This is concerning:
Gallup will no longer measure presidential approval, the analytics firm confirmed on Feb. 11.
Founded by George Gallup in 1935, the Washington, DC-based management company began tracking the president’s job performance 88 years ago.
Gallup told USA TODAY it will no longer publish “favorability ratings of political figures,” a decision it said “reflects an evolution in how Gallup focuses its public research and thought leadership.” [USA Today]
In today’s societal pressure cooker, you have to wonder about this – really them deciding that, or succumbing to pressure? Here’s former Rep, former Republican, and MS NOW contributor Joe Scarborough:
With the company dependent on government contracts — and Donald Trump’s own ratings hitting historic lows — many conclude that Gallup trashed its longtime legacy to avoid the president’s wrath.
The Presidential approval poll is virtually their iconic offering, so I’m puzzled that they decided to dump it.
