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Washington Whispers: GOP voters: like a rock
U.S. News ^
| August 9, 2006
| Paul Bedard
Posted on 08/10/2006 9:48:23 AM PDT by new yorker 77
Many Democrats may hate the war in Iraq and itch to dump the president, but a new GOP survey shows that Republican base voters stand ready to jam the November polls to return their team to Congress. A three-page-survey memo obtained by Washington Whispers reveals that despite reports of some dissatisfaction with the economy, the war, and President Bush, 81 percent of Republican voters are "almost certain" to vote and an additional 14 percent say they are "very likely." It goes without saying that they'll vote Republican: By a margin of 84 percent to 6 percent, they will pull the GOP toggle switch in the voting booth. And here is something you don't hear very often: 88 percent of Republicans approve of how the prez is handling his job. What's it all mean? Analysts say that GOP voters are ready to dig in and play defense against the charges Democrats are tossing at Republican candidates.
The memo also helps to define what issues work for Republican candidates. The survey--officially tilted "Base Mobilization Survey Finds and Conclusions"--divided the issues into foreign and domestic. On the foreign side, it's all terrorism and war with polling that finds GOP voters back the war, worry about Democratic attacks on the fight against terrorism, and think the Patriot Act, moves to tighten the border, and even telephone surveillance are good things. And their favorite domestic issues aren't a surprise: They are pro-tax cuts, big on cultural values, and worried that Democrats want to put too much bureaucracy in healthcare. Another nonshocker: They don't like the media's war stories, thinking that they are too negative. Some 60 percent of the GOP base expresses "extremely high dissatisfaction" with the coverage of the war.
TOPICS: Front Page News; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2006; 2006polls; election2006; gop; poll; republican; survey
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To: ohioWfan
Yeah, I know.
I just hope and pray that the alternative isn't GIULIANI or McPain!!!
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posted on
08/10/2006 11:23:56 AM PDT
by
ZULU
(Non nobis, non nobis, Domine, sed nomini tuo da gloriam. God, guts, and guns made America great.)
To: beeler
You just outted yourself, troll.
You're no conservative. You're a complete phony.
202
posted on
08/10/2006 11:24:32 AM PDT
by
ohioWfan
(PROUD Mom of an Iraqi Liberation VET! THANKS, son!!!!)
To: Howlin
We're sick to death of being BLACKMAILED by you people and your votes. I'm really getting to the point where I consider these No-Noser's my enemy. WHO THE HELL WANTS TO GO TO WAR WITH THOSE WHO WILL CUT AND RUN WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH. GOOD RIDDANCE!
To: beeler
So now it's suicidal and stupid to support conservatives?Your antics seem to be trying to make it look that way.
You make a pitiful poster child for the "Super Conservatives" who never get anyone into office, but can feel all smug and superior for always being correct.
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posted on
08/10/2006 11:24:50 AM PDT
by
capt. norm
(Bumper Sticker: Honk if you've never seen an Uzi shoot from a car window.)
To: Wolfstar
Hey, if you're OK with having Alren Specter and John McCain in your party, and are willing to defend them even as they're selling out conservative principles (just like Bush did), have at it. But don't whine when the base has had enough of it and stays at home and keeps their wallets closed.
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posted on
08/10/2006 11:25:26 AM PDT
by
beeler
("Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice...moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue")
To: beeler
Post #61:
More and more, conservatives and Republicans are mutually exclusive groups.You've made this point about five or six times already. What's your agenda, other than to be an annoying pain in the arse?
206
posted on
08/10/2006 11:25:27 AM PDT
by
My2Cents
(A pirate's life for me.)
To: beeler
DON`T VOTE, ye3ah, we need more Rats running things---no thanks
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posted on
08/10/2006 11:25:49 AM PDT
by
bybybill
(`IF TH E RATS WIN, WE LOSE)
To: ZULU
Oh, me too, ZULU! ME TOO!
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posted on
08/10/2006 11:25:49 AM PDT
by
ohioWfan
(PROUD Mom of an Iraqi Liberation VET! THANKS, son!!!!)
To: beeler
You're as much 'the base' as Howard Dean is.
Phony.
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posted on
08/10/2006 11:26:35 AM PDT
by
ohioWfan
(PROUD Mom of an Iraqi Liberation VET! THANKS, son!!!!)
To: teawithmisswilliams
This election is not a one issue election. I agree with your stance that immigration is a big issue but we have to get rid of Rino's in the primaries and maintain control of Congress by voting in Repubs in the general.
210
posted on
08/10/2006 11:26:54 AM PDT
by
jazusamo
(DIANA IREY for Congress, PA 12th District: Retire murtha.)
To: Miss Marple
I can deal with the Dims being Left, I can't deal with the Republicans being Left. They've sold out.
211
posted on
08/10/2006 11:27:07 AM PDT
by
beeler
("Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice...moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue")
To: beeler
Please, only reply with substantive posts if you'd like to debate/discuss with me.I'll be patiently waiting for your first "substantive" post and I'll try not to "divulge" from the subject.
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posted on
08/10/2006 11:27:24 AM PDT
by
capt. norm
(Bumper Sticker: Honk if you've never seen an Uzi shoot from a car window.)
To: longtermmemmory
My source is the Rush Limbaugh show.
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posted on
08/10/2006 11:27:37 AM PDT
by
beeler
("Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice...moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue")
To: beeler
You can deal with the country being in grave danger in the hands of traitors, but you can't deal with having President Bush leading us in this war on terror?
You really want that on record on a CONSERVATIVE FORUM??
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posted on
08/10/2006 11:28:24 AM PDT
by
ohioWfan
(PROUD Mom of an Iraqi Liberation VET! THANKS, son!!!!)
To: Howlin
Thank you for the ping, Howlin. Heartening news is right...and it restores my faith in the issues that I thought represented the base, regardless of what the "real conservatives" have been saying.
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posted on
08/10/2006 11:28:24 AM PDT
by
Dolphy
To: justshutupandtakeit
The context was North Carolina. It helps to read the thread.
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posted on
08/10/2006 11:28:34 AM PDT
by
beeler
("Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice...moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue")
To: Lando Lincoln
Level accusations at the Deans, Pelosis, Reids, Schumers, Durbins, etc., etc. over their appeasement positions and that the American people will not tolerate their "politics as usual". If the GOP were to do this, it would be an early Christmas.
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posted on
08/10/2006 11:29:03 AM PDT
by
My2Cents
(A pirate's life for me.)
To: beeler
Hillary is depending on you to put her in office, Troll/ malcontent unappeaser. Will you be happy then?
As for me and my house, we vote Republican, for it is the ONLY party that is serious about the war on terror, lower taxes, pro-life, and hetrosexual marriage.
Are you perchance planning to vote for cut & run, higher taxes, pro-death, and gay marriage?
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posted on
08/10/2006 11:29:25 AM PDT
by
Carolinamom
(Moderation in pursuit of justice is no virtue. ---Barry Goldwater)
To: AmericaUnited
These people were never "with" us, AU.
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posted on
08/10/2006 11:29:38 AM PDT
by
Howlin
(Pres.Bush ought to be ashamed of himself for allowing foreign countries right on our borders!!~~Zook)
To: Miss Marple
All that was missing was Terri S.
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posted on
08/10/2006 11:29:49 AM PDT
by
justshutupandtakeit
(If you believe ANYTHING in the Treason Media you are a fool.)
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