The Rasmussen Consumer Index, which measures the economic confidence of consumers on a daily basis, fell four more points on Saturday to once again reach an all-time low. At 60.1, the Index is down three points from yesterday, down fourteen points from a month ago and down thirty-nine points from the beginning of the year.
Seventy-three percent (73%) believe the economy is in a recession and 74% say the economy is getting worse. Fifty-seven percent (57%) of adults say they’re eating out less now than they were six months ago.
While these numbers continue to tank, Obama’s approval ratings remain high. Obama has a +19 approval index, while Bush has a –32 Presidential Approval Index.
Speaking of that, it’s time to rant about something that has been really bothering me. What the hell is Bush doing? Back during the Great Depression, FDR was on the radio nonstop reassuring the American people that things will be fine. He communicated plans and stayed out front of this nation’s greatest economic disaster.
Bush can’t pull himself away long enough to address the American people, and when he does he only does it during the morning. How about a prime time address? How about just acting presidential and trying to lead this country?
If Bush wants to continue doing nothing during this crisis, then he needs to go ahead and turn control over to Obama. Let’s get some leadership in there that is concerned about our economy and the fears that are facing the American populace. Let Bush go back to Texas early and play cowboy. We don’t need him.
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