by Col. George W.
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May 18, 2007

Republicans Outpolling Democratic Senators, Governors

October 04, 2009 03:33 PM EDT (Updated: October 04, 2009 04:04 PM EDT)
views: 71 | rating: 10/10 (5 votes) | comments: 41

An interesting item I found in Newsmax this a.m.  Would this be a reaction to Obama’s health care bill and the Cap and Trade bill?  It looks as though the Democratic party has done it again, They had a good thing going for them until they got radical again.  People do not want a half hearted health care run by the government and they don’t want the largest tax increase in American history.  It only takes a cursory reading to discover that neither one of those bills are good and would only cause more problems than they solve.  

The public is waking up to the fact that the change promised, the change gotten, and the change they thought was going to happen are three different things. 

 

from Newsmax.com

 Republicans Outpolling Democratic Senators, Governors

Democratic senators and governors are trailing their Republican challengers in a number of states in prospective match-ups for the 2010 elections, Rasmussen Reports polls reveal.

 

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Comments: 41

Thomas E. Oct 4, 2009, 3:36pm EDT
I just read about this too.
Col. George W. Oct 4, 2009, 4:05pm EDT
Makes one wonder if 2010 will see a whole new deal.

(I just changed the post slightly Thomas)
Thomas E. Oct 4, 2009, 4:08pm EDT
It happened to Clinton. He did the same crap Obama did first 2 years in and then the republicans took over and straightened Clintons butt out.
Col. George W. Oct 4, 2009, 4:46pm EDT
Then he had a lot of time to play
Charles Temm JR Oct 4, 2009, 5:03pm EDT
Well Clinton liked what power could do for him. While he played around he had little time to screw us over. Bush was an upright family man and he had plenty of time to screw us, I think next time it may make more sense to vote for the playboy rather than the upright one...
Col. George W. Oct 4, 2009, 7:09pm EDT
Now that's an idea Charles. He might not do anything but provide us entertainment and that would help
Marilyn M. Oct 4, 2009, 4:25pm EDT
Good.
Linda A. Oct 4, 2009, 4:37pm EDT
Oh dear - there are so many "change" victims who will be very upset.
Eamon W. (So be it) Oct 4, 2009, 4:44pm EDT
The Dem's polling numbers don't look good now. They plan to tackle illegal immigration which will make their numbers tank even more. I hope they continue to follow their arrogance as this will guarantee the Republicans regain either the House or the Senate. Not that they're any better, but I would like to see some checks and balances back in Congress.
Col. George W. Oct 4, 2009, 4:47pm EDT
Agreed Eamon, I don't think they are much better either but at lest there would be a NEED to consider better legislation.
Col. George W. Oct 4, 2009, 5:03pm EDT
If the DDs pass something even close to amnesty for the illegals they will surely lose.
Terry M. Oct 4, 2009, 4:51pm EDT
If Republicans gain victories again, I hope they will not loss focus as they did before, and keep promises that made back when they had great victories in 94 mid-term election.
Charles Temm JR Oct 4, 2009, 5:03pm EDT
so very true (but I'm not holding my breath)
Col. George W. Oct 4, 2009, 5:03pm EDT
Would be nice but will not happen.
Charles Temm JR Oct 4, 2009, 5:05pm EDT
I'm simply praying for gridlock...that would make my year!
Sue Live Free or Die Oct 4, 2009, 9:16pm EDT
Have to love gridlock. Then the little people don't get creamed.
Jim G. Oct 4, 2009, 5:20pm EDT
Newsmax.com? Get real. Keep preaching to the minority, insular choir.
Col. George W. Oct 4, 2009, 6:52pm EDT
Read again Jim, that was reported in Newsmax. The work was done and reported by Rasmussen Reports. Because you don't like the news its insular minority?
Jim G. Oct 4, 2009, 6:57pm EDT
Okay, George. I went to Rasmussen Reports. Same old right wingnut BS.
Col. George W. Oct 4, 2009, 7:07pm EDT
Just as I thought. If you disagree it's rightwing nut BS. Way to go Jim.
Col. George W. Oct 4, 2009, 7:51pm EDT
Polls by Rasmussen Reports are cited regularly by many major news sources, and as a guest analyst Rasmussen has appeared on a number of news broadcasts, including the Fox News Channel, the BBC, CNN, NPR, and CNBC.

A paid Fordham University analysis ranked Rasmussen Reports as the most accurate national polling firm in Election 2008.[6] The Fordham analysis is a preliminary analysis based on projected vote totals. The final vote margin of victory was 7.2 points compared to the 6.15 used in the Fordham analysis.[6][7]

Reports by Slate Magazine and The Wall Street Journal found that Rasmussen Reports was one of the most accurate polling firms for the 2004 United States presidential election and 2006 United States general elections.[8][9]
Eamon W. (So be it) Oct 4, 2009, 8:59pm EDT
Jim G. Rasmussen is one of the most accurate pollsters due to his methodology. After the 2008 elections, Rasmussen was rated as the most accurate compared to all the others. Plenty of libtards cited his polls when favorable and endlessly quoted them when unfavorable to your favorite whipping boy, GWB. Why are they so unreliable now? Why the change of heart.
Col. George W. Oct 4, 2009, 9:28pm EDT
Good question Eamon
Randy W. Oct 4, 2009, 10:16pm EDT
George, folks like Jim are afraid of the truth. We get our news from many sources, includiing the NYT and Washington Post to have a view of what's really happening. We do our own verification.

Folks like Jim seem to fear facts, and use the "shoot the messenger" response as a debating tactic.

Poor Jim.
libramoon C. Oct 4, 2009, 5:22pm EDT
Those who want what we thought we were promised by a Democratic administration and Congress had best do all we can to find alternative Democratic candidates boldly willing to do our will that we can run against the blue-ball lackeys of big business lobbyists.
Chuck L. Oct 4, 2009, 5:47pm EDT
Newsmax, eh? Reliable R not they. Mebbe try traditional polls and news outlets?

Lots of wishful thinking here.
Col. George W. Oct 4, 2009, 6:53pm EDT
Rasmussen Reports Chuck. Newsmax just reported the results.
Col. George W. Oct 4, 2009, 7:43pm EDT
"In addition to Newsmax.com, the company publishes Newsmax magazine, which the company describes as the nation’s "largest independent monthly with a conservative perspective." During 2006 the magazine’s ABC-audited circulation totaled approximately 90,125 paid subscribers. [8]

In November 2005, Newsmax magazine earned a Silver Eddie award in the News/Commentary category of the Eddies, the journalism awards presented by Folio Magazine in New York City. [9]"

Newsmax also happens to be one of the few news outlets that is not owned by large international corporite interests.s They are not some rag-tag little news rag.
Jim G. Oct 4, 2009, 8:41pm EDT
"Newsmax also happens to be one of the few news outlets that is not owned by large international corporite interests" So that means that they can't possibly be biased?
Col. George W. Oct 4, 2009, 8:56pm EDT
No Jim but it does mean that some big money conglomerate man in the big office on the top floor can't tell them what to publish and who to push for an elected office. They are free to print the truth. They make no bones about being conservative either. Just because you don't like conservatives does not mean they are liars.
Chuck L. Oct 4, 2009, 5:49pm EDT
BTW - WHY is everything President Obama does a surprise to you folks? We ALL knew this was his plan... it's why you voted for the guy you SHOULD'VE voted for in 2000, and why we didn't.
Chuck L. Oct 4, 2009, 5:49pm EDT
Yes, Colonel, I know... you voted for "Paul the Foolish."
Col. George W. Oct 4, 2009, 6:55pm EDT
Yesh, Paul the only candidate remaining who was qualifed to fill the job.
Jim G. Oct 4, 2009, 7:30pm EDT
Michelle Bachmann agrees with Ron Paul. He must be right.
Matthew M. Oct 5, 2009, 12:48pm EDT
Chuck I am still waiting to hear what is so bad about Paul. Perhaps you're afraid of real change?
Matthew M. Oct 5, 2009, 12:54pm EDT
Well, George, it's expected. Dems and Repubs will toss power back in forth and they'll keep screwing us up. Perhaps we can squeeze a few decent candidates in this time around?

http://www.randpaul2010.com/
http://www.schiffforsenate.com/
Col. George W. Oct 5, 2009, 2:04pm EDT
Its going to take quite a few Matthew if we are going to put a stop to this nonsense.
Matthew M. Oct 5, 2009, 3:44pm EDT
Certainly but we have to start somewhere.
Col. George W. Oct 5, 2009, 5:25pm EDT
It will take a lot of money and a lot of power but we need a clean sweep or it will be too late, if it isn't already
Matthew M. Oct 5, 2009, 5:29pm EDT
You are right.
Brent D Oct 7, 2009, 1:47am EDT
It's sad when gridlock is seen as our best hope, but I have to admit, gridlock would come as a welcome relief at this point.

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