Bush, Fletcher, and Iraq All Lose Ground in the Bluegrass

Polls conducted this month by The Courier-Journal show that Kentuckians are losing confidence in President George Bush as well as Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher. In addition, although a majority of those surveyed still support the military operation in Iraq, the number is dwindling.

While Bush easily carried Kentucky in the election, 48 percent of those polled now dissapprove of the job the President is doing. Interestingly, 67 percent said the country was "seriously off on the wrong track."

Undoubtedly, the hiring scandel known as JOBTROT, has helped pull the rug out from under Governor Fletcher's approval ratings. Only 38% of the Kentuckians polled approve of the job their governor is doing.

As for Iraq, while a majority of Kentuckians still support for the U.S. military presence in Iraq (52 percent), that is down from 61 percent in February and a high of 74 percent in September 2003.

Check out the polls on The Courier-Journal's Web site: Bush, Fletcher, and Iraq.