On the recordNovember 9, 2016
He has a 54-55 percent approval rating. By the time he does this transition well which he will and does his farewell address, I think he'll be around 58 to 60 percent leaving office.
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A historian discusses Obama's approval ratings and legacy as he prepares to leave office.
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