As you look at this Rasmussen 11 day report, just before shooting yourself, make note of the "strongly approve" number, which is a measure of the enthusiasm felt by those support him During the 2008 campaign, that number was well over 45%; today, it stands at 26% or less, on average.
Date | Presidential Approval Index | Strongly Approve | Strongly Disapprove | Total Approve | Total Disapprove |
2/09/2012 | -11 | 26% | 37% | 50% | 49% |
2/08/2012 | -11 | 25% | 36% | 50% | 49% |
2/07/2012 | -10 | 26% | 36% | 51% | 48% |
2/06/2012 | -10 | 27% | 37% | 50% | 48% |
2/05/2012 | -13 | 26% | 39% | 48% | 50% |
2/04/2012 | -14 | 26% | 40% | 47% | 51% |
2/03/2012 | -15 | 26% | 41% | 46% | 52% |
2/02/2012 | -13 | 26% | 39% | 47% | 51% |
2/01/2012 | -12 | 25% | 37% | 49% | 49% |
1/31/2012 | -13 | 23% | 36% | 51% | 48% |
1/30/2012 | -14 | 23% | 37% | 51% | 47% |