THE TITANIC SINKS FURTHER – AT 9:58 A.M. ET:   The Obama administration fades in the polls.  From IBD: 

One in five Democrats now opposes ObamaCare, a record high, according to the latest IBD/TIPP Poll. And more than one in six Democrats now say they want it repealed, another new high.

Overall, 55% of the public oppose the law, the highest since IBD/TIPP started asking this question in 2010. Just 37% support ObamaCare, matching a record low.

And while support for outright repeal of the law inched down in January, that was because it fell among Republicans and independents. Among Democrats, support for repeal jumped 4 points.
ObamaCare is also clearly driving down President Obama's approval rating, which dropped to just 38% in January from 43% in November. Among Democrats, Obama's approval has dropped 10 points since November.

Obama also has fallen to all-time lows in the IBD/TIPP Presidential Leadership Index. At 42.6, his support is lower than President George W. Bush's in the wake of his administration's poor handling of Hurricane Katrina.

These falling approval ratings come even as the public is generally more upbeat about the economy and direction of the country, according to the Jan. 4-7 survey of 901 people.

Other ominous ObamaCare findings from the January IBD/TIPP Poll:

Nearly two in five (39%) worry they will lose access to their doctors because of the law.

Just 31% think the government can be trusted to run the health care system successfully.

One in 10 says they or someone in their household had their work hours cut, and 4% say they lost their jobs, due to ObamaCare.

Hoping to revive his and his party's political fortunes, Obama is embarking on a campaign to focus public attention on poverty and income inequality.

COMMENT:  These are not great numbers, going into a critical midterm election.  But don't despair, Obamans.  The kept press will come to your aid. 

January 9, 2014