Washington, Oct 7 : A new poll has shown that a record high number of Americans disapprove of the way President Barack Obama is handling his job.

A Quinnipiac University poll showed that 55 percent of the respondents were dissatisfied with Obama’s performance, with just 41 percent approving.

“The trend isn’t good for President Barack Obama. His disapproval has gone up 9 points since the summer, from 46 percent in July to 52 percent in September to 55 percent today,” Quinnipiac University Polling Institute’s Assistant Director Peter Brown said.

According to the poll, 77 percent of respondents said the economy is currently in a recession, Politico reports.

Eleven percent of Americans said the economy is improving, as compared to 44 percent, who said it is getting worse.

Only 29 percent of Americans believed the economy would recover if Obama is re-elected.

The poll also showed that 64 percent were dissatisfied with Obama’s handling of the economy, while just 32 percent approved of Obama’s actions concerning the economy.

But 51 percent Americans blamed President George W. Bush for weak economy, while 32 percent held Obama responsible.

The Quinnipiac University Poll surveyed 2,118 American voters from September 27 and October 3. (ANI)