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Biden doing 18% better in approval terms than Trump was getting at the start of his presidency – pol
Biden doing 18% better in approval terms than Trump was getting at the start of his presidency – politicalbetting.com
Biden is enjoying just about the best honeymoon in ratings terms compared with any other of the Presidents in the last 28 years. The figures are from the CNBC All-America Economic Survey and the comarative numbers are in the panel above.
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My boy Dave started to use it as well.
David Cameron has complained about the 'buggeration factor' of trying to push policies through Whitehall.
The Prime Minister used the colourful phrase as he expressed frustration with the civil service's processes of consultations and reviews.
The word buggeration is defined by the Urban Dictionary as a term 'used to describe a feeling of absolute c*** but with a hint of light-hearted optimism'.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2992531/My-frustration-Whitehall-Cameron-PM-expresses-anger-buggeration-factor-trying-push-policies-through.html
The IFG covered it as well
https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/news/in-the-press/camerons-buggeration-factor
I think the main debate now in the Government COVID central group ie Boris, Rishi, Hancock, and a few advisers is to what extent will schools reopen 8 March.
Primary schools (all years) is nailed on. To what extent if at all will secondary schools be?
And of course foreign holidays - just so Boris can answer Laura's question on it at the press briefing next Monday...
Anyway hopefully today's numbers are just a slight blip in the grand scheme.
Only Obama and Bush Snr had a higher favourable rating at this stage of Presidents in recent decades.
https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/biden-approval-rating/?cid=rrpromo
Of course, 9/11 had a big impact for the December 2001 figures but not in March.
I think he tapped into the American folksy psyche, and was considered genuine and personally well-liked - at least at the start.
Biden 54.6%
Trump 44.6% (lower than Uncle Joe)
Obama 63.9%
Bush II 52.0% (lower)
Clinton 51.8% (lower)
Bush I 54.6% (even with Biden)
Reagan 51.6% (lower)
Carter 66%
Ford 71%
Nixon 59%
Johnson 76%
Kennedy 72%
Eisenhower 68%
Truman not given
SO out of 14 post-WWII POTUS, there are FOUR with lower approval ratings on equivalent date that Uncle Joe, plus one tie.
AND from 1980 forward, Biden's approval three weeks was exceeded only by Barack Obama.
Feb 14, 2021
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/times-watchdog/washingtons-vaccine-planning-fell-short-on-logistics-creating-chaos-and-mistrust/
In the months leading up to the first COVID-19 vaccine shipments, Washington state health officials agonized over which residents should be vaccinated before others. They surveyed 18,000 people and convened focus groups, debating race, age and essential occupations.
But unlike some other states, the state Department of Health (DOH) neglected to plan for basic logistics that would have allowed for quick vaccination of those most vulnerable to the disease.
They didn’t enlist the National Guard. They didn’t centralize vaccine appointments. Key scheduling and reporting software arrived late. Providers were given vials but no strategy to process patients.
Then, despite a constrained federal supply, the state opened up vaccines to everyone 65 and older. Chaos ensued. Some wealthy hospital donors and those able to navigate a labyrinth of websites have secured shots. Trust in the system frayed.
After two months and more than a million doses administered, the state has struggled to vaccinate some of the people at highest risk for disease, including home care workers, Hispanic residents and homeless people eligible for vaccine.
“It was a much heavier lift than I think we anticipated, and we should have had more resources there from the beginning,” said Michele Roberts, the DOH acting assistant secretary in charge of the vaccine rollout. “We should have been paying more attention to those logistical details.”
A Seattle Times review of the state’s vaccination plans, internal emails and other reports, along with vaccine provider interviews, reveals missteps that confounded one of the largest and most difficult government undertaking in generations."
Addendum - An incredible, pathetic tale of incompetence run rampant. Interesting that this story does NOT mention the name of Washington State Governor Jay Fucking Inslee. Who last year was re-elected (versus a crazed Trumpskite) to a third term, God help us. AND had the gall to run for President!
Though it seems even stranger in hindsight seeing how much approval there was for Ford and Carter. Neither are particularly remembered as popular POTUS's.
People used to respect the office, if not the man and that reflected on the person who just took the office.
Doubtless self starter and willing to act on own initiative are on his cv
I expect them to happen from around August onwards when vax certification has developed AND we see improved performance in Europe on infections.
Was Ronald Reagan the evil spawn that poisoned the sacred well of bipartisanship?
Anyway, the real reason for the sharp difference pre-1980 versus post-1980, is the change in US attitudes towards politicians in particular, and the American political system in general. Characterized by rising distrust, disgust and disappointment among a VERY broad spectrum - left, right & center.
Excellent news.
He has no reason to speculate now, he can get on with the program.
Look at the 538 link posted by HYUFD and click on net approval or disapproval all figures are there.
It has been a long, long lonely winter for many.
from case data
from hospitalisation data
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Millions of people want to escape this and go on holiday.
The prior question was about support for people with mental health problems. Having clarity about holidays one way or another, and asking about when and if is a part of the normalisation of our lives and a coping mechanism for people who are suffering.
Does it mean they are demanding holidays? Only JHB and Tobes. The rest are just willing for it all to be "ok" and these questions are part of it.
Not everyone is as sanguine, wise, or has all the stats at their fingertips plus an informed view of the viral epidemiology.
I think I'm just sick and tired of it all.
I tell my nephews and neices who are at school and Uni that it is a fascinating time for them and one for their diaries/memoirs.
Biden's "approval" ratings are ok at this stage, but his disapproval ratings are very high compared to all other presidents except Trump, hence net approval is also bad.
Remember if you want a place that will drive you properly bonkers and also take your mind off the virus, your exams, job prospects, and the fate of Newcastle United...there is always PB!
And hence the press are articulating this.
Both the questions and the answers are part of the coping mechanism.
Pfft.
My mate also told me his wife had lost her job this morning, which upsets me.
But i can hear birdsong in the garden, even at 5:30pm. Spring is coming.
Not that there was much of a 'debate' beyond a single poster who hadn't read this morning's newspapers
Not all as clever as you, obvs, but the lumpen proletariat are a funny lot.
Not holiday or even vacation.
Hmmmm.
Do I have to explain how all of it works to you?
1. It keeps the pressure on the government
2. It's what's exercising the minds of millions of people
The idea that journalists shouldn't ask questions of public interest falls squarely into the 'only on PB' category.
If they don't take holidays in normal times, their views are irrelevant to this discussion.
I assume he was statesmanlike.