Bush's Approval Down After Veto

According to Rasmussen Reports, President Bush's approval rating has hit its lowest point since mid-May, dropping 8 points since July 20, at least in part because of his veto of federal funding for embryonic stem cell research, the agency suggests.

Bush will not be vindicated politically on this veto unless the entire right wing base decides to vote with a vengeance this fall. Only 26% of Americans agree with Bush's assertion that embryonic stem cell research is immoral.

Track the daily presidential job approval ratings at Rasmussen Reports.

Note: The way that Rasmussen conducts its surveys generally adds 5 points to Bush's approval rating.