Obama's Job Approval Points to 2014 Trouble for Democrats

Real Clear Politics ^ | January 22, 2014 | Sean Trende

[muir_redwoods]

In other analysis, guys wearing feathers pose an issue for the7th cav under Geo. A Custer.

[conservativebabe]

Udall is in trouble here in CO with his support for gun control and then the insurance scandal. To top all that off his son gets arrested for burglary and heroine possession. He’s the gift that keeps on giving.

[JudyinCanada]

You’re right. Bundle all of the scandals (or maybe just the major ones, as there’s far too many to list). Benghazi, IRS, NSA, Fast & Furious, etc.

Geez, I can’t even begin to remember all of the corrupt goings on!

[okie01]

<Bundle all of the scandals (or maybe just the major ones, as there’s far too many to list). Benghazi, IRS, NSA, Fast & Furious, etc.

Geez, I can’t even begin to remember all of the corrupt goings on!

You can't name them all. And I'd wager 50% of the voters can't name more than one.

It's not like the MSM has made any of them into an ongoing story of corruption...

[cashless]

So basically the lower Obamalamadingdong's approval rating the better GOP chances? Does the author honestly believe those numbers cannot be manipulated by asking questions more skewed for the desired result or the survey or just ignored as being a flawed survey? Anyone with a half of brain realizes surveys are designed to achieve a desired result and the same “sample” is polled over and over. Ever seen a major national poll or survey that was not conducted with a 50/50 DemocRat/Repukelican sample? Me neither.

[JudyinCanada]

I suspect Michelle Malkin is keeping very good records. A follow-up book....Culture of Corruption - I Told You So would be fascinating to read.

[Ouderkirk]

I agree with you I will offer a “but”.

The problem is that no matter how directly one were to address the failures of the democRATS the media would howl like a coyote caught in trap, at everything (as if they don’t already). They have and will continue to paint anyone who speaks directly as a racist, terrorist, traitor or worse. The media will not allow any criticism of the left to go unanswered. They are no longer reporters, they are democRAT party shills and activists.

[cashless]

I meant to say a survey that was 50/50 DemocRat/Repukelican. Sorry for the confusion.

[RKBA Democrat]

The author starts with a flawed premise: that because dear leader has a low approval rating this means that the other faction of the uniparty is more popular and will win.

I’d submit that there is no groundswell of support for the gop faction in spite of dear leader. My prediction is nothing much changes in 2014. At this point I see no contest that would make me want to show up at the polls at all, let alone support a slate of uniparty stooges with R’s after their names.

[jonrick46]

The problem as I see it, is the Zer0 info-bots blame the Republicans and their friends the Capitalists. They actually believe it is the Capitalist owners of these companies who are causing the job problem. In their mind, it is the owners who are being stingy with their money at the expense of the workers. This, of course, is irrational thinking and something the DemonRATS know how to play into. It is the same logic that makes idiots want to increase taxes on the rich. Again, it is the thinking that the rich have lots of disposable money that needs to be liquidated to solve the problem. The reality is that if we take all of their money, it won’t even put a dent into the problem we have from Big Government running up costs, regulations and taxes.

[Seaplaner]

I recommend a larger list of issues than a fine focus, my FRiend.

Mitt (whatever one thinks of him) relied mainly on the econonmy, when he could have talked more about defense, geopolitics (Benghazi for example), corruption, terrorism, education, abortion, government corruption, and more, even healthcare.

My advice, go FULL SPCTRUM.

Find something for the single issue voter!

[ProtectOurFreedom]

The incredible variety of election fraud schemes the Dems concoct will steal the election for them again. They have been working for a year on new and novel ways to shut down their enemy. Repubs continue to have no idea that this is a winner-take-all death match.

[Baynative]

I understand what you are saying and do not disagree.

My hope is that we can support and encourage the members who have the courage to speak out, continue to do so and to confront the lies the minute they are told.

It drives me crazy to see Obama, Reid or any of the rest tell an outright lie and no one says anything.

[Jack Hammer]

He still has job approval???

From whom?????

[maddog55]

It’s only trouble for dems if they can’t get out the fake votes.

[ripley]

“Don’t count your GOP chickens before they hatch.”

Absolutely.

The scu*bags are in charge and a majority of the electorate has been indoctrinated irremediably.

IMHO

[Baynative]

"...idiots want to increase taxes on the rich."

When liberals make statements like this and the 'bots' in the audience nod it is because they think the target is rich conservative. They never consider the Clintons, the Heinzes, the Buffets, the Gates, the Zukerbergs the Boxers, Pelosis or Feinstein/Blums and so on as associated with their target.

[Ouderkirk]

It has gotten to the point now, where nothing the democRATS say is believed by almost anyone. It is taken as a given that they are lying unless proven otherwise. Which the media promptly atttempts with varying degrees of success.

For now, we have been over-run by the communists who are trying to cement their power via handouts to those whom they have harmed. Eventually the money runs out, and indolence to the formerly productive becomes a purgatory for them.

[Liz]

If hard talking conservatives would tell the truth about what’s going on we would get rid of every person who has supported Obama’s destructive agenda.

No one could disagree---however, we cannot easily dismiss evil, conniving Democrats---lying in wait waiting to pounce on truth-telling conservatives and Republicans.

Dems even relish the idea of Repubs impeaching Obama---b/c they can turn this into vote-getting "victimhood."

How do we know this?

Back when Clinton was getting lewinskied in the Oval Office, Reps howled in disgust and went for impeachment......

Hillary took refuge on broadcast TV, doing her "Virgin Mary" act (decked out w/ ropes of virginal pearls) telling Matt Lauer that a "vast-right wing conspiracy" was vilifying her husband.

Voters responded----they saw Republican actions as "overreaching." The Clintons looked like "victims" and Republicans lost seats at midterms.

[Ray76]

Abso-*-lutely!