pop 0 #1 March 13, 2006 Quoteapproval rating down to 36 percent http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/03/13/bush.poll/index.html It's good to see more and more Americans coming to their senses. I've been saying from day one that a man who has failed just about every business he has ever touched, should not be allowed to lay his hands on this country. He is a screw up. I do appreciate the fact that as an American citizen I at least have the right to say that. That wouldn't fly far back when I was living in the USSR.7 ounce wonders, music and dogs that are not into beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky... 0 #2 March 13, 2006 Just because we are figuring it out doesn't mean it will get better. With the fiscal GOP and the moral fundy righties voting the same way, it could be 8 more years of yuk. The Repubs will and are divorcing themselves from Bush and friends, so come November and 2 years from then it could be more of the same as these Repubs will claim they are the anti-Bush reformers - Partyline Bushies who hate what Bush has done will fall all over themselves voting for the new Repubs in thinking that things will be greatly different. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #3 March 14, 2006 Still way higher than the Dems have!"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #4 March 14, 2006 One should also take a look at the data behind these numbers. The Title to this post is very misleading when the questions and demographics of this pole are looked at. For instance (if this is the same pole I looked at today) only 17% of those same people polled would trust any Dem with US security. So why wasn't that the title of this post? Because it does not bash Bush....sorry, I had to answer my own question . I guess and am just a "moral fundy righty" what ever the hell that means"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,008 #5 March 14, 2006 >Still way higher than the Dems have! 2006 Congressional Election, including generic ballot trends: ---------------------- CNN/USA Today/Gallup Poll. March 10-12, 2006. If the elections for Congress were being held today, which party's candidate would you vote for in your congressional district: the Democratic Party's candidate or the Republican Party's candidate Republican 39 Democrat 55 Unsure 7 -------------------------- Associated Press/Ipsos poll conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs. March 6-8, 2006. "And if the election for Congress were held today, would you want to see the Republicans or Democrats win control of Congress?" Republicans 36 Democrats 47 Neither 13 Unsure 4 -------------------------- Zogby America Poll. Feb. 27-March 2, 2006. "In the congressional race in 2006, for which party's candidate do you intend to vote: Democrat or Republican?" Republican 32 Democrat 38 Neither 2 Unsure 28 -------------------------- FOX News/Opinion Dynamics Poll. Feb. 28-March 1, 2006. "Do you think it would be better for the country if Democrats or Republicans win control of Congress in this year's election?" Republicans 31 Democrats 45 No Difference/Neither 19 Unsure 5 ----------------------- Quinnipiac University Poll. Feb. 21-28, 2006. "What is your preference for the outcome of the November 2006 congressional elections: a Congress controlled by Republicans or a Congress controlled by Democrats?" Republicans 37 Democrats 49 Unsure 14 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #6 March 14, 2006 Quote>Still way higher than the Dems have! 2006 Congressional Election, including generic ballot trends: ---------------------- CNN/USA Today/Gallup Poll. March 10-12, 2006. If the elections for Congress were being held today, which party's candidate would you vote for in your congressional district: the Democratic Party's candidate or the Republican Party's candidate Republican 39 Democrat 55 Unsure 7 -------------------------- Associated Press/Ipsos poll conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs. March 6-8, 2006. "And if the election for Congress were held today, would you want to see the Republicans or Democrats win control of Congress?" Republicans 36 Democrats 47 Neither 13 Unsure 4 -------------------------- Zogby America Poll. Feb. 27-March 2, 2006. "In the congressional race in 2006, for which party's candidate do you intend to vote: Democrat or Republican?" Republican 32 Democrat 38 Neither 2 Unsure 28 -------------------------- FOX News/Opinion Dynamics Poll. Feb. 28-March 1, 2006. "Do you think it would be better for the country if Democrats or Republicans win control of Congress in this year's election?" Republicans 31 Democrats 45 No Difference/Neither 19 Unsure 5 ----------------------- Quinnipiac University Poll. Feb. 21-28, 2006. "What is your preference for the outcome of the November 2006 congressional elections: a Congress controlled by Republicans or a Congress controlled by Democrats?" Republicans 37 Democrats 49 Unsure 14 Wrong question, at least the one I was speaking too. Who do you trust more with US security? Got that one? And look, I am not denying that Bush's numbers are down. That is not too hard to understand when one realizes what a constant media drum beat would do to anyone. However, when you look who and where these questions were asked you would expect this kind of result. Anyway, dig into the data, it can shed a different light on just the plain numbers............ It will be fun to watch to see what happens to the numbers this week once Bush starts to reply to the negative BS......"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,008 #7 March 14, 2006 >Who do you trust more with US security? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trust More on National Security President Bush 41% Democrats in Congress 43% RasmussenReports.com February 24, 2006--Just 17% of Americans believe Dubai Ports World should be allowed to purchase operating rights to several U.S. ports. A Rasmussen Reports survey found that 64% disagree and believe the sale should not be allowed (see crosstabs). Just 39% of Americans know that the operating rights are currently owned by a foreign firm. Fifteen percent (15%) believe the operating rights are U.S. owned while 46% are not sure. From a political perspective, President Bush's national security credentials have clearly been tarnished due to the outcry over this issue. For the first time ever, Americans have a slight preference for Democrats in Congress over the President on national security issues. Forty-three percent (43%) say they trust the Democrats more on this issue today while 41% prefer the President. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >Anyway, dig into the data, it can shed a different light on just the plain numbers . . . Indeed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #8 March 14, 2006 Quote>Who do you trust more with US security? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trust More on National Security President Bush 41% Democrats in Congress 43% RasmussenReports.com February 24, 2006--Just 17% of Americans believe Dubai Ports World should be allowed to purchase operating rights to several U.S. ports. A Rasmussen Reports survey found that 64% disagree and believe the sale should not be allowed (see crosstabs). Just 39% of Americans know that the operating rights are currently owned by a foreign firm. Fifteen percent (15%) believe the operating rights are U.S. owned while 46% are not sure. From a political perspective, President Bush's national security credentials have clearly been tarnished due to the outcry over this issue. For the first time ever, Americans have a slight preference for Democrats in Congress over the President on national security issues. Forty-three percent (43%) say they trust the Democrats more on this issue today while 41% prefer the President. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >Anyway, dig into the data, it can shed a different light on just the plain numbers . . . Indeed! And I suppose you believe that DPW issues is a real one? or just an emotional train wreck?"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,008 #9 March 14, 2006 >And I suppose you believe that DPW issues is a real one? Nope. You asked for the data; I provided it. If you don't want the data, don't ask. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky... 0 #10 March 14, 2006 QuoteQuote>Still way higher than the Dems have! 2006 Congressional Election, including generic ballot trends: ---------------------- CNN/USA Today/Gallup Poll. March 10-12, 2006. If the elections for Congress were being held today, which party's candidate would you vote for in your congressional district: the Democratic Party's candidate or the Republican Party's candidate Republican 39 Democrat 55 Unsure 7 -------------------------- Associated Press/Ipsos poll conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs. March 6-8, 2006. "And if the election for Congress were held today, would you want to see the Republicans or Democrats win control of Congress?" Republicans 36 Democrats 47 Neither 13 Unsure 4 -------------------------- Zogby America Poll. Feb. 27-March 2, 2006. "In the congressional race in 2006, for which party's candidate do you intend to vote: Democrat or Republican?" Republican 32 Democrat 38 Neither 2 Unsure 28 -------------------------- FOX News/Opinion Dynamics Poll. Feb. 28-March 1, 2006. "Do you think it would be better for the country if Democrats or Republicans win control of Congress in this year's election?" Republicans 31 Democrats 45 No Difference/Neither 19 Unsure 5 ----------------------- Quinnipiac University Poll. Feb. 21-28, 2006. "What is your preference for the outcome of the November 2006 congressional elections: a Congress controlled by Republicans or a Congress controlled by Democrats?" Republicans 37 Democrats 49 Unsure 14 Wrong question, at least the one I was speaking too. Who do you trust more with US security? Got that one? And look, I am not denying that Bush's numbers are down. That is not too hard to understand when one realizes what a constant media drum beat would do to anyone. However, when you look who and where these questions were asked you would expect this kind of result. Anyway, dig into the data, it can shed a different light on just the plain numbers............ It will be fun to watch to see what happens to the numbers this week once Bush starts to reply to the negative BS...... QuoteAnd look, I am not denying that Bush's numbers are down. That is not too hard to understand when one realizes what a constant media drum beat would do to anyone. However, when you look who and where these questions were asked you would expect this kind of result. Like the media drum that trashed Clinton during his impeachment? He still left office with a 50% approval rating. Furthermore, look at Fox's #'s - are they a bunch of liberals now???? QuoteAnyway, dig into the data, it can shed a different light on just the plain numbers............ Your argument, you dig into it and show us. QuoteIt will be fun to watch to see what happens to the numbers this week once Bush starts to reply to the negative BS..... Do you really think it will matter? Brag then, until then, Bush and the Republicans look very bad and may lose the House and/or Senate in Nov. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky... 0 #11 March 14, 2006 Quote>Who do you trust more with US security? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trust More on National Security President Bush 41% Democrats in Congress 43% RasmussenReports.com February 24, 2006--Just 17% of Americans believe Dubai Ports World should be allowed to purchase operating rights to several U.S. ports. A Rasmussen Reports survey found that 64% disagree and believe the sale should not be allowed (see crosstabs). Just 39% of Americans know that the operating rights are currently owned by a foreign firm. Fifteen percent (15%) believe the operating rights are U.S. owned while 46% are not sure. From a political perspective, President Bush's national security credentials have clearly been tarnished due to the outcry over this issue. For the first time ever, Americans have a slight preference for Democrats in Congress over the President on national security issues. Forty-three percent (43%) say they trust the Democrats more on this issue today while 41% prefer the President. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >Anyway, dig into the data, it can shed a different light on just the plain numbers . . . Indeed! Oops! What now????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky... 0 #12 March 14, 2006 Here are more numbers. National debt: 8 years of Clinton - rose 1.5 Trillion 5 years of Bush - has risen 3T and climbing. He will likely double the national debt (11T) by the time he leaves office which will essentially drive the dollar even with the Canadian dollar - now 1.14 = 1.00 US. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky... 0 #13 March 14, 2006 Quote>And I suppose you believe that DPW issues is a real one? Nope. You asked for the data; I provided it. If you don't want the data, don't ask. Can I have a cheseburger? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcimund 0 #14 March 14, 2006 QuoteNope. You asked for the data; I provided it. If you don't want the data, don't ask. I'm sure Rushmc will now abandon the thread. Even HE can't figure out a way to miss the point any more. First Class Citizen Twice Over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,028 #15 March 14, 2006 I can remember back to Eisenhower and was somewhat aware of Truman. Bush (43) is without doubt the worst president of my lifetime. Bush amazingly combines the worst aspects of Johnson and Nixon. I strongly suspect that historians will come to much the same conclusion.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer42 0 #16 March 14, 2006 Typically Presidents suffer a significant down turn in second term poll numbers, but that hardly matters when the country has been saddled with what could be the single worst President in American history. It is not my intention to be inflammatory, but I cannot honestly think of a single thing this administration has done right. I am under the very strong impression that a lot of Americans are simply waiting for the mid terms to kick off the process of returning our country back to some kind of sensible, practical leadership.L.A.S.T. #24 Co-Founder Biscuit Brothers Freefly Team Electric Toaster #3 Co-Founder Team Non Sequitor Co-Founder Team Happy Sock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcimund 0 #17 March 14, 2006 QuoteI am under the very strong impression that a lot of Americans are simply waiting for the mid terms to kick off the process of returning our country back to some kind of sensible, practical leadership. All they need to restore their unquestioned (and unquestionable) power is another catastrophic flood of panic -- which of course is what started this whole thing in the first place. There's no way anyone could doubt bush and his people know that. It's simply a question of when they'll choose to trigger it. Before November? Or sometime in 2008? First Class Citizen Twice Over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky... 0 #18 March 14, 2006 Quote I can remember back to Eisenhower and was somewhat aware of Truman. Bush (43) is without doubt the worst president of my lifetime. Bush amazingly combines the worst aspects of Johnson and Nixon. I strongly suspect that historians will come to much the same conclusion. Oh yea. Bush Sr breathed a sign of relief shortly into this debacle we call the JW Bush presidency and Hoover is now able to rest in peace.... Would you say Hoover was the worst in history before this mess? I think so, but I'm not a political historian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky... 0 #19 March 14, 2006 QuoteTypically Presidents suffer a significant down turn in second term poll numbers, but that hardly matters when the country has been saddled with what could be the single worst President in American history. It is not my intention to be inflammatory, but I cannot honestly think of a single thing this administration has done right. I am under the very strong impression that a lot of Americans are simply waiting for the mid terms to kick off the process of returning our country back to some kind of sensible, practical leadership. 1 thing: Signed the legislation that prohibits gun manufacturers from being sued if some whackjob kills someone. Kinda small compared to the mess he's made of this country..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crwtom 0 #20 March 14, 2006 QuoteStill way higher than the Dems have! Clinton had approvals in the mid 60's at the same time of his presidency even after (or especially after) the impeachment attempt and kept or even raised them until the end of his presidency. That's about twice what Bush gets these days, and he didn't even have to start wars for thar or try to intimidate people with this "you're for us or against us" crap. Cheers, T ******************************************************************* Fear causes hesitation, and hesitation will cause your worst fears to come true Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #21 March 14, 2006 Quote>And I suppose you believe that DPW issues is a real one? Nope. You asked for the data; I provided it. If you don't want the data, don't ask. You didn't go to what I was speaking of but the numbers you provided are impressive. Now, did you go into the "demographics" of these polls?"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #22 March 14, 2006 Rush, who do you believe to be the worst president in recent US history? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #23 March 14, 2006 QuoteRush, who do you believe to be the worst president in recent US history? define recent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #24 March 14, 2006 Just made a poll, so he can answer that one as well if he can. I went back to Roosevelt, so that is what I defined as recent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #25 March 14, 2006 Cater and Clinton but for very different reasons."America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
