A new NBC/WSJ poll has all bad news for Republicans. They earned it.
Among the choices 70% of Republicans used to describe the presidential primary fight were: “unenthusiastic,” “discouraged,” “lesser of two evils,” “painful,” “disappointed,” “poor choices,” “concerned,” “underwhelmed,” “uninspiring” and “depressed.”
Four in 10 of all adults say the GOP nominating process has given them a less favorable impression of the Republican Party, versus just slightly more than one in 10 with a more favorable opinion.
Additionally, when asked to describe the GOP nominating battle in a word or phrase, nearly 70 percent of respondents – including six in 10 independents and even more than half of Republicans – answered with a negative comment.
This explains one reason why a few days ago George Will wrote a column saying that Republicans should concentrate on the House and Senate contests. Looking at the presidential race right now, and the chances of beating Pres. Obama, it’s no race, with few chances, at all.
“President Obama is probably in the best political shape he’s been in since his initial year as president,” says Hart, the Democratic pollster.
Once again candidate Obama has incredible luck. He has been doing a good job out there on the hustings no doubt but some universal power must love him because his opponents have a way of destroying themsleves.
I know what you mean Lake Lady, its weird how Obama keeps getting oddball republican opponents. I have a theory why he has been lucky in that department. Here it goes, I believe establishment republicans underestimate his appeal and strength. For example, stronger republican contenders; who are sitting out this year election, know its not easy to take on an incumbent president. So, they ended up with a weaker selection of candidates that lack discipline, appeal and strength to take on Obama. we get continued results them all self destructing.
I must confess..though anyone who knows me knows it isn’t a painful confession, I am enjoying this repugnantklan/teabagger primary IMMENSELY!!!!!
I love the way the repugs and now their overlords thew teabaggers just abso-frackin-lutely lose their minds whenever they get any sort of numerical majority in any of the houses of congress…but especially the house. This is the SECOND time in my life time they have managed to lie their way in and then just totally imploaded with self delusion the public supports their rightwing social nonsense.
Once again you have to refer to the Dec. 16 2011 Gallup poll were almost 70% percent of people just wished the 2012 was over already. There is a 2008 “hangover” when it comes to this year election. Does this only apply to Republicans? Doubtful.
“There is a 2008 “hangover” when it comes to this year election. Does this only apply to Republicans? Doubtful.”
What the frack is THAT supposed to mean?!
The poll was of adults, not registered voters or likely voters, and seriously undersampled Republicans. I’d hold off on the champagne just yet.
It didn’t undersample them so much that we can’t infer that they’re pretty underwhelmed with their choices. N=400 means a roughly 5 percent margin of error. Look at pg. 10. No one manages more than a 23 percent “very positive” among likely Republican primary voters.
That’s among their base. No other group is likely to be more positive.
I agree with Beth, Its still early in the year and things can change. I also don’t like the selection of candidates this year for President and that goes for both sides. This is so sad, that in a democracy we should have more choices to choose from.
I don’t think anyone is celebrating at a possible Obama landslide.( At least sane people) In fact, I believe Mitt Romney will be the Republican nominee and his big money backers will ensure the race is very close. The 2012 election was suppose to be all about Obama failures as president. However, the republicans candidates turned out to be so awful and disgusting with their constant bashing of women, gays, minorities and immigrants, that allowing one of these morons in the White House would be disastrous.
Obama may not be the best choice…but compared to the republican alternative…he looks angelic…lol