The above graph shows the results of Obama's daily Job Approval rates, ending in an approval rate of 42% and a disapproval rate of 51%. The graph also details the common trend among U.S. Presidents of beginning with a high approval rate - Obama starting at around 70% when polled in April 2009 - and slowly decreasing in approval. While this is a fairly normal rate of approval and is still higher that George W Bush's approval rate at the end of his second term, that does not guarantee his reelection. Obama's failure to jumpstart the economy would be one major reason Americans would seek a new candidate, though if the GOP fails to turn up with a strong candidate that the majority of the party will back, Obama may have a stronger chance as the incumbent. In addition, another poll at gallup, "Trial Heat: Obama vs. Romney", depicted Obama and Romney to be tied at 47%, meaning that there is still a general belief in Obama's ability as the nation's president and his bid for re-election is viable, even if it will be a close race.
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