The New York Times
Friday, September 16, 2011 -- 6:31 PM EDT
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Obama's Support Is Slipping, Poll Finds, but His Jobs Plan Is Well Received
President Obama's support is eroding among elements of his base and a yearlong effort to recapture the political center has failed to attract independent voters, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll.
The president's effort to seize the initiative on the economy was well received by the public. But despite Mr. Obama's campaign to sell the plan to Congress and voters, nearly half of people said they feared the economy was heading for a double-dip recession, and nearly three-quarters of Americans think the country is on the wrong track.
Republicans appear more energized than Democrats at the outset of the 2012 presidential campaign, but have not coalesced around a candidate. Even as the party's nominating contest seems to be narrowing to a two-man race between Mitt Romney and Gov. Rick Perry of Texas, a majority of their respective supporters say they have reservations. Half of Republicans who plan to vote in the primary say they would like more choices.
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