Posted on 01/13/2006 4:35:43 PM PST by FairOpinion
A recent poll shows the born-again "moderate" Republican governor has gained back some popularity, especially in the Bay Area, and is now in a dead heat with Democratic competitors.
"Our survey demonstrates that Schwarzenegger's retreat from the more conservative rhetoric and agenda he brandished during the latter part of 2005 has paid off among middle-of-the road voters," said Melinda Jackson, director of the Survey and Policy Research Institute at San Jose State University.
The governor's job performance rating among voters in a Democrat-leaning state has climbed from 36 percent positive and 53 percent negative in September, to 40 percent positive and 51 percent negative this month.
(Excerpt) Read more at insidebayarea.com ...
And you're STILL in Arizona. Why don't you prove that you're a Republican and go help Don Goldwater depose the bulldyke ?
A curious statement in light of the fact this article is about a recent poll which documented that Schwarzenegger was losing support among conservatives and Republicans after he announced his proposed budget:
But in recasting himself as a moderate advocate for public works with a Democratic chief of staff and a conciliatory tone, the governor has lost some favor among his fellow Republicans and among conservatives.
That many conservatives on this forum were simply attempting to point out why the Austrian was loosing support is hardly trying to "sucker" anyone.
Is it?
Where, how do you consider Rhode Island the most "liberal"? It's a very tiny state; but I guess it serves your purpose.
Figures.
What are you smoking, anyway ? This is a Conservative forum, not DU.
"Sure, I am liberal" -- Fair Opinion 1/13/2006
That's clear evidence that conservatives didn't bother to support the propositions that would have made the changes conservatives claim they want: reduce power of unions and reduce spending.
And some people, who CLAIM to be conservative, such as yourself, calcowgirl, actually came out to VOTE WITH THE DEMOCRATS against the propositions, which would have helped reform CA.
As you read earlier, all the conservatives who I called on election day mostly did not know it was the day to vote. So most certainly there was no turn out.
Regarding a vote for a third party or not voting or voting the same way as a Democrat... Sure isn't going to help conservatives much at all to do that kind of thing. IMO most of the third parties seem to be big social liberals or a plain waste of vote when it helps a Democrat.
GO for changes in primaries and then vote the Republican in no matter what, even a McClintock (God help us).
I can appreciate views which express dismay with Gov S. And from anywhere. There's legitimate disagreement; and then there's "something else" a foot.
A certain specific "identity group" bootstraps "conservative principles. Where I lived in CA it was VERY obvious what these folks were up to. They support "quotas" for whites, etc. Support "abortion" (but in their unspoken caveats) for minorities only)
It's that "something else" which continues to be played out on all of us, here on FR and I do perceive more "notable" types are also seeing it at their levels of interactions.
And that's how I read it.
I certainly hope you are NOT referring to people on this thread. If you are, this is OVER THE TOP!
"And 90% of the California voters will NOT vote for McClintock no matter what. So guess who is going to get elected? Certainly NOT McClintock." -- Fair Opinion 1/13/2006
Anything but correct, that's for sure.
Amerigomag tells the truth and you call him "Diane Feinstein" (sic). Give us a break. You liberal Ah-noldbots have a chronic aversion to facts, statistics, history, oh, and the TRUTH.
Go tell Jim Robinson. Write a vanity post thread. Send email invites to all your pals. Knock yourself out, kid.
I find your posts so ugly and creepy.
If you have an allegation to make, make it. I certainly want to know what you think I am trying to "sucker" others into.
Try the other leg, it's got bells.
??? I have know idea what you are insinuating. Is this another insult?
FO is the one spinning and spinning... and the rest of the rabid foaming-at-the-mouth liberal Ah-noldbots. But keep it up, we'll keep on telling the truth on you and the lies, and you'll just think it's hell. ;-)
Proof ? Evidence ?
You aren't in CA. I guess your opinions are okay.
Aren't we in agreement that most Republicans who visit this forum feel that the CAGOP is attempting to champion causes which further conservatism in America?
Aren't we in agreement that Republicans who visit this forum assume that supporting the CAGOP will further the conservative cause?
Aren't we in agreement that most Republicans who visit this forum clearly understand that they can't influence political decisions if their party doesn't win?
I think we are.
Nah. Right about now, it's time for SierraWasp to show up to cast some humor. Or NormsRevenge to "mediate" by posting something "let's all get alongish".
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