Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Bush Approval in Wisconsin at 19%

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Bush's approval rating hits new low in state poll
Job approval at 19%; 17% back Iraq handling
By CRAIG GILBERT
cgilbert@journalsentinel.com
Posted: July 18, 2007
President Bush's approval rating has sunk to a new low in a Wisconsin poll by the firm Strategic Vision, with only 19% of those surveyed approving of Bush's job performance.

In 15 previous surveys by the firm dating back to fall 2005, the president's approval rating has ranged from 38% to 24% (in May). Bush has been at or near personal lows this summer in many national polls.

In the Wisconsin poll of 800 likely voters taken July 13-15, some 19% approved and 73% disapproved of Bush's overall performance. Only 17% approved (and 77% disapproved) of Bush's handling of the Iraq war - the worst numbers on Iraq that Bush has received in this poll. The president got far higher marks for his handling of the war on terror, with 46% approving and 43% disapproving.

Also, 64% of those surveyed favored withdrawing from Iraq within 6 months, matching the previous high in the poll last fall.

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