Barack Obama
Democrat
With an impressive electoral victory and a nation eager to turn the page in Washington, President Obama started his term with high expectations, and a high VCI. Charged political debates over federal stimulus spending and health care reform coupled with big Republican wins in the midterm elections and a stalled economic recovery have led to an erosion of voter confidence.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 34 | 34 | 23 | 28 | 41 | 30 | 5 | -6 | 6 | 11 | -1 | -9 |
| 2010 | -14 | -23 | -18 | -16 | -22 | -24 | -35 | -33 | -39 | -36 | -28 | -42 |
| 2011 | -21 | -22 | -38 | -38 | -2 | -27 | -36 | -49 | -63 | -54 | -53 | -45 |
| 2012 | -29 | -21 | -24 |
updated
3/14/12
PRESIDENTIAL VCIs
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