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politicalwire.com - 4/14/2009
Americans Trust Obama on Economy
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A majority of Americans say they have confidence in President Obama's ability to steer the nation's fortunes in the right direction, according to a new Gallup Poll . The survey found that 71% of those interviewed said they placed "a great deal or a fair amount" of confidence in the president ...
Americans Most Confident in Obama on Economy
gallup.com - 4/13/2009
Americans Most Confident in Obama on Economy
— gallup.com — PRINCETON, NJ -- Over two-thirds of Americans -- 71% -- have a great deal or a fair... amount of confidence in President Obama to do or recommend the right thing for the economy, a much higher level of confidence than is given to Federal Reserve Chairman ... (more) Americans Most Confident in Obama on Economy

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politico.com - 4/14/2009
Poll: Obama earns nation's trust
— politico.com — Three months into his presidency, Obama stands out as perhaps the most trusted figure in U.S. politics.... (more) Poll: Obama earns nation's trust

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Poll: Over Two-Thirds Of Independents Trust Obama On Economy
theplumline.whorunsgov.com - 4/13/2009
Poll: Over Two-Thirds Of Independents Trust Obama On Economy
— theplumline.whorunsgov.com — We keep hearing from some commentators that Obama is a "polarizing" president and that this will be... born out when Obama loses the backing of Independents, which is said to be inevitable. (more) Poll: Over Two-Thirds Of Independents Trust Obama On Economy

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The Hollywood Liberal — Americans Trust Obama on Economy A majority of Americans say they have confidence in President Obama’s ability to steer the nation’s fortunes in the right direction, according to a new Gallup Poll . The survey found that 71% of those interviewed said they placed “a great deal or a fair amount” of confidence in the president to bring about an economic recovery. Just 38% felt that way about Republican leaders. Similarly, a new Public Strategies/Politico poll finds Obama “stands out as perhaps the most trusted figure in American politics.” Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal reports Obama “will discuss economic challenges to the U.S. in a ...

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