I know that the presidential election can sometimes get too much attention from the media, overshadowing other important current events, but I think that this poll is worthwhile to look at. CNN has looked at an Associated Press Poll, and while it may not be all that accurate, it does show something that should be considered. Between the three candidates they seem to be almost neck and neck with each other.
Because McCain doesn't have a huge opponent in the Republican Party he has a huge advantage over both Obama and Clinton. According to the article: "Close to a quarter of Obama supporters reported they will back McCain if the Illinois senator fails to get the nomination, while a third of Clinton backers said they'd vote Republican if Obama is the Democratic nominee."
This division within the Democratic Party may lead the U.S. to having another Republican President. If McCain is elected as President you know the war will only continue. Do you believe that we are going to have another Republican President? Is the divide too wide that if a voter's candidate doesn't get elected they will vote for Republican?
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Showing posts with label poll. Show all posts
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Monday, December 10, 2007
Which G.O.P Candidate?!
There is no clear leading G.O.P. candidate so far in the 2008 presidential election. A new poll has shown that Republican voters are unsure of who to vote for. Not one of the Republican candidates has secured half of the Republican electorate.
Now, Republicans seem to be divided equally between former Gov. Mike Huckabee, Rudolph W. Guiliani, and Mitt Romney.
On the other hand, the polls show that Democrat voters are much more settled with Hillary Clinton than contesters Obama and Edwards.
Reasons for this include:
-many voters see Clinton as more likely to be able to unite the country
-more experienced and prepared for the presidency
-she has former President Clinton behind her
New polls also show that public satisfaction with Washington in general is at an all time low. The Democrat-led congress mustered a pathetic 21 % approval rate, while President Bush's is at 28%.
When I looked at this information, although the American people seem unhappy with the political status quo, I believe that they will not be as apathetic. Although they may not be happy with the choices they have, because their perception is so negative at the moment, it is likely that they will try to vote to change things because indeed, many things are wrong with the country at the time. Pressing issues: immigration, the war in Iraq, foreign policy, security, and the economy all need to be changed. Thus even though the public may seem to have an aversion to the political environment currently, I do not believe this will deflect the public's involvement in the 2008 election.
What do you think?
Why is the Republican electorate so undecided?
Will the election bring back a better perception of Washington?
Full Article: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/11/us/politics/11poll.html?ref=washington
Now, Republicans seem to be divided equally between former Gov. Mike Huckabee, Rudolph W. Guiliani, and Mitt Romney.
On the other hand, the polls show that Democrat voters are much more settled with Hillary Clinton than contesters Obama and Edwards.
Reasons for this include:
-many voters see Clinton as more likely to be able to unite the country
-more experienced and prepared for the presidency
-she has former President Clinton behind her
New polls also show that public satisfaction with Washington in general is at an all time low. The Democrat-led congress mustered a pathetic 21 % approval rate, while President Bush's is at 28%.
When I looked at this information, although the American people seem unhappy with the political status quo, I believe that they will not be as apathetic. Although they may not be happy with the choices they have, because their perception is so negative at the moment, it is likely that they will try to vote to change things because indeed, many things are wrong with the country at the time. Pressing issues: immigration, the war in Iraq, foreign policy, security, and the economy all need to be changed. Thus even though the public may seem to have an aversion to the political environment currently, I do not believe this will deflect the public's involvement in the 2008 election.
What do you think?
Why is the Republican electorate so undecided?
Will the election bring back a better perception of Washington?
Full Article: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/11/us/politics/11poll.html?ref=washington
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Most Important for 2008
Sorry it's hard to follow. If you need to, look at the attached link.
ISSUES AND THE ELECTION
Looking ahead to next year's presidential election, what will be the most important issues that you will take into account when deciding whom to vote for?
2007 Nov 30-Dec 2 2007 Apr 13-15
War in Iraq 36 42
The economy 16 13
Healthcare/health insurance 15 11
Illegal immigration 10 5
Homeland security/military defense 6 7
Taxes 5 4
Honesty/integrity/credibility of candidate 5 5
Abortion 3 2
Domestic issues 3 3
Social Security reform 3 2
Education 2 5
International/foreign affairs 3 4
Terrorism 2 2
Budget deficit/spending 2 2
Environmental issues 2 3
Employment issues 2 1
Financial/money 2 2
Senior care/Medicare/Prescription drugs 2 2
Morals/values/Christian beliefs 2 1
Energy/gas/oil prices and issues 2 --
Gay rights 1 --
Bush (doing a bad job) 1 1
Judicial issues 1 *
Vote Republican/not a Democrat * *
Vote Democrat/not a Republican * 1
World peace * 1
Bush (doing a good job) -- --
Other 4 9
None 2 3
No opinion 6 6
http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/election2008/2007-12-04-poll_N.htm
What do you think is the most issue that will affect your decision in the 2008 election?
Are you surprised at this poll?
ISSUES AND THE ELECTION
Looking ahead to next year's presidential election, what will be the most important issues that you will take into account when deciding whom to vote for?
2007 Nov 30-Dec 2 2007 Apr 13-15
War in Iraq 36 42
The economy 16 13
Healthcare/health insurance 15 11
Illegal immigration 10 5
Homeland security/military defense 6 7
Taxes 5 4
Honesty/integrity/credibility of candidate 5 5
Abortion 3 2
Domestic issues 3 3
Social Security reform 3 2
Education 2 5
International/foreign affairs 3 4
Terrorism 2 2
Budget deficit/spending 2 2
Environmental issues 2 3
Employment issues 2 1
Financial/money 2 2
Senior care/Medicare/Prescription drugs 2 2
Morals/values/Christian beliefs 2 1
Energy/gas/oil prices and issues 2 --
Gay rights 1 --
Bush (doing a bad job) 1 1
Judicial issues 1 *
Vote Republican/not a Democrat * *
Vote Democrat/not a Republican * 1
World peace * 1
Bush (doing a good job) -- --
Other 4 9
None 2 3
No opinion 6 6
http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/election2008/2007-12-04-poll_N.htm
What do you think is the most issue that will affect your decision in the 2008 election?
Are you surprised at this poll?
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