US voters' views: Geoffrey Nolan

As Barack Obama marks one year since he was elected US president, we ask Republican and Democratic voters from across the US to reflect on his performance.

Geoffrey Nolan Salesman | Republican

Our country seems to have stabilised a bit but unemployment is inching up not down

Age: 63 Lives: Miami, Florida Occupation: Canvas awning salesman Last election voted: Republican In 10 words or fewer: Political duellist - fencing with relish but not without pity US voters' views: main page

"Obama's presidency has convinced me that he is a decent guy whose instincts, policies and associates are too far to the left.

He miscued badly when he attempted to exclude and publically denigrate Fox News because it does not share his views.

This was seen as unworthy of a person of his stature and may cost the Democrats crucial support among independent voters.

Our country seems to have stabilised a bit as reflected in recent stock market advances, but unemployment is inching up not down.

The president insists he can provide universal healthcare for all, balance the budget and pay down the staggering national debt without raising taxes except on rich people.

People here don't believe him.

Recent polls show Obama's approval ratings have set a record for how far and fast they have dropped.

Even Al Gore's running mate and now independent Senator Joe Lieberman says that in view of all of our other difficulties Obama's healthcare programme is too ambitious.

On another issue, it is widely felt here that he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for something he might do rather than for anything tangible he has done. It doesn't make sense."

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