Posted on 02/25/2010 2:15:29 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin
In a survey released on Wednesday, 71% of those polled by Rasmussen now disapprove of Congress. Even as the administration and Congress have repeatedly tried to hit the magic “reset button” the disapproval rating of Congress has increased 10 points in the last month. What is surprising is the statistics behind the statistics.
Even Democrats Are Dismayed
In a shocking statistic, fully 48% of Democrats now disapprove of Congress. Obama’s “Change We Can Believe In” mantra has all but evaporated in a desert of economic turmoil, an activist Republican minority, and humbling Democratic defeats in recent elections. Democratic supporters largely feel disenfranchised with the inability of the administration and Congress to quickly pass health care and cap and trade legislation, both centerpieces of Obama’s legislative agenda.
And Republicans Smell Blood
Republicans are benefiting from an economic recovery that seems stalled and in pointing out contrasts between the Democratic leadership’s words and actions. While Congressional Democrats appear to be content to use their majority voting power to shut out Republicans, Republicans are content in placing responsibility for the legislative quagmire squarely in the laps of Democrats. This has led to a growing Republican confidence in the mid-term elections in November. Most commentators now believe it is possible for Republicans to gain control of both houses of Congress after the mid-term elections in November.
“And Republicans Smell Blood’
They should and the mid-terms are going to be a slaughterhouse for the Dems and they know it but are in denial.
Vote The Bums Out…Or Make Them Retire
Fully 63% of respondents now think the country would be better if incumbents were sent packing, and 42% think that Congress is corrupt. This has given the fledgling Tea Party movement not only momentum but also credibility as a real manifestation of political unrest. As a result, numerous Democratic legislators are now deciding it is wise to retire rather than facing crushing election defeats. As long as Congress is stuck in a political stalemate over major issues, Congressional disapproval is not expected to decrease.
Congressmen, now with a disapproval rating higher than that of used car salesmen.
Worst. Congress. Ever. Posts 10% Approval Rating
Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 5:38 AM
Jim Hoft
Worst. Congress. Ever.
Warning: Protect your eyes!
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The Democrats are trying to attack the United States. They are Traitorous Enemys. Domestic Enemys of the Constitution. They must be thrown out. This will be Civil War!
Obama’s congress crashes and burns. Good.
Obama is America’s First FAILED “light skinned African American [Pres-dent] with no Negro dialect..”
How about an Eject button?
Keep up the pressure. Something has to give way soon.
Keep calling, faxing, emails... you know drill.
With the way they acted today they must be aiming for 90%?
And after today, Blair House looks more like a slaughter house. The Democrats all need emergency tranfusions.
You know, Obama may end up being the best thing that could have happened long term.
For the first time ever the country has seen what the Socialists are all about and they don’t like it. Had they not come to power like this they would have kept hiding behind the media as they have been doing for years.
SUNG TO THE TUNE “END OF THE LINE” By the Traveling Wilburys
Well it’s all right, the Dems are falling out of the trees
Well it’s all right, it’s the PEOPLE’S SEAT, not Kennedy’s
Well it’s all right, Scotty took the torch and ran
Well it’s all right, now it’s spreading across this land
The Dems just sit and wait for the phone to ring (End of the Line)
Waiting for their messiah to tell them everything (End of the Line)
Sit around and wonder what November will bring (End of the Line)
The GOP will sing
Well it’s all right, the Dems cannot admit they’re wrong
Well it’s all right, they still confess that they are strong
Well it’s all right, like Coakley many more will pay
Well it’s all right, November”Two” is Judgment Day
Maybe somewhere down the road aways (End of the Line)
Obama will think of Healthcare and Cap and Trade (End of the Line)
Maybe he’ll begin to love the country that he now betrays (End of the Line)
He’ll come out of the haze
Well it’s all right, we’re gonna give the Dems a shove
Well it’s all right, with a Senator, a Rep or Gov
Well it’s all right, everything’ll work out fine
Well it’s all right, November is the end of line
Nan and Harry must be ashamed of the way they thrived (End of the Line)
I fill my glass with SCHADENFREUDE, happy to be alive (End of the Line)
Wishing Ronald Reagan was right here by my side (End of the Line)
He’d be satisfied
Well it’s all right, the Dems are looking old and grey
Well it’s all right, the PEOPLE all have something to say
Well it’s all right, don’t tread upon the land that I live
Well it’s all right, don’t know if I can ever forgive
Well it’s all right, the Dems are falling out of the trees
Well it’s all right, Congress is the GOP’s
Well it’s all right, the sun will soon brightly shine
Well it’s all right, November is the END OF THE LINE
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