Winthrop Poll Shows Approval Ratings for President, Congress, Governor and Others

Winthrop University

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S.C. residents (47.3%) blame Republicans in Congress for the recent government shutdown. Nearly 29% blame President Barack Obama, while 20% blame them equally. S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley has ticked up in approval ratings since the February Winthrop Poll to 44.1% among all residents and 44.5% among registered voters. Last December, her approval and disapproval rating numbers were nearly even. Gov. Haley garners a higher approval rating--65.5% vs. 20% who disapprove of her job performance--among those who say they are Republicans.