POLITICS 12/06/2018 12:24 pm ET Updated 51 minutes ago “It’s called Presidential Harassment!” Trump tweeted. By Hayley Miller As part of his incessant campaign to undermine special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation, President Donald Trump on Thursday complained the federal probe was having a disastrous effect on his approval rating. “Without the phony Russia Witch Hunt, and with all that we have accomplished in the last almost two years ... my approval rating would be at 75% rather than the 50% just reported by Rasmussen,” the president tweeted. “It’s called Presidential Harassment!” Trump regularly accuses Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election of being a “witch hunt” despite dozens of indictments against people in connection to the case, including his former national security adviser. But Trump’s claim on Thursday that his approval rating … [Read more...] about Trump Claims His Approval Rating Would Be 75 Percent If Not For Mueller’s Investigation
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Poll: Trump Approval Rating at 50 Percent
President Donald Trump's approval rating stood at 50 percent on Friday, while 40 percent disapproved of his job performance, according to the Rasmussen Reports daily presidential tracking poll. The 50 percent approval mark was his highest rating of the week, according to Rasmussen. His lowest ratings came on Monday and Tuesday when he recorded a 47 percent approval rating on both days. Fifty-two percent disapproved of his job performance on those days. Friday's numbers were the best since May 4 when Trump recorded a 51-49 percent rating. The surveyed questioned 1,500 people and has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.5 percentage points. … [Read more...] about Poll: Trump Approval Rating at 50 Percent
Despite plunging approval ratings, Japan’s Abe popular among businesses
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) – The public approval ratings of Japan’s prime minister may have plunged to record lows following a scandal over suspected cronyism, but a Reuters poll shows that the Japanese business community has a much more positive view of him. Out of 223 respondents, 73 percent wanted Shinzo Abe to win a third, three-year term as the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which would pave the way for him to continue as prime minister and become Japan’s longest-serving premier. The LDP is to hold a vote to elect a party leader in September. The survey responses point to a desire for political stability and a lack of confidence in political alternatives, particularly among opposition parties. They want the prime minister’s “Abenomics” policies that have weakened the yen and buoyed the stock market, to continue. “A strong country needs strong government. I don’t mean that Abe has no problems, but the … [Read more...] about Despite plunging approval ratings, Japan’s Abe popular among businesses
Trump’s approval rating climbs to 40%
President Donald Trump’s approval rating rose to 40 percent in the latest poll by ABC News and the Washington Post, the highest this year.The reading compares with 36 percent in January’s poll. His disapproval rating fell to 56 percent from 58 percent. Trump’s average ratings are still the lowest since the Truman administration, according to the poll.Opinions about Trump’s handling of the economy were more evenly split, with 46 percent in favor and 48 percent expressing reservations.———©2018 Bloomberg NewsVisit Bloomberg News at www.bloomberg.comDistributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. … [Read more...] about Trump’s approval rating climbs to 40%
Trump’s approval rating is back near first-100-day levels
Democracy Dies in Darkness Sections Home Subscribe Try 1 month for $1 Username Sign In Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Subscribe Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Accessibility for screenreader The Fix Analysis Analysis Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events by Emily Guskin by Emily Guskin Email the author April 15 at 6:00 AM Email the author Trump’s approval rating stands at 40 percent in a new Washington Post-ABC News poll, slightly more than his 36 percent approval rating when last measured in January. It's also the highest he’s enjoyed in Post-ABC polling since his first 100 days in office. Over half, 56 percent, disapprove of Trump. Americans have sharply diverging views of Trump’s … [Read more...] about Trump’s approval rating is back near first-100-day levels