Even Obama Has Low Expectations For His “Pivot”

The announcement that the President is planning a “pivot” back to jobs and the economy was met with skepticism from all corners yesterday. Now, apparently even President Obama himself has the same low expectations for his “pivot.”

The President admitted to a small group of donors yesterday that he doesn’t think that the speech “is going to change any minds.”

This is the presidential leadership Americans are stuck with? Judging by President Obama’s recent abysmal polling numbers, he might want to focus on changing some minds. In fact, an even better approach would be to start changing his failed ideas.

A new Washington Post/ABC poll released today shows Obama’s approval rating slipping to its lowest point this year, and voters are still sour on his policies. From Hot Air:

“On the economy, Obama is underwater at 45/49 just as he goes on a talking tour about the subject … without any policies to push.  That’s down from 48/48 two months ago, and 50/47 at the beginning of the year…  

“Finally, ObamaCare still proves to be unpopular as its due date approaches.  It’s nearly back to its all-time low in this series at 42% approval (39% in 2009 was the low-water mark for WaPo/ABC), and 49% opposing.  Only 58% of Democrats back ObamaCare, a surprising result for their party’s signature legislation and an indication of just how much of an albatross it will be in 2014.  A narrow plurality — really a virtual split — of respondents say the delay in the employer mandate means the entire bill should be tossed, 48/46.  Just think how popular it will be when American taxpayers have to start dealing with the IRS on the issue in January.”

Only 58% of Democrats? ObamaCare is so toxic that even the President’s own supporters aren’t rallying behind the health law (I wouldn’t want to be a House Democrat in a swing district on record supporting ObamaCare.)

President Obama can give all the speeches and “pivots” he wants, but they won’t change the fact that Americans are hungry for a new direction and new ideas. But don’t worry – he isn’t planning on changing any minds! While House Republicans fight everyday for pro–growth economic policies, all Obama offers is more of the same.