[Indy Pendance]

Not necessarily. Notice this poll, only 29% surveyed said they were Republicans. They can manipulate stats to suit their agenda, and we all know what that is.

Gallup: Bush Approval Rating Continues to Drop (40% Approval 29% Repubs polled)

[new yorker 77]

Yes. 37%(Dem)-37%(Rep)-26%(Ind) is the 2004 Electorate voting tally This poll. 35%(Dem)-29%(Rep)-34%(Ind) According to this poll, 75% of Rep. support Bush. Reps undersampled by 8 points. 75% of 8 points is 6. 40% + 6% = 46% Add 3 points for a likely voter sample. REAL GALLUP APPROVAL is 49%. Math is a beautiful thing.