New PEW poll. Obama approval/disapprove 52/39. Against generic Republican for '12 Obama 48 R 37

[jezebel]

http://people-press.org/2011/06/02/republican-candidates-stir-little-enthusiasm/4/#section-3-views-of-obama

The latest national survey by the Pew Research for the People & the Press, conducted May 25-30 among 1,509 adults (including 1,227 registered voters), finds that Barack Obama continues to hold a sizable lead against a generic Republican opponent in next year’s election. Currently, 48% of registered voters say they would like to see Obama reelected while 37% would prefer to see a Republican elected. This is little changed from March (47% to 37%).

Obama’s job approval rating, which rose after the killing of Osama bin Laden, remains positive. Currently, 52% of the public approves of his job performance while 39% disapprove. Last fall, after his party’s weak showing in the midterm elections, as many disapproved as approved of the way Obama was handling his job as president (44% each).


Obama’s personal image also remains strong. Large percentages continue to view Obama as a good communicator (75%) and warm and friendly (73%), and more see him as a strong leader than did so in January (58% now, 53% then).

more at link

[Peacetrain]

1. Yep..looks good to me

[jenmito]

2. Even though Gallup has wild swings, this reinforces today's Gallup poll.

K&R.

[struggle4progress]

3. It's fun to put beside the 26 May Gallup:

May 26, 2011
Romney, Palin Lead Reduced GOP Field for 2012
http://www.gallup.com/poll/147806/romney-palin-lead-reduced-gop-field-2012.aspx

Gallup had Romney leading GOP at 17%: Pew reports that 44% of voters, who have heard of him, would not vote for him under any circumstances

Gallup had Palin second for GOP at 15%: Pew reports that 63% of voters, who have heard of her, would not vote for him under any circumstances

Gallup had Paul third for GOP at 10%: Pew reports that 60% of voters, who have heard of him, would not vote for him under any circumstances

Gallup had Gingrich fourth GOP at 9%: Pew reports that 63% of voters, who have heard of him, would not vote for him under any circumstances

Gallup had Cain fifth for GOP at 9%: Pew reports that 41% of voters, who have heard of him, would not vote for him under any circumstances

[DCBob]

5. Gallup was huge today.. I wonder what happened??

Gallup does fluctuate wildly and for no apparent reason. Its very weird... but the numbers today are tremendous! Hope they stay up there.

[Enrique]

4. bad news for Romney

he's a generic Republican.

[DCBob]

7. HA!! like white bread with the crust removed.

:thumbsup:

[Tarheel_Dem]

6. Big K&R....

:kick:

[woolldog]

8. Is the election this November?

I figured it was in November 2012, but I'm seeing all these polls coming out now? What's the deal?