Poll after poll shows Republican Party and Bush in deep trouble in '06
Recent polls are indicating a very bad trend for Republicans. Everything from the Abramoff scandal, voter preferences, and Bush's impeachment to Republican pet programs are wearing on the American people, and dragging Republicans down.
The Abramoff-Republican corruption scandal scores first victim: Rasmussen Reports polling shows Montana Republican Senator Conrad Burns, has lost his big lead over Democratic rivals. Before the public be came aware of Burns' $150,000 gift from Abramoff, he had a 12 to 13 point lead over the two Democrats. Burns is now tied with State Senator John Tester - both men receive 46%.
In Vermont, Independent candidate Bernie Sanders, vying for retiring Senator Jeffords' seat, is way out front. Sanders currently has 70% while the Republican challengers can't muster more than 25%.
A Houston Chronicle Poll published January 14, 2006, shows half of those that voted for DeLay in the past, won't vote for him in this year's election. More than 20% of DeLay's former supporters have defected to other candidates, and DeLay has a disapproval rating of 60% with only 28% approving.
A new Harris Poll also shows Republicans are, in general, in deep trouble with 43% of the American people planning to vote Democrat and only 34% willing to give their vote to Republicans.
As if that weren't bad enough for Republicans, it seems even their "own" are reluctant to vote for them. Only 51% of conservatives would vote Republican. Worse yet, 2% of moderates are willing to give Republicans the nod. Incredibly, 47% of moderates are willing to vote Democrat.
The only slight glimmer of hope and happiness afforded Republicans is that Bush's approval has risen. The bad news is that the President can't muster more than 43%.
The Harris Poll more or less reinforced the previous AP Poll, which showed Democrats favored 49% to 36%, and Bush's approval only at 40%.
Perhaps, for Bush and his supporters, the most worrisome poll involves his eventual impeachment. A new poll commissioned by After Downing Street. Org and conducted by the highly respected Zogby International, revealed 52% of the American people think the President should be impeached, if he wiretapped American citizens without the approval of a judge. Only 43% believed Bush should not be impeached.
As one final poke in the Republican's eyes, another recent Harris Poll found 65% of the people don't think abstinence programs have been effective in preventing and reducing unwanted teen pregnancies.
The year 2006, is shaping up to be a very, very bad year for the Republican Party. No doubt, Bush recognized both his and the Republican Party's troubles, which might answer why he felt compelled to stealth -- recess -- appoint his friends to the Federal Election Commission. This slick move by the President should help tilt the electoral field in the Republicans favor - if you know what-ah-mean.
The Abramoff-Republican corruption scandal scores first victim: Rasmussen Reports polling shows Montana Republican Senator Conrad Burns, has lost his big lead over Democratic rivals. Before the public be came aware of Burns' $150,000 gift from Abramoff, he had a 12 to 13 point lead over the two Democrats. Burns is now tied with State Senator John Tester - both men receive 46%.
In Vermont, Independent candidate Bernie Sanders, vying for retiring Senator Jeffords' seat, is way out front. Sanders currently has 70% while the Republican challengers can't muster more than 25%.
A Houston Chronicle Poll published January 14, 2006, shows half of those that voted for DeLay in the past, won't vote for him in this year's election. More than 20% of DeLay's former supporters have defected to other candidates, and DeLay has a disapproval rating of 60% with only 28% approving.
A new Harris Poll also shows Republicans are, in general, in deep trouble with 43% of the American people planning to vote Democrat and only 34% willing to give their vote to Republicans.
As if that weren't bad enough for Republicans, it seems even their "own" are reluctant to vote for them. Only 51% of conservatives would vote Republican. Worse yet, 2% of moderates are willing to give Republicans the nod. Incredibly, 47% of moderates are willing to vote Democrat.
The only slight glimmer of hope and happiness afforded Republicans is that Bush's approval has risen. The bad news is that the President can't muster more than 43%.
The Harris Poll more or less reinforced the previous AP Poll, which showed Democrats favored 49% to 36%, and Bush's approval only at 40%.
Perhaps, for Bush and his supporters, the most worrisome poll involves his eventual impeachment. A new poll commissioned by After Downing Street. Org and conducted by the highly respected Zogby International, revealed 52% of the American people think the President should be impeached, if he wiretapped American citizens without the approval of a judge. Only 43% believed Bush should not be impeached.
As one final poke in the Republican's eyes, another recent Harris Poll found 65% of the people don't think abstinence programs have been effective in preventing and reducing unwanted teen pregnancies.
The year 2006, is shaping up to be a very, very bad year for the Republican Party. No doubt, Bush recognized both his and the Republican Party's troubles, which might answer why he felt compelled to stealth -- recess -- appoint his friends to the Federal Election Commission. This slick move by the President should help tilt the electoral field in the Republicans favor - if you know what-ah-mean.
then again voting machines are just about finished......so much for that advantage:
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