President Obama's job approval rating for his handling of the economy has fallen to its lowest point since he took office with only 36 percent giving him positive marks on the issue, according to a Gallup poll conducted Feb. 1-3. Sixty-one percent disapprove of his performance.
In March, 59 percent had approved of his handling of the economy, a number that has steadily fallen since then. Last month, 40 percent approved of his performance on this issue.
While two-thirds of Democrats approve of Obama on the economy, that view is shared by only 10 percent of Republicans and 29 percent of independents.
Gallup: Obama's approval ratings reaches new low
