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<p>An overwhelming majority of Americans like president Barack Obama, but most say he has not accomplished much on two top goals &#8211; fixing the sluggish economy and changing how Washington works, according to a new poll.</p>
<p>Half of those surveyed say he deserves a second term, and independents, whose support will be critical in 2012 if he runs for re-election, are evenly divided on that question. Mr Obama is getting the benefit of the doubt despite concerns about his policies, a reflection based in large part on his likeability.</p>
<p>The AP-GfK poll is a snapshot in time half-way through Mr Obama&#8217;s administration, and plenty could happen between now and November 2012. </p>
<p>This includes an economic upturn that could cut the 9.4% unemployment rate. But, in a polarised nation, the findings portend a competitive presidential race no matter who the Republican candidate is.</p>
<p>Although beating an incumbent is tough, Republicans sense an opening, given the sluggish economic recovery and Obama&#8217;s acknowledged failure to fulfil his promise of doing business differently in a partisan Washington.</p>
<p>Overall, 53% of Americans approve of how Mr Obama is governing, putting him roughly in the middle when compared with his modern-day successors halfway through their first terms.</p>
<p>Almost as many people rate Obama&#8217;s presidency below average (34%) as call it above average (38%). Forty-one percent overall &#8211; and 30% among independents &#8211; say he understands the important issues America will face the next two years. Only 26% say he has kept most of his campaign promises.</p>
<p>Despite his lukewarm policy marks, Obama has an enormous advantage because of how people see him personally; a whopping 83% call him likeable, and 59% view him favorably. Majorities also consider him empathetic (63%), a strong leader (62%) and in-touch with ordinary Americans (61%).</p>
<p>The numbers are similar to the ones President Ronald Reagan faced before winning a second term in 1984.</p>
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