Rasmussen: Nixon Approval at 61%

There will be a lot of crowing from Republicans today about how Roy Blunt is benefitting from national dynamics in the most recent Rasmussen Poll, but here's a number you probably won't hear them talking about:

[Despite sagging approval ratings for Obama in Missouri], 61% approve of Democratic Governor Jay Nixon’s handling of his job, including 17% who Strongly Approve. Thirty-four percent (34%) disapprove of Nixon’s job performance, with 11% who Strongly Disapprove. This marks little change from December.

Clearly, Peter Kinder's "calculated" strategy to be a more relevant and effective voice of opposition is paying off.