In more confirmation of the unusual nature of Obama's support the new NBC/WSJ poll finds that the public is restive about the economy, but

Mr. Obama's generally buoyant political standing reflects his continued personal appeal and the historic nature of the first African-American presidency. His high standing among black and Hispanic voters shatters four decades of data that until now has closely correlated approval of the president with views about whether the country is on the right track, Mr. McInturff said.