Posted on 04/23/2014 8:50:51 AM PDT by dignitasnews
In a new bi-partisan poll released Monday, the GOP finds itself in a position to make historic gains in the November midterm elections. The poll, conducted by Democratic pollster Anderson Robbins Research and GOP pollster Shaw & Company, shows the public support for the Republican Party surging, having gained 15% points sine October of last year.
Despite an incessant campaign by Democrats to paint the Republicans as a party aloof of public concerns, riddles with bigotry and intolerance, voters are evenly split, with 45% viewing the GOP as favorable and 45% unfavorable. This is in stark contrast to a similar poll conducted in October, 2013, when only 30% of the public had a positive view, with 63% polled viewing the party of Lincoln negatively.
Despite numerous reports from the media highlighting the so-called "civil war" within the Republican Party, polling experts attribute the surge of popularity with conservative voters putting aside differences with the establishment, often referred to as the RINO wing, and focusing on the larger issue of defeating Democrats in November.
For months, polls have indicated the GOP have a better the average shot of winning control of the Senate, and these latest numbers serve to bolster confidence within the party. This comes at a time when Democrat enthusiasm is at its lowest points. As the economy has continued to struggle and with his party beset by scandals on a national and statewide level, the prospects of President Obama enjoying a friendly congress in his final two years have greatly diminished.
In addition to gains made by the Republican Party, the poll also suggest troubles for Democrats outside of the GOP surge. Potential 2016 Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has seen her favorable ratings drop 7 points while public opinion of the Tea Party movement increasing 4 percentage points, while its negativity ratings have dropped a startling 8 points.
While she has yet to official announce her candidacy for the 2016 Presidential race, the former first lady is still the overwhelming choice among Democrats, named by 69% of party members when asked to choose their preferred choice. Vice President Joe Biden came in a distant second with 14% and Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren garnering 6%.
The race for the GOP nomination remains close, with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (15%) with a slight lead over former Florida Governor Jeb Bush and Kentucky Senator Rand Paul, both at 14%. Paul Ryan, Marco Rubio and Tea Party favorite Ted Cruz are remain within striking distance of the front runners in what promises to be a competitive race for the nomination.
While Mrs. Clinton still tops her GOP opponents in head to match ups, the margins have narrowed considerably and pollsters contribute these leads largely to name recognition. Although considered one of the more moderate Democrats, she is still named by 39% of the voters to be "too liberal" to assume the nations highest office. She will also deal with similar challenges as did the moderate Republican John McCain faced in his 2008 Presidential bid to succeed George W Bush, with an electorate weary of 8 consecutive years of Obama and the Democrats in the White House.
With six months until the crucial midterm elections, the surge in polls has the Republican Party poised to control both the Senate and House of Representatives for the first time since 2006 and would likely enhance their chances in 2016.
Dignitas News Team
I believe it has always been there. Getting these people to vote is the challenge. The people who vote for a living, and all the dead who continue to vote, always turn out.
The hope of Republican control is an illusion. They will compromise away any advantage like they always do.
They truely are the Stupid Party, devoid of any real convictions or commitment to conservative principles.
Don’t count your chickens before they hatch!
I just helped my daughter register to vote yesterday. Only thing is we are in commiefornia.
Bookmark.
Fixed.
Let’s look at those numbers after the GOP passes amnesty.
My prediction, the bottom will fall out if they pass amnesty.
I agree, but I really think we have turned the tide on the pro-amnesty crowd. There is a huge groundswell of anti-big government sentiment.
This would be capitalized upon; However, the GOP has proven itself to be part of the big government problem.
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