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Richard Cochrane is trained in chemistry and metallurgy but is far more interested and practiced as a political and fund raising consultant, writer and amateur historian. He grew up in a Navy family and with his two younger brothers carried on its 500+ year tradition of naval service to Great Britain and the USA then enjoyed a career with one of the largest advertising and public relations agencies working with numerous Fortune 500 companies and many of America's premier educational institutions. He maintains friendships and acquaintanceships around the world. He lives in Santa Barbara, California.

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Foreign Trips No Help To Obama Approvals

July 12th, 2009 • Richard Cochrane
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obama_index_july_12_2009Just 20% of adults favor a federal bailout for financially troubled states and 71% say the housing market won’t recover until the overall economy is stronger.

For the second straight month, voters are more likely to trust Republicans than Democrats on the economy. A Rasmussen video report notes that most Americans say the efforts of the G-8 leaders are not likely to help the economy. And, 59% reject the Pope’s call for more international regulation of the economy.

 Overall, 52% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the President’s performance. Forty-six percent (46%) disapprove. For other barometers of the President’s performance. Gallup puts Obama’s approval at 58%. Both show declining approvals.

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