It was 50% last month and despite relatively good economic news lately, this doesn't seem to correlate into higher numbers for the president. CBS: President Obama's approval rating has hit the lowest level ever in CBS News polling, according to the latest CBS News/New York Times survey. The drop may be partially attributable to rising gas prices. Just 41 percent of Americans approve of the job Mr. Obama is doing as president, according to the poll, conducted from March 7 to 11. Another 47 percent disapprove of his performance, up from 41 percent last month. Mr. Obama's approval rating was 50 percent last month. The average U.S. price of a gallon of gasoline has jumped 12 cents over the past two weeks. The poll found that most Americans, 54 percent, believe gas prices are something a president can do a lot about. Americans have historically felt that a president can control gas prices, though experts attribute changes to a variety of factors, many outside of a president's...(Read Full Post)