---
title: "Washington Follows the Primaries"
description: "Report Summary The President’s approval ratings have slipped below 40% for the first time ever, a significant gender gap is re-emerging, and two traditionally strong constituencies — the affluent and younger voters — are starting to edge away from the President. While the now famous unnamed Democrat beats the President, the public still believes Bush […]"
date: "1992-03-05"
authors:
  - name: "Pew Research Center"
url: "https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/1992/03/05/washington-follows-the-primaries/"
categories:
  - "Election News"
  - "Election News"
  - "Media Industry"
  - "News Platforms & Sources"
---

# Washington Follows the Primaries

## Report Summary

The President's approval ratings have slipped below 40% for the first time ever, a significant gender gap is re-emerging, and two traditionally strong constituencies -- the affluent and younger voters -- are starting to edge away from the President. While the now famous unnamed Democrat beats the President, the public still believes Bush will win re-election; and despite all the speculation about a stronger Democrat jumping into the race, none of the Cuomos or Bentsens generates any significant enthusiasm among voters.