BARACK OBAMA’S APPROVAL RATING: Still regressing toward the mean. “Barack Obama’s ‘approval index’ as measured by Rasmussen Reports (the difference between those who strongly approve and strongly disapprove of his performance) has declined steadily since his inauguration. There is nothing surprising about this, but Obama’s honeymoon proved short as disapproval has risen more quickly than was the case for most recent Presidents. Currently, Obama’s approval index is mired at +2, the lowest of his administration.”