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By a 48 -- 44 percent margin, American voters say they would vote for the as yet unnamed Democratic party candidate for President over Republican incumbent George W. Bush, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today.
Hampered by Americans' dissatisfaction with life in the U.S. and concerns about war and the economy, President Bush has a 53 -- 39 percent approval rating, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University poll finds.
Look, 44% re-elect against a non-existent candidate and a 53% approval rating does not make you a 'popular president.' Now, arguably it doesn't make you an 'unpopular president' either, but clearly Bush is in the middle ground where neither adjective is appropriate.
So, STOP SAYING THAT.
(via Hesiod).
UPDATE: Here's an AP story.