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Democrats Losing to Republicans on Most Issues

By W. James Antle, III on 9.1.10 @ 4:35PM

Byron York looks deeper at the new, more detailed Gallup numbers. When the Democrats took control of Congress, they held sizable advantages over the Republicans on almost every issue. Now?

So look at the swings away from the Democratic party: a 38-point swing on health care, a 27-point swing on the economy, a 26-point swing on handling corruption in government, a 29-point swing on combating terrorism. All the progress Democrats had made on those issues during the Bush years has gone away. Is it any wonder Democratic strategists are approaching this November's elections in a state of panic?

The only issue on which Democrats retain a statistically significant advantage over Republicans is the environment. And November is getting closer.

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Lullabys, Legends and Lies| 9.1.10 @ 7:35PM

This morning on MSLSD (Morning Joseph Stalin's show), they were talking about this very poll, and they were saying what bad news this really was for the DNC, and the President. I was spitting my coffee across the room, watching them cry!! This really couldn't have happened to a nicer piece of shish-kebab Party!! Old Dead Teddy must be rolling around in his grave (which makes me even more happy)!! Ted's dead, and so is his Party!!

soho| 9.1.10 @ 8:47PM

I have no idea...

Bob Miller| 9.2.10 @ 10:26AM

This fickle public could turn again if newly elected conservatives don't produce.

Oldefarte| 9.2.10 @ 3:48PM

The Republicans downfall was due IMO to the Gulf Wars eventually becoming unfavorable to Americans. The Democrats played up their alternatives disgused as HOPE and CHANGE in a trojun-horsed style takeover. All the while, the D's were promoting from within their liberal candidates/agendas again disguised a middle-road proposals. Aided by the propaganda from the MSM, Americans were brainwashed into believing Democrats would improve things; but Democrats succeeded in installing their subversive policies/programs at tremendous costs/expense to future generations of American taxpayers. Democrats RAPED America with their socialistic agenda, and now it becomes a question as to if/when we elect conservative replacements to congress in November and beyond, can these replacements successfully dismantle/nullify the harm that has now been done by Democrats!!!!