Bush approval hits new lows in poll
Smoke and mirrors will only take you so far, an it appears that not even George W. Bush is immune to the consequences of being devoid of substance. Americans seem to be realizing that perhaps the Emperor really doesn't have any clothes.
The survey, conducted Friday through Sunday, found that among all adults -- not just likely voters -- only 46 percent approved of Bush's performance in office -- the lowest rating of his presidency in this poll.
After April's heavy casualties in Iraq and the emerging scandal of the treatment of Iraqi prisoners by U.S. troops, only 44 percent said they believed the war was worthwhile -- another low.
Fifty-four percent said last year's invasion of Iraq was a mistake, and only 41 percent of adults said they believed Bush was doing a good job handling the war.
Only 37 percent of those surveyed said they were satisfied with the way things are going in the United States -- a sharp drop from early January, when 55 percent said they were satisfied.
Perhaps come November Americans will finally realize that they have been sold a bill of goods. The Bush years may taste great, but they've certainly been less filling.
