Poll: Bush's Ratings Bump Up

(CBS) There is good news and bad news in this poll for President George W.
Bush. Americans have become more positive about the economy; more than half
think the economy is in good shape, an 8-point increase since October.

The President's overall approval rating has risen from 35 percent in October
to 40 percent now, and his ratings on handling the economy and the war in
Iraq have also improved.


HOW IS THE WAR GOING?

Very/somewhat well
Now 46%

Oct. 2005 40%



DID U.S. DO THE RIGHT THING GOING TO WAR WITH IRAQ?

Right thing
Now 48%

Oct. 2005 42%



VIEWS OF THE ECONOMY

Good

Now 55%
10/2005 47%


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Solid improvements across the board. Should be a very happy New Year!