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What Really Happened?: Survey Results Debunk the Myths of 2004 Election
The Richmond TIMES-DISPATCH ^ | November 24, 2004 | JIM MCLAUGHLIN and JOHN MCLAUGHLIN

Posted on 11/29/2004 12:39:51 PM PST by neverdem

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Washington. The theories from liberals and the old media as to why John Kerry lost the presidential election reconfirm that they just don't understand the values and priorities of middle-class America. While they seem to believe that most Americans who voted for President Bush are idiots, religious zealots, or both, the results from our post-election survey show the American people gave President Bush a clear victory for practical and common-sense reasons. They voted for George W. Bush because they trusted his character and were more in agreement with him on the two most important issues of the day: fighting the war on terror and improving the economy.

In spite of what liberals and the media may say, the voters made an educated and rational decision in giving President Bush a clear victory on Election Day.

Myth #1: The American people don't like George W. Bush or his policies.

Fact: A clear majority of voters (54 percent) approves of the job Bush has done as President.

Ironically, President Bush's favorable rating was lower than his job approval rating. This means people voted for Bush because they believed he was doing a good job and agreed with him on the most important issues of the day, which were keeping America safe from terror and improving the economy.

Myth #2: American voters didn't vote for Bush; they were voting against Kerry, and didn't want to change horses during a time of war.

Fact: 83 percent of Bush voters said they were voting for George W. Bush; while only 11 percent said they were voting against John Kerry. The leading responses as to why Americans voted for Bush were because they felt he was doing a good job and they agreed with him on the issues.

(Excerpt) Read more at timesdispatch.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Editorial; Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: District of Columbia; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: 2004election; bush; bushhaters; bushvictory; bushwins; iraq; kerry; kerrydefeat; lyingliars; mediabias; myth; traitorslose; zogbyism
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1 posted on 11/29/2004 12:39:54 PM PST by neverdem
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To: neverdem; Howlin; Miss Marple; JohnHuang2; Always Right; ohioWfan; xsmommy; geedee; blam; ...

What a clear, concise, and readable synopsis of the whole affair.


2 posted on 11/29/2004 12:48:42 PM PST by anniegetyourgun
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To: neverdem

Actually, if the RATS had put up a candidate that wasn't a traitorous, lying, scumbag, they would have taken the White House.


3 posted on 11/29/2004 12:52:29 PM PST by aShepard
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To: neverdem
I may not be in the majority, but I voted against John Kerry more than I voted for George Bushh.

There is no statute of limitations on treason.

4 posted on 11/29/2004 12:53:17 PM PST by j. earl carter
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To: neverdem
I voted for George Bush before I voted against John Kerry.
5 posted on 11/29/2004 1:01:19 PM PST by buddyholly (We flushed the Johns!!!)
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To: j. earl carter

Even if I look at only the past 10 years of each man's life. Bush was the clear winner of the two. If you voted against Kerry over Viet Nam and what he did or didn't do then, you haven't looked at his senate record.

So yes I'd say you are a minority.


6 posted on 11/29/2004 1:13:31 PM PST by Conspiracy Guy (This space is available to advertise your service or product.)
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To: j. earl carter; aShepard

That was very well said by both of you. GWB has done somethings that I just can't believe. I can't remember ever voting for a dem. Just thank God we won't have a traitor in the White House!


7 posted on 11/29/2004 1:18:56 PM PST by neverdem (May you be in heaven a half hour before the devil knows that you're dead.)
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To: neverdem

"Extreme liberalism is a disease of the soul, a mental illness that ravages the mind; it is nothing less than a force of evil, hell bent on destroying everything we hold dear." ~ Brandon D. Ragle


8 posted on 11/29/2004 1:22:18 PM PST by SwinneySwitch (W 1)
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To: neverdem
Id take a cowboy over a gigolo any day!
9 posted on 11/29/2004 1:29:43 PM PST by Bush gal in LA (Armed with what? SPITBALLS? Zell Miller)
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To: Bush gal in LA

At least the gigilo had to work his ass and whore his way to the money...
the fratboy cheerleader got it all from daddy.

And in a society that prides itself on hundreds of choices
in soap, soda, soup or sex videos, the American people had their choice limited to these two Yalie bonesmen.



10 posted on 11/29/2004 1:46:32 PM PST by CAPTAIN PHOTON
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To: 1stMarylandRegiment; 1Mike; 3catsanadog; ~Vor~; ~Kim4VRWC's~; A CA Guy; A Citizen Reporter; ...

The real story behind the election of 2004.


11 posted on 11/29/2004 1:46:37 PM PST by Howlin (W, Still the President)
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To: Bush gal in LA
If it wasn't for the four-year msm media pounding, Bush would have won by 15 points. The interesting fact is that the country is shifting right as evidenced by the congressional election results.
12 posted on 11/29/2004 1:49:08 PM PST by basque (Basque)
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To: aShepard
Actually, if the RATS had put up a candidate that wasn't a traitorous, lying, scumbag, they would have taken the White House.

They don’t have one.

13 posted on 11/29/2004 1:50:47 PM PST by dead (I've got my eye out for Mullah Omar.)
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To: CAPTAIN PHOTON

oh come on! they had mr consumer advocate also, don't sell ralphie short.


14 posted on 11/29/2004 1:51:52 PM PST by xsmommy
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To: CAPTAIN PHOTON

Any American was free to write-in Pat Buchanan.


15 posted on 11/29/2004 1:52:35 PM PST by dead (I've got my eye out for Mullah Omar.)
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To: neverdem

index for later (time to be goin' home)


16 posted on 11/29/2004 1:53:44 PM PST by smonk
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To: Howlin

I love it....me pinging you....you pinging me....it's all so much pinging fun!


17 posted on 11/29/2004 1:55:28 PM PST by anniegetyourgun
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To: aShepard

Is there a RAT alive that would fit that description?


18 posted on 11/29/2004 1:56:30 PM PST by trussell (Unemployed intellectual...will act like a pompous ass for food!!)
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To: Howlin

Bump for later reading.


19 posted on 11/29/2004 1:56:45 PM PST by Mr. Silverback (A Freelance Business Writer looking for business.)
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To: CAPTAIN PHOTON
At least the gigilo had to work his ass and whore his way to the money... the fratboy cheerleader got it all from daddy.

You're factually wrong, Captain, and you aren't going to be very popular at this forum.

20 posted on 11/29/2004 1:59:58 PM PST by Dog Gone
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