December 14, 2009
barry was asked by Oprah during her Christmas at the White House special what grade he would give himself. He said – in all seriousness – a good solid B plus. Oprah looked a little taken aback.
A look at the recent Quinnipiac poll is a tad more in touch with reality. Only 46% of Americans give him at least a passing grade and the other 44% disapprove, including 49% of military families, 50% of men and 51% of independents.
His handling of healthcare: 38 approve – 56% disapprove.
On his proposed healthcare reform: 38% approve – 52% disapprove.
His handling of the economy: 41% approve 41 – 54% disapprove.
Only 29% of folks are at least somewhat satisfied with how things are going – 71% are dissatisfied, with 39% very dissatisfied.
B+?
NY Daily News poll since barry’s declaration:
A 7%
B+9%
B 6%
C 7%
D 16%
F 54%
Something has definitely happened between Oprah and the Obamas. It was written all over their body language – especially barry’s. I go into it in a different post. There’s no doubt Oprah missed that state dinner on purpose.
TPMTV
Transcript follows
[hand transcribed]
OPRAH: What grade would you give yourself for this year?
BARRY: Uhm, a good solid B +
OPRAH: B plus?
Then he goes off on with the “we have inherited the biggest set of challenges of any president since FDR” litany.
- We stabilized the economy
- Prevented the possibility of the Great Depression or a significant financial melt down
- The economy is growing again
- We are on our way out of Iraq
- We’ve got the best possible plan for Afghanistan
- We have reset our image around the world
- Achieved an international consensus around the need for Iran and North Korea to disable their nuclear weapons
I think that we’re gonna pass the most significant piece of social legislation since Social Security and that’s health…health insurance for every American.
OPRAH: B plus – what could you have done better?
BARRY: B plus because of the things that are undone. Health care is not yet signed. He smiles – gloats – if I get healthcare passed we tip into A minus.
He laughs.
Oprah doesn’t.
