THE NON-WANTING OF OBAMA – AT 6:38 P.M. ET:  For the first time, the Gallup poll shows more voters disapproving of Obama's performance than approving.

Some 47% disapprove, and 46% approve in the poll released today.

Compare please with the latest Rasmussen survey, released this morning:

Overall, 44% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the President's performance. Fifty-five percent (55%) disapprove.

The big difference is in the "disapprove" category.  But the approval numbers, 44% in Rasmussen, 46% in Gallup, are remarkably close.  It appears that Obama's approval numbers are now hovering in the mid-forties.  This is not a great tribute.  Mr. Obama is dragging down his party, not enhancing it.

March 17, 2010