From: The Washington Post -- October 21, 2009
THE RUNDOWN
Is the Worst Over for Obama?
By Ben Pershing
It's increasingly possible that we will look back and see that August 2009 was this election cycle's height of Republicans' optimism over their political fortunes, and the depth of Democrats' despair.
By the time the midterm elections reach a fever pitch next year, President Obama may well have passed health-care reform, his signature domestic initiative, if not with overwhelming public support then at least with the backing of a solid majority of voters. The now common criticism that he hasn't accomplished anything will have been blunted. And while a high joblessness rate may persist, the narrative will have taken hold that the economy has either recovered or is well on its way.
The scenario above represents Democrats' best-case scenario, and no element of it is assured. But the new Washington Post-ABC News poll makes it appear a bit more likely. The survey found "that support for a government-run health-care plan to compete with private insurers has rebounded from its summertime lows and wins clear majority support from the public." While ratings for Obama's handling of health care and the overall reform plans remained roughly the same, the president has regained the support of some Independents.
The Fix points out that the poll also contained bad news for Republicans, giving the party low marks for its ability to make good decisions and handing Democrats a 12-point lead on the generic Congressional ballot. (George Stephanopoulos' headline: "New Poll: Public Option Up ... GOP Down.")
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"But the new Washington Post-ABC News poll makes it appear a bit more likely. "
-CJP
How is that different from using a FOX poll to show that Americans dont like Liberals? Try using independant polls!
Brandon, there are no "independent polls". Everything in America today is either Right-Wing Media (Fox News, Washington Times, etc.) or Left-Wing. There is no center, middle-of-the-road press anymore.
Really? Are you sure? Cause i would beg to differ. I find it hard to believe that there isnt some kind of poll out there that just polls everyone. And as for the Gop being down its because the republicans who have woken up and are tired of what the politians are doing (not just republicans) are switching to independent. But you believe what you want and spin this any way you see fit. In 10 years when the dollar collapses what will we do then? Please i would love to see your answer.
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