In a subjective sense, the extent of Obama's so-called personal likeability as expressed in polls is even more difficult to accept. The overt narcissism and arrogance are apparent even to many of his supporters, who are continually having to make excuses for him. His disdain for the average citizen can be discovered not only in his policies, but also in statements ranging from his conversation with Joe the Plumber to his references to those who value religion and guns. He has chosen to insulate himself from his Cabinet, from his advisers, and even from committees such as Bowles-Simpson that he himself appointed. His so-called signature achievement, ObamaCare, was crafted and delivered by Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi. After demanding that it be put through with the utmost haste, he proceeded to go off on a four-day vacation prior to signing the bill. His insensitivity to colleagues extending not only to legislators of both parties, but also to members of the Supreme Court (in the now-famous State of the Union address) are certainly not behaviors one would associate with a "likeable" individual.

Don't Bet on Obama's Likeability Rating
Frank Burke
Lacking a background in market research, many pundits are taking at face value a question with much more subtle implications. More