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Independents Give Republicans Big Edge: Pew Survey
NPR ^ | September 23, 2010 | Frank James

Posted on 09/23/2010 6:56:20 PM PDT by neverdem

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1 posted on 09/23/2010 6:56:27 PM PDT by neverdem
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To: neverdem

Here is the Pew Poll!!!!

http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1739/independent-voters-typology-2010-midterms-favor-republicans-conservative


2 posted on 09/23/2010 7:02:40 PM PDT by tallyhoe
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Let’s vote and pray the dems go down in flames, we need America financially sound and free.


3 posted on 09/23/2010 7:11:01 PM PDT by aces
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To: neverdem
Politically, this is good news for the Republican party.

But philosophically, I'm uncomfortable about trusting the state of the Union to voters whose "core principles" tilt in a different direction every voting cycle.

I'll just say it: I despise the lukewarm.

4 posted on 09/23/2010 7:15:12 PM PDT by Flycatcher (God speaks to us, through the supernal lightness of birds, in a special type of poetry.)
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To: Flycatcher

Not all Independents are lukewarm.


5 posted on 09/23/2010 7:17:31 PM PDT by EternalVigilance (Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness. -GW)
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To: AdmSmith; Arthur Wildfire! March; Berosus; bigheadfred; blueyon; Convert from ECUSA; dervish; ...

Whew!

Thanks neverdem.


6 posted on 09/23/2010 7:20:36 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (Democratic Underground... matters are worse, as their latest fund drive has come up short...)
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To: EternalVigilance
Not all Independents are lukewarm.

You're right.

Bernie Sanders (Independent) is a socialist.

7 posted on 09/23/2010 7:22:12 PM PDT by Flycatcher (God speaks to us, through the supernal lightness of birds, in a special type of poetry.)
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To: neverdem

I’m noticing that the Radical liberals are becoming even MORE shrill and hateful as Armageddon Day approaches, and I didn’t think that was possible.

I’m seriously thinking there will be VIOLENCE by these people on poll day.


8 posted on 09/23/2010 7:22:18 PM PDT by tcrlaf (Obama White House=Tammany Hall on the National Mall)
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To: Flycatcher

Who are these moderates who the media crowns as defenders of sanity and liberty every election?


9 posted on 09/23/2010 7:22:33 PM PDT by chargers fan
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To: neverdem

That sure looks like John Kerry holding up that sign.


10 posted on 09/23/2010 7:23:43 PM PDT by ansel12 ([fear of Islam.] Once you are paralyzed by fear of Mohammedanism...you have lost the battle.)
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To: chargers fan
Who are these moderates who the media crowns as defenders of sanity and liberty every election?

Yes, that never fails to bring a sardonic grin to my face. But you'll notice these independents are only defenders of sanity and liberty if they tilt left. If they tilt right, they're angry, hate-spewing, kneejerk racists.

Kinda funny...

11 posted on 09/23/2010 7:27:28 PM PDT by Flycatcher (God speaks to us, through the supernal lightness of birds, in a special type of poetry.)
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To: tallyhoe
Here is the Pew Poll!!!!

Thanks for the link and the reminder. It was linked in the text of the story.

12 posted on 09/23/2010 7:40:21 PM PDT by neverdem (Xin loi minh oi)
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To: neverdem
They are uncomfortable with the Democrats because they represent the party in power.

Are they just the mushy middle going flaky because they didn't get the goodies they'd hoped for?

If our Republic is to survive we've got to complete the outreach, train them in Constitutional and Founding principles, and keep them on the reservation for election after election.

13 posted on 09/23/2010 7:41:11 PM PDT by 1010RD (First Do No Harm)
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To: tcrlaf
I’m noticing that the Radical liberals are becoming even MORE shrill and hateful as Armageddon Day approaches,

me too.....set back and fan the flames!...They finally see there is no free lunch...
I'm talking a bout the “poor folks”

I have more local food stampers applying for jobs to keep their standard of living the same then Ive ever had!

(

14 posted on 09/23/2010 7:43:11 PM PDT by M-cubed
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To: Flycatcher
I have many friends, in all fifty states, who are Independent Reaganite conservatives. Pro-life. Pro-liberty. Peace through Strength. Pro-natural family. Pro-Constitution. Pro-border security. Pro-national sovereignty. Pro-limited government.

In fact, taken together, they constitute the third-largest party in America based on voter registrations. And we just got started.

15 posted on 09/23/2010 7:43:29 PM PDT by EternalVigilance (Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness. -GW)
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To: neverdem

March 25, 2010
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62N61Y20100325
(Reuters) - President Barack Obama dared Republicans on Thursday to try to repeal his newly signed healthcare law but warned their effort would backfire as he touted the benefits of the massive overhaul.


16 posted on 09/23/2010 7:43:48 PM PDT by listenhillary (A 50% cut of federal spending would be a good place to start.)
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To: neverdem

What this tells me is that the independents are likely to back the GOP again in 2012 unless the Dems are successful in pinning the blame on Republicans. But if the GOP re-takes the White House and Congress by 2013, the independents are going to be just as unhappy and swing back to the Dems unless they see significant progress.

Fortunately, the Democrats are setting a very low bar for progress.


17 posted on 09/23/2010 7:44:42 PM PDT by OrangeHoof (Washington, we Texans want a divorce!)
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To: EternalVigilance
I applaud your efforts. I sincerely do.

Because of the RINOs and career Republicans, the GOP is indeed corrupt. But despite that, the GOP is STILL the home of social conservatives such as myself.

Is it possible that some day in the future, I could pull the lever for an Independent Party candidate? To get vulgar, damn straight! But only -- and I repeat, only -- if this Independent is more conservative than the GOP candidate.

I hope you succeed. I would be proud to be a registered Independent if this new party were consistently conservative on ALL issues.

All the best to you.

18 posted on 09/23/2010 7:57:33 PM PDT by Flycatcher (God speaks to us, through the supernal lightness of birds, in a special type of poetry.)
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19 posted on 09/23/2010 8:01:04 PM PDT by South40 (Filled with hatred for those who disagree, democrats are the most intolerant bigots on earth)
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To: neverdem
"a 13 point margin, 49 (percent) to 36 (percent.)"

Enormous, considering the intensity factor.

Conservatives will turn out over 60%. Independents will turn out at about 45-60%.

Commies will turn out at about 35%.

The "Progressive Agenda" is D E A D.

Even the most optimistic pundits will be surprised.

20 posted on 09/23/2010 8:07:58 PM PDT by Mariner (USS Tarawa, VQ3, USS Benjamin Stoddert, NAVCAMS WestPac, 7th Fleet, Navcommsta Puget Sound)
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