January 19, 2005

Abstract: (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Support for George W. Bush grew in the United States over the past four weeks, according to a poll by TNS released by ABC News and the Washington Post. 52 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a four per cent increase since December.

(Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Support for George W. Bush grew in the United States over the past four weeks, according to a poll by TNS released by ABC News and the Washington Post. 52 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a four per cent increase since December.

In American elections, candidates require 270 votes in the Electoral College to win the White House. On Nov. 2, Republican incumbent Bush earned a second term after securing 286 electoral votes from 31 states.

Yesterday during a tribute in Washington, Bush thanked U.S. servicemen for "making America safer for not only those of us who live today but for future generations. Your sacrifice has made it possible for our children and grandchildren to grow up in a safer world."

Bush will be sworn in for his second four-year term tomorrow. 55 per cent of respondents believe the president will do a better job in his second mandate.

Polling Data

Do you approve or disapprove of George W. Bush's performance as president?

	Jan. 2005	Dec. 2004
Approve	52%	48%
Disapprove	46%	49%

Do you think George W. Bush will do a better job as president in his second term than in his first term, a worse job or what?

Better	55%
Worse	29%
Same	14%
No opinion	3%

Source: TNS / ABC News / Washington Post
Methodology: Telephone interviews to 1,007 American adults, conducted from Jan. 12 to Jan. 16, 2005. Margin of error is 3 per cent.