New poll numbers

Bad news from CNN, wingnuts

Asked about approval of the president's work on specific issues:
54% approve of his handling of the economy (up five points since August);
58% approve of his handling of foreign affairs (up four points since August);
51% approve of his handling of health care policy (up seven points since August);
52% approve of his handling of taxes (up seven points since August);
46% approve of his handling of the deficit (up 10 points since August).

In the CNN poll taken two weeks ago, a narrow majority opposed the president's health care reform plan. In the new poll, a narrow majority favor the plan, giving it the most support since June.

Moreover, a 61% majority believe Republicans are "being obstructionist for mostly political reasons" in the reform debate, and 85% found Joe Wilson's outburst "inappropriate."