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Higher gas prices are eating into Barack Obama's already anemic approval ratings according to a new Washington Post/ABC poll. Here are some nuggets that will depress Obama and economic bulls:
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- 6 in 10 respondents have been doing less driving.
- Of the 39% who say gas prices are hurting them, only 33% approve of Obama.
- 46% of respondents strongly disapprove of Obama's economic performance. Just 23% strongly approve.
- The disapproval rating jumped 5% since the poll was last taken, last month.
- 47% strongly disapprove of Obama's handling of the deficit.
- 49% disapprove of the situation in Libya. Just 44% approve.
Read more: Poll: Gas Prices Hurting Obama Approval Ratings