The Patriot Post® · Poll Reveals Major Discouragement Among Voters

A new Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll has Obama’s approval rating now pegged at 40%. According to the Journal, this is down “from 41% in a June survey, and he notched a disapproval rating of 54%, matching a previous high. Meanwhile, 36% approve of Mr. Obama’s handling of foreign policy, compared with the 60% who disapprove – his worst-ever marks.” The poll also found that “71% of adults think the country is on the wrong track, a leap of 8 points from a June survey, and 60% believe the U.S. is in a state of decline.” Politico’s Manu Raju tells CNN these numbers represent a “very ominous sign for Democrats.” He added, “You know, anytime a president’s under water like this, his party suffers in a midterm elections. We’re looking at that probably in the House, and the chance that Republicans take control of the Senate.” Bottom line: All that Hope & Change™ Obama promised has not come to fruition, and Republicans have a great opportunity to change this nation’s course – if they play their cards right and formulate a coherent message. More…