Comments on: Poll: GOP image goes from bad to worse http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Tennesseefree.com » Gallup Poll: 61% disapproval for Republican Party - highest ever measured http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2116333 Tennesseefree.com » Gallup Poll: 61% disapproval for Republican Party - highest ever measured Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:23:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2116333 [...] (CNN) – The Republican Party has hit a new [...] [...] (CNN) – The Republican Party has hit a new [...]

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]]> By: How to get a link from CNN.com | The Organic SEO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2114854 How to get a link from CNN.com | The Organic SEO Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:06:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2114854 [...] I was reading an article on CNN.com entitled Poll: GOP image goes from bad to worse. I then went to my politics blog and posted asking why are Republicans so unpopular these days? [...] [...] I was reading an article on CNN.com entitled Poll: GOP image goes from bad to worse. I then went to my politics blog and posted asking why are Republicans so unpopular these days? [...]

]]> By: All Spin Zone » Republican Approvals Still Sinking http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2111224 All Spin Zone » Republican Approvals Still Sinking Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:58:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2111224 [...] the Republican brand to erode even further? Well, that’s what the Gallup Poll is showing. Here’s some of it from CNN: The Republican Party has hit a new [...] [...] the Republican brand to erode even further? Well, that's what the Gallup Poll is showing. Here's some of it from CNN: The Republican Party has hit a new [...]

]]> By: Why Are Republicans So Unpopular These Days? | Clearly Departed http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109532 Why Are Republicans So Unpopular These Days? | Clearly Departed Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:25:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109532 [...] new poll shows 61 percent of the US holds Republicans in an unfavorable light. Many will misinterpret these results to mean that people don’t want conservative leadership [...] [...] new poll shows 61 percent of the US holds Republicans in an unfavorable light. Many will misinterpret these results to mean that people don't want conservative leadership [...]

]]> By: Dave http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109273 Dave Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:21:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109273 Well, the GOP was taken over by the neo-cons and turned into something that no longer resembles itself. When Bush, Sr. became the VP for Reagan, the neo-con faction began their ascent. Reagan did not care for Bush but was strongarmed into it. Do you really think Obama's choice was Biden? Come on, these people are chosen by the real power in this country. These are all lapdogs. More people in this country must remove the blinders. Well, the GOP was taken over by the neo-cons and turned into something that no longer resembles itself. When Bush, Sr. became the VP for Reagan, the neo-con faction began their ascent. Reagan did not care for Bush but was strongarmed into it. Do you really think Obama's choice was Biden? Come on, these people are chosen by the real power in this country. These are all lapdogs. More people in this country must remove the blinders.

]]> By: frank la may http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109268 frank la may Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:20:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109268 I have warned you for months John Mccain would not could not win the election. you choose to have him a loser now two times to run against obama who had all kinds of press. what fools you are. now your going to have to rebuilt the party. and i don't think you will see the white house for a number of years. you blew it and got what you earned. frank la may I have warned you for months John Mccain would not could not win the election. you choose to have him a loser now two times to run against obama who had all kinds of press. what fools you are. now your going to have to rebuilt the party. and i don't think you will see the white house for a number of years. you blew it and got what you earned.

frank la may

]]> By: chuck http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109266 chuck Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:20:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109266 The GOP is like a BAD STOCK everyone wants to BAILOUT or LIKE THE CHINESE MILK that is making everyone SICK and is becoming like three AUTO MAKERS, FLYING IN THEIR PRIVATE JETS AND BEGGING FOR HELP. The GOP is like a BAD STOCK everyone wants to BAILOUT or LIKE THE CHINESE MILK that is making everyone SICK and is becoming like three AUTO MAKERS, FLYING IN THEIR PRIVATE JETS AND BEGGING FOR HELP.

]]> By: Angie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109265 Angie Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:20:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109265 Its going to be a long time befort the Gop can come back, they have to cleanse themselves from Bush And Cheny and start by charging them for the crimes they have commited! Its going to be a long time befort the Gop can come back, they have to cleanse themselves from Bush And Cheny and start by charging them for the crimes they have commited!

]]> By: LM75 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109264 LM75 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:20:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109264 It looks like finally the American people have come to their senses. When they re-elected Bush I seriously questioned the intelligence of the American people. Welcome to adult leadership. It looks like finally the American people have come to their senses. When they re-elected Bush I seriously questioned the intelligence of the American people. Welcome to adult leadership.

]]> By: James http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109259 James Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:20:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109259 Day after the election, some on the right including Family Research Council (Bear in mind these people have absolutely nothing to do with family), had a big wig meeting an decided it was John McCain and the Republican moderates who are at fault. They then chartered a cruise ship and went on a cruise with the likes of Mitt Romney and most likely Newt to hammer this point. They don't get it! If you don't include the rest of America in your party, this is what is going to happen. The GOP today with the evangelicals, family research council, and with Rovian politics is a narrow, bigoted group of people. Day after the election, some on the right including Family Research Council (Bear in mind these people have absolutely nothing to do with family), had a big wig meeting an decided it was John McCain and the Republican moderates who are at fault.

They then chartered a cruise ship and went on a cruise with the likes of Mitt Romney and most likely Newt to hammer this point.

They don't get it! If you don't include the rest of America in your party, this is what is going to happen. The GOP today with the evangelicals, family research council, and with Rovian politics is a narrow, bigoted group of people.

]]> By: Don http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109257 Don Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:19:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109257 What don't you gallop on over here and ask me how I feel? When your information is being reported that is always to the left what more do you expect the poles to say? Until you start reporting the truth I will consider your Gallop poles as to be a more unbiased opinion until the enjoy your victory. What don't you gallop on over here and ask me how I feel? When your information is being reported that is always to the left what more do you expect the poles to say? Until you start reporting the truth I will consider your Gallop poles as to be a more unbiased opinion until the enjoy your victory.

]]> By: Otis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109256 Otis Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:19:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109256 #1 Yes the Republican Party is in shambles. They brought it on themselves with arrogance, a neglect for the country's citizens, their outdated platform and then trying to disguise themselves as moderate liberals in the last election. I agree. This is old news. BUT.. #2 Everyone likes Democrats because it is a change in party leadership at the White House and in Congress. Just as simple as they have received the goodwill, it can be squandered quickly if they start doing things that the Republicans have done as well..(i.e. not ending the war in Iraq, corrupted officials exposed, not following through on campaign promises, etc.). Be very careful, Democrats....you'll also be under intense scrutiny. A failure to deliver could bring up the rise of a third party in 2012...oddly enough, 100 years to the day when Teddy Roosevelt ran as the most successful 3rd party candidate based on electoral college vote in recent time. #1 Yes the Republican Party is in shambles. They brought it on themselves with arrogance, a neglect for the country's citizens, their outdated platform and then trying to disguise themselves as moderate liberals in the last election. I agree. This is old news.

BUT..

#2 Everyone likes Democrats because it is a change in party leadership at the White House and in Congress. Just as simple as they have received the goodwill, it can be squandered quickly if they start doing things that the Republicans have done as well..(i.e. not ending the war in Iraq, corrupted officials exposed, not following through on campaign promises, etc.).

Be very careful, Democrats....you'll also be under intense scrutiny. A failure to deliver could bring up the rise of a third party in 2012...oddly enough, 100 years to the day when Teddy Roosevelt ran as the most successful 3rd party candidate based on electoral college vote in recent time.

]]> By: Peggy T. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109253 Peggy T. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:19:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109253 It's been eight years of the GOP thumbing it's nose at the American People. The GOP with George Bush / Dick Cheney at the helm have run this country in to the ground. When you give tax breaks to big business & oil companys, then turn to the American Consumer & say that's the breaks when they lose their homes, their jobs etc. Then it's time for a change. The GOP with George Bush / Dick Cheney at the wheel have given tax breaks to companys that take their jobs over seas. They have given money to Mexico to fight drugs, while we keep two drug enforcement agents jailed for doing their jobs. Under the GOP many People in this country can't get help with their home loans that are losing their homes, many have lost their jobs. All I hear from George Bush & the GOP is ahh so sad, that is your problem. Yet they let wall street & the banking industry run wild with deregulation, then banking industry wants bailed out. The big three auto makers need bailed out some of its due to the government letting them stay the course with out making the changes needed some of it's their own fault, but that being said, the workers at these plants need help to keep their jobs, the government can't afford to let them go belly up. They actually produce a product, they need to increase the mileage the vehicles get & change the dependance on gas to electric or hydrogen or ethonyl vehicles. But, the point is, no wonder the American People are mad at the GOP look at the mess they've created. They did it to themselfs... It's been eight years of the GOP thumbing it's nose at the American People. The GOP with George Bush / Dick Cheney at the helm have run this country in to the ground. When you give tax breaks to big business & oil companys, then turn to the American Consumer & say that's the breaks when they lose their homes, their jobs etc. Then it's time for a change. The GOP with George Bush / Dick Cheney at the wheel have given tax breaks to companys that take their jobs over seas. They have given money to Mexico to fight drugs, while we keep two drug enforcement agents jailed for doing their jobs. Under the GOP many People in this country can't get help with their home loans that are losing their homes, many have lost their jobs. All I hear from George Bush & the GOP is ahh so sad, that is your problem. Yet they let wall street & the banking industry run wild with deregulation, then banking industry wants bailed out. The big three auto makers need bailed out some of its due to the government letting them stay the course with out making the changes needed some of it's their own fault, but that being said, the workers at these plants need help to keep their jobs, the government can't afford to let them go belly up. They actually produce a product, they need to increase the mileage the vehicles get & change the dependance on gas to electric or hydrogen or ethonyl vehicles. But, the point is, no wonder the American People are mad at the GOP look at the mess they've created. They did it to themselfs...

]]> By: Sarkar http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109252 Sarkar Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:19:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109252 The Republicans should wonder why their last convention was attended by only 5% minorities. More or less conservative is not the factor here, they need to stop hatred, fear-mongering, bullying, creating suspicion etc. Arrogance, intolerance, ignorance, and incompetence - all these are now the characteristics of the Republican Party. The Republicans should wonder why their last convention was attended by only 5% minorities. More or less conservative is not the factor here, they need to stop hatred, fear-mongering, bullying, creating suspicion etc. Arrogance, intolerance, ignorance, and incompetence – all these are now the characteristics of the Republican Party.

]]> By: CMJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109249 CMJ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:19:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109249 Let's see, biggest deficit in U.S. history, biggest drop in the stock markets, world-wide recession, depression looming, failed war in Iraq, no WMD's, lying to U.S. citizens and world-leaders about WMD's., Guantanamo, torture, failure after Katrina....and they still have a 34% FAVORABLE rating.?!? Wow. Let's see, biggest deficit in U.S. history, biggest drop in the stock markets, world-wide recession, depression looming, failed war in Iraq, no WMD's, lying to U.S. citizens and world-leaders about WMD's., Guantanamo, torture, failure after Katrina....and they still have a 34% FAVORABLE rating.?!? Wow.

]]> By: Raj, Canada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109250 Raj, Canada Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:19:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109250 Glennis, PA: Which planet do you reside on? Glennis, PA: Which planet do you reside on?

]]> By: Chipster http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109246 Chipster Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:19:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109246 The GOP got this reputation the old fashioned way - they EARNED it! The GOP got this reputation the old fashioned way – they EARNED it!

]]> By: Barbara in NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109240 Barbara in NC Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:18:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109240 Let's be fair - there are bad apples in both barrels. Let's get rid of some more of the bad ones in two years. Our votes count - use them very carefully to weed out the bad. Let's be fair – there are bad apples in both barrels. Let's get rid of some more of the bad ones in two years. Our votes count – use them very carefully to weed out the bad.

]]> By: 30-m-PA-Democrat-voted McCain http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109241 30-m-PA-Democrat-voted McCain Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:18:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109241 No, the Dems have hit a new low. If people percieve the GOP in a negative way it's because of the extreme media bias. This is the year that journalism died. No, the Dems have hit a new low. If people percieve the GOP in a negative way it's because of the extreme media bias. This is the year that journalism died.

]]> By: SJC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109238 SJC Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:18:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109238 Conservatism, which is the heart of the Republican party, is a failed, bankrupt and now discredited ideology. Almost by definition, conservatives do not progess or adjust their views as times change. Their only successes politically is when liberalism fails or does some really stupid things (and this unfortunately happens quite often). Reagan took advantage of liberal failures and brought in an era of conservatism. And for 30 years they have not changed at all. Bush, maybe the most conservative president ever, ran into some bad luck and with his gross incompetance exposed the dismal failure of conservatism. As long as conservatives obsess themselves with trivial issues like second amendment rights and building creationist museums and fight or deny proven science like global warming they will fade away and just become a bad memory. Conservatism, which is the heart of the Republican party, is a failed, bankrupt and now discredited ideology. Almost by definition, conservatives do not progess or adjust their views as times change. Their only successes politically is when liberalism fails or does some really stupid things (and this unfortunately happens quite often). Reagan took advantage of liberal failures and brought in an era of conservatism. And for 30 years they have not changed at all. Bush, maybe the most conservative president ever, ran into some bad luck and with his gross incompetance exposed the dismal failure of conservatism.

As long as conservatives obsess themselves with trivial issues like second amendment rights and building creationist museums and fight or deny proven science like global warming they will fade away and just become a bad memory.

]]> By: Nurul Aman http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109239 Nurul Aman Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:18:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109239 The survey results makes a good sense of the economic and political reality of this country for decades. The so called Reaganeconomics of deregulation since 1980s brought the corporate lobbyists take over the govt. policies and the economy in the hands of a few failed/greedy Wall Street managements. The results are the significant decline of economic growth and standard of living for majority Americans. The so called core values of the Republican Party is so Un-American and obsolete that the party did not show any vision for better future of this country. Like many others say these days, I say the same, "THE GOP IS IRRELEVANT FOR AMERICA OF THE 21ST CENTURY". I can' t agree more with this general perception of the voters and political thinkers. The GOP ship is sinking fast, and will go down under water in a decade or so. The survey results makes a good sense of the economic and political reality of this country for decades. The so called Reaganeconomics of deregulation since 1980s brought the corporate lobbyists take over the govt. policies and the economy in the hands of a few failed/greedy Wall Street managements. The results are the significant decline of economic growth and standard of living for majority Americans. The so called core values of the Republican Party is so Un-American and obsolete that the party did not show any vision for better future of this country. Like many others say these days, I say the same, "THE GOP IS IRRELEVANT FOR AMERICA OF THE 21ST CENTURY". I can' t agree more with this general perception of the voters and political thinkers. The GOP ship is sinking fast, and will go down under water in a decade or so.

]]> By: Abyssinian Lion http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109236 Abyssinian Lion Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:18:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109236 How can a felon not vote but run for the Senate? How can a felon not vote but run for the Senate?

]]> By: Candy Wilson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109232 Candy Wilson Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:18:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109232 What I can not seem to get over and I have friends and family who are Rep. is the aroma of hatred that seemed to burst from Christians.. I am a Christian and I truly believe Obama is a Christian.. It reflects in the simple way he treats his family. And Fox News talks con't about Obama in a derogitory way while praising Gov. Pailn. It was day after day after day. And then complain about networks being biased.. They were the worst.. And I find this to be the equilalent to what the GOP was doing...I met a large amount of Dem. while working the election who were Adv. Degree educated with high-food change jobs. Yet the Rep. make a picture of Dem. as being lazy looking for a hand-out.. You do "reap what you sow..." But then I look at Gov Romney, who I would have voted for for Pres. The Gov from La., and Gov Huckabee. All excellent men that do not spew hatred. Make these people your leaders. I don't feel the way to win is to tear down your opponent but lift yourself up... what Fox News did to Sen.. Obama (SH) teeters on slander. And the Rep. in charge (SP) esp. pushed this and she is a strong Christian.. Where are her values really? I feel at this point is where Sen. McCain himself had had enough and it even took a toll on him. I talk too much but I think they need some "young blood" like the Dem have gotten but not ones who are slanderous.. Again the 3 gentlemen I spoke of will do worlds for this party.. Thankyou What I can not seem to get over and I have friends and family who are Rep. is the aroma of hatred that seemed to burst from Christians.. I am a Christian and I truly believe Obama is a Christian.. It reflects in the simple way he treats his family. And Fox News talks con't about Obama in a derogitory way while praising Gov. Pailn. It was day after day after day. And then complain about networks being biased.. They were the worst.. And I find this to be the equilalent to what the GOP was doing...I met a large amount of Dem. while working the election who were Adv. Degree educated with high-food change jobs. Yet the Rep. make a picture of Dem. as being lazy looking for a hand-out.. You do "reap what you sow..." But then I look at Gov Romney, who I would have voted for for Pres. The Gov from La., and Gov Huckabee. All excellent men that do not spew hatred. Make these people your leaders. I don't feel the way to win is to tear down your opponent but lift yourself up... what Fox News did to Sen.. Obama (SH) teeters on slander. And the Rep. in charge (SP) esp. pushed this and she is a strong Christian.. Where are her values really? I feel at this point is where Sen. McCain himself had had enough and it even took a toll on him. I talk too much but I think they need some "young blood" like the Dem have gotten but not ones who are slanderous.. Again the 3 gentlemen I spoke of will do worlds for this party.. Thankyou

]]> By: Robert http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109231 Robert Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:18:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109231 So far the Republicans have been able to make a mess of the $700B Bailout distributions. There's no accountability or oversight for the give-away that is going on right now. The financial CEOs are reaping in dough left and right at the expense of the American people. Someone better do something to stop this give-away before there will be no more $700B to work with left. I understand half of it is gone already. Thanks to the Republicans). Instead of 61 % unfavorable...in my opinion that should be much closer to 100 % unfavorable! So far the Republicans have been able to make a mess of the $700B Bailout distributions. There's no accountability or oversight for the give-away that is going on right now. The financial CEOs are reaping in dough left and right at the expense of the American people.
Someone better do something to stop this give-away before there will be no more $700B to work with left. I understand half of it is gone already. Thanks to the Republicans).
Instead of 61 % unfavorable...in my opinion that should be much closer to 100 % unfavorable!

]]> By: Debbie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109229 Debbie Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:18:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109229 Glennis, Nobody polled me either, so we negate each other's potential poll. Mine being the smarter of the two, of course... Glennis, Nobody polled me either, so we negate each other's potential poll. Mine being the smarter of the two, of course...

]]> By: Robert Batelli http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109228 Robert Batelli Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:18:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109228 That is obviously just a reflection of what happened during the elections. Wait a year or so after the Democrats are in power for a while. That poll will probably reverse significantly. People arre fickle. It's also very interesting that many individuals did not really consider or understand the issues and they were force fed and manipulated by the media. I fear that critical thinking has become a thing of the past. That is obviously just a reflection of what happened during the elections. Wait a year or so after the Democrats are in power for a while. That poll will probably reverse significantly. People arre fickle. It's also very interesting that many individuals did not really consider or understand the issues and they were force fed and manipulated by the media. I fear that critical thinking has become a thing of the past.

]]> By: CE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109227 CE Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:17:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109227 What does the GOP stand for? Intolerance, exclusion, mismanagement, borrow & spend, incompetence, hostility are a few words that come to mind. We have the worse economy since 1930 and a horrible image around the world thanks to ideology v. common sense. What does the GOP stand for? Intolerance, exclusion, mismanagement, borrow & spend, incompetence, hostility are a few words that come to mind. We have the worse economy since 1930 and a horrible image around the world thanks to ideology v. common sense.

]]> By: GA Independent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109226 GA Independent Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:17:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109226 I'd have a much more favorable view of the Republican party if they dropped the bigotry, fear-mongering, and religious stuff. The extreme isn't good on either side. I saw a vote for the Republicans as a vote for Hate in the 2008 Election. I'd have a much more favorable view of the Republican party if they dropped the bigotry, fear-mongering, and religious stuff. The extreme isn't good on either side.

I saw a vote for the Republicans as a vote for Hate in the 2008 Election.

]]> By: chris s. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109221 chris s. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:17:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109221 We need a new party becuase the neocons bigots have taken over the republican party. First they loose the black people, then the hispanics, now their loosing that 65% white people cushion they enjoyed for so many years. Americans are ready to come together and be one nation under God. Hate and fear of the 60's has finally come to an end. Im a white ex-republican now independent. I proudly voted for Obama and will do so again. We need a new party becuase the neocons bigots have taken over the republican party. First they loose the black people, then the hispanics, now their loosing that 65% white people cushion they enjoyed for so many years. Americans are ready to come together and be one nation under God. Hate and fear of the 60's has finally come to an end. Im a white ex-republican now independent. I proudly voted for Obama and will do so again.

]]> By: G.R.I.T. - Girl Raised in the South http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109220 G.R.I.T. - Girl Raised in the South Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:17:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109220 Anne - Americans are fickle. There will only be real change in this country when the majority of Americans get back to strong moral values, and stop believing the crap that the media feeds them. ------------------------------ Anne, I have news for you. Most Americans do have strong moral values, we just believe that we can develop them for ourselves without having them defined for us by a political party or a particular version of Christianity. Muslims and Jews and (gasp!) Wiccans all have moral values, as well. I am Christian and I will thank you to keep your moral values to yourself and not impose them upon me. Anne – Americans are fickle. There will only be real change in this country when the majority of Americans get back to strong moral values, and stop believing the crap that the media feeds them.

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Anne, I have news for you. Most Americans do have strong moral values, we just believe that we can develop them for ourselves without having them defined for us by a political party or a particular version of Christianity. Muslims and Jews and (gasp!) Wiccans all have moral values, as well. I am Christian and I will thank you to keep your moral values to yourself and not impose them upon me.

]]> By: Ruby http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109218 Ruby Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:16:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109218 We need to end this Dem vs. Rep. it's like the North vs. the South. We are the United States of America. Let's work together. We need to end this Dem vs. Rep. it's like the North vs. the South.

We are the United States of America. Let's work together.

]]> By: Mark Davis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109216 Mark Davis Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:16:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109216 THE GOP the "God Only Party". To many ties to evangelicals and the Christian Right, the Christian Coalition and allowing religion to rule their guidelines. Most Americans do not want religion mixed with their government, Yes they may vote according to faith, but even then they show that forcing religion on all people is wrong. White male christians.... think about that... what percentage of the Christian Right is run by anything other than? Nough said. But this will probably not be posted since it goes aginst the Christian News Network. THE GOP the "God Only Party". To many ties to evangelicals and the Christian Right, the Christian Coalition and allowing religion to rule their guidelines.

Most Americans do not want religion mixed with their government, Yes they may vote according to faith, but even then they show that forcing religion on all people is wrong.

White male christians.... think about that... what percentage of the Christian Right is run by anything other than?

Nough said. But this will probably not be posted since it goes aginst the Christian News Network.

]]> By: Charlie in Maine http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109212 Charlie in Maine Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:16:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109212 To Justin in Phoenix, You say "I don't really see what good the Dem's have done other than raise the minimum wage. So why are they so favored? " The anwer to your question lies in the separation of powers. The Democrats have run congress for two years but without enough votes to over-ride George W Bush's certain veto of anything coming close to good policy they were not able to do much. ( think about what they stopped though... like putting Social Security in the stock market) If you have the same critism four years from now I will be looking for a new party to join. To Justin in Phoenix,
You say "I don't really see what good the Dem's have done other than raise the minimum wage. So why are they so favored? "

The anwer to your question lies in the separation of powers. The Democrats have run congress for two years but without enough votes to over-ride George W Bush's certain veto of anything coming close to good policy they were not able to do much. ( think about what they stopped though... like putting Social Security in the stock market)
If you have the same critism four years from now I will be looking for a new party to join.

]]> By: david Armendale, SF, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109210 david Armendale, SF, CA Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:16:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109210 Republicans will continue to lose elections as long as they rely on stupidity and gullibility. Sure, there's been plenty of both to go around to make elections close. But more and more Americans, many former GOPers, are seeing through the Republican party's lies and deceptiveness to realize that they've been had. Eight years of being lied to has led many who used to identify themselves as Republican to undergo a political makeover... and we're not just talking a junket to Saks Fifth Avenue or putting a new shade of lipstick on a pig. Republicans will continue to lose elections as long as they rely on stupidity and gullibility. Sure, there's been plenty of both to go around to make elections close. But more and more Americans, many former GOPers, are seeing through the Republican party's lies and deceptiveness to realize that they've been had. Eight years of being lied to has led many who used to identify themselves as Republican to undergo a political makeover... and we're not just talking a junket to Saks Fifth Avenue or putting a new shade of lipstick on a pig.

]]> By: Vicki5 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109205 Vicki5 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:15:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109205 I think, in a nutshell, the reason is because Republicans have always counted on their ability to re-write history. With technology being what it is today, people are too informed to fall for some of the trickery. Example: I think her name is Michelle Bachman, and she was on Hardball a while ago saying how the congress members should be investigated to see if they are pro-American or not. Well, last night she was on Hardball again, and she completely denied ever saying anything of the sort, despite video evidence. I think, in a nutshell, the reason is because Republicans have always counted on their ability to re-write history. With technology being what it is today, people are too informed to fall for some of the trickery. Example: I think her name is Michelle Bachman, and she was on Hardball a while ago saying how the congress members should be investigated to see if they are pro-American or not. Well, last night she was on Hardball again, and she completely denied ever saying anything of the sort, despite video evidence.

]]> By: Tom http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109204 Tom Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:15:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109204 The Dems destroyed the American economy by Barney Franks, chris Dodd and others to get the White House. The Reps did nothing but sit back and take the blame. The US Congress and gov't as a whole is so corrupt and you think the Republicans have destroyed America? OMG, all you idiots (at leaset 51% of Americans that voted for Obama) are spoon fed through the media and gov't exactly what they want. You read the polls as gospel. America is a country of the people, for the people and by the people. You have done this to yourselves. The Dems destroyed the American economy by Barney Franks, chris Dodd and others to get the White House. The Reps did nothing but sit back and take the blame. The US Congress and gov't as a whole is so corrupt and you think the Republicans have destroyed America? OMG, all you idiots (at leaset 51% of Americans that voted for Obama) are spoon fed through the media and gov't exactly what they want. You read the polls as gospel. America is a country of the people, for the people and by the people. You have done this to yourselves.

]]> By: wonderHugh_Witiz http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109202 wonderHugh_Witiz Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:15:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109202 Hopefully, they'll suffer a short, painful political death from here. They still don't get it - they glue themselves to their radios listening to their god - an extra large drug addicted high-school graduate chomping on a cigar. His, and the rest of the republicans' cure-all is to support anything that helps the wealthy get wealthier while stepping on the necks of those seeking to create a better lifestyle. Meanwhile, no accountability is required for their failures, law-bending, law-breaking or incompetence. (How many heads rolled in the Bush administration for their untold sums of flops and disasters?) All you hear from them now is more of the same AM radio talkshow stupidity and Sarah Palin. Never have I even seen elementary school kids set the bar so low. Hopefully, they'll suffer a short, painful political death from here. They still don't get it – they glue themselves to their radios listening to their god – an extra large drug addicted high-school graduate chomping on a cigar. His, and the rest of the republicans' cure-all is to support anything that helps the wealthy get wealthier while stepping on the necks of those seeking to create a better lifestyle. Meanwhile, no accountability is required for their failures, law-bending, law-breaking or incompetence. (How many heads rolled in the Bush administration for their untold sums of flops and disasters?)
All you hear from them now is more of the same AM radio talkshow stupidity and Sarah Palin. Never have I even seen elementary school kids set the bar so low.

]]> By: Jim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109200 Jim Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:15:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109200 Nice poll. Wonder what people think of the Democratic Party. They pretty much suck too. Nice poll. Wonder what people think of the Democratic Party. They pretty much suck too.

]]> By: Luke Brown, Charleston SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109199 Luke Brown, Charleston SC Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:15:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109199 Corruption + lack of vision + failure to address the issues that affect the lives of average Americans = bankrupt GOP. Good ridance. There is so much more under the surface. GOP special interests have had a field day the past eight years. They have lined their pockets at the expense of the average working American ... and it will take years to undo that. Phil Gramm, Geo Bush, Tom Delay, Dick Cheney, Ted Stevens, Newt Gingrich should be in jail. Mark Foley and Larry Craig were just side shows. Corruption + lack of vision + failure to address the issues that affect the lives of average Americans = bankrupt GOP. Good ridance.

There is so much more under the surface. GOP special interests have had a field day the past eight years. They have lined their pockets at the expense of the average working American ... and it will take years to undo that.

Phil Gramm, Geo Bush, Tom Delay, Dick Cheney, Ted Stevens, Newt Gingrich should be in jail. Mark Foley and Larry Craig were just side shows.

]]> By: Obama the Messiah? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109197 Obama the Messiah? Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:15:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109197 Wow, a lot of you who didn't vote for Obama keep calling him the "Messiah"? Those of us who voted for him think that's a bit over the top. We just voted for him because we think he'll be a great leader. But it's flattering that you think so highly of him. Wow, a lot of you who didn't vote for Obama keep calling him the "Messiah"? Those of us who voted for him think that's a bit over the top. We just voted for him because we think he'll be a great leader.

But it's flattering that you think so highly of him.

]]> By: tammer hilton http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109195 tammer hilton Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:14:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109195 hey kari, I dont know what your talking about, no one has given me nothing, and I strive. That's the problem, you republicans are always looking to point a finger, instead of taking accountability. Quit your whining and except change!!!! hey kari,
I dont know what your talking about, no one has given me nothing, and I strive. That's the problem, you republicans are always looking to point a finger, instead of taking accountability. Quit your whining and except change!!!!

]]> By: jason z http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109193 jason z Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:14:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109193 Thank you president Bush, we owe it all to you!! Thank you president Bush, we owe it all to you!!

]]> By: Gregory, Scottsdale, AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109190 Gregory, Scottsdale, AZ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:14:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109190 Those of you that are Republicans need to get over the fact that you LOST! Period. Man, come on, get on board and be done w/ it. Look at what he's done so far and he's not in office yet. Jeez! Come and grow up! Those of you that are Republicans need to get over the fact that you LOST! Period. Man, come on, get on board and be done w/ it. Look at what he's done so far and he's not in office yet. Jeez! Come and grow up!

]]> By: Seattle Sue http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109186 Seattle Sue Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:14:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109186 Well the Republicans have certainly earned these low ratings, they worked very hard these past eight years to achieve this rate. I personally rate them much lower. I am hearing Bush wants to change restrictions on the environment, emissions, spying on Americans and a number of other things that will hurt America. January 20,2009 can't come quick enough for me. Well the Republicans have certainly earned these low ratings, they worked very hard these past eight years to achieve this rate. I personally rate them much lower. I am hearing Bush wants to change restrictions on the environment, emissions, spying on Americans and a number of other things that will hurt America. January 20,2009 can't come quick enough for me.

]]> By: kishen c.rao http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109183 kishen c.rao Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:14:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109183 republican party is a total failure on lot of instances...one of them is BUSH...look at the economy, it is totally in shambles..gas, milk, grocery are way up...dollar has drastically plunged during this bad republican era...too many illigals here without valid visas...DOW is althe time lows...lot of people lost stocks...money...no energy independence... meanwhile, while, republican governor's meeting, Sara Palin who just lost, IGNORANT MCCAIN TOOK PALIN, was just aiming for presidency while others flately denied and cancelled this meeting in Florida..you think, people are not watching...and Mitt Romney does not talk any sense at all... these are the biggest problems..surrounding by big ignorants...God bless our nation, the USA republican party is a total failure on lot of instances...one of them is BUSH...look at the economy, it is totally in shambles..gas, milk, grocery are way up...dollar has drastically plunged during this bad republican era...too many illigals here without valid visas...DOW is althe time lows...lot of people lost stocks...money...no energy independence...
meanwhile, while, republican governor's meeting, Sara Palin who just lost, IGNORANT MCCAIN TOOK PALIN, was just aiming for presidency while others flately denied and cancelled this meeting in Florida..you think, people are not watching...and Mitt Romney does not talk any sense at all...
these are the biggest problems..surrounding by big ignorants...God bless our nation, the USA

]]> By: Lee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109182 Lee Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:14:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109182 The Republican party must go back to the base of their base. It has to go back to appealing to fear, hatred of anything "foreign", and away from those pointy-headed "elites" that got too much education. "Real America" is not dead yet and with the help of Rush Limpballs, Sean Hannity and Fox News it will rise again! The Republican party must go back to the base of their base.

It has to go back to appealing to fear, hatred of anything "foreign", and away from those pointy-headed "elites" that got too much education.

"Real America" is not dead yet and with the help of Rush Limpballs, Sean Hannity and Fox News it will rise again!

]]> By: Rob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109181 Rob Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:13:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109181 Wow, when did favorable rating mean that something is right or wrong? People are fickle. I bet the Nazi party had a pretty good approval rating in 1932 Germany. No, I'm not comparing the Democratic party to the Nazi party, I'm just saying that these opinion polls don't demonstrate the best direction for our country, necessarily. And as for the comments about the "uneducated", that's very offensive. Just because I hold politically conservative views doesn't mean that I'm unintelligent. Likewise, just because you hold liberal views doesn't mean that you're intelligent. Before you denigrate "rednecks" you should understand what you're talking about. Interestingly, the term "redneck" comes from union labor in the 1920s (ish). Where exactly does that group fall on the political spectrum? Wow, when did favorable rating mean that something is right or wrong? People are fickle. I bet the Nazi party had a pretty good approval rating in 1932 Germany.

No, I'm not comparing the Democratic party to the Nazi party, I'm just saying that these opinion polls don't demonstrate the best direction for our country, necessarily. And as for the comments about the "uneducated", that's very offensive. Just because I hold politically conservative views doesn't mean that I'm unintelligent. Likewise, just because you hold liberal views doesn't mean that you're intelligent. Before you denigrate "rednecks" you should understand what you're talking about. Interestingly, the term "redneck" comes from union labor in the 1920s (ish). Where exactly does that group fall on the political spectrum?

]]> By: Adam http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109177 Adam Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:13:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109177 The US electorate is ill-informed, swayed by the media, and memorized by the messiah president-elect. Dems have controlled both houses of Congress for the past 2 years and have increased the margin this past election. Just look at the state of our country under the Democrat-controlled congress. Dismal. The US electorate is ill-informed, swayed by the media, and memorized by the messiah president-elect. Dems have controlled both houses of Congress for the past 2 years and have increased the margin this past election. Just look at the state of our country under the Democrat-controlled congress. Dismal.

]]> By: OhioMOM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/20/poll-gop-image-goes-from-bad-to-worse/#comment-2109176 OhioMOM Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:13:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30933#comment-2109176 Hmm. Comments supporting the Republican party on this thread underscore the reason the party is in trouble in the first place. Lacking a clear message and positive action, the party is resigned to being defended with attacks on the other side a 'la Kari the Genius, whose first post reveals the mind of the GOP in a nutshell.... thanks, Kari! You made our point for us! Hmm. Comments supporting the Republican party on this thread underscore the reason the party is in trouble in the first place. Lacking a clear message and positive action, the party is resigned to being defended with attacks on the other side a 'la Kari the Genius, whose first post reveals the mind of the GOP in a nutshell.... thanks, Kari! You made our point for us!

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