How's he doing so far?
Friday, January 23rd, 2009
By: Dave Heller
dheller@whyy.org
President Obama starts his job at the White House this week and the Gallup poll already has their first job approval rating. How's he doing so far? WHYY's Dave Heller and Frank Newport take a look at the numbers and where our new president fits in with historical approval ratings right out of the shoot. Plus, immediate reaction to the inauguration, including Americans' rating of the Obama speech. Are Americans still positive and hopeful as Obama takes office? A discussion of the new jobless numbers out this week, the top 5 things Obama needs to do right now, and the controversy, or lack there of, of Rick Warren giving the inauguration speech.
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