Michael Bennet is distancing himself from President Obama and the failed policies that are sinking the country. (RNC)

The only thing tanking faster than the economy is President Obama’s approval ratings.  According to the latest Gallup tracking poll, a mere 41% of Americans approve of the job he is doing while 52% disapprove.  Recognizing this, Democratic candidates across the nation are not seeking the president’s help with their November election campaigns. 

The challenge for candidates like Colorado’s own Senator Michael Bennet is whether to run with or run from any help the Obama offers.  Most have clearly decided it is better to distance themselves from a president who is presiding over a failing economy and pushing the nation far left of what their constituents’ believe.

When asked about getting help in his election campaign from Obama, Bennet told George Stephanopoulos on ABC, “We’ll have to see.”  Bennet was also quick to dismiss claims from the White House that the president helped him in his primary win against Andrew Romanoff. 

Bennet is not alone – Other Democrats facing growing discontent amongst the electorate are running from the president.  One Democratic insider told the National Journal, “He is a walking radioactive disaster.” A new video released this week, below, makes light of the issue showing candidates bailing out of Air Force One rather than let the president help them.