SLIP-SLIDIN’ AWAY: WaPo: Obama’s Approval Hits New Low. “The newly released poll shows that 41 percent view Obama in a positive light — down from 55 percent after his reelection win, in December. Meanwhile, a majority — 53 percent — now disapprove of him. Obama’s image is also underwater on a number of issues — most notably the economy (65 percent disapprove), health care (59 percent) and even immigration policy (60 percent). All three are new highs for Obama’s presidency.” People have lost trust.