STUNNING – AT 9:41 A.M. ET:  Day by day, we've watched the president's approval drop dramatically in the Rasmussen poll, ending the period of stability he enjoyed.  Today's report should be especially alarming to the White House:

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Tuesday shows that 24% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-four percent (44%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -20.

And...

Overall, 42% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. That is the lowest level of approval yet measured for this president. Fifty-six percent (56%) now disapprove of his performance.

COMMENT:  The midterms are five months away.  The president's approval rating will affect Democratic performance.  Yes, of course that rating can improve, but it's hard to see how.  What victories are on the horizon? 

The Dems argue that the economy is improving, but where?  And Obama's groveling to President Calderon of Mexico last week reminded voters of who he really is.

And yet, Republicans have no reason to feel completely confident.  Many GOP candidates are weak, and the party still lacks an overall program.  An opportunity taken, or an opportunity missed?  It's up to the GOP.  The races that will decide whether the Republicans take control of Congress will probably be decided by a few points.  There's work to be done.  The president's bumbling can't do it all for us.

May 25, 2010