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Obama Approval Drops Significantly in His Base

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Hey, not sure if this is the right forum for this, but it seemed the closest. Sorry if I got it wrong.

So the new Gallup polls are out, and the headline reads "Obama Approval Slipping Among Liberal Democrats".

Here is a graph of the decline (click to go to the page):



This is the first time his approval has dropped below 80% amongst Liberal Democrats. A 10 point drop in around a month.

As can be seen below, he's making slight gains with the Republicans, specifically Conservative Republicans.

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What do you guys make of this? Why has this happened? What can he do to fix it? Can he be reelected without his base? What caused this in the first place? Is it politically safe to lose your base?

Comment below.
 
Compromising with the GOP's child-with-tantrum political style is bound to hurt you among liberals.
 
Hey, not sure if this is the right forum for this, but it seemed the closest. Sorry if I got it wrong.

So the new Gallup polls are out, and the headline reads "Obama Approval Slipping Among Liberal Democrats".

Here is a graph of the decline (click to go to the page):

This is the first time his approval has dropped below 80% amongst Liberal Democrats. A 10 point drop in around a month.

As can be seen below, he's making slight gains with the Republicans, specifically Conservative Republicans.

What do you guys make of this? Why has this happened? What can he do to fix it? Can he be reelected without his base? What caused this in the first place? Is it politically safe to lose your base?

Comment below.
Where they gonna go? You think they will vote for the Repub? :roll:

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The leftists I talk to Obama are primarily disappointed in his ability to shape and execute policy. This is the result of inexperience.

Since Obama seems to be in the process of adopting the Republican agenda perhaps he should run as a Republican in 2012. :)
 
The leftists I talk to Obama are primarily disappointed in his ability to shape and execute policy. This is the result of inexperience.

Since Obama seems to be in the process of adopting the Republican agenda perhaps he should run as a Republican in 2012. :)

Implemented a health insurance mandate - Republican idea
Tried to implement Cap and Trade - Republican idea
Extended the tax cuts for >250k earners - Republican idea
Says marriage is between a man and a woman - Republican belief

Radical leftist!!!
 
I think they'll not vote at all, or for an independent.
Nah, once the campaign starts and he is promising more of that Hope and Change, they will become enamored again. He is, after all, the one he (and they) have been waiting for. ;)

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Nah, once the campaign starts and he is promising more of that Hope and Change, they will become enamored again. He is, after all, the one he (and they) have been waiting for. ;)

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The same could be argued for any president in recent memory. Captivate and enamor the vulgar masses whilst doing crazy **** for teh lulz
 
This could work in Obamas favour, there's nothing the American Media, nor the American people love more, then the comeback kid.

Not that I have much HOPE for that nor believe that he will CHANGE anytime soon :2razz:
 
Implemented a health insurance mandate - Republican idea
Tried to implement Cap and Trade - Republican idea
Extended the tax cuts for >250k earners - Republican idea
Says marriage is between a man and a woman - Republican belief

Radical leftist!!!

You and I both know that Obama is a social justice guy who is using the federal govt. as the vehicle to achieve his objectives.

If you think Bamster is such a conservative fellow maybe he should seek the Republican nomination in 2012.
 
You and I both know that Obama is a social justice guy who is using the federal govt. as the vehicle to achieve his objectives.

If you think Bamster is such a conservative fellow maybe he should seek the Republican nomination in 2012.

It's possible to be not a radical leftist and not "such a conservative."

Of course, even with this data we still know conservatives will keep calling Obama "the Messiah."
 
Those of us on the left knew going into this, that Obama was, at best, a left-leaning moderate. However, a lot of people had hoped that perhaps he would move to the left than his prior voting record indicated. Obama has simply proven that he is a moderate and nothing more. Any hope that he would govern as a liberal has been lost and that is why the left is disappointed.
 
Compromising with the GOP's child-with-tantrum political style is bound to hurt you among liberals.

Awwww, did Daddy Obama take your lollipop? Here's a binky for you.
 
Awwww, did Daddy Obama take your lollipop? Here's a binky for you.

Moderator's Warning:
Knock of the personal attacks, American, or there will be further consequences.
 
It's possible to be not a radical leftist and not "such a conservative."

Of course, even with this data we still know conservatives will keep calling Obama "the Messiah."

Obama merely represents evil. Strike him down and the evil remains. Calling Obama names won't solve anything. The evil itself must be eliminated.
 
Obama merely represents evil. Strike him down and the evil remains. Calling Obama names won't solve anything. The evil itself must be eliminated.

And what does he do thats so "evil"?

And wait one second, re reading this.

Are you calling for the assasination of the President?
 
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And what does he do thats so "evil"?

And wait one second, re reading this.

Are you calling for the assasination of the President?

Echelon has already tagged the post for review.
 
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