Obama Poll Numbers Rise Amidst Reports of Presidential Dithering and Indecision
by: Les Carpenter Rational Nation USA Birthplace of Independent Conservatism With bin Laden amongst the deceased the President's poll numbers are up significantly, both with independents and republicans. Excerpts from the New York Times . Support for President Obama has risen sharply following the killing of Osama bin Laden by American military forces in Pakistan, with a majority now approving of his overall job performance, as well as his handling of foreign policy, the war in Afghanistan and the threat of terrorism, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll. The glow of national pride seemed to rise above partisan politics, as support for the president rose significantly among both Republicans and independents. In all, 57 percent said they now approved of the president’s job performance, up from 46 percent last month... The president’s job approval rating rose 11 points, compared with an 8-point increase for President George W. Bush after the capture of Sad...