I am not, I repeat, NOT asking you where you stand in regards to him. I am only asking if you think that when his name is brought up or when he is seen around future candidates, could he possibly damage their chances of victory? Do you believe he will become more popular by the time of the next election?
If you do think that he will help his party and become more popular, I would be more then happy to make a money wager that Republicans will campaign without mentioning his name unless brought up, continue to criticize him, and his popularity will not climb above 50 percent. I would gladly make a wager on this.
2007-05-12 10:36:34 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Obviously yes. He already lost the house and senate for them.
2007-05-12 10:39:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
Well. it all depends, is the surge going to work? If Iraq stabilizes, then no liability at all on that issue.
On immigration, yes, President Bush is a liability to Republicans running for office in 2008.
On the economy, and domestic policy, not a liability.
I think the last poll I saw had President Bush at about a 78% approval rating among Republicans. That would be higher if he closed the border to illegal immigration.
2007-05-12 10:47:41 · answer #2 · answered by smatthies65 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's why those group of Republican politicians had a private meeting with Bush this week regarding Iraq. They're concerned that Bush's continued stubborness on Iraq is going to pull them down.
Bush's poll numbers will never climb above 35 percent as long as he continues to ignore the problem in Iraq. We are regarded as an occupier not a liberator and there is no way to win the peace. There might have been a way three years ago, but it is way too late.
By the way, his low poll numbers only reflect his key constituents, conservative Christians, who will mostly support a Republican, no matter what. Moderate Republicans and Democrats have abandoned him and are just waiting him out.
2007-05-12 10:45:50 · answer #3 · answered by Shelley 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, Congress did no longer provide their Constitutional Powers away: Article II, section a million of the form Gave Congress the capability to set election dates, and in 1845, the date grow to be set for the 1st Monday after the 1st Tuesday in November each and every 4 years.
2016-10-15 12:00:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he is a big liability even to main stream Repbublicans. In fact he seems to be the greatest thing the Democratic party could have asked for. Because of him and guilt by association for anyone with the R after their name Democratic candidates will find winning the easiest they have had for a long time. I would not be surprised if we see a landslide victory for the Democrats like the one in 1964 when Lyndon Johnson defeated Barry Goldwater and ushered more Democrats into seats in both chambers of Congress.
2007-05-12 10:48:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
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2007-05-12 10:50:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, he is a political liability to his own party. Now tell me how you and I will have to pay for the wars' bills 1 trillion dollars and his popularity in my state is 29% and now you can make up your mind. Thank you for asking this question.
2007-05-12 10:46:00 · answer #7 · answered by ryladie99 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
He is a liabilty. Many republicans have already began openly criticizing his policies and it has become common now for members even of his own administration to distance themselves from him. During the republican debates almost every candidate mentioned Reagan while not one mentioned Bush.
2007-05-12 10:43:14 · answer #8 · answered by David M 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Giuliani doesn't think so. He's not a bandwagon jumper. He openly supports Bush and thinks history will show that his taking the offense against radical Islam is what had to be done. And he seems to be the front runner right now.
2007-05-12 10:42:37 · answer #9 · answered by tttplttttt 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Nah, it will show unity in the party with his name still in the mix. It is theorized alienating Clinton is what hurt Gore in some areas. His popularity will not be as much of a factor as much as unity will be.
2007-05-12 10:41:34 · answer #10 · answered by JFra472449 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Elections are about the furture. Not the past.
Thats why Hillary is going to lose. I think the Republicans might get the Senate back.
2007-05-12 10:39:47 · answer #11 · answered by John 16 5 · 3⤊ 3⤋