Trump’s Favorables Remain Historically Low, Loyal Opposition Looks Good
A veritable sea of loyal opposition awaits the new President.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President-elect Donald Trump approaches Inauguration Day with a significantly lower favorable rating than his three immediate predecessors received when they were presidents-elect. Trump’s 40% favorable rating is roughly half of what Barack Obama enjoyed before his inauguration in 2009 (78%) and is much lower than the pre-inaugural ratings for George W. Bush (62%) and Bill Clinton (66%).
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