Approval Ratings

Obama 01/31/2010 = 49%
Reagan 01/31/1982 = 48%

Unemployment

Obama 01/31/2010 = 9.7%
Reagan 01/31/1982 = 8.6%

The President has to play the hand they are dealt for the good of America

George W. Bush was dealt 9/11 soon after he became President. Barack Obama was dealt a bad recession before he became president. George W. Bush focused on playing the 9/11 hand the rest of his presidency to the best interest of the American public. Barack Obama continues to complain about the hand dealt him.

I can't speak for the rest of Americans, but for all of our sakes, I hope the current president starts dealing with the issues at hand. If he does not, he most likely will be a one term president, history will not be kind to his presidency, an more importantly, America will have lost 4 years of badly needed leadership through some tough times.

Here Are The Numbers for December 2009

Approval Ratings

Obama     12/31/2009        49%
Reagan     12/31/1981        48%

Unemployment

Obama      12/31/2009       10%
Reagan      12/31/1981        8.5%