The Democrats are effectively DOA.

[1EZduzit]

Originally posted by: jlmadyson
DOA, not quite, but we will get a better estimate come November.

When the voters will cancel the GOP "Contract with America"?

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Originally posted by: 1EZduzit

Originally posted by: jlmadyson
DOA, not quite, but we will get a better estimate come November.

When the voters will cancel the GOP "Contract with America"?

I think that contract's been defaulted upon.

 

[jlmadyson]

29% Approval Rating for both parties

 

[jlmadyson]

Originally posted by: Genx87

Originally posted by: techs
Just because Slate says so you believe it?
The Democrats will wipe the floor with the Republicans in November.
And the policies and plans that were in effect before the Bushies stole power will be re-enacted.
Deficits will turn to surpluses.
And we will get out of the quagmire in Iraq.

You really are a sheeple arent you?

Deficits to surplus's?
Get out of Iraq?

What next, the democrats have a firesale on Ocean front property in ND and you come cash in hand?

Wipe the floor, ah jeez, someone will be eating there words like conjur in 04.

 

[jlmadyson]

Bush and Congress are certainly taking some hits over the pump, with 45% or so saying that is their number one concern, with other concerns in the 30s or below. Very well maybe DOA with this latest WSJ poll however. Both parties have some serious problems atm, but it doesn?t look as if Democrats are helping themselves by gaining any ground before November.

Americans take dim views of both parties, giving Democrats a positive rating of just 33% and Republicans 35%.

Democrats held a 13-point edge in who the public wanted to control Congress, compared to only a 6-point lead today (45-39).

The biggest bright spot for Republicans is that Democrats have made no progress improving their national image, an indication that they aren't yet positioned to take advantage of their opportunity for far-reaching November gains.

Gasoline Prices Fuel Unease, Poll Finds

NBC/WSJ Poll: Bad News for Bush, Good News for GOP?

 

[Darkhawk28]

"Americans take dim views of both parties, giving Democrats a positive rating of just 33% and Republicans 35%. But they have different expectations for the minority and for the party that controls Congress and the White House. If no progress is made on key issues, the Journal/NBC poll shows, 51% would blame either Mr. Bush or congressional Republicans, compared with 16% who would blame congressional Democrats. One in four voters would blame all parties."

 

[Darkhawk28]

Originally posted by: jlmadyson
Bush and Congress are certainly taking some hits over the pump, with 45% or so saying that is their number one concern, with other concerns in the 30s or below. Very well maybe DOA with this latest WSJ poll however. Both parties have some serious problems atm, but it doesn?t look as if Democrats are helping themselves by gaining any ground before November.

Americans take dim views of both parties, giving Democrats a positive rating of just 33% and Republicans 35%.

Democrats held a 13-point edge in who the public wanted to control Congress, compared to only a 6-point lead today (45-39).

The biggest bright spot for Republicans is that Democrats have made no progress improving their national image, an indication that they aren't yet positioned to take advantage of their opportunity for far-reaching November gains.

Gasoline Prices Fuel Unease, Poll Finds

Jlmadyson...

Where is "Democrats held a 13-point edge in who the public wanted to control Congress, compared to only a 6-point lead today (45-39). " in the article you posted? I didn't see it. Did you forget a link?

Edit: The article must've been edited but I see the link along the left-hand side.

 

[jlmadyson]

Originally posted by: Darkhawk28

Originally posted by: jlmadyson
Bush and Congress are certainly taking some hits over the pump, with 45% or so saying that is their number one concern, with other concerns in the 30s or below. Very well maybe DOA with this latest WSJ poll however. Both parties have some serious problems atm, but it doesn?t look as if Democrats are helping themselves by gaining any ground before November.

Americans take dim views of both parties, giving Democrats a positive rating of just 33% and Republicans 35%.

Democrats held a 13-point edge in who the public wanted to control Congress, compared to only a 6-point lead today (45-39).

The biggest bright spot for Republicans is that Democrats have made no progress improving their national image, an indication that they aren't yet positioned to take advantage of their opportunity for far-reaching November gains.

Gasoline Prices Fuel Unease, Poll Finds

Jlmadyson...

Where is "Democrats held a 13-point edge in who the public wanted to control Congress, compared to only a 6-point lead today (45-39). " in the article you posted? I didn't see it. Did you forget a link?

Yes, I did, thx for pointing that out.

NBC/WSJ Poll: Bad News for Bush, Good News for GOP?

The latest NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll has President Bush's job approval sinking to a new low of 36%. Coupled with a 3-point drop in Rasmussen's daily tracking poll (which is a big one-day move for the Rasmussen poll) Bush's job approval in the RealClearPolitics Poll Average dropped below 35% for the first time ever, at 34.8%.

As I wrote last week when the FOX News poll showed the President's approval at 33%, this might be the beginning of a more serious deterioration in Bush's poll numbers. CNN's poll this week registering 32% is hard to gauge given it is a new polling firm and it is their first poll. All in all, below 35% in the RCP Average is a problem for the President and indicates loss of core Republican support.

One ray of good news for Republicans in the NBC/WSJ poll is while Bush's support ticked down 1-point to a new low, the generic ballot for Congress (the way Peter Hart and Bill McIntuff ask it) registered a 7-point bounce towards congressional Republicans. In their previous poll (taken Mar 10 - 13) Democrats held a 13-point edge in who the public wanted to control Congress, compared to only a 6-point lead today (45-39). Given that Democrats always poll a little more favorably in this question, that result is bad news for Democrats dreaming of taking over the House.

But before Republicans jump for joy they should remember that this is one isolated poll and all of the other generic polls continue to show Democrats more solidly ahead. The RCP average has Democrats leading by 10.8%.

It will be interesting to see what the new round of major polls coming out soon will indicate on the generic ballot. It's possible that Republicans in Congress have picked up overall support from the immigration issue, where the President has not, because he has been closer to the McCain/Kennedy approach and out of step with many in the GOP.

10% edge by Democrats is about average for the last few congressional cycles I believe as well.

 

[Darkhawk28]

Originally posted by: jlmadyson

Originally posted by: Darkhawk28

Originally posted by: jlmadyson
Bush and Congress are certainly taking some hits over the pump, with 45% or so saying that is their number one concern, with other concerns in the 30s or below. Very well maybe DOA with this latest WSJ poll however. Both parties have some serious problems atm, but it doesn?t look as if Democrats are helping themselves by gaining any ground before November.

Americans take dim views of both parties, giving Democrats a positive rating of just 33% and Republicans 35%.

Democrats held a 13-point edge in who the public wanted to control Congress, compared to only a 6-point lead today (45-39).

The biggest bright spot for Republicans is that Democrats have made no progress improving their national image, an indication that they aren't yet positioned to take advantage of their opportunity for far-reaching November gains.

Gasoline Prices Fuel Unease, Poll Finds

Jlmadyson...

Where is "Democrats held a 13-point edge in who the public wanted to control Congress, compared to only a 6-point lead today (45-39). " in the article you posted? I didn't see it. Did you forget a link?

Yes, I did, thx for pointing that out.

NBC/WSJ Poll: Bad News for Bush, Good News for GOP?

The latest NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll has President Bush's job approval sinking to a new low of 36%. Coupled with a 3-point drop in Rasmussen's daily tracking poll (which is a big one-day move for the Rasmussen poll) Bush's job approval in the RealClearPolitics Poll Average dropped below 35% for the first time ever, at 34.8%.

As I wrote last week when the FOX News poll showed the President's approval at 33%, this might be the beginning of a more serious deterioration in Bush's poll numbers. CNN's poll this week registering 32% is hard to gauge given it is a new polling firm and it is their first poll. All in all, below 35% in the RCP Average is a problem for the President and indicates loss of core Republican support.

One ray of good news for Republicans in the NBC/WSJ poll is while Bush's support ticked down 1-point to a new low, the generic ballot for Congress (the way Peter Hart and Bill McIntuff ask it) registered a 7-point bounce towards congressional Republicans. In their previous poll (taken Mar 10 - 13) Democrats held a 13-point edge in who the public wanted to control Congress, compared to only a 6-point lead today (45-39). Given that Democrats always poll a little more favorably in this question, that result is bad news for Democrats dreaming of taking over the House.

But before Republicans jump for joy they should remember that this is one isolated poll and all of the other generic polls continue to show Democrats more solidly ahead. The RCP average has Democrats leading by 10.8%.

It will be interesting to see what the new round of major polls coming out soon will indicate on the generic ballot. It's possible that Republicans in Congress have picked up overall support from the immigration issue, where the President has not, because he has been closer to the McCain/Kennedy approach and out of step with many in the GOP.

10% edge by Democrats is about average for the last few congressional cycles I believe as well.

Right now, it's too early to tell either way. A lot can happen in 6 months, plus it's not one big election, it's 468 mini elections.

 

[jlmadyson]

Originally posted by: Darkhawk28

Originally posted by: jlmadyson

Originally posted by: Darkhawk28

Originally posted by: jlmadyson
Bush and Congress are certainly taking some hits over the pump, with 45% or so saying that is their number one concern, with other concerns in the 30s or below. Very well maybe DOA with this latest WSJ poll however. Both parties have some serious problems atm, but it doesn?t look as if Democrats are helping themselves by gaining any ground before November.

Americans take dim views of both parties, giving Democrats a positive rating of just 33% and Republicans 35%.

Democrats held a 13-point edge in who the public wanted to control Congress, compared to only a 6-point lead today (45-39).

The biggest bright spot for Republicans is that Democrats have made no progress improving their national image, an indication that they aren't yet positioned to take advantage of their opportunity for far-reaching November gains.

Gasoline Prices Fuel Unease, Poll Finds

Jlmadyson...

Where is "Democrats held a 13-point edge in who the public wanted to control Congress, compared to only a 6-point lead today (45-39). " in the article you posted? I didn't see it. Did you forget a link?

Yes, I did, thx for pointing that out.

NBC/WSJ Poll: Bad News for Bush, Good News for GOP?

The latest NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll has President Bush's job approval sinking to a new low of 36%. Coupled with a 3-point drop in Rasmussen's daily tracking poll (which is a big one-day move for the Rasmussen poll) Bush's job approval in the RealClearPolitics Poll Average dropped below 35% for the first time ever, at 34.8%.

As I wrote last week when the FOX News poll showed the President's approval at 33%, this might be the beginning of a more serious deterioration in Bush's poll numbers. CNN's poll this week registering 32% is hard to gauge given it is a new polling firm and it is their first poll. All in all, below 35% in the RCP Average is a problem for the President and indicates loss of core Republican support.

One ray of good news for Republicans in the NBC/WSJ poll is while Bush's support ticked down 1-point to a new low, the generic ballot for Congress (the way Peter Hart and Bill McIntuff ask it) registered a 7-point bounce towards congressional Republicans. In their previous poll (taken Mar 10 - 13) Democrats held a 13-point edge in who the public wanted to control Congress, compared to only a 6-point lead today (45-39). Given that Democrats always poll a little more favorably in this question, that result is bad news for Democrats dreaming of taking over the House.

But before Republicans jump for joy they should remember that this is one isolated poll and all of the other generic polls continue to show Democrats more solidly ahead. The RCP average has Democrats leading by 10.8%.

It will be interesting to see what the new round of major polls coming out soon will indicate on the generic ballot. It's possible that Republicans in Congress have picked up overall support from the immigration issue, where the President has not, because he has been closer to the McCain/Kennedy approach and out of step with many in the GOP.

10% edge by Democrats is about average for the last few congressional cycles I believe as well.

Right now, it's too early to tell either way. A lot can happen in 6 months, plus it's not one big election, it's 468 mini elections.

Yep, too early to read too much into the tea leaves just yet, but I would say for both parties they need to start focusing on their agenda and getting that message out. The anti-Washington mood will persist however I?d imagine as long as high gas prices are at the forefront.

 

[Darkhawk28]

Originally posted by: jlmadyson

Originally posted by: Darkhawk28

Originally posted by: jlmadyson

Originally posted by: Darkhawk28

Originally posted by: jlmadyson
Bush and Congress are certainly taking some hits over the pump, with 45% or so saying that is their number one concern, with other concerns in the 30s or below. Very well maybe DOA with this latest WSJ poll however. Both parties have some serious problems atm, but it doesn?t look as if Democrats are helping themselves by gaining any ground before November.

Americans take dim views of both parties, giving Democrats a positive rating of just 33% and Republicans 35%.

Democrats held a 13-point edge in who the public wanted to control Congress, compared to only a 6-point lead today (45-39).

The biggest bright spot for Republicans is that Democrats have made no progress improving their national image, an indication that they aren't yet positioned to take advantage of their opportunity for far-reaching November gains.

Gasoline Prices Fuel Unease, Poll Finds

Jlmadyson...

Where is "Democrats held a 13-point edge in who the public wanted to control Congress, compared to only a 6-point lead today (45-39). " in the article you posted? I didn't see it. Did you forget a link?

Yes, I did, thx for pointing that out.

NBC/WSJ Poll: Bad News for Bush, Good News for GOP?

The latest NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll has President Bush's job approval sinking to a new low of 36%. Coupled with a 3-point drop in Rasmussen's daily tracking poll (which is a big one-day move for the Rasmussen poll) Bush's job approval in the RealClearPolitics Poll Average dropped below 35% for the first time ever, at 34.8%.

As I wrote last week when the FOX News poll showed the President's approval at 33%, this might be the beginning of a more serious deterioration in Bush's poll numbers. CNN's poll this week registering 32% is hard to gauge given it is a new polling firm and it is their first poll. All in all, below 35% in the RCP Average is a problem for the President and indicates loss of core Republican support.

One ray of good news for Republicans in the NBC/WSJ poll is while Bush's support ticked down 1-point to a new low, the generic ballot for Congress (the way Peter Hart and Bill McIntuff ask it) registered a 7-point bounce towards congressional Republicans. In their previous poll (taken Mar 10 - 13) Democrats held a 13-point edge in who the public wanted to control Congress, compared to only a 6-point lead today (45-39). Given that Democrats always poll a little more favorably in this question, that result is bad news for Democrats dreaming of taking over the House.

But before Republicans jump for joy they should remember that this is one isolated poll and all of the other generic polls continue to show Democrats more solidly ahead. The RCP average has Democrats leading by 10.8%.

It will be interesting to see what the new round of major polls coming out soon will indicate on the generic ballot. It's possible that Republicans in Congress have picked up overall support from the immigration issue, where the President has not, because he has been closer to the McCain/Kennedy approach and out of step with many in the GOP.

10% edge by Democrats is about average for the last few congressional cycles I believe as well.

Right now, it's too early to tell either way. A lot can happen in 6 months, plus it's not one big election, it's 468 mini elections.

Yep, too early to read too much into the tea leaves just yet, but I would say for both parties they need to start focusing on their agenda and getting that message out. The anti-Washington mood will persist however I?d imagine as long as high gas prices are at the forefront.

Right now people are like:

"So, where you from?"

"Washington, D.C."

"Burn him!"

You're going to see a lot of placating and grandstanding these next 6 months. It's going to make my stomach turn.