POTUS and the GOP are in real trouble

**Roguish Lawyer** · 10-26-2005, 13:51

I just read this recent poll:

http://www.tarrance.com/BGOct05Q.pdf

It has me pretty concerned. Not only does it confirm that POTUS's performance with respect to the hurricanes and the Miers nomination (which was not separately tested) had a serious impact on the public's perceptions about his presidency, but it also shows that the country does not have the stomach for the war in Iraq.

A poll is just a snapshot in time, but POTUS and the GOP need to get it together, and soon. Otherwise, we're going to have to deal with Hillary as President and the loss of one or even both houses of Congress.

VelociMorte · 10-26-2005, 14:09

Comparing Past Presidential Performance

http://www.ropercenter.uconn.edu/cgi...start=HS_index

jatx · 10-26-2005, 14:22

If POTUS does not shore up his support with conservatives, his overall approval may very well drop to near 30%, a significant tipping point after which his opponents will become emboldened on most every issue and his remaining agenda items will be jeopardized.

This President needs to remember the Bush family mantra that loyalty runs both ways. Conservatives have been very patient and loyal over the last few years, and it is time to repay that debt in a satisfactory manner.

QRQ 30 · 10-26-2005, 14:52

And so are we!!

CombatWombat · 10-26-2005, 15:47

Every president that has been involved in highly publicized war orconflict has had an overall approval rating 30-40%. The hurricane relief (even though the fault lie in state government) didn't help Conservative popularity either.

NousDefionsDoc · 10-26-2005, 17:16

Polls are as fickle and fleeting as the stock market. One win and the whole thing is reversed.

Having said that, I agree. If President Bush doesn't get it together, I recommend not voting for him again in '08.