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Tex · 12-14-2009, 04:35 AM

Archaea · 12-14-2009, 02:48 PM

But Tex, we might be experiencing the Bush corollary, if the Republicans can't put up a candidate which the public likes better, even a President which is disliked by a substantial number of voters could be re-elected.

Obama is completely unpalatable, with nothing to attract me to him. So all the Republicans have to do is to come up with anybody of any charm and wit, and they'd win.

But as Mike has aptly identified, the Republicans are bereft of salient ideas which appeal to the public conscience. We have time to recover but I don't see the party doing what it takes. We need to jettison Palin faster than Goat turns to man-made boobs.

Tex · 12-14-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Archaea

But Tex, we might be experiencing the Bush corollary, if the Republicans can't put up a candidate which the public likes better, even a President which is disliked by a substantial number of voters could be re-elected.

Obama is completely unpalatable, with nothing to attract me to him. So all the Republicans have to do is to come up with anybody of any charm and wit, and they'd win.

But as Mike has aptly identified, the Republicans are bereft of salient ideas which appeal to the public conscience. We have time to recover but I don't see the party doing what it takes. We need to jettison Palin faster than Goat turns to man-made boobs.

While I agree with you, Arch, I'm not even really thinking about 2012 at the moment. Obama's the president for at least 3 more years and there's no way to know what might happen between now and then.

I'm more concerned about neutering his leftist agenda as much as possible until we can even the odds in 2010. That's the real value in these tanking poll numbers.

Tex · 12-22-2009, 01:41 PM

I honestly didn't think that a year later, I'd still have reason to post about Obama hitting new lows in the polls.

Archaea · 12-22-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tex

While I agree with you, Arch, I'm not even really thinking about 2012 at the moment. Obama's the president for at least 3 more years and there's no way to know what might happen between now and then.

I'm more concerned about neutering his leftist agenda as much as possible until we can even the odds in 2010. That's the real value in these tanking poll numbers.

I would be grateful if his agenda were neutered. Frankly, though, the Republicans appear disorganized and idealess, to the delight of Cali and his ilk. Obama is walking wounded but we don't have what it takes to replace him but perhaps some of his henchmen can be taken out.

Tex · 08-16-2011, 09:36 PM

Haven't taken the time to post an Obama poll update in a while. Gallup's 3-day rolling average of "adults" (not voters) has him hitting 39% twice in three days.

And Rasmussen's likely voter poll shows Obama 1-point shy of his largest (dis)approval gap ever:

ute4ever · 08-16-2011, 10:17 PM

So in other words, Obama's hovering in the low 40s is the same territory that Ronald Reagan saw during his third year in office. Reagan wasn't able to instantly clean Carter's messes, so by year three, the public grew impatient. Shocking.

Archaea · 08-16-2011, 10:45 PM

Until Obaman's approval rating is at zero, it's not low enough.

I fear Obama may be re-elected yet I for the life of me can't see how he has any approval rating.

His handling of health care is wrong.

His handling of the mortgage mess was made worse by him.

His handling of the economy is completely wrong.

So he looks good when dining with Europeans. Big deal.

Tex · 08-17-2011, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ute4ever

So in other words, Obama's hovering in the low 40s is the same territory that Ronald Reagan saw during his third year in office. Reagan wasn't able to instantly clean Carter's messes, so by year three, the public grew impatient. Shocking.

Great analogy! All that's left is for Obama to make a miraculous recovery and sweep 49 states!

Tex · 08-18-2011, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Tex

Great analogy! All that's left is for Obama to make a miraculous recovery and sweep 49 states!

Today, new Gallup poll: 26% approval on the economy.

But hey, it's not all bad. He's back up to 40% overall approval. Just like Reagan!

12-14-2009, 04:35 AM	#71
Tex Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 8,596	__________________ "Have we been commanded not to call a prophet an insular racist? Link?" "And yes, [2010] is a very good year to be a Democrat. Perhaps the best year in decades ..." - Cali Coug "Oh dear, granny, what a long tail our puss has got." - Brigham Young

12-14-2009, 02:48 PM	#72
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	But Tex, we might be experiencing the Bush corollary, if the Republicans can't put up a candidate which the public likes better, even a President which is disliked by a substantial number of voters could be re-elected. Obama is completely unpalatable, with nothing to attract me to him. So all the Republicans have to do is to come up with anybody of any charm and wit, and they'd win. But as Mike has aptly identified, the Republicans are bereft of salient ideas which appeal to the public conscience. We have time to recover but I don't see the party doing what it takes. We need to jettison Palin faster than Goat turns to man-made boobs. __________________ Ἓν οἶδα ὅτι οὐδὲν οἶδα

12-22-2009, 01:41 PM	#74
Tex Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 8,596	I honestly didn't think that a year later, I'd still have reason to post about Obama hitting new lows in the polls. __________________ "Have we been commanded not to call a prophet an insular racist? Link?" "And yes, [2010] is a very good year to be a Democrat. Perhaps the best year in decades ..." - Cali Coug "Oh dear, granny, what a long tail our puss has got." - Brigham Young

08-16-2011, 09:36 PM	#76
Tex Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 8,596	Haven't taken the time to post an Obama poll update in a while. Gallup's 3-day rolling average of "adults" (not voters) has him hitting 39% twice in three days. And Rasmussen's likely voter poll shows Obama 1-point shy of his largest (dis)approval gap ever: __________________ "Have we been commanded not to call a prophet an insular racist? Link?" "And yes, [2010] is a very good year to be a Democrat. Perhaps the best year in decades ..." - Cali Coug "Oh dear, granny, what a long tail our puss has got." - Brigham Young

08-16-2011, 10:45 PM	#78
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	Until Obaman's approval rating is at zero, it's not low enough. I fear Obama may be re-elected yet I for the life of me can't see how he has any approval rating. His handling of health care is wrong. His handling of the mortgage mess was made worse by him. His handling of the economy is completely wrong. So he looks good when dining with Europeans. Big deal. __________________ Ἓν οἶδα ὅτι οὐδὲν οἶδα

08-16-2011, 10:17 PM	#77
ute4ever I must not tell lies Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,103	So in other words, Obama's hovering in the low 40s is the same territory that Ronald Reagan saw during his third year in office. Reagan wasn't able to instantly clean Carter's messes, so by year three, the public grew impatient. Shocking.