History Suggest Obama's Poll Numbers and Economic Growth Mean Defeat in 2012

The New York Post reports:

History says that five of seven presidents whose poll numbers hit the 30s either lost or dropped out. The two who won were able to run on economic numbers that left the public optimistic about the future.

Not now. Gallup says just 11 percent of Americans are satisfied with the country’s economic condition. And they hold Obama responsible: Just 26 percent approve of the job he’s doing on the economy.

And just 23 percent of independents approve. But Obama needs a majority of independent voters to prevail next November; it’s extraordinarily difficult to see how he gets them.

Will Obama get 4% GDP numbers between now and November 2012? Don't bet on it.