Only about a quarter of Americans say the scandal over former Rep. Mark Foley will be "extremely important" in how they vote in November's congressional elections, according to a CNN poll released Tuesday.
That figure falls far below issues such as Iraq, terrorism and the economy
Twenty percent said they were angry over how lawmakers handled the Foley matter, while 57 percent said they were dissatisfied and 19 percent said they were satisfied.
But the latest survey finds more support for House Speaker Dennis Hastert in the wake of the controversy.
Pelosi .....better not start the decorating plans for a new office just yet...
2006-10-18 05:54:37 · 6 answers · asked by missourim43 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
if you think the foley scandal is the only issue helping the democrats, you haven't been paying attention...in nearly every category and issue, surveys of likely voters have been saying that they favor the democrats over the republicans...traditionally, mid-term elections have been a referendum on the president's performance...with an approval rating below 40%, there is not much for the republicans to feel upbeat about...the loss of the house is extremely likely, and there will be losses in the senate as well, but probably not quite enough to change control...but without control of both houses of congress, abysmal approval ratings, an increasingly unpopular and messy war, the president will be pretty much emasculated...nice attempt at spin control, though...
2006-10-18 13:52:08 · answer #1 · answered by spike missing debra m 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
News flash: The Democrats were in a strong position to take the House BEFORE the Foley scandal. They are still in a strong position to take the House. Foley may not have helped them much, but it certainly didn't hurt them.
As for Pelosi, well, even if the Democrats DO take the House, couldn't they PLEASE select a better speaker? Pelosi is such a firebrand, she'll alienate a lot of voters by the time 2008 rolls around. Pelosi as Speaker might be the best thing that could happen to the GOP.
Accoding to current polls, Democrats will take 4 Senate seats for sure, with two more possible. They need 6 for a majority. As for the House, they need 15, and they are practically guaranteed 18 with a good chance at 21-22.
2006-10-18 07:15:44 · answer #2 · answered by Chredon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am shocked that those polled by CNN (a small percentage with a big margin for error) would actually say that the isolated Mark Foley incident is "extremely important" in deciding their vote. It is just another example of really stupid voting, like a draught horse with blinders on. There are many far more important issues.
I'm even more shocked that a recent Gallup poll showed that 40% of Americans had NEVER HEARD OF the extreme left Nancy Pelosi of Califormia and had NO OPINION of her. Pelosi may actually become Speaker of the House. If so, kiss your Constitutional rights goodbye.
2006-10-18 06:42:21 · answer #3 · answered by senior citizen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the latest CBS/ny situations poll, Democrats in Congress were given a 40 seven% approval score, yet Republicans were given in difficulty-free words a 28% approval score. until eventually they intend to interchange anybody in the course of the 2010 primaries, Republicans are going to proceed to have issues.
2016-12-04 23:18:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is one factor
have to look at all to make good predictions.
in orange county ca very republican several million reds one page of employment ads in oc register
says economy is way way bigger issue.
2006-10-18 06:04:26 · answer #5 · answered by macdoodle 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
first off, you have this from a republican source, secondly, I'll take 20% along with bush's low acceptance rating any day of the week, it's just another nail in the coffin.
2006-10-18 05:58:34 · answer #6 · answered by pip 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋