The First Year from FDR to Obama.
The Atlantic Monthly magazine compiled this chart of modern president’s 1st year in office, FDR–Obama. The chart includes their approval rating in their first days and at the end of one year. It includes some highs and lows marked by unique events.
Questions:
- What event seemed more impactful on a president’s approval rating?
- Which president had the highest rating during their honeymoon period? Why?
- Which presidnet had the greatest differential in approval rating, form opening day until day 365? Why so?