Troubles Ahead for Obama, Says Zogby

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I finally figured this section of "whispers" out, Zogby is grading on a steep curve. Because as sure as the New York Times shills for the Democrats, a Republican would have gotten an F or at best D- for just about every week of this administration. I just can not find any other explanation for how collapsed poll numbers, lost opportunities, bungled international relations, near terrorist misses, economic malfeasance and an historically divided nation caused by this administration and congress can be the basis for A's and B's. You must be using the public school, teachers union approved curve for Democrats.
I have to ask myself, why do they get this obvious and steep curve in relation to Republicans? Are Democrats intellectually challenged? Well, in a word, yes. Are they consistently underperforming and lowering the bar when measuring success? Well, yes again. Have their teachers failed over the years to cover the relevant historical, economic and political leasons that make for informed and enlightened policy decisions? Uh, clearly. Do they lack critical skills necessary to understand the constitution and the concept of political and economic freedom? that's a big 10-4. Are their EQ's so low that they cannot deal with rejection and throw tantrums when someone questions them or when they don't get their way? Wow, I'd say that's a jawohl!
Well now I begin to understand these grades. they are not objective scores about success or even comparisons with Republicans about relative achievements, no these are grades based on comparisons to ungodly low previous performances and incomparably low public expectations about Democrats' potential. So Zogby has to grade on a steep curve, or the trial lawyers may sue him.

Michael Ricke 10:40AM April 14, 2010

Its funny, President Obama can spend more money than any other president before him, and no one seams too notice. He's blowing dollars by the trillions, yet it's not mentioned. Sadly, those dollars aren't being put towards our economy or military. Still, the media seems too tear him down less than any other President. He can't do wrong in there eyes. It doesn't matter to them how flawed and blemished his plans are.
Hey one last thing. Where in the world has Joe? he seems to only pop his head the oval office every so often.

Andrew of WI 11:29PM April 13, 2010

We have let China take over most of our manufacturing. We have let India take over much of our technical support and service needs. We are rapidly losing our inventive genius and the attraction of our educational institutions. We are becoming an agricultural nation again, since we can still produce our needs for feeding our nation. But we no longer are the bankers of the world, since our dollar has lost its glitter. However, we are the world's warriors, since that is where we have concentrated whatever wealth we still have. I don't see how we can recover our lost preeminence. Do you?

L. John Martin of MD 4:56PM April 13, 2010

John,
It's your Web Site, so your opinion is your right.
But admit your penis envy for President Obama.
Your grades are not not realistic.
When 80% of the Nation approve, well that's a B- or c+ if you attend private school. When over 50% of the Nation wish him gone, then that is a 50% or an F-.
There will be a day that 80% of the Nation will approve of its leader. President Obama is not the one.

Keludel of FL 3:58PM April 13, 2010

Mr. Zogby's grading system is emblematic of the dumbing down of our public schools, where performance is not linked to the grade assigned.

Conservative Professor of VA 8:04AM April 13, 2010

As one who has recently returned to college, I can assure you that anything under 60% is considered a complete failure and so designated with an "F".
All of the recent polls at the RealClearPolitics show Obama in the 45% to 48% range. That's quite a curve you grade on, Zogby.

Just_Bill of CA 2:53AM April 13, 2010

You sir are an idiot.
You continue to wave the flag along with all the other spin "media" insisting that Obama is doing a good job.
The American people emphaticaly disagree with you, as any poll taken in the last six months will attest.
I'll give you this, I'm checking to see what stupid grade you are giving this week, so I guess you win...I'm a reader. I guess that's what it's all about.
Being called a fanatic bothered me a few months ago, I'm getting used to it...actually I'm beginning to like it.

Steve of IL 9:45PM April 11, 2010

Do your headlines ever match your stories? So far you are 0 for 2. Not sure I want to give you a 3rd shot.
I get the impression that the internet is not a priority for USNWP. I don't see drivel like this in the magazine

roQQboTTom of MI 6:25PM April 11, 2010

It is interesting that the article on the main Zogby webpage still has the report card grade of A+ from two weeks ago even though it has changed twice since then. You have to follow through to be able to read the latest grade which of course is a bit lower. You have to wonder why the main webpage does not reflect the updated ones? In any event, the latest polls have President Obama's approval numbers at 45% (Gallup); 43% (Fox) and 44% (CBS). It is clear that President Obamas's support among the American public is sinking fast. A "B" for a grade? When my kids get a "B" in school their work product clearly show that they are doing well. Reality clashes with the grades Mr. Zogby continues to give President Obama.

Deanna of NJ 3:05PM April 11, 2010

It is amazing how some people cannot take criticism without resorting to name calling. It is clear that the language used by Mr. Zogby in his various analysis for his report card grades has been completely over the top pro-Obama. I guess Mr. Zogby does not like people calling him on that and therefore has to resort to calling anyone who disagrees with him as "fanatics". No Mr. Zogby, we are not fanatics. We are well informed, law abiding, God fearing Americans trying to raise families, who are extremely concerned for the future of this country. It is clear by all recent polls that Obama is in a free fall (downward not inching upward as noted in a recent Zogby article) with the "independents". This November the American electorate will grade the Obama presidency, through surrogates in the mid-year elections, with the failing grade it justly deserves.

Chuck of NJ 5:02PM April 10, 2010