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New Gallup Poll: Public wants GOP Congress, not Obama, to set the country's agenda
American Thinker ^ | 11/12/2014 | Thomas Lifson

Posted on 11/12/2014 8:15:55 AM PST by SeekAndFind

John Boehner and Mitch McConnell, as well Valerie Jarrett and Barack Obama, should take heed. By a commanding 17 point margin, Americans want Congress to take the lead, according to a new Gallup Poll (hat tip: Bloomberg and Instapundit):

Following the midterm election that some have termed a Republican wave, the majority of Americans want the Republicans in Congress -- rather than President Barack Obama -- to have more influence over the direction the country takes in the coming year. This is a switch from early 2012 when a slim plurality, 46%, wanted Obama to prevail in steering the nation.


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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 2014electionanalysis; congress; gallup; galluppoll; gop; obama; obamapoll

1 posted on 11/12/2014 8:15:55 AM PST by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind

thats a very wide spread....may it continue to grow!!


2 posted on 11/12/2014 8:17:42 AM PST by MeshugeMikey ("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill)
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To: SeekAndFind
Well Duh Gallup!

That's what the election was about

Now if McConnell and Boehner go back to their business as usual approach.... In other words get on their hands and knees and kiss Obama’s boots. Then an immediate recall on both these clowns should take place.

3 posted on 11/12/2014 8:21:59 AM PST by Enlightened1
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To: MeshugeMikey

Generally it is better to have many people with multiple views to make decisions that effect millions of people.
The idea of Kings is folly.


4 posted on 11/12/2014 9:33:19 AM PST by ully2
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To: ully2

even somewhat rational kings.....


5 posted on 11/12/2014 9:44:57 AM PST by MeshugeMikey ("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill)
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