Oh my: GOP now leads Dems by six points on economy in Rasmussen
posted at 4:45 pm on June 8, 2009 by Allahpundit
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Yes, yes, the usual caveats about Rasmussen polls apply, but we do after all have some timely corroborating evidence on this.
I don’t want to freak out the HA faithful with uncharacteristic optimism but I’m starting to feel hope-y about this change-y.
This is the first time in over two years of polling that the GOP has held the advantage on this issue…
Republicans also now hold a six-point lead on the issue of government ethics and corruption, the second most important issue to all voters and the top issue among unaffiliated voters. That shows a large shift from May, when Democrats held an 11-point lead on the issue…
For the eighth straight month, Republicans lead on national security. The GOP now holds a 51% to 36% lead on the issue, up from a seven-point lead in May. They also lead on the war in Iraq 45% to 37%, after leading by just two points in May and trailing the Democrats in April…
Democrats continue to hold the lead on the issues of health care, Social Security and education. While Democrats have a 10-point advantage on health care, that’s down from the 18-point lead the party had a month ago.
Too good to check? I get why the Democrats’ lead on health-care might have eroded; the GOP’s congressional leadership and righty pundits have finally started to make some noise. I get why the national security spread might have widened too; thank Dick Cheney for that. What I don’t get is the spread on ethics. Why the huge swing? Murtha’s been in trouble lately for his lobbyist sleaze but that’s hardly a major national story. Pelosi’s hedging about waterboarding probably hurt but that would seem to speak more to national security than to a classic ethical issue. Smells like Rasmussen simply might have gotten a bum sample here. Am I wrong? Convince me, please; I want to believe. Exit quotation from via Frank Fleming: “If the GOP is smart, they should build on this to create or save a political party.”
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They also now lead the NY Senate. Heh.
amerpundit on June 8, 2009 at 4:46 PM
Dude!
Cowboy on June 8, 2009 at 4:49 PM
That’s all they lead by? I’m a bit disappointed.
Vashta.Nerada on June 8, 2009 at 4:49 PM
Obama: The US version of Gordon Brown.
Expect the gap will increase to 16 by fall 2010.
Norwegian on June 8, 2009 at 4:49 PM
Wow, this day just gets better and better!
rockmom on June 8, 2009 at 4:49 PM
“You can always count on Americans to do the right thing – after they’ve tried everything else.” –Winston Churchill
Maybe we’re close to having tried everything else. Keep your fingers crossed, AP.
iurockhead on June 8, 2009 at 4:50 PM
Obamanomics will sink the democrats.
meci on June 8, 2009 at 4:51 PM
Can anyone tell me why the bond market collapse hasn’t been major news?
Interest rates on the 10 year are up over 60% since Barry took office.
Chuck Schick on June 8, 2009 at 4:51 PM
Hopefully it’ll scare enough Dems to kill crap-and-trade and Obamacare.
Doughboy on June 8, 2009 at 4:52 PM
I’d like to see several more months of positive data before I start the cartwheels. However, it seems that actually doing stuff is a lot harder than promising unicorns. If the economy doesn’t turn by the end of the year, midterms could be very good to the GOP.
trubble on June 8, 2009 at 4:52 PM
The public knows Obama’s trillions in spending is real, but his job savings illusory. Its called money for nothing!
rob verdi on June 8, 2009 at 4:52 PM
GOP, smart? Wrong adjective.
promachus on June 8, 2009 at 4:52 PM
2010 should be a very interesting year.
TheQuestion on June 8, 2009 at 4:52 PM
baby steps!!!
homesickamerican on June 8, 2009 at 4:53 PM
Tide’s turning. Time to turn up the heat on O over this summer: Obamacare, Sotomayor, cap-and-trade, tax increases, name your issue.
BuckeyeSam on June 8, 2009 at 4:53 PM
Oh come on, the girls scouts would poll better than Dems on the econmy now.
faol on June 8, 2009 at 4:54 PM
It might be a slowly building effect, Allah. The One started off by surrounding himself with tax cheats.
thecountofincognito on June 8, 2009 at 4:54 PM
Chuck Schick,
the initial thought is that its defecits plus “green shoots” as people leave bonds to find better prospects. And it is starting to get out there. Look at Bernake the other day, even Krugman, (although he will never admit its about Obama) has written on possible inflation as a way to protect position himself and the left in case of a real massacre in the bond market.
rob verdi on June 8, 2009 at 4:55 PM
GOP: “Pull back! Pull back!, don’t attack Obama. He only gets stronger!!”
portlandon on June 8, 2009 at 4:56 PM
I guess we’re screwed.
BacaDog on June 8, 2009 at 4:56 PM
What’s really amazing to me about this poll is that they say they “trust the GOP more,” but who in the hell is the GOP? For all intents and purposes, there is no GOP right now, and any ideas the Congressional leadership has aren’t getting through the media Obama orgy. What it means then is that they trust the GOP more because they don’t trust the dems — whom they know quite well — at all. It’s like they’ve chosen what’s behind curtain No. 2 — the unknown prize — because the one behind curtain No. 1, which they’ve seen, sucks so much. I like that.
Rational Thought on June 8, 2009 at 4:56 PM
Ethics covers national security, domestic issues, etc.
I believe Pelosi’s “they lied to me” was the tip of the iceberg, considering her polling numbers over the past few weeks. I also believe the unemployment 9.4% really hit home, to the effect many are saying “hey man – you lied to me”.
Lets not forget – Dems promised “the most ethical congress ever” and Oabama ran along those lines.
Lastly – I think its easier for people to blame ethics than their own stupidity in believing “The One” I would like to see a question to Obama voters “would you vote for him again” as of today…
Odie1941 on June 8, 2009 at 4:57 PM
Obama should call Junior Achievement and have them send over a few advisors to educate the children in charge.
meci on June 8, 2009 at 4:57 PM
Dude? I want to believe too.
CP on June 8, 2009 at 4:57 PM
Ole, Lena sez you’ve been smoking too much lefse.
No way does the MSM let things get that far out of hand.
Bruno Strozek on June 8, 2009 at 4:57 PM
Halleluah!! Now don’t screw it up! Build, build, build by keeping on him! Get as much face time as possible on all the outlets that the RNC can and write Op-eds. Lots of them!
JAM on June 8, 2009 at 4:58 PM
They must have just read about the Easley mess in NC.
bloggless on June 8, 2009 at 4:58 PM
I guess the Bush/Cantor/Romeny listening tour is really having an impact…
/sarc
myrenovations on June 8, 2009 at 4:59 PM
Yup.
Bruno Strozek on June 8, 2009 at 4:59 PM
Allah, let us have a toast to Sarah Palin.
bloggless on June 8, 2009 at 4:59 PM
Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Where have I heard that before?
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on June 8, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Release the Cheneys!!!!! Again!!!!
bloggless on June 8, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Unfortunately, Obamanomics is sinking the rest of us too.
chalons on June 8, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Uncle Joe in the corner confirmed that much the other day when his loose lips said that the gubmint was already being scammed on stimulus $$$.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on June 8, 2009 at 5:02 PM
Careful what you say about the Cookie Cartel. You may get a knock on your door from a roving gang of green clad, 4 foot tall gangsters all hopped up on thin mints.
trubble on June 8, 2009 at 5:03 PM
Odie1941 on June 8, 2009 at 4:57 PM
Here in Va Terry McAuliffe has chained himself to Bambi. Claiming to have the same vision and campaign style. He might wanna rethink it.
faol on June 8, 2009 at 5:03 PM
Bum sample?
You don’t get a 2-1 margin from a bum sample. There’s something there.
DaveS on June 8, 2009 at 5:03 PM
…thin mints.
trubble on June 8, 2009 at 5:03 PM
I am their slave.
faol on June 8, 2009 at 5:04 PM
It seems to me that we are hearing more about Democratic scandals now. That might be one reason people feel they are less ethical. I also think that all the money that has been thrown around has left a bad taste in people’s mouths. They just don’t trust these guys. More and more people are wondering where the money went.
Terrye on June 8, 2009 at 5:05 PM
The tipping point.
TN Mom on June 8, 2009 at 5:06 PM
Make and post posters.
ScottG on June 8, 2009 at 5:06 PM
For all intent and purposes, GOP = Sarah Palin. She has become the leader of the opposition with some help from Cheney. The rest is just window dressing.
Norwegian on June 8, 2009 at 5:06 PM
And even according to Kos – he is in third place… After his dismal 2004 performance – how in the hell can this guy get more than 47 votes is beyond me… – and I love the McLean area!!
Odie1941 on June 8, 2009 at 5:06 PM
Have patience. By this time next year, when unemployment is at 15%, the Democrats will be wishing for numbers like these.
AZCoyote on June 8, 2009 at 5:06 PM
We are what we believe we are.
C. S. Lewis
faraway on June 8, 2009 at 5:07 PM
Engage the Calliope..powder the acrobats..cue the Howler monkeys!
Big distraction spin coming any time now or an update on Michelles arms or Barrys pecs, if that fails, work in something about how “racism is a goin’” and “equality is a comin’” and 6 billion new green jobs are shovel ready.
Itchee Dryback on June 8, 2009 at 5:07 PM
Because the Dems are more visibly corrupt right now. If they’re so bad, the GOP must be better, right?
Daggett on June 8, 2009 at 5:08 PM
Here here!!
davek70 on June 8, 2009 at 5:08 PM
It’s all make believe, isn’t it?
- Marilyn Monroe
faraway on June 8, 2009 at 5:09 PM
What I don’t get is the spread on ethics. Why the huge swing?
It is the stimulus, the bailouts, and the power grabs. These are tied directly to ethics. when you save a compnay like GM and theonly the people at the top make out that is corruption with a capital C
unseen on June 8, 2009 at 5:09 PM
It would be interesting to know how many of the tax paying people whose jobs have been decimated by these fools in power will head up to Alaska.
bloggless on June 8, 2009 at 5:09 PM
The GOP is not doing anything. People like what they are doing. Therefore, the takeaway message must be that people don’t want the government to do anything. I must agree: Hey, federal government — STOP HELPING!
aero on June 8, 2009 at 5:09 PM
I think it would be prudent to use a little honey here or 2010 ramp up for that matter.
People instinctively don’t like to be proven wrong – so instead of saying “told you so” – we should embrace the non left nutjobs with “we understand you wanted change – but it was change for the worse, we have heard you and will act accordingly.” Or something to that effect. Then imput conservative values as if that is the logical next step and not simply an “us vs them”.
Just my 2 1/2 cents…
Odie1941 on June 8, 2009 at 5:09 PM
“If the GOP is smart, they should build on this to create or save a political party.”
+1
@ Ameripundit: What happened in NY’s Senate?
Iblis on June 8, 2009 at 5:10 PM
This is, without question, the best day I have had in the past year. I am happy as a clam and laughing my head off. The bloom is finally of the rose.
bopbottle on June 8, 2009 at 5:12 PM
We must believe that it is the darkest before the dawn of a beautiful new world. We will see it when we believe it.
Once you accept your own death, all of a sudden you’re free to live. You no longer care about your reputation. You no longer care except so far as your life can be used tactically to promote a cause you believe in.
- Saul Alinsky
faraway on June 8, 2009 at 5:12 PM
The stupor of the Kool-Aid is wearing off,
the Liberal Hope,has become hopeless.
and Obama’s Change has become Changeless,
some Liberals are beginning to see the light,
and the polls are bearing this out!!
canopfor on June 8, 2009 at 5:13 PM
New platform:
We will stop spending
We will lower taxes
We will quit with the fake global warming crap
We will stay out of the way of business, regulate but not suffocate.
Response: O.K we’ll go with you guy’s!
faol on June 8, 2009 at 5:14 PM
I bet all those poll respondents also feel pretty safe with Bammy at the helm. I especially like the idea of the UN safeguarding all the uranium.
bloggless on June 8, 2009 at 5:14 PM
“They are who we thought they were………and we let ‘em off the hook!”
–Dennis Green
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on June 8, 2009 at 5:15 PM
The Republicans can only build on this if they offer an alternative… not only to ineffectual Democratic leadership but also to the policies which caused the credit crisis in the first place… some of those policies are their own.
lexhamfox on June 8, 2009 at 5:17 PM
“Hedging”?
Jim Treacher on June 8, 2009 at 5:17 PM
I bet Olby and friends are having a group pants crap.
bloggless on June 8, 2009 at 5:18 PM
2 Dems seem to be switching their vote to caucus with the GOP’ers. From what I can tell it may be tied to Tom Golisano, billionaire and soon to be former NY State resident. He has a PAC that donated tons to Dems (and some Reps) and says the Dem leadership didn’t keep it’s promises about reform in the Senate.
trubble on June 8, 2009 at 5:18 PM
About ethics… I think Pelosi is bigger than the CIA thing alone. She said she would clean things up.
When someone claims to be the sheriff and then stands in front of the cameras and flat out lies. Her body language alone was appallingly clear.
She was the main source for saying how corrupt the Republicans were, especially Cheney. Now anyone would be a fool to believe anything out of her mouth! There are plenty of fools in this country but not as many as she needs.
petunia on June 8, 2009 at 5:18 PM
If for no other reason, these numbers make me feel great because it is a such a slap to the media. Poor things have been working overtime on mind control but forgot to take reality into consideration.
sherry on June 8, 2009 at 5:18 PM
Let’s elect traitorous incompetents just to remind ourselves that Republicans have a clue, even though the MSM, Hollywood and Comedy Central says they don’t.
What could go wrong?
Hening on June 8, 2009 at 5:19 PM
fify
Count to 10 on June 8, 2009 at 5:20 PM
They will be surprised when they realize that most of us have a brain.
bloggless on June 8, 2009 at 5:20 PM
People are starting to wake up.
sonofdy on June 8, 2009 at 5:20 PM
Or a cruise missle launched at Monica Lewinski…..
Patrick S on June 8, 2009 at 5:22 PM
Pelosi, Dodd, Frank, Kennedy, Bambi & Company, Arnie (who we all know is just another Kennedy Dem), Richardson, Murtha, Daschle, Rangel. Why would anyone be concerned about ethics with this crowd?
bloggless on June 8, 2009 at 5:23 PM
I know, how many times after hearing a network report do you wonder “who are they trying to fool here”. Silly little fools deserve what’s coming to them.
sherry on June 8, 2009 at 5:24 PM
Yes the GOP needs to win Congress back but I hope it isnt’ soley b/c Obama and the Dems, meaning I want Conservative Republicans that people want, not liberals posing as Republicans who win by default.
lavell12 on June 8, 2009 at 5:24 PM
Pray for 3 1/2 years of lame duck
daesleeper on June 8, 2009 at 5:24 PM
Considering that we are not even 5 months into the obama regime, the critique of same from many pro-obama quarters is quote shocking. His approval rating has plummeted precipitously since election. In fact, W had better ratings at this point in his term.
The souring of the obamanation is happening at a fast clip. Too bad elections aren’t held for another 3 years 5 months.
keep the change on June 8, 2009 at 5:24 PM
The bloom is off the rose.
Let’s roll.
portlandon on June 8, 2009 at 5:26 PM
Now might be the time for Bammy to “wag the Korean”, no?
bloggless on June 8, 2009 at 5:28 PM
Unless the GOP has gotten its act together in the meantime, the net result is zip.
Dark-Star on June 8, 2009 at 5:28 PM
Drudge: “Specter changes back to Republican citing new poll results as the reason.”
Bishop on June 8, 2009 at 5:29 PM
LOOKS LIKE WE GOT US A CONVOY OF STINKY POLLS
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D98MJF002&show_article=1
Next up: Outlaw the polls.
bloggless on June 8, 2009 at 5:32 PM
LOVE the bumper sticker. It needs to go viral. What about this Spector thing, now?
bloggless on June 8, 2009 at 5:35 PM
Allah, someone else has probably said this, but I didn’t have time to read through all of the comments . . . Republicans likely lead Dems in this poll on ethics for a variety of reasons–mainly I think Obama’s policies, which are far less popular than Obama, not because of specific scandals with members of Congress.. First, the stimulus–it was sold as necessary for our economic recovery, but most realize now that it was just a big spending bill for pet Dem projects. Then, you have the gov’t takeover of GM and Chrysler and Obama gave huge chunks of these companies to the Unions. More and more stories are coming out, too, about closing of dealerships and nobody can explain why profitable dealerships are being forced to close while unprofitable ones are allowed to stay open–whatever the reason, it looks like they are picking political favorites. Not only is it unethical, but it may very well be illegal.
You also had Obama talking about fiscal responsibility in the run-up to the election and since his inauguration, but he has been anything but fiscally responsible. Bailing out people who can’t pay their mortgages doesn’t sit well with most people no matter what their political persuasion.
And, I haven’t even touched on national security and Obama’s instinct to reach out to thugs and dictators while giving our allies the cold shoulder. People know that is wrong.
reallyfive on June 8, 2009 at 5:37 PM
Hmmm….
…. a tax cheat heading the Fed
…. an attorney general who drops the case against armed thugs caught on tape intimidating voters in Phila
…. an administration that shuts down republican-leaning car dealers, despite their demonstrated profitability in an economic downturn
…. apologizing to the world for our involvement in a couple of world wars
…. Blaming the previous president for everything that’s going wrong right now
Gee, I don’t know why people would have a problem the dem’s ethics either!
UltimateBob on June 8, 2009 at 5:46 PM
I also think the relentless anti-ACORN issues popping add to it. Geez, now that I think about it – in addition to all the posts here – the question should be “What took people so long”…
Odie1941 on June 8, 2009 at 5:51 PM
LoL. Sounds like they just need some of Obama’s stimulus money.
Lehosh on June 8, 2009 at 5:52 PM
“I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve.”
-Isoroku Yamamoto
hanoverfist on June 8, 2009 at 5:55 PM
Right now, Obama is praying (to himself, probably) that North Korea will launch a nuke.
Daggett on June 8, 2009 at 5:55 PM
Appointing tax cheats to high positions doesn’t help with the ethics issue.
Rose on June 8, 2009 at 5:55 PM
This proves once again how malleable and squishy about a third of the voting public is.
Western_Civ on June 8, 2009 at 6:03 PM
Won’t matter 3 months for now. There will be something else to distract voters.
SouthernGent on June 8, 2009 at 6:09 PM
Yes, because all of America wants to get back to the financial glory days of George…um, nevermind.
dcwvu on June 8, 2009 at 6:10 PM
Totally predictible. Average intelligence may be a scary thing but it still beats the hell out of retardation.
Basilsbest on June 8, 2009 at 6:22 PM
Just wait till they start focusing on those issues…everything they touch falls apart.
right2bright on June 8, 2009 at 6:24 PM
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