Poll shows Obama losing white approval
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Fewer than 40% of non-Hispanic whites approve of the job that President Obama is doing, according to the latest data reported today by Gallup.
With Obama’s approval rating slipping below 50%, Gallup reported that support had fallen sharply among non-Hispanic whites, to 39% from 61% during the president’s first full week in office that ended Feb. 1.
Obama’s support among non-whites also fell during that period, from 80% to 73%.
Overall, Obama’s approval among adults fell from 66% during his first week to the current 49%.
African Americans continue to strongly support Obama. Their support for the first African American president has averaged 93% during Obama’s time in office and has regularly been above 90%, Gallup reported.
-- Michael Muskal
