The number of Americans who approve of President Obama's handling of
the economy has slid seven points since June to 35 percent, according to
a new poll from Gallup.
During
the same period, the number of Americans who approve of Mr. Obama's
handling of taxes and the budget deficit dropped five points to 36 and
26 percent, respectively. The president' overall job approval rating
dropped 3 points to 44 percent. Read more...