The latest Gallup poll shows that only 29 percent of Americans approve of President Bush's job performance — the lowest rating that Gallup has measured for Bush, and one of the lowest for any president since Gallup first began conducting surveys. "Gallup has recorded 1,325 presidential job approval ratings since 1938, and only 42 -- or 3% -- have been below 30% [3]," reports the Gallup website. Not surprisingly, the White House has stepped up its tough talk against Democrats [4], reflecting the arrival of White House Counselor Ed Gillespie [5].