Americans Provide Perceptions Of The President

Americans Provide Perceptions Of President Prior To State Of The Union Address

Flemington, NJ, January 27, 2010 – A new media study among 2,203 Americans prior to the president’s State of the Union address revealed that Democrats rated President Obama’s likeability the highest on a seven-point scale with a 5.9, compared to Republicans (3.9) and Independents (5.0).

The study was conducted among self-reported Democrats, Republicans and Independents during January 26-27 by HCD Research using its MediaCurves.com® website. Respondents were asked to indicate their “level of favorability” regarding critical issues, including the U.S. economy, health care and foreign policy. Respondents were also asked to rate the president on a scale from 1-7 regarding likeability.

A follow-up study will be conducted tonight after his address. The results will be posted within 90 minutes of the speech’s conclusion. To view detailed results of the studies go to: www.mediacurves.com.

The majority of Democrats (77%) reported that they would vote for President Obama if he ran for re-election, while an overwhelming majority of Republicans (91%) indicated that they would not vote for him. Independents were split, with a slight majority (57%) reporting that they would not vote to re-elect President Obama.

Among the findings:

Please rate President Barack Obama on the following attribute where 1 represents “Not at all strong in this attribute” and 7 represents “Extremely strong in this attribute.”

Likeability:/ Mean
Democrats/ 5.9
Republicans/ 3.9
Independents/ 5.0

Are you in favor of President Barack Obama’s plans for the future of health care?

Democrats/ Republicans/ Independents
Yes, I am in favor of his plans/ 75% 10%/ 41%
No, I am not in favor of his plans/ 25%/ 90%/ 59%

Are you in favor of President Barack Obama’s plans for the future of the U.S. economy?

Democrats/ Republicans/ Independents
Yes, I am in favor of his plans/ 80%/ 13%/ 45%
No, I am not in favor of his plans/ 20%/ 87%/ 55%

Are you in favor of President Barack Obama’s plans for the future of U.S. foreign policy?

Democrats/ Republicans/Independents
Yes, I am in favor of his plans/ 75%/ 24%/ 47%
No, I am not in favor of his plans/ 25%/ 76%/ 53%

Would you vote for Barack Obama if he ran for a second term as President?

Democrats/ Republicans/Independents
Yes/ 77%/ 9%/ 43%
No/
23%/ 91%/ 57%

ENDS

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