Email below from my FNC colleague Jake Gibson may show why the President may be glad to be on vacation this week....
From: Gibson, Jake
Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 6:48 PM
Subject: Urgent / Gallup - Obama Approval "New Low"
Obama Weekly Approval Average Now 52%, a New Low Monday, August 24, 2009
President Obama averages a 52% job approval rating for the week that ended Sunday, down from 54% the previous week and 59% a month ago. Compared to mid-July, his support is down among most political and demographic groups, putting several groups below the 50% approval threshold.