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Poll: Majority would blame both sides equally if talks fail
Fifty-six percent surveyed in a new Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll say both sides would be responsible if a compromise is not reached. Nineteen percent would blame Obama and Democrats only, with 24 saying the GOP would be at fault.
Those numbers could suggest a shift in public opinion, as both parties work to find a way to prevent tax rate hikes and automatic spending cuts from taking effect in January.
Prior surveys have shown voters more likely to blame congressional Republicans if talks fail.
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manufactured crisis…
equanimous on December 13, 2012 at 1:43 PM
What difference does it make? Like Obama gives a damn if voters blame him for anything at this point?
Doughboy on December 13, 2012 at 1:45 PM
This is pretty significant. Perhaps the stories about the Republicans supporting more revenues have shifted public opinion?
I’ve stated before (brilliantly too (ahem)) that as long as the debate is about taxes and the wealthy that the Republicans will lose. Until we take the public and force them to realize that spending is the problem the advantage will be with the Democrats.
SteveMG on December 13, 2012 at 1:45 PM
Heavens to bettsie! Blame the dear liar……. Don’t they know that would be Racist!!
Galt2009 on December 13, 2012 at 1:45 PM
Wasn’t there just a poll a couple of days ago saying that 70% of the populace would blame Republicans if the talks fails? What gives?
Doomberg on December 13, 2012 at 1:50 PM
We already know who the Old Media whores won’t be blaming… their Chicago messiah.
viking01 on December 13, 2012 at 1:52 PM
a pox on both their houses.
unseen on December 13, 2012 at 1:57 PM
But the media will only “report” about the Republican blame.
RoadRunner on December 13, 2012 at 2:53 PM
La la la blame gop
-lsm
cmsinaz on December 13, 2012 at 3:00 PM
More likely its because Obama has been acting like a pompous ass and people are finally starting to notice.
alwaysfiredup on December 13, 2012 at 3:09 PM
ButButBut I thought Obama had a MANDATE!!
Oh sorry, my apologies to Reggie Love.
ToddPA on December 13, 2012 at 3:09 PM