President Obama's approval rating hits highest mark in second term
On Thursday, CNN/ORC released its latest poll on how people in the U.S. view President Obama.
It shows the nation's leader has an overall approval rating of 55%, the highest throughout his second term.
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Democrats showed a great deal more love than in previous polls, pushing the number up 12 points to 89%.
Independents responded similarly, resulting in a 14-point increase to 56%.
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Among Republicans, the rise in enthusiasm was less pronounced, climbing only 2 points to 13%.
Obama's new numbers put him very close to the second term approval ratings of Bill Clinton.
They also land well above those given to George W. Bush.
