Bush's Disapproval Numbers Top Nixon's, Reach Record High

President George W. Bush has reached another milestone, albeit not one any political leader aspires to. Here's a news clip we found today that puts Bush's unpopularity into historical context:

For the first time in the history of the Gallup Poll, 50% say they "strongly disapprove" of the president. Richard Nixon had reached the previous high, 48%, just before an impeachment inquiry was launched in 1974.