Posted on 10/14/2011 9:20:10 AM PDT by AngelesCrestHighway
Despite sweeping pessimism about the nation's fortunes and his own sliding approval ratings, President Obama leads potential Republican rivals Mitt Romney and Rick Perry in hypothetical general-election match-ups, according to a new TIME poll. Obama leads Romney, the former Massachusetts governor who sits atop the GOP presidential field, 46% to 43% among likely voters. The President has opened a double-digit lead over Perry, 50% to 38%, highlighting concerns percolating through the GOP that the Texas governor would face a steep uphill climb should he capture the nomination. Obama also boasts a 49% to 37% edge over businessman Herman Cain, whose strong Tea Party support has propelled him toward the top of Republican ranks in recent weeks.
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Anything less than this result and the libs would be depressed (more than usual) and stay home completely next year.
It’s all about cheering up the left about their chances.
This is why I took yahoo off my favorites list.
They must be doing their polling down at the NYC park where the OWS loons hold sway!
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