Bush ratings in free-fall

President Bush's overall approval rating has fallen to the lowest level of his presidency, 44 percent, in the latest CBS News poll.

Two weeks ago, it was 46 percent. On April 9, it was 51 percent.

American's opinion of Mr. Bush's handling of the economy is also at an all-time low, 34 percent, while 60 percent disapprove.

For the first time, a clear majority of Americans disapprove of Mr. Bush’s handling of the war in Iraq, believe the United States is not in control of the country and think U.S. troops should turn over power to Iraq as soon as possible, even if the country is unstable.

The highest figure ever recorded, 64 percent, say the result of the war in Iraq has not been worth the cost in lives or money. Only 29 percent, the lowest figure yet, believe the war has been worth it. And just 31 percent of Americans now say the United States is winning the war.

It seems only manipulation of electronic votes will be able to help Bush survive in November.