Gallup: Political Party Affiliation: 30 States Blue, 4 Red in '09 So Far

MattusMaximus · 7th August 2009, 12:03 AM

Looks like the Republicans may be in for another rough ride in 2010. The economy is starting to turn around, the shine has really worn off of Sarah Palin's star, and the GOP is making a bunch of asses of themselves with their unruly sabotage of public meetings and kowtowing to the lunacy of Rush "The Democrats are Nazis" Limbaugh. Not to mention, this tidbit of news from Gallup...

Political Party Affiliation: 30 States Blue, 4 Red in '09 So Far

Quote:

Bottom Line
Since Obama was inaugurated, not much has changed in the political party landscape at the state level -- the Democratic Party continues to hold a solid advantage in party identification in most states and in the nation as a whole. While the size of the Democratic advantage at the national level shrunk in recent months, this has been due to an increase in independent identification rather than an increase in Republican support. That finding is echoed here given that the total number of solid and leaning Republican states remains unchanged from last year. While the Republican Party is still able to compete in elections if they enjoy greater turnout from their supporters or greater support for its candidates from independent voters, the deck is clearly stacked in the Democratic Party's favor for now.

Not looking good for the GOP in 2010 methinks. I am honestly starting to feel bad for the Republicans here who are relatively reasonable in their political outlook. I cannot imagine how much it must suck to see your party being hijacked by a bunch of unruly goons. It is my profound hope that enough people in the GOP grow a pair and start standing up to the nutwads.

mortimer · 7th August 2009, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by MattusMaximus

Looks like the Republicans may be in for another rough ride in 2010. The economy is starting to turn around, the shine has really worn off of Sarah Palin's star, and the GOP is making a bunch of asses of themselves with their unruly sabotage of public meetings and kowtowing to the lunacy of Rush "The Democrats are Nazis" Limbaugh. Not to mention, this tidbit of news from Gallup...

Political Party Affiliation: 30 States Blue, 4 Red in '09 So Far

Not looking good for the GOP in 2010 methinks. I am honestly starting to feel bad for the Republicans here who are relatively reasonable in their political outlook. I cannot imagine how much it must suck to see your party being hijacked by a bunch of unruly goons. It is my profound hope that enough people in the GOP grow a pair and start standing up to the nutwads.

I'm no polling expert, but any poll that has Oklahoma "leaning Democrat" (>5% edge) has to be off somewhere.

drkitten · 7th August 2009, 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by MattusMaximus

It is my profound hope that enough people in the GOP grow a pair and start standing up to the nutwads.

But the people left in the GOP are the nutwads. The last sensible Republican left weeks ago. Didn't you get the memo?

MattusMaximus · 8th August 2009, 03:47 PM

Originally Posted by mortimer

I'm no polling expert, but any poll that has Oklahoma "leaning Democrat" (>5% edge) has to be off somewhere.

Note that the poll was discussing party affiliation, which is different than who turns out to vote during elections.

MattusMaximus · 8th August 2009, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by drkitten

But the people left in the GOP are the nutwads. The last sensible Republican left weeks ago. Didn't you get the memo?

I know you jest, but there are still some reasonable folks in the GOP. For example, just look at the thread where Piggy is doing his level best to attempt to reason with all manner of rightwing nutwads about the direction of the party.

leftysergeant · 8th August 2009, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by MattusMaximus

I know you jest, but there are still some reasonable folks in the GOP.

There may be enough rational Republicans left to garrison Eugene, Oregon.

They have enough raving maniacs to successfully invade Cuba.

(This is, of course, assuming that you could instill that level of discipline into them to keep the narrow end of their weapons pointed in the right direction. But then, there is also the courage thing...)

mortimer · 8th August 2009, 06:16 PM

Originally Posted by MattusMaximus

Note that the poll was discussing party affiliation, which is different than who turns out to vote during elections.

Indeed. Either way, that's way off.

7th August 2009, 12:03 AM	#1
MattusMaximus Intellectual Gladiator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the midst of a vast, beautiful & uncaring universe Posts: 14,175	Gallup: Political Party Affiliation: 30 States Blue, 4 Red in '09 So Far Looks like the Republicans may be in for another rough ride in 2010. The economy is starting to turn around, the shine has really worn off of Sarah Palin's star, and the GOP is making a bunch of asses of themselves with their unruly sabotage of public meetings and kowtowing to the lunacy of Rush "The Democrats are Nazis" Limbaugh. Not to mention, this tidbit of news from Gallup... Political Party Affiliation: 30 States Blue, 4 Red in '09 So Far Quote: Bottom Line Since Obama was inaugurated, not much has changed in the political party landscape at the state level -- the Democratic Party continues to hold a solid advantage in party identification in most states and in the nation as a whole. While the size of the Democratic advantage at the national level shrunk in recent months, this has been due to an increase in independent identification rather than an increase in Republican support. That finding is echoed here given that the total number of solid and leaning Republican states remains unchanged from last year. While the Republican Party is still able to compete in elections if they enjoy greater turnout from their supporters or greater support for its candidates from independent voters, the deck is clearly stacked in the Democratic Party's favor for now. Not looking good for the GOP in 2010 methinks. I am honestly starting to feel bad for the Republicans here who are relatively reasonable in their political outlook. I cannot imagine how much it must suck to see your party being hijacked by a bunch of unruly goons. It is my profound hope that enough people in the GOP grow a pair and start standing up to the nutwads.
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7th August 2009, 01:53 PM	#2
mortimer NWO Janitor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,474	Originally Posted by MattusMaximus Looks like the Republicans may be in for another rough ride in 2010. The economy is starting to turn around, the shine has really worn off of Sarah Palin's star, and the GOP is making a bunch of asses of themselves with their unruly sabotage of public meetings and kowtowing to the lunacy of Rush "The Democrats are Nazis" Limbaugh. Not to mention, this tidbit of news from Gallup... Political Party Affiliation: 30 States Blue, 4 Red in '09 So Far Not looking good for the GOP in 2010 methinks. I am honestly starting to feel bad for the Republicans here who are relatively reasonable in their political outlook. I cannot imagine how much it must suck to see your party being hijacked by a bunch of unruly goons. It is my profound hope that enough people in the GOP grow a pair and start standing up to the nutwads. I'm no polling expert, but any poll that has Oklahoma "leaning Democrat" (>5% edge) has to be off somewhere.
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8th August 2009, 03:47 PM	#4
MattusMaximus Intellectual Gladiator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the midst of a vast, beautiful & uncaring universe Posts: 14,175	Originally Posted by mortimer I'm no polling expert, but any poll that has Oklahoma "leaning Democrat" (>5% edge) has to be off somewhere. Note that the poll was discussing party affiliation, which is different than who turns out to vote during elections.
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8th August 2009, 03:49 PM	#5
MattusMaximus Intellectual Gladiator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the midst of a vast, beautiful & uncaring universe Posts: 14,175	Originally Posted by drkitten But the people left in the GOP are the nutwads. The last sensible Republican left weeks ago. Didn't you get the memo? I know you jest, but there are still some reasonable folks in the GOP. For example, just look at the thread where Piggy is doing his level best to attempt to reason with all manner of rightwing nutwads about the direction of the party.
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8th August 2009, 06:16 PM	#7
mortimer NWO Janitor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,474	Originally Posted by MattusMaximus Note that the poll was discussing party affiliation, which is different than who turns out to vote during elections. Indeed. Either way, that's way off.
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7th August 2009, 06:10 PM	#3
drkitten Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Wits' End Posts: 21,647	Originally Posted by MattusMaximus It is my profound hope that enough people in the GOP grow a pair and start standing up to the nutwads. But the people left in the GOP are the nutwads. The last sensible Republican left weeks ago. Didn't you get the memo?

8th August 2009, 05:59 PM	#6
leftysergeant Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Spanaway WA Posts: 18,613	Originally Posted by MattusMaximus I know you jest, but there are still some reasonable folks in the GOP. There may be enough rational Republicans left to garrison Eugene, Oregon. They have enough raving maniacs to successfully invade Cuba. (This is, of course, assuming that you could instill that level of discipline into them to keep the narrow end of their weapons pointed in the right direction. But then, there is also the courage thing...)