Americans aren't pleased with President Barack Obama's decisions to close Guantanamo Bay and to fund overseas abortions.
Will media notice?
Such seems an important question given press fascination with virtually any poll showing how popular the new president is. Will they report when his decisions aren't?
Consider the following data released by Gallup Monday:
The public does not agree with everything Obama has done, however. For example, more Americans say they disapprove (50%) than approve (44%) of his decision to order the closing of the Guantanamo Bay prison for terrorist suspects in Cuba within a year.
Further, Obama's decision to reverse the prohibition on funding for overseas family-planning providers may be the least popular thing he has done so far. This was an executive order that forbade federal government money from going to overseas family-planning groups that provide abortions or offer abortion counseling. Fifty-eight percent of Americans disapprove of Obama's decision to lift this ban, while only 35% approve of it. The ban on federal funds to these groups was put in place by Ronald Reagan, but lifted by Bill Clinton. George W. Bush re-instituted the ban after taking office in 2001, but Obama has once again lifted it.
The abortion and Guantanamo Bay prison decisions are especially unpopular among Republicans; only 8% approve of the former and 11% of the latter. But these are also the least popular decisions among independents and Democrats as well, though a majority of Democrats still approve of both.
Will this information get a lot of attention from Obama-loving media?
Stay tuned.
—Noel Sheppard is the Associate Editor of NewsBusters. Follow him at Facebook and Twitter.
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Dear Obama voters who are
February 3, 2009 - 10:22 ET by SickofLibsDear Obama voters who are now upset: so we should hog all the abortions ourselves then?
An interesting, if not
February 3, 2009 - 10:51 ET by moderncommentaries83An interesting, if not slightly tongue-in-cheek, question. But the polls reaffirm that most Americans oppose abortion except in extreme circumstances (rape/incest/life of the mother)...something pro-aborts and the media won't ever admit.
Aut viam inveniam aut faciam
Add a lack of support for
February 3, 2009 - 10:23 ET by Gat New YorkAdd a lack of support for their so-called stimulus package to unpopular decisions.
All of which is being unreported in the media. Imagine how unpopular it would be if the media was still not propping up Obama.
GMTA...I was just going to
February 3, 2009 - 11:50 ET by motherbeltGMTA...I was just going to add that below!
I heard yesterday on the radio that "only 42%" of Americans support it.
You're right; the MSM (Mainstream Slobbering Media) will bury that news.
Why don't they do a survey of how many think Daschle should give up and go back to SD???
The GITMO closing struck
February 3, 2009 - 10:26 ET by MidAmericaThe GITMO closing struck people as meaningless because he is only shifting the prisoners to another location and no suitable place exists. So why do it? Even the typical man/woman on the street can see this is just a political charade.
Paying for oversees abortions is opposed on two levels. One, taxpayers ask why are we paying for them, especially at this time and Two, many people oppose abortions anywhere.
Zero and
February 3, 2009 - 10:39 ET by UpNorthhis staff are trying to figure how to spin these polls and blame them on GWB. It's his fault, after all. Quick, have Rahm get on his conference call with those guys in the media, oops, we mean those objective, former members of dem administrations past.
polls
February 3, 2009 - 10:36 ET by soosanpolls, I don't need no #%%&ing polls. I won. I know what's best for the planet. Please shut up. (to paraphrase our new leader)
..also heard as being said by Mr. Obama...
February 3, 2009 - 13:19 ET by dborschjr68I got yer poll right here, buddy! Now submit to my awesomeness lest you are to be labeled an infidel!
"Liberate tutume ex inferis, liberal puppets." Me.
I'm surprised that 58% disapprove of the Mexico City thing
February 3, 2009 - 10:41 ET by Dee Bunkbecause the media have not hardly covered it and when they have they haven't covered it accurately. They sugar coat it by saying it's for family planning.
I'm sure 80% would disapprove if they really knew about it. They'd also disapprove of tax dollars going to fund domestic abortions. The media won't cover abortion issues fairly and many people are in the dark.
Gibbs
February 3, 2009 - 10:53 ET by inquiringmindOn one of the morning shows that played a clip of Gibbs at a press confrence. What an A$$! He could have not been more condecending if he tried. I thought to myself, "is this guy still in high school"? Man I long for the days of Tony Snow.
Clinton had his buffoon too.
February 3, 2009 - 11:04 ET by Willis_Leon_Johnsonclinton had a childish little twerp that thought is was cute to duck down behind the lectern and play 'you can't see me' with the press.
Maybe it's a democrat thing?
Deflect with weak attempts at humor?
76% for Tightening Ethics Rules????!!!!
February 3, 2009 - 10:48 ET by IgnatzJFahrquarDon't these people know about the lobbiests and tax frauds that have been appointed? Oh, wait, of course they don't, the moronic msm have chosen not to be bothered with those trifles.
If it wasn't for the fact that myself and my kids are going to be effected by B Hussein's insanity I would just say, "Screw it. You B Hussein backers get what you deserve."
"All generalizations are false, including this one.” Mark Twain
Americans aren't pleased
February 3, 2009 - 10:47 ET by Jack BauerPity the electorate didn't notice that was OBAMA'S promise on Nov 4.
Maybe if the Reps had had a candidate who could articulate conservatism instead of maverickism ... ahh, sorry to rerun the debacle.
The November Elections
February 3, 2009 - 10:54 ET by KC MulvilleDid the election show that Americans embrace the liberal philosophy, or did it show that we condemn the performance of the conservatives? The verdict is becoming clear.
Obama has no mandate. The reason he can't move legislation along is that his election had nothing to do with his politics. Obama is in office because people got tired of Bush, and it was also nice to elect a black man. But once Obama took the oath, none of that matters anymore. Obama has popularity but no mandate.
It's always tempting to campaign on air, to "look presidential" without making any presidential-quality commitments. But when it's time to govern, the lack of substance in the campaign comes back to haunt you. It's coming to Obama now.
Majority Oppose Obama's Decisions on Gitmo and Abortion
February 3, 2009 - 10:56 ET by Hanoverfist"So?"
"I won!"
-Duh One
Most people also oppose the
February 3, 2009 - 10:59 ET by mattmMost people also oppose the bailouts and the crooks he's appointing to cabinet positions....
So why did we elect this moron, anyway? Oh yeah...he's coool...
We're doomed, folks....
We elected.....
February 3, 2009 - 11:43 ET by Willis_Leon_Johnsonolbammer got elected because he was the sideshowmedias dream child.
Without their covering up and only showing what they wanted people to see, he would never have gotten on the primary tickets in most states.
Shut yer mouth...
February 3, 2009 - 12:04 ET by Sergeant ROCK.. and drink your Kool-Aid!!!
Bolton/KEYES 2012
Sigh...
February 3, 2009 - 10:59 ET by DuymonOur Own Economy is in Shambles and we approve spending our money to offer non-Americans, on non-American soil abortion services while our own people are starving on the streets....
This aint the third world
February 3, 2009 - 14:43 ET by ahusserNobody is "starving on the streets" in any large statistical way. Sounds like what liberals always are hyperventilating about whether it is the Iraq War, Global Warming or any other liberal sky is falling catastrophe.
Change: When the winds of change blow hard enough, the most trivial of things can become deadly projectiles. From a Poster
BS!
February 3, 2009 - 18:11 ET by pbanks7Somebody once told me regarding a change in Medicare policy: Show me the dead bodies. NOBODY starves in this country, unless by choice (drug habits, etc). Now they portray anyone who gets hungry as starving. Now let me think, have I ever met a teenager that was not hungry all the time? Then we have hunger.
Where are the malnourished children? Show me the boated bellies and emaciated bodies. BS! Can you say, "School lunch program?"
MSM - shaping all the perceptions you need to believe, then confirming it with a poll.
MSM reporting
February 3, 2009 - 11:09 ET by east tennessee johnLet's see the in the tank fawning white guilt media is going to report the subjects aren't in line with the decisions of their own Barack the First,(Sgt. Schultz the 2nd.). What exactly do you expect from these Pravda wantabes?
Gallup just confirmed what
February 3, 2009 - 11:21 ET by Clear thinkerGallup just confirmed what we already knew. Comrade Obama is wrong for our country! I hear Cuba may be hiring soon.
Ecofascist Defy Logic
Making Fun of AGW http://giovanniworld.wordpress.com/
Drudge is cool today.
February 3, 2009 - 11:38 ET by HelenSDrudge is cool today. There are several headlines that hint at grumblings or mutterings within the ranks of the chosen ones.
Maybe this will become a more audible whining, soon, and we can watch as Uncle Sam-BO finds out that he has this real job for four loooooong years! Posing and strutting have to give way to actually performing at some point and then...entertainment!
Or implosion.
Or both! :o)
Me - "The libs/dems of today are the Quislings of former years. The cowards who would vote a fraud into office in exchange for handouts from the devil."
I am kind of surprised
February 3, 2009 - 14:57 ET by ahusserThat it is happening after only 2 weeks in office. Doesn't bode well for the One now does it.
"Somehow, I told you so, just doesn't quite say it." Will Smith (as Det. Del Spooner), I Robot
Change: When the winds of change blow hard enough, the most trivial of things can become deadly projectiles. From a Poster
→ That's not all
February 3, 2009 - 11:44 ET by Cool ArrowNot only that! Did you hear what he said about Jessica Simpson?
Outrageous I tell ya'
“Make no mistake, tax cheaters cheat us all, and the IRS should enforce
our laws to the letter. ” Sen. Tom Daschle, 05/07/98
Obama's a smoker - the
February 3, 2009 - 12:09 ET by misterbee241Obama's a smoker - the unforgiveable sin in liberal land. He has no right criticizing the short comings of others. Take the beam out of your own eye, Barack.
"I dont need to read a newspaper to know the world's been shaved by a drunken barber."
Walter Brennan, The Colonel, Meet John Doe, 1941
Good morning Misterbee
February 3, 2009 - 12:16 ET by cocodrieDon't get Present Obama to quit smoking. The cigarette tax is the only tax left-wing extremists pay.
Thank you gor making me think of Walter and Gary. I used to enjoy movies when they were around.
Jesus Loves You
→ Buyers remorse
February 3, 2009 - 11:57 ET by Cool ArrowHow is it possible these loyal followers so quickly agree with Rush Limbaugh?
Isn't it treason to disagree with the Shahinshah (wallabe praised)?
Silly Amellicans! It's not as though Gitmo and Abortion were in some hidden agenda.
Those two were big wide planks on the platform.
“Make no mistake, tax cheaters cheat us all, and the IRS should enforce
our laws to the letter. ” Sen. Tom Daschle, 05/07/98
Only 2 weeks
February 3, 2009 - 12:02 ET by Red JeepBuyer's remorse already.
He's Non-refundable
February 3, 2009 - 12:07 ET by IgnatzJFahrquar"All generalizations are false, including this one.” Mark Twain
In my lifetime, the
February 3, 2009 - 12:04 ET by misterbee241In my lifetime, the democrat party has been the party of corruption, anti-God, perversion, socialism, big government, blame-America-first, and as of 1973, pro-death. This is why I'll never, ever vote democrat. Whatever else they do is stained by these things. There is no good in them. Will the media make a deal of this? No. They are the lap dogs of the democrat party.
"I dont need to read a newspaper to know the world's been shaved by a drunken barber."
Walter Brennan, The Colonel, Meet John Doe, 1941
Walter Brennan
February 3, 2009 - 12:07 ET by Sergeant ROCKlol.. that's a funny quote. Brennan's one of my favorite ol' time actors.
Bolton/KEYES 2012
There's some truth to it
February 3, 2009 - 12:10 ET by misterbee241There's some truth to it too :).
"I dont need to read a newspaper to know the world's been shaved by a drunken barber."
Walter Brennan, The Colonel, Meet John Doe, 1941
Gallop Poll today also says 54% want major changes to stimulus
February 3, 2009 - 12:14 ET by Dee BunkMost Americans Reject or want major changes to stimulus
Only 38% approve of the stimulus porkulus
That's because..
February 3, 2009 - 12:19 ET by Sergeant ROCK.. in the past, liberals could count on their allies in the MSM to cover-up such things as $400M worth of condoms, etc. But now, with the Internet, talk radio and FNC, not such an easy task.
Hence, the necessity for the 'Fairness Doctrine'.
Bolton/KEYES 2012
→ Rubber stamp congress
February 3, 2009 - 12:24 ET by Cool ArrowLow hanging fruit.
“Make no mistake, tax cheaters cheat us all, and the IRS should enforce
our laws to the letter. ” Sen. Tom Daschle, 05/07/98
Sarge - Have to say I'm thrilled that things are getting out
February 3, 2009 - 12:30 ET by Dee BunkI don't understand why it didn't get out to these same people before the election though. The 100% unity of the Republicans in the house had to have a major impact.
The media portrayal of the party with absolutely no power to stop the bill as obstructionists, must not have passed the public smell test. I sure hope people start waking up. This country is in a lot of trouble.
Dee Bunk
February 3, 2009 - 12:41 ET by Sergeant ROCKI'm inclined to believe that the majority of Americans are easily duped into making a decison based on emotion and not logic. But, when that decison bites them in the @ss, they come crashing back into reality.
Then, there are others that believe this:
I believe in looking reality straight in the eye and denying it.
- Garrison Keillor
Bolton/KEYES 2012
obama is famous for bad
February 3, 2009 - 12:25 ET by pitter43obama is famous for bad decisions. These are just two in a loooong line. democrat/liberals have even got to see it around the stars in their eyes.
It doesn't matter, because the One won
February 3, 2009 - 12:28 ET by R D Helm-Dave
Our clueless political leaders are about to drive us all over a cliff. The time to HITM is now-before we go over.
Yes Dave-our Dear PrezBo
February 3, 2009 - 12:45 ET by Dee Bunkwon and we just need to shut up an take it.
I hope you don't mind, that I've adopted using your PrezBo nick name. It's perfect.
Old Kenyan proverb never use
February 3, 2009 - 12:28 ET by DomonuOld Kenyan proverb never use the truth when any lie will do! Never trust a rookie when you need a warrior!How do you make a democrats head explode ask them to solve a problem in stead of starting another program or tax! Does anyone remember why we signed The Delcartion Of Independence? Am I the only one who feels voliated by the present bufoons in The White House and The other houses down the street and rewarding incompent fools with Our Money and Our childrens future freedom?I can understand the French using the gilliotine maybe we should install one on the capotial mall as a reminder to our Goverment as to real has the power and cost of failure!If Mr. B.S. Obama wants to close Gito maybe he can have the terroist resod the mall and build it for the poeple ,or is real work torture to Mr. O who has never done any himself!
And another poll - PresBo's approval down 19 points
February 3, 2009 - 12:37 ET by Dee Bunkfrom his pre-innauguration high.
Obama approval rating drops
from his pre-innauguration
February 3, 2009 - 15:56 ET by Dan The Man 2from his pre-innauguration high
Someone ought to tell the clowns in charge that you dont govern by approval ratings. Those who live by them die from them.
Nuke em til they glow then shoot em in the dark.
Protectionist stimulus package
February 3, 2009 - 12:51 ET by HipnosisThe hell with Europe... what about us here in Canada? We're the United States biggest trading partner. This is big news right now up here.
http://ca.reuters.co...
I stick my neck out for nobody.
open question
February 3, 2009 - 13:38 ET by lotrCan anybody tell me what is the purpose for allocating U.S. taxpayer dollars for funding and promoting abortions overseas, presumably in poor countries? And this during a time when the government should be penny-pinching in the extreme?
I mean, the simple thing to do would've been to do nothing. This fiscally and morally commonsense law has been in place longer than it hasn't. Would anybody, other than the most fanatical pro-abortionists, even noticed? (then again, the media is becoming pretty close to fanatical pro-abortionist, so perhaps I spoke too soon) No doubt, there are a small minority of radical pro-abortionists who constitute a powerful lobby in the Democratic Party, so Barack was probably under pressure. But even so, this really is a "pro-abortion" (and not "choice") action on his part. Bringing me back to the question: What is the purpose for this overseas "population-control" activism?
And one by one dropped the revellers in the blood-bedewed halls of their revel, and died each in the despairing posture of his fall. -- Edgar Allan Poe
I would agree providing
February 3, 2009 - 15:28 ET by Gat New YorkI would agree providing funding for abortions overseas IF it were solely targeted to Muslim populations in the Middle East. Unfortunately Muslims abhor abortions.
Obama's complete lack of executive experience is now obvious because he is being railroaded by his own party with pork laden bills, unpopular decisions, and bad appointments.
I wonder if we re-held the Presidential election today who would win?
They'll probably just hire a lobbyist...
February 3, 2009 - 15:43 ET by IndyAdamMove-On and the White House will probably just hire lobbyists to figure out how to add satellite tv (complete with all arab news channels), direct communications to their terrorist leaders, furlough - so they can have the chance to intern with other terrorist orgs for diversity, hotlines for direct contact to O - when they want to complain about anything and free daily feces and urine hurling at the guards, who would be placed in stocks so they can't move - without repercussions.
What Did People Expect? Duh!
February 3, 2009 - 23:05 ET by Blue Collar ToddIt is quite remarkable that people paid so little attention to the campaign that they are surprised at President Obama's closing of GITMO and exporting of abortion. Remember State Senator Obama was willing to tolerate outright infanticide in order to protect a woman's right to kill her child. Logic follows then that if he views abortion as a good thing then of course he wants more of it regardless of this deceptive "reduce abortion" rhetoric. Even worse is that many people still consider President Obama to be pro-life, which is totally absurd.