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PostABC News poll shows Democrats at risk in November as Obama’s approval rating fall

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Gotta love that 1% crowd...so relevant.


TheNextEra said:
And you are assuming that Obama's diapproval numbers will automotacially mean that the GOP is looked well upon. Here's a hint, they aren't either.

And per your article here's this:



Frankly both parties suck and I won't be voting for either of them.
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tres borrachos said:
Romney's religion absolutely kept some of the very serious Christian voters away. Mormonism is unfortunately not well viewed by a lot of Evangelicals and others.
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I agree. Particularly after seeing Obama in action for four years and his positions on same sex marriage and abortion, it is hard for me to believe that with something like a 65%/35% split in the evangelical Christian vote that a large portion of that 35% that Obama got wasn't related to Romney being Mormon. I say this because I remember distinctly back in early 2012 seeing an interview with a Christian leader at one of their conferences claiming that if Romney was the party nominee many would not be able to vote for the Republican nominee. It was flat out religious bigotry, and he was called on it and there was silence from that section of the electorate after that but I believe the sentiment was held by significant numbers and they exercised that sentiment by either staying away or voting for Obama. Like all things, they aren't a monolithic group so it wasn't an absolute - Romney did get 65% of their vote - but if Romney had been Christian I believe his numbers would have been significantly higher and while he still may not have won the gap would not have been so wide.
 
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CanadaJohn said:
I agree. Particularly after seeing Obama in action for four years and his positions on same sex marriage and abortion, it is hard for me to believe that with something like a 65%/35% split in the evangelical Christian vote that a large portion of that 35% that Obama got wasn't related to Romney being Mormon. I say this because I remember distinctly back in early 2012 seeing an interview with a Christian leader at one of their conferences claiming that if Romney was the party nominee many would not be able to vote for the Republican nominee. It was flat out religious bigotry, and he was called on it and there was silence from that section of the electorate after that but I believe the sentiment was held by significant numbers and they exercised that sentiment by either staying away or voting for Obama. Like all things, they aren't a monolithic group so it wasn't an absolute - Romney did get 65% of their vote - but if Romney had been Christian I believe his numbers would have been significantly higher and while he still may not have won the gap would not have been so wide.
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Romney's social moderate views also hurt him. Once he said he was pro-choice, that lost him votes. I don't think they voted for Obama instead - just didn't vote for Romney.
 
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tres borrachos said:
Romney's religion absolutely kept some of the very serious Christian voters away. Mormonism is unfortunately not well viewed by a lot of Evangelicals and others.
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Evangelicals arent well viewed by a lot of people either!
 
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November, and two years from November, will be a test to see if Democrats are still willing to vote against their own best interests yet again.

Political masochism must be a DNA trait.
 
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Jack Fabulous said:
Are you talking about Democratic Party chieftain and the godfather of modern day liberalism Donald Sterling?
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No, I'm referring to the registered republican named Donald Sterling.
 
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tres borrachos said:
Democrats face serious obstacles as they look to the November elections, with President Obama’s approval rating at a new low and a majority of voters saying they prefer a Congress in Republican hands to check the president’s agenda, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.

Obama’s approval rating fell to 41 percent, down from 46 percent through the first three months of the year and the lowest of his presidency in Post-ABC News polls. Just 42 percent approve of his handling of the economy, 37 percent approve of how he is handling the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and 34 percent approve of his handling of the situation involving Ukraine and Russia.

More here:

Post-ABC News poll shows Democrats at risk in November as Obama’s approval rating falls - The Washington Post
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As in the 2012 election I would suggest focusing on having good candidates rather than on how beatable the Democrats are. Just a friendly suggestion.
 
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Jack Fabulous said:
I have it on good authority that he has donated extensively to Democratic politicians. This authority was backed up by another authority and the combined authoritative opinions of these authorities have determined that Donald Sterling shall now and forever more be referred to as Democratic Party chieftain and the godfather of modern day liberalism.





I like jerking chains sometimes...:2razz:
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Of course he did. The rich give to whatever party can scratch their back. In California that would probably be a lot of Democrats. That doesn't mean he was a liberal.
 
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Cardinal said:
As in the 2012 election I would suggest focusing on having good candidates rather than on how beatable the Democrats are. Just a friendly suggestion.
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That would be a nice change of pace.
 
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Cardinal said:
As in the 2012 election I would suggest focusing on having good candidates rather than on how beatable the Democrats are. Just a friendly suggestion.
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You're absolutely right - particularly in winnable Senate races, of which there are many.
 
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CanadaJohn said:
You're absolutely right - particularly in winnable Senate races, of which there are many.
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Because you think the GOP's candidates are good or because you think a box of tic tacs could beat the Democrats? If the former then the Republicans may very likely succeed. If the latter then you could likely be looking at another 2012.
 
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Cardinal said:
Because you think the GOP's candidates are good or because you think a box of tic tacs could beat the Democrats? If the former then the Republicans may very likely succeeds If the latter then you could likely be looking at another 2012.
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Except for the vagaries of pure democracy, the Republicans could have owned the Senate since 2010, not just 2012 - they have self-destructed in two straight Senate election cycles.
 
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TheNextEra said:
And you are assuming that Obama's diapproval numbers will automotacially mean that the GOP is looked well upon. Here's a hint, they aren't either.

And per your article here's this:



Frankly both parties suck and I won't be voting for either of them.
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Wouldn't it be interesting to find out what those main problems are in the eyes of those polled? Social issues motivate the left and if the majority surveyed classify social issues as the role of the Federal Govt. then you are going to get what you see here. Just goes to show the true ignorance of the left who believes it is the role of the Federal Govt. to legislate social issues rather than the state and local governments

To me the number one issue that trumps every other is the economy. With a strong economy the social issues will solve themselves but you will only see liberals diverting from the economy to those social issues. Democrats have been in control of the economic policies since 2007 and look at what we have today, high unemployment/under employment, stagnant economic growth, massive increase in debt, and Obamacare.

This is exactly what you get with poorly a informed electorate who elected a community agitator that had zero leadership skills or executive experience.
 
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sawyerloggingon said:
Last election obama was still getting away with blaming Bush, that is over now.
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:roll:
 
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sawyerloggingon said:
Romney focused on the economy and lost because people were still giving obama a pass and blaming Bush. That is over, the well has run dry.
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Keep telling yourself that if it helps you sleep better at night.
 
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pogomutt said:
Meanwhile, Putin's approval rating amongst the Russian people was 76% in the latest poll.
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How was it that low? Looks like 24% of the people in Russia are about to disappear to the gulag!
 
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Kobie said:
How was it that low? Looks like 24% of the people in Russia are about to disappear to the gulag!
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Don't make jokes like that. You're probably hovering too close to the possible...if not the probable.
 
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pogomutt said:
Don't make jokes like that. You're probably hovering too close to the possible...if not the probable.
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:roll:

Who's going to send me to the gulag?
 
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Kobie said:
:roll:

Who's going to send me to the gulag?
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I wasn't referring to you. I meant the general population under Colonel Putin.
 
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pogomutt said:
I wasn't referring to you. I meant the general population under Colonel Putin.
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Ah, roger.
 
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Conservative said:
Wouldn't it be interesting to find out what those main problems are in the eyes of those polled? Social issues motivate the left and if the majority surveyed classify social issues as the role of the Federal Govt. then you are going to get what you see here. Just goes to show the true ignorance of the left who believes it is the role of the Federal Govt. to legislate social issues rather than the state and local governments

To me the number one issue that trumps every other is the economy. With a strong economy the social issues will solve themselves but you will only see liberals diverting from the economy to those social issues. Democrats have been in control of the economic policies since 2007 and look at what we have today, high unemployment/under employment, stagnant economic growth, massive increase in debt, and Obamacare.

This is exactly what you get with poorly a informed electorate who elected a community agitator that had zero leadership skills or executive experience.
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Well it goes to show the ignorance of the right, because if the economy is SOOOO important to them, they wouldn't focus on social issues. It's BOTH parties to blame.

What's more damaging for the country Con, two gay people marrying or the economy in shambles? Answer that. Yet the right continues to fight AGAINST SSM even though it's clear it will eventually be legalized, so OBVIOUSLY it is more important than the economy to them or they wouldn't be fighting against SSM. That is the TRUE ignorance of the right. But at least I take comfort in seeing the right more and more becoming tolerant of SSM. Maybe then we can get back to the economy instead of the right fighting against something they KNOW they will lose on anyway.
 
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TheNextEra said:
Well it goes to show the ignorance of the right, because if the economy is SOOOO important to them, they wouldn't focus on social issues. It's BOTH parties to blame.

What's more damaging for the country Con, two gay people marrying or the economy in shambles? Answer that. Yet the right continues to fight AGAINST SSM even though it's clear it will eventually be legalized, so OBVIOUSLY it is more important than the economy to them or they wouldn't be fighting against SSM. That is the TRUE ignorance of the right. But at least I take comfort in seeing the right more and more becoming tolerant of SSM. Maybe then we can get back to the economy instead of the right fighting against something they KNOW they will lose on anyway.
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Because the right understands that social issues start at home and if not solved there are the responsibility of the local and state government, not a Federal one size fits all where a bureaucrat decides what is best for you.

See, there you go again, usurping state laws with your gay issue. If my state adopts gay marriage, so be it, but it is state issue, not a Federal one. With 20 million Americans unemployed/under employed., 250 BILLION a year in debt service, stagnant economic growth, and a 17.3 trillion dollar debt why is SSM even an issue?
 
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Conservative said:
Because the right understands that social issues start at home and if not solved there are the responsibility of the local and state government, not a Federal one size fits all where a bureaucrat decides what is best for you.

See, there you go again, usurping state laws with your gay issue. If my state adopts gay marriage, so be it, but it is state issue, not a Federal one. With 20 million Americans unemployed/under employed., 250 BILLION a year in debt service, stagnant economic growth, and a 17.3 trillion dollar debt why is SSM even an issue?
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Again Con, what's more important, the economy or two gays marrying to you? You keep claiming that people should be concerned over the economy yet you CONS keep fighting SSM. So stop fighting it so we can get to the economy. But you don't want that, you want to keep fighting SSM over the economy.

Why is SSM an issue for you then, the economy should be. Legalize SSM so we can focus on the economy, afterall it is quite clear SSM is going to be legalized eventually anyway you and other cons are WASTING time.
 
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TheNextEra said:
Again Con, what's more important, the economy or two gays marrying to you? You keep claiming that people should be concerned over the economy yet you CONS keep fighting SSM. So stop fighting it so we can get to the economy. But you don't want that, you want to keep fighting SSM over the economy.

Why is SSM an issue for you then, the economy should be. Legalize SSM so we can focus on the economy, afterall it is quite clear SSM is going to be legalized eventually anyway you and other cons are WASTING time.
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Very simple, the economy effects everyone so the economy is much more important. SSM is a state issue and has no impact on fighting for a strong economy except to liberals who get in the way.

If you want to legalize SSM then do it through the states. If you want to marry your partner, move to a state that allows it. Problem solved. Isn't this a great country?
 
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Conservative said:
Very simple, the economy effects everyone so the economy is much more important. SSM is a state issue and has no impact on fighting for a strong economy except to liberals who get in the way.

If you want to legalize SSM then do it through the states. If you want to marry your partner, move to a state that allows it. Problem solved. Isn't this a great country?
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Stop fighting the legalization of SSM so we can get to the economy, problem solved. But Cons like you don't want that or care about the economy. You care more about fighting against the legalization of SSM more. So sleep in the bed you made Con. YOU and other Cons care MORE about fighting against the inevitable than the economy.

When you wonder why people don't focus on the economy look at yourself in the mirror and there's one of the people to blame.
 
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