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Janice · 05-05-2006, 10:50 AM

http://www.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2...541.shtml?s=ic

Bush Approval Rating Jumps 5 Points

President Bush’s job approval rating rose by 5 points in the last month, but Congress remains a target of criticism for most Americans.

According to the latest FOX News Poll, Bush's approval rating stands at 38 percent, up from 33 percent. A 53 percent majority of Americans disapproves of the president’s job performance. Bush's 38 percent mark is almost identical to his 2006 average, which is 39 percent approve and 52 percent disapprove.

At the beginning of the year, 80 percent of Republicans approved of the job Bush was doing; now that’s down to 66 percent. It’s a similar story among conservatives: 68 percent approved in early January and 54 percent approve now. Today 16 percent of Democrats approve of Bush, which is about the same number as approved six months ago (13 percent).

Looking at Congress, more Americans disapprove than approve of the job Democrats and Republicans are doing. Thirty-six percent approve of the job Democrats in Congress are doing and 49 percent disapprove. Republicans rate about the same: 35 percent approve and 53 percent disapprove.

The midterm congressional election is about six months away and voter interest appears high, according to FOX. Just over a quarter of voters (28 percent) say they are "extremely" interested in the upcoming election and 36 percent "very" interested.

Currently Democrats are slightly more interested in the November elections than Republicans. About a third of Democrats (34 percent) say they are "extremely" interested compared to 27 percent of Republicans.

The poll shows that Democrats have small edge over Republicans on the vote question. If the congressional election were held today, 41 percent of registered voters say they would vote for or lean toward the Democratic candidate and 38 percent the Republican candidate. Almost one in five voters (21 percent) are undecided.

Self-identified independents are more likely to say they would vote for the Democratic candidate by 35 percent to 22 percent. Most Democrats (76 percent) and Republicans (74 percent) say they would vote for their respective party’s candidate in their district.

What issues do Americans say will be most important to their vote for Congress? Right now, there isn’t one issue that clearly outdistances the others. The economy (16 percent) and gas prices (15 percent) edge out Iraq (13 percent), immigration (12 percent), health care (11 percent), and terrorism (10 percent). The two issues that fail to make it into the double-digits are ethics in Washington (9 percent) and Social Security (7 percent).

Among Democrats, the economy (23 percent) outranks Iraq (16 percent) and gas prices (15 percent). For Republicans, the top issues are terrorism (16 percent), gas prices (15 percent) and immigration (15 percent).

On the issue of immigration, the poll asked how people felt when they saw the thousands of participants in Monday’s "A Day Without Immigrants" protests. By three-to-one Americans say it made them think the United States needs to do a better job protecting the country’s borders (63 percent) rather than that the participants should be given rights and made citizens (21 percent).

And on a related question about the recent release of a Spanish-language version of the U.S. national anthem, there is widespread agreement -- 78 percent say the anthem should only be sung in English, while 16 percent think it is okay for it to be sung in Spanish as well.

Opinion Dynamics Corporation conducted the national telephone poll of 900 registered voters for FOX News on May 2 and May 3.

Mikado · 05-05-2006, 02:12 PM

So, its up to 6 now? cools

Janice · 05-05-2006, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

So, its up to 6 now? cools

Reading comprehension doesn't come easy to everyone.

It's at 38% now.

Mikado · 05-06-2006, 12:43 AM

cant take a joke? i mean, you voted for one, right ?

Fleet · 05-06-2006, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

cant take a joke? i mean, you voted for one, right ?

Yes, sadly Janice did vote for Clinton.

James · 05-06-2006, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

So, its up to 6 now? cools

What's up to 6 now? I'm lost.

Fleet · 05-06-2006, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by James

What's up to 6 now? I'm lost.

It was just a (bad) joke.

Bobby F. · 05-06-2006, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Fleet

Yes, sadly Janice did vote for Clinton.

That ones gonna leave a mark!! Good one Fleet!!

Chad Michael Murray · 05-06-2006, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobby F.

That ones gonna leave a mark!! Good one Fleet!!

Oh yeah, good one. Meanwhile, you guys are sitting here and trying to celebrate a 38% approval rating, which is obviously just an outstanding result to strive for.

I'll bring the confetti.

Janice · 05-06-2006, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Chad Michael Murray

Oh yeah, good one. Meanwhile, you guys are sitting here and trying to celebrate a 38% approval rating, which is obviously just an outstanding result to strive for.

I'll bring the confetti.

Nobody is celebrating his 38% approval rating, and nobody strives for that.

Some are happy that it's on the upswing, that's all. Five points in one month is a big improvement. Most Presidents suffer low ratings at some point during their term, so his low rating is not unusual at all.

Fleet · 05-06-2006, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Chad Michael Murray

Oh yeah, good one. Meanwhile, you guys are sitting here and trying to celebrate a 38% approval rating, which is obviously just an outstanding result to strive for.

I'll bring the confetti.

Bush's approval rating is actually higher than both parties' ratings in Congress.

Steve M. · 05-06-2006, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Chad Michael Murray

Oh yeah, good one. Meanwhile, you guys are sitting here and trying to celebrate a 38% approval rating, which is obviously just an outstanding result to strive for.

I'll bring the confetti.

Wake me when it gets to 40!

Bobby F. · 05-07-2006, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Chad Michael Murray

Oh yeah, good one. Meanwhile, you guys are sitting here and trying to celebrate a 38% approval rating, which is obviously just an outstanding result to strive for.

I'll bring the confetti.

At least we've got someone in the White House to be celebrating about while all along you guys do nothing but cry, bitch and moan about how the elections were stolen from you. Keep trying dems.

bossradio93 · 05-10-2006, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobby F.

At least we've got someone in the White House to be celebrating about while all along you guys do nothing but cry, bitch and moan about how the elections were stolen from you. Keep trying dems.

I didn't hear any Republican's yak, yak, yak that Clinton stole two elections in '92 and 96 and it's true, the people said 'yes' to Gore in 2000 and Kerry in 2004 but the U.S. Supreme Court said otherwise. They said, (to Bush) "You hit the jackpot! You've won both elections!"

The Democrats are mapping strategy for the 2006 mid-terms and if they do a 'heckofajob', they'll win big time and all you righties will cry that you've lost all your powers come November 2006!!! WAAH!!!

Fleet · 05-11-2006, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bossradio93

I didn't hear any Republican's yak, yak, yak that Clinton stole two elections in '92 and 96 and it's true, the people said 'yes' to Gore in 2000 and Kerry in 2004 but the U.S. Supreme Court said otherwise. They said, (to Bush) "You hit the jackpot! You've won both elections!"

Just where did you get that "information?"
No Republicans said that Clinton stole two elections in '92 and '96 because he didn't (but he did fool many voters into thinking he was a moderate).
The U.S. Supreme Court put a stop to the illegal hand recounts, as they should have.
And, Bush got more votes than Kerry in 2004.

Keep trying, boss... maybe your next post will be at least 25% accurate. That would be an improvement from your post here.

05-05-2006, 10:50 AM	#1
Janice Administrator Forum Celebrity Stormin' Norman Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 34,472	Bush Approval Rating Jumps 5 Points http://www.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2...541.shtml?s=ic Bush Approval Rating Jumps 5 Points President Bush’s job approval rating rose by 5 points in the last month, but Congress remains a target of criticism for most Americans. According to the latest FOX News Poll, Bush's approval rating stands at 38 percent, up from 33 percent. A 53 percent majority of Americans disapproves of the president’s job performance. Bush's 38 percent mark is almost identical to his 2006 average, which is 39 percent approve and 52 percent disapprove. At the beginning of the year, 80 percent of Republicans approved of the job Bush was doing; now that’s down to 66 percent. It’s a similar story among conservatives: 68 percent approved in early January and 54 percent approve now. Today 16 percent of Democrats approve of Bush, which is about the same number as approved six months ago (13 percent). Looking at Congress, more Americans disapprove than approve of the job Democrats and Republicans are doing. Thirty-six percent approve of the job Democrats in Congress are doing and 49 percent disapprove. Republicans rate about the same: 35 percent approve and 53 percent disapprove. The midterm congressional election is about six months away and voter interest appears high, according to FOX. Just over a quarter of voters (28 percent) say they are "extremely" interested in the upcoming election and 36 percent "very" interested. Currently Democrats are slightly more interested in the November elections than Republicans. About a third of Democrats (34 percent) say they are "extremely" interested compared to 27 percent of Republicans. The poll shows that Democrats have small edge over Republicans on the vote question. If the congressional election were held today, 41 percent of registered voters say they would vote for or lean toward the Democratic candidate and 38 percent the Republican candidate. Almost one in five voters (21 percent) are undecided. Self-identified independents are more likely to say they would vote for the Democratic candidate by 35 percent to 22 percent. Most Democrats (76 percent) and Republicans (74 percent) say they would vote for their respective party’s candidate in their district. What issues do Americans say will be most important to their vote for Congress? Right now, there isn’t one issue that clearly outdistances the others. The economy (16 percent) and gas prices (15 percent) edge out Iraq (13 percent), immigration (12 percent), health care (11 percent), and terrorism (10 percent). The two issues that fail to make it into the double-digits are ethics in Washington (9 percent) and Social Security (7 percent). Among Democrats, the economy (23 percent) outranks Iraq (16 percent) and gas prices (15 percent). For Republicans, the top issues are terrorism (16 percent), gas prices (15 percent) and immigration (15 percent). On the issue of immigration, the poll asked how people felt when they saw the thousands of participants in Monday’s "A Day Without Immigrants" protests. By three-to-one Americans say it made them think the United States needs to do a better job protecting the country’s borders (63 percent) rather than that the participants should be given rights and made citizens (21 percent). And on a related question about the recent release of a Spanish-language version of the U.S. national anthem, there is widespread agreement -- 78 percent say the anthem should only be sung in English, while 16 percent think it is okay for it to be sung in Spanish as well. Opinion Dynamics Corporation conducted the national telephone poll of 900 registered voters for FOX News on May 2 and May 3. __________________ God Bless Our Troops

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Mikado Forum Celebrity Main st bridge Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,727	cant take a joke? i mean, you voted for one, right ?