Approval-rating precedent paints grim picture for Obama (Tuesday’s Trail Mix)

at 08:43 AM ET, 07/31/2012

Of the last five presidents, the three whose approval rating was at 50 percent or higher during the summer before Election Day went on to win a second term, while the two who were below the halfway mark lost their reelection bids.

What does that mean for President Obama’s prospects this fall? Today’s Trail Mix takes a look.

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