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Trump's handling of Russia investigations weighs on approval ratings

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Trump's handling of Russia investigations weighs on approval ratings

CBS NEWS June 20, 2017

President Trump's job approval rating has dipped in recent weeks, pushed down by negative reaction to his handling of the Russia investigations, and he's seen some slippage among Republicans as well.

· Americans of all stripes do seem inclined to want to get to the bottom of things: most believe that the Special Counsel Mueller's investigation will be impartial, and that the president should not do anything to try to stop it -- a view that also runs across partisan lines.

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· At 36 percent, Mr. Trump's approval rating is now his lowest in CBS News Polls since becoming president. Fifty-seven percent now disapprove.

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·Of the issues on which Americans evaluated President Trump for this poll, they give the president his most negative marks on his handling of the Russia matter -- just 28 percent approve, while 63 percent disapprove. A third say the president's approach to this issue has made them think worse of him.

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· The President disputed former FBI Director James Comey's account of their private meetings, and who Americans believe is driven by partisanship. Overall, most Americans (57 percent) believe Comey more. Most Republicans (64 percent) believe the president -- though a quarter do not -- while Democrats (84 percent) and Independents (55 percent) believe Comey.

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Donald J. Trump remains the most unpopular president ever at this juncture of a US presidency.
 
A general poll, at this time, means little in actuality though. As long as Trump holds strong numbers amongst the rank & file GOP base - and he has - he's gold.

But I do find it interesting he is significantly upside down on the economy. I find that a little surprising. I'd like to see a break-out by party on this. If it occurs amongst the GOP too, that could be his first fissure amongst GOP support. And obviously, that's why Trump takes credit for and promotes positive economic news - often in a misleading manner.
 
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