Every US president's popularity among the American public is measured by approval ratings; opinion polls conducted weekly or monthly by a host of polling companies.
Chart how George W Bush has fared over the last five years in relation to key events of his presidency.
Non-flash version
This data was collated by independent polling resource website PollingReport.com. Full data from these and other polls can be found on the dedicated pages Bush job ratings pt. 1 and pt.2. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites.
FOX/GALLUP: Question: "Do you approve or disapprove of the job George W Bush is doing as president?" Size of sample: 900 likely voters nationwide. Margin of error: ± 3
CBS NEWS/NEW YORK TIMES: Question: "Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W Bush is handling his job as president?" Size of sample = 1,131 adults nationwide. Margin of error: ± 3
USA TODAY/GALLUP POLL: Question: "Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W Bush is handling his job as president?" Size of sample: Approx. 1,000 adults nationwide. Margin of error: n/a
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