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Approve of pres handling job
Variable:
prespop
Module:
ISSP Role of Gov't
Subject:
Political
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Survey Questions
Questions associated with this variable:
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as president?
Year Availability
Available in 1 of 32 years total. Hover over a year to see ballot information.
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Summary by Year
Showing All Years
Code
Label
1
Approve
2
Disapprove
8
Don't know
9
No answer
0
Not applicable
2012
633
541
91
34
675
Summary Statistics
Valid cases
1174
Missing cases
61292