above their comprehension, so it’s likely that those surveyed don’t know what Islamic law is.

The article read Edward E. Curtis IV explained in The Post this week, "Most mosques in America do not teach Islamic law for a simple reason: It's too complicated for the average believer and even for some imams."

So is it possible that the poll should have simply said “Do you think President Obama is a Muslim?”

Click here to watch a video of what Glenn Beck thinks of Obama's religion.

Click here to read more about Obama's birth certificate controversy

What are your thoughts?

Unemployment Benefits Extension – Approval Rating of Obama Lead 2010 Political Buzz

The unemployment benefits extension and the approval rating of Obama lead the political buzz circles today. Yesterday, the Senate received the 60 votes they needed to end the Republican led filibuster which was squashing the hopes of an extension of tiers 1-4 of the emergency unemployment passed largely by the Bush Administration.

It’s hoped that the actual extension of benefits will be passed later today, in which case Obama could sign the bill and have it instituted as law by the end of the week.

Obama needs a move like that, as his approval rating has plummeted in recent weeks. Quinnipiac University had a poll which indicated that 48% of Americans disapprove with his performance.

Perhaps his speaking out on the unemployment extension will help edge that approval rating upwards. Otherwise, Obama will face fierce competition come 2012. If the Democrats want to hold on to their Presidency, they are going to have to do something to get people to like Obama again.

People are disheartened with government spending, partisan politics, the recently passed healthcare legislation, immigration debates, and the unemployment situation. You name it, people are griping about it.

The focus right now should be on passing the unemployment extension ASAP. If not, then Obama’s ratings will likely suffer more as people find places to put blame.

Reference: Politically Illustrated