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The country is tilting Republican
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Posted on 12/14/2004 1:52:47 PM PST by slowhand520

Hopefully this trend will last

By E&P Staff

Published: December 14, 2004 5:00 PM ET

NEW YORK Even as a new Gallup poll shows that the public values “values” less than November exit polls suggested, another survey from the same outfit released today showed a historic surge in Republican party affiliation.

In Gallup's latest poll this month, those identifying themselves as Republicans jumped to 37% of the public, with Democrats now clearly trailing with 32%.

Democrats have long held more party members than Republicans. During the Clinton years, the bulge was about 5% to 6%. As recently as late-October of this year the Democratic edge was 37% to 34%.

Gallup noted today: “Post-election shifts in partisanship after presidential elections or midterm congressional elections are not routine, but are also not uncommon.”

Another Gallup poll also released today showed that, contrary to many press reports, “values” ranked well behind the war in Iraq, terrorism and the economy as a prime concern of Americans.

If this was posted already sorry.


TOPICS: Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: gallup; poll; republicanmajority
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1 posted on 12/14/2004 1:52:48 PM PST by slowhand520
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To: slowhand520

Kewl. The Rat party self destruction continues. Look for more shrillness as they fail to understand that more and more Americans are beginning to understand...


2 posted on 12/14/2004 1:57:34 PM PST by eureka! (It will not be safe to vote Democrat for a long, long, time...)
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To: slowhand520
The country is tilting Republican

No sh*t.

3 posted on 12/14/2004 1:59:11 PM PST by Terabitten (Alpha Male of the Free Republic wolfpack)
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To: eureka!

More evidence that the nonstop hate-Bush media/DNC campaign had alot to do with attitudes during the election. Now that its over, people can make rational decisions.


4 posted on 12/14/2004 2:00:01 PM PST by KC_Conspirator (I am poster #48)
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To: slowhand520
Another Gallup poll also released today showed that, contrary to many press reports, “values” ranked well behind the war in Iraq, terrorism and the economy as a prime concern of Americans.

Ssssssshhh!! We want them to keep up their religious purge.

5 posted on 12/14/2004 2:00:35 PM PST by randog (What the....?!)
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To: slowhand520
The country is tilting Republican

Don't tell the folks over at Du that, they still believe Kerry won...

6 posted on 12/14/2004 2:01:25 PM PST by Echo Talon
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To: slowhand520

Like a Pendulum, we swing from one side to the other. We spent too much time on the left during the late 60's and 70's, then went Right during Reagan's reign, then to left again, and now right.


7 posted on 12/14/2004 2:01:46 PM PST by theDentist (Jerry Springer: PBS for White Trash)
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To: slowhand520
During the Clinton years, the bulge was . . .

. . . in Clinton's pants.

8 posted on 12/14/2004 2:02:08 PM PST by Charles Henrickson (It Takes an Intern.)
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To: slowhand520

"In Gallup's latest poll this month, those identifying themselves as Republicans jumped to 37% of the public, with Democrats now clearly trailing with 32%. "

Has this poll been corrected for party identification?


9 posted on 12/14/2004 2:02:47 PM PST by Moral Hazard (With a pickle mind we kick the nipple beer.)
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To: eureka!

If the Marc Rich (Oil for food bribery) story develops into something the MSM is forced to report, then the Clinton couple will go down in flames finally.

Someone needs to keep fanning that fire into a full fledged investigation. It's obvious Hillary received campaign funds from it and the Hillbilly Library profited also.


10 posted on 12/14/2004 2:03:26 PM PST by IceAge
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To: slowhand520
The country is tilting Republican

Why is the ACLU still kickin??!!
This organization MUST be destroyed at all cost before it destroys everything we hold precious in America!! Heard they are fighting tooth and nail to ban CREATION in the public schools!! WAZ UP WIT DAT?!!
11 posted on 12/14/2004 2:05:57 PM PST by RoseofTexas
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To: slowhand520

Psst, don't tell Howie.. EEEEYYYYYYAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!


12 posted on 12/14/2004 2:06:44 PM PST by gov_bean_ counter
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To: slowhand520
The country is tilting Republican

Ya think? :-p

Actually, I don't think this trend is necessarily guaranteed, long term.

I also am pretty sure that "Republican", as a descriptive term, has an increasingly tenuous connection conservative ideals.

13 posted on 12/14/2004 2:07:11 PM PST by NMR Guy
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increasingly tenuous connection conservative ideals

meant to say: increasingly tenuous connection to conservative ideals

14 posted on 12/14/2004 2:09:12 PM PST by NMR Guy
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To: NMR Guy
increasingly tenuous connection conservative ideals

meant to say: increasingly tenuous connection to conservative ideals

15 posted on 12/14/2004 2:09:44 PM PST by NMR Guy
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To: NMR Guy

Grrr...


16 posted on 12/14/2004 2:10:09 PM PST by NMR Guy
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To: slowhand520
Gallup noted today: “Post-election shifts in partisanship after presidential elections or midterm congressional elections are not routine, but are also not uncommon.”

IOW it's not usual but not unusual, Hmmm, very sKerry.

A little something for everyone, how nice.

How about 3 elections in a row, just wondering?

17 posted on 12/14/2004 2:10:16 PM PST by Mister Baredog (PLEASE be sure you have a flag up on your FReeper homepage.!!!)
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To: Charles Henrickson
During the Clinton years, the bulge was . . .

. . . in Clinton's pants.

That wasn't a real bulge. It was a sock.


18 posted on 12/14/2004 2:11:08 PM PST by rdb3 (Can I join the Pajamahadeen even if I sleep in the nude?)
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To: theDentist
Like a Pendulum, we swing from one side to the other.

I think that it's actually the baby boom (of which i belong) continuing to have an impact. Getting older, and conservative as a function of that maturity. (although I wound never consider myself "mature"...)
19 posted on 12/14/2004 2:13:50 PM PST by frankenMonkey
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To: slowhand520
The country is tilting Republican
Gee thanks, Gallup Poll, for clearing that up... how would I know what to think without you?? /sarcasm
20 posted on 12/14/2004 2:17:35 PM PST by mysto
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