Washington D.C., Feb 3, 2009 / 14:55 pm
A new survey reports that President Barack Obama’s decision to overturn the Mexico City Policy is the most unpopular decision of his presidency so far. The Jan. 23 policy change means that the U.S. government can fund international groups which perform or promote abortions.
A Jan. 30-Feb. 1 USA Today/Gallup poll asked whether Americans approve or disapprove of seven specific actions President Obama has taken as president.
Respondents were asked whether they approved of his action “allowing funding for overseas family planning groups that provide abortions.”
Only 35 percent of respondents said they approved of the decision. A majority of Democrats supported the decision, while only 8 percent of Republicans did.