In April, 62% of the public approved of Barack Obama’s performance as president and 26% disapproved. In August, just four months later, 52% approved of Obama’s job performance while 37% disapproved.

Obama’s approval rating has declined across nearly all major demographic and political groups: It has fallen 11 points among women and nine points among men; by 12 points among Republicans, 10 points among Democrats and nine points among independents.

Changes in Obama’s job approval ratings are based on 3,013 interviews in April and 4,013 interviews in August.

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  • Sex
  • Age
  • Race
  • Education
  • Income
  • Political Party
  • Ideology
  • Religious Preference
  • Region
  • Marital Status
  • Employment