The polls that are coming out about Obama from the media like CNN, Gallup/USA Today, and AP are bogus. Once again, the media are trying to influence public opinion rather than report on it. To somewhat approve of Obama’s performance is not an endorsement. Look closely at how the media is asking the question. The question should be “do you approve or disapprove?”

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Monday shows that 27% of the nation’s voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-eight percent (38%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -11 (see trends).

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. Overall, 46% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president’s performance. Fifty-three percent (53%) disapprove.

Most voters continue to favor repeal of the health care law passed by Congress last year.