Mainecat Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 From Fox, frightening news for GOP By Jay Bookman October 26, 2017 We’re still a year away from the 2018 midterms, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen a poll with such ominous news for a political party as the latest Fox News poll holds for Republicans. In the last month, President Trump’s job-approval number has dropped four points, from 42 percent to 38 percent. It is down 10 points since February. In the last month, it has dropped precipitously, from 68 percent to 56 percent, among white men without a college degree, which is his core group of supporters. Among independents, his job approval rating is now just 30 percent. And according to Fox News, Obamacare is now viewed favorably by 52 percent of Americans, and unfavorably by 44 percent. Nine months into his presidency, most Americans have also concluded that Trump lacks the knowledge (38 percent yes/60 percent no), judgment (37/60) and compassion (37/60) to function adequately in the Oval Office. OK, are you ready for the bad news now? Back in the 2010 midterms, the Republicans gained 63 seats in the House, easily recapturing the majority, and picked up six seats in the Senate. It was the biggest mid-term transformation of Congress since way back in 1938. That historic performance had been widely predicted, thanks to polls asking voters whether they would support an unnamed Republican or unnamed Democrat for Congress. On that so-called generic ballot question that year, Republicans enjoyed a huge, nine-point advantage. On the generic ballot question this year, the new Fox poll gives Democrats a 15-point advantage. Longer term, the portends for the party are even more disastrous. Among voters aged 45 and younger, 71 percent have an unfavorable opinion of Trump, while just 26 percent view him favorably. That’s a 45-point differential. On the generic ballot question, just 25 percent of younger voters say they intend to vote Republican next year, while 55 percent intend to vote Democratic. In generational terms, we’ve never seen anything like that before. Once put in place, such party affinities tend to be like tattoos — you can erase them, but the process is costly and painful. And with American politics becoming ever more tribal, and with political identity becoming part of a person’s “brand” among friends and family, that’s probably more true than ever. Again, the midterms are still a year away, but these numbers have to be frightening, particularly because they are backed up by findings by other pollsters. And as far as I can tell, the Republican strategy to reverse these trends consists of two basic components: 1.) Continue to purge any elements in their party that dare to challenge Trump, such as Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona and Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee, and replace them with more extreme candidates who pledge unquestioned loyalty to an increasingly unpopular president. It’s as if the GOP is trapped in an abusive relationship with a boyfriend whom nobody else likes or trusts, but instead of trying to get out, its reaction is to tell everyone else to go to hell and to double-down on the relationship. It is not usually an approach that produces a good outcome. 2.) Pass a major tax-cut plan that will give Republicans something to brag about on the campaign trail. After their disastrous failure to repeal and replace Obamacare, GOP leaders have convinced themselves that they need something to brag about as an accomplishment, and they see a huge tax cut as their only hope. (They also need it to placate their wealthy donors.) However, that pesky Fox poll again suggests real trouble. It tells us that 78 percent of Americans are “frustrated that the wealthy pay too little in taxes,” and that 85 percent are frustrated by “corporations using loopholes to avoid taxes.” Maybe it’s just me, but building your comeback hopes around a policy that is opposed by eight out of 10 American voters — and by six out of 10 members of your own party — doesn’t sound all that bright. But as Barack Obama said to Mitt Romney, “please proceed, governor.” http://jaybookman.blog.myajc.com/2017/10/26/opinion-from-fox-frightening-news-for-gop/?ecmp=newspaper_email Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Skidooski Posted October 27, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted October 27, 2017 Ahhh...seems we were way over due for MC and his poll numbers Jaybookman.blog eh..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoslinger Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Skidooski said: Ahhh...seems we were way over due for MC and his poll numbers Jaybookman.blog eh..... fox news polls.... you know it's bad when.... Edited October 27, 2017 by Snoslinger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Would win overwhelmingly again if a "do over" was held tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member SnowRider Posted October 27, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted October 27, 2017 Just heard the core of Dump's support.....dumb white males is down to 56% from 68%. Lotta guys on here fit the demographic and still part of the 56% 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Skidooski Posted October 27, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted October 27, 2017 Just now, Snoslinger said: fox news polls.... Fake news poll.... or Faux news poll.... Which one do you lefties prefer at this point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 1 minute ago, Snoslinger said: fox news polls.... Imagine how bad it looks for the dems... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoslinger Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 1 minute ago, Zambroski said: Would win overwhelmingly again if a "do over" was held tomorrow. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 1 minute ago, SnowRider said: Just heard the core of Dump's support.....dumb white males is down to 56% from 68%. Lotta guys on here fit the demographic and still part of the 56% What demograph would you fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T1R9sledder Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 5 minutes ago, Mainecat said: From Fox, frightening news for GOP By Jay Bookman October 26, 2017 We’re still a year away from the 2018 midterms, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen a poll with such ominous news for a political party as the latest Fox News poll holds for Republicans. In the last month, President Trump’s job-approval number has dropped four points, from 42 percent to 38 percent. It is down 10 points since February. In the last month, it has dropped precipitously, from 68 percent to 56 percent, among white men without a college degree, which is his core group of supporters. Among independents, his job approval rating is now just 30 percent. And according to Fox News, Obamacare is now viewed favorably by 52 percent of Americans, and unfavorably by 44 percent. Nine months into his presidency, most Americans have also concluded that Trump lacks the knowledge (38 percent yes/60 percent no), judgment (37/60) and compassion (37/60) to function adequately in the Oval Office. OK, are you ready for the bad news now? Back in the 2010 midterms, the Republicans gained 63 seats in the House, easily recapturing the majority, and picked up six seats in the Senate. It was the biggest mid-term transformation of Congress since way back in 1938. That historic performance had been widely predicted, thanks to polls asking voters whether they would support an unnamed Republican or unnamed Democrat for Congress. On that so-called generic ballot question that year, Republicans enjoyed a huge, nine-point advantage. On the generic ballot question this year, the new Fox poll gives Democrats a 15-point advantage. Longer term, the portends for the party are even more disastrous. Among voters aged 45 and younger, 71 percent have an unfavorable opinion of Trump, while just 26 percent view him favorably. That’s a 45-point differential. On the generic ballot question, just 25 percent of younger voters say they intend to vote Republican next year, while 55 percent intend to vote Democratic. In generational terms, we’ve never seen anything like that before. Once put in place, such party affinities tend to be like tattoos — you can erase them, but the process is costly and painful. And with American politics becoming ever more tribal, and with political identity becoming part of a person’s “brand” among friends and family, that’s probably more true than ever. Again, the midterms are still a year away, but these numbers have to be frightening, particularly because they are backed up by findings by other pollsters. And as far as I can tell, the Republican strategy to reverse these trends consists of two basic components: 1.) Continue to purge any elements in their party that dare to challenge Trump, such as Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona and Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee, and replace them with more extreme candidates who pledge unquestioned loyalty to an increasingly unpopular president. It’s as if the GOP is trapped in an abusive relationship with a boyfriend whom nobody else likes or trusts, but instead of trying to get out, its reaction is to tell everyone else to go to hell and to double-down on the relationship. It is not usually an approach that produces a good outcome. 2.) Pass a major tax-cut plan that will give Republicans something to brag about on the campaign trail. After their disastrous failure to repeal and replace Obamacare, GOP leaders have convinced themselves that they need something to brag about as an accomplishment, and they see a huge tax cut as their only hope. (They also need it to placate their wealthy donors.) However, that pesky Fox poll again suggests real trouble. It tells us that 78 percent of Americans are “frustrated that the wealthy pay too little in taxes,” and that 85 percent are frustrated by “corporations using loopholes to avoid taxes.” Maybe it’s just me, but building your comeback hopes around a policy that is opposed by eight out of 10 American voters — and by six out of 10 members of your own party — doesn’t sound all that bright. But as Barack Obama said to Mitt Romney, “please proceed, governor.” http://jaybookman.blog.myajc.com/2017/10/26/opinion-from-fox-frightening-news-for-gop/?ecmp=newspaper_email There it is that pesky Fox poll.....sounds like Slinger....HMMMMMM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Skidooski Posted October 27, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted October 27, 2017 Just now, BEANPOLE DAVE said: What demograph would you fit? Dumb white males who was a head cheerleader for and supported the losing candidate which makes him ever more dumbererer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member SnowRider Posted October 27, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted October 27, 2017 1 minute ago, BEANPOLE DAVE said: What demograph would you fit? Not yours Stop quoting me - you're too dumb to warrant another response Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepr2 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 1 minute ago, BEANPOLE DAVE said: What demograph would you fit? Blithering idiot, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Just now, Skidooski said: Dumb white males who was a head cheerleader for and supported the losing candidate which makes him ever more dumbererer Yes...but I wanted to see what slope would say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Just now, SnowRider said: Not yours Stop quoting me - you're too dumb to warrant another response You voted for Hillary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 7 minutes ago, Snoslinger said: fox news polls.... you know it's bad when.... From the horses mouth. It’s bad. Not mentioned is their other problem they are running against Brannon and his candidates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepr2 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Just now, Mainecat said: From the horses mouth. It’s bad. Not mentioned is their other problem they are running against Brannon and his candidates. Anything from you,is coming from a horses ass, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoslinger Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 2 minutes ago, BEANPOLE DAVE said: Imagine how bad it looks for the dems... why imagine? you nitwits should check out data in this poll. fauxpoll.bmp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepr2 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 1 minute ago, Snoslinger said: why imagine? you nitwits should check out data in this poll. fauxpoll.bmp 93%. !!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepr2 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Vegas odds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Just now, Snoslinger said: why imagine? you nitwits should check out data in this poll. fauxpoll.bmp Do you honestly think the people have changed their minds already and have come over to the dem side?...they may not be happy with Trump...but they know the alternative would be far worse. Its the main reason Trump won. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer254 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 1 minute ago, BEANPOLE DAVE said: Do you honestly think the people have changed their minds already and have come over to the dem side?...they may not be happy with Trump...but they know the alternative would be far worse. Its the main reason Trump won. SHHHH, don't ruin it for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 Seems as usual the Trump dipshits didn’t read the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepr2 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 1 minute ago, Mainecat said: Seems as usual the Trump dipshits didn’t read the link. Considering the beatings you’ve taken over some of your links neither do you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Trump could perform a live abortion on Fox and these guys would still line up to suck his cock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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