How He's Doing
Surveys say high approval, right direction
The president has earned the nickname "No Drama Obama" for his even keel and unflappable steadiness. Turns out, that applies to his approval ratings, too. Unlike many modern presidents, whose initially high approval begins to wear off about now, Obama's 100-day ratings have quietly bobbed between 59 and 69 percent.
When it comes to the direction of the country, poll-takers echo this cautious optimism, growing steadily more comfortable with Obama's leadership, despite an economic crisis and two ongoing wars. In recent weeks, for the first time since January 2004, more Americans believe the country is heading in the right direction than in the wrong one. It seems we are enjoying an extended honeymoon with our only president from Hawaii. —Chris Van Buren
Sources: Gallup, Pollster.com
