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After slump, Bush's ratings rise [ 40% approval, NYT/CBS poll ]
International Herald ^ | Dec 7 2005

Posted on 12/07/2005 2:55:51 PM PST by george wythe

The survey, conducted Dec. 2-6, showed Bush's approval rating at 40 percent, up from 35 percent a month ago, which was the low point of his presidency. His gains primarily came among men, independents, moderates and conservatives. He remains a fiercely polarizing figure, with an approval rating of 79 percent among Republicans, 12 percent among Democrats and 34 percent among Independents.

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TOPICS: Front Page News
KEYWORDS: bush; cbs; gas; iht; jobapproval; nyt; polling; polls; term2
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1 posted on 12/07/2005 2:55:52 PM PST by george wythe
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Despite the hurricanes and the naysayers, the economy keeps on going strong:
The poll showed that 57 percent now describe the national economy as good, up from 47 percent a month ago.

2 posted on 12/07/2005 2:57:24 PM PST by george wythe
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The survey, conducted Dec. 2-6, showed Bush's approval rating at 40 percent, up from 35 percent a month ago, which was the low point of his presidency. His gains primarily came among men, independents, moderates and conservatives.

It's a trend. We always win when we stay on offense. Playing defense all the time is demoralizing to your supporters and encouraging to your opponents. Do not go into the defensive mode again, Mr. President.

3 posted on 12/07/2005 3:00:22 PM PST by Republican Wildcat
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To: george wythe

Mark my words, and remember you read it here first.........,.

By the end of March, 2006, President Bush will have approval ratings between 55% - 58%.

His approval rating will go up, simply because he doesn't give a damn about polls.

He just does the right thing!!


GO "W" GO!!


4 posted on 12/07/2005 3:00:36 PM PST by GeorgeW23225 ("Grow your own dope. Plant a liberal")
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To: george wythe

more fake polls


5 posted on 12/07/2005 3:03:13 PM PST by vigilante2 (proud parent of a soldier)
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To: george wythe

Rasmussen had him at 48% yesterday among registered voters.

Looks like the usually suspects are polling the other usual suspects...


6 posted on 12/07/2005 3:03:50 PM PST by telebob
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To: george wythe

I'll say it again: It's all about the price of a gallon of gas.


7 posted on 12/07/2005 3:04:07 PM PST by rightinthemiddle (#1 Rule in Dealing with the Media, Democrats and Terrorists: Can't Please 'Em, so Don't Appease 'Em.)
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To: george wythe

Interesting that Rasmussen has Bush's approval at 48% and this NY Times/CBS poll has him at only 40%. Yet even that is a huge improvement over their last poll, a fact I'm sure it kills them to admit. If he went up 5 points in a NY Times/CBS poll, then his actual approval rating probably went up at least 20%.


8 posted on 12/07/2005 3:05:51 PM PST by HHFi
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To: telebob
Rasmussen had him at 48% yesterday among registered voters.

NYT/CBS polled adults.

Bush's approval among registered voters may be higher, so both polls could be correct.

9 posted on 12/07/2005 3:08:18 PM PST by george wythe
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To: GeorgeW23225
His approval rating will go up, simply because he doesn't give a damn about polls. He just does the right thing!!

Americans always value LEADERSHIP!

10 posted on 12/07/2005 3:09:20 PM PST by Right_in_Virginia
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To: HHFi

Precisely.


11 posted on 12/07/2005 3:09:56 PM PST by Howlin
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To: george wythe
He remains a fiercely polarizing figure

Good! i like that...If he was a "Come together person" id be angry.
12 posted on 12/07/2005 3:35:13 PM PST by HHKrepublican_2 (OP Spread the Truth...figthing Lib Fibs....http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1535158/posts)
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To: george wythe

Adults meaning....18-100 who else are they going to Poll?


13 posted on 12/07/2005 3:36:53 PM PST by HHKrepublican_2 (OP Spread the Truth...figthing Lib Fibs....http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1535158/posts)
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To: george wythe

Raz also polled all adults not just registered voters


14 posted on 12/07/2005 3:40:47 PM PST by traderrob6
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To: george wythe
His gains primarily came among men, independents, moderates and conservatives.

Should read...His gains primarily came among people who bought a clue and those who noticed the Democrats are INSANE!

15 posted on 12/07/2005 3:48:56 PM PST by highlander_UW (I don't know what my future holds, but I know Who holds my future)
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To: george wythe

NYTIMES Poll? Add +5 points :)


16 posted on 12/07/2005 3:50:56 PM PST by Pimpmygop (Pimp my GOP Ride!)
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To: george wythe

Who do these poll takers call? No one's ever called me.

Call me cynical but I would bet that the Times and CBS only call people with Manhattan, Hollywood and Berkeley CA exchanges.


17 posted on 12/07/2005 3:52:39 PM PST by 3catsanadog (When anything goes, everything does.)
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To: Right_in_Virginia

I agree!! And President Bush IS a leader!!


18 posted on 12/07/2005 4:19:36 PM PST by GeorgeW23225 ("Grow your own dope. Plant a liberal")
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To: george wythe
His gains primarily came among men, independents, moderates and conservatives

Obviously not among, feminists, radicals, quitters, and congressional demoncrats. Wait that is redundant.

19 posted on 12/07/2005 4:24:26 PM PST by pfflier
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To: rightinthemiddle

You are on the mark with gas prices being the key. I think the incessant replaying of the poor lady losing her wig and nearly getting trampled to death in the shopping frenzy the day after Thanksgiving left an impression, too.


20 posted on 12/07/2005 4:29:16 PM PST by babaloo
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