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President's approval ratings hold steady—but deep divides remain

Men back the president far more than women, while independents overwhelmingly reject his leadership. Why are these divides so stubborn?

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President's approval ratings hold steady—but deep divides remain

A new poll reveals steady approval ratings for the president, with little change over the past year. While 46% of registered voters approve of the job performance, a larger share—52%—express disapproval. The figures remain consistent across both general leadership and economic handling.

Support for the president varies sharply across different groups. Men show stronger backing, with 54% approving of the performance, compared to just 39% of women. When asked specifically about economic policies, women's approval drops further to 36%.

Regional differences also stand out. The South leads in approval at 50%, while the West, Midwest, and Northeast hover around 43% to 44%. Rural voters and white respondents give higher ratings than urban, suburban, Hispanic, Latino, or Black voters.

Educational background plays a role too. Those with post-graduate degrees show the most economic approval at 48%, followed by college graduates at 43%. Meanwhile, true independents overwhelmingly disapprove, with 65% against the president's performance and only 24% in favour.

The poll highlights stable but divided opinions on the president's leadership. Approval remains split along gender, regional, and educational lines, with independents showing the strongest opposition. No recent data exists for Germany's Bundespräsident, as the next election is set for January 30, 2027.

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