from the GOOD NEWS file

The latest CNN/USA Today/Gallup poll finds more than 4 in 10 Americans strongly disapproving of the job George W. Bush is doing as president. His support among core supporters (Republicans and conservatives) is as weak as it has been. Only 40% of Americans believe Bush can manage the government effectively, the worst rating he has received on this measure of his presidency. Other measures of Bush's personal characteristics are also at or near their lowest points.

When Americans were asked a follow-up of whether they strongly approve or disapprove of Bush, more than twice as many Americans say they strongly disapprove of Bush, more than twice as many Americans say they strongly disapprove (44%) as say they strongly approve (22%) of Bush. The strong disapproval rating is the highest Gallup has measured for Bush by a percentage point, and is the highest for any president since Richard Nixon during the Watergate era.

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