SurveyUSA released a 600 sample poll of “adults” on August 31st taken in Missouri from August 26th through the 27th. The margin of error is 4.1%. The poll was sponsored by KCTV in Kansas City.

President Obama’s approval numbers have declined, especially among “Independents”, when compared to the July survey.

Do you approve or disapprove of the job Barack Obama is doing as President?

All

48% – approve

50% – disapprove

3% – not sure

Democrats [41% of sample]

80% – approve

18% – disapprove

2% – not sure

republicans [30% of sample]

16% – approve

83% – disapprove

1% – not sure

Independents [23% of sample]

32% – approve

63% – disapprove

5% – not sure

There has also been a relatively small decline in approval among Democrats. The republican approval numbers have remained essentially unchanged.