bush won with only 17% of the voting age population.  but now he's running at only 13% in the polls.  are the republicans in trouble?
204101
GOP supporters fall into 2 categories , one super rich and greedy who love more tax cuts and second are the ignorant bible readers , the funny thing is bible was about helping poor, elderly and the sick and under GOP all these 3 groups are worse off , only very wealthy are better off
672465
Exit polls from the 2004 American election show the following:\n \nProtestants: Bush: 59% Kerry: 40% Nader: 0% \nCatholic: Bush: 52% Kerry: 47% Nader: 0% \nJewish: Bush: 25% Kerry: 74% Nader: n/a \nOther: Bush: 23% Kerry: 74% Nader: 1% \nNone: Bush: 31% Kerry: 67% Nader: 1% \n\nAs I recall, this is the first election since before Kennedy where the Republicans got more than 50% of the Catholic vote, but by and large Protestants tend to vote Republicans. Other religions, as you can see, tend to stay away from the Republicans like the plague.
84284
since this year, major polling organizations have showed that george w. bush suffers from an overwhelming public disapproval rate. \n\nthe highest approval rating he received was 47% (with a disapproval rating of 50%) during the january 22 to 25 period conducted by Cook/RT Strategies. the worst rating he received so far was a 33% approval rating and a 57% disapproval rating conducted by Pew during the March 8 to 12 period, and a 60% disapproval rating (and a 37% approval rating) during the march 6-8 period conducted by AP-Ipsos and march 10-12 conducted by CNN/USA Today/Gallup (36% approval rating). you can see more trends at the pollingreport.com site.\n\nhttp://www.pollingreport.com/BushJob.htm\n\nit is worthy to note that, except for the march 2-5 period, bush has not received an approval rating above 40% for the month of march. \n\n\nwhy did he get voted into office? methinks that the republican party is very popular in the central-midwest regions of the US, where bush focused on the issues of family values and security (antiterrorism)-- issues that strike the heart of the people there. there are more voters in those areas combined, compared the pacific and east coasts, which voted for the democratic party.\n\nbut now people are growing more aware of the unbelievable cost of the war on iraq (which is now worth $250.3 billion, as of this writing), the growing casualties, the revelation that there are no weapons of mass destruction found in iraq. hence, his popularity is sliding even among his voters.
282140
Bush's popularity has dropped dramatically since his proposal to Iraq invasion. But still there are advocates behind him supporting his action and administration. Remember he got his second term of presidency voted by us. Good chances are this is his last term in the white house. Bush dynasty is going to be over soon.
298890
Democrats are being stifled by the Bush administration. There's very little we can get done right now. \n\nHowever, to answer your question with another:\n\nBesides bashing Democrats and making the rich richer and the poor poorer, what else have Republicans perfected?
154841
I believe it is the lowest any president has ever had. Even Herbert Hoover during the depths of the Depression had a higher approval rating. Bush has systematically ruined this country's economy, military, border defenses, and environment. Enough is enough.
508650
It's a pendulum, the Republicans had control and unfortunately a lot of people are not happy with current events.  Time for a change (that sounds familiar). Not what I voted for.
511666
Better worry about the rest of American voters as well and not focus on a single group.  I hope the Republicans wise up and choose a moderate candidate who can win, instead of trying to sell a candidate who gats the biggest conservative base.  A candidate who can win, especially with congress once again in liberal hands, is much better than one who looks good, but only to conservatives.
631313
Did you know that the last two Presidential elections were won by 30% of voters for 22% turnout?\n\ndon't tell me they can't vote to better their country.
90072
As far as demographics go, a majority of registered republicans are undereducated, while most people who associate with the democratic party have a high level of education...\n\n\nnot to mention, look at who the republican's leader is...
358885
W doesnt read or watch the news, but only receives filtered information from his corrupt administration.  Besides,polls state that as much as 29% of the population supports him.  Whcih is amazing as his policies are only benefiting the richest 5% of the population.  I guess the other 24% are racists, homophobes, and religious fanatics that are willing to see their economic well being destroyed in order to further progate their hate.\n\nTo answer your question:  the one good thing Bush has done for the country is not have a son,  as the chauvinist republic majority would never elect a woman.
143490
If these are fair and free elections, then yes, the Republicans will lose heavily. If there is no major terrorism incident or an attack on Iran, then yes, I think the chances are that the GOP is in serious trouble.\n\nNothing surprises me any more and I would not put it past the Chimp to have his handlers engineer an October surprise that might bolster support.  I just hope most voters won't be stupid enough to fall for it.
205671
There is only something wrong with 37% of the people, they are the ones that still back Bush. Democrats need to get back into power before the repuglicans run America any farther downhill with their supply side economics.
540858
Well, on the surface things look pretty bleak for Republicans. Historically speaking, this is no surprise. However, it is not as bad as it seems!\n\nHistory of mid-term elections: Any time the United States has been at war during a mid-term election, there has been a shift in power. The deaths from the war are never easy to take and as a whole, Americans do not have the stomach nor heart to endure continued losses, even for a good cause. This election's shift in power is no big surprise. However, there's a silver lining...\n\nSeveral of the gains made by Democrats were by conservative democrats. Joe Lieberman, a registered and caucased Dem, ran against his own party's nominee as an independant... and WON! Joe is a conservative Dem that supports the cause of fighting terror. So if the war in Iraq is the cause for the shift in power, why were conservatives elected? While a majority of Americans feel things are going wrong in Iraq, they still understand the reason we are there. We are NOT supporting the Dem's idea of passing the baton of victory to the terrorists, but instead, want to be open-minded that we need a new strategy that will better ensure victory.\n\nAnother gleeming hope for Republicans is the fact that referendums this election tend to favor conservatism. Several states banned same sex marriage. One state banned abortion. Basically, while there was a cry for change in power, a majority of Americans still cling to conservative views. \n\nWatch for Joe Lieberman to rally other Conservative Dems in the Senate. Should the VA seat fold to a Dem, the control they hoped for is still not locked. Joe and a handfull of Conservative Dems will still swing a good deal of power to the President on issues of the war on terrorism.\n\nAs far as Iraq goes, look for a change in strategy from the Bush admin. Bush will not cave to withdraw the troops totally but the Dems in the House will control the purse-strings, so Bush may make some concessions. With so much divide in Iraq amongst it's own people, there may be more talk of dividing Iraq. Keep in mind Iraq was actually three seperately governed territories until the fall of the Ottoman Empire after WW I; Vilayet of Mosul, Vilayet of Bagdad, & Vilayet of Basra. These could be carved out again, allowing the Kurds, Sunnis, and Shiites to have some sort of atonomy which may bring about peace.
386963
It is anybody's ballgame. This country is split down the middle when it comes to voters. No one is winning in a landslide next week. It will be interesting and no matter what the outcome, as a Republican I will respect the votes, win or loose. I do believe that Dem control of either house will hurt the Dem's in 08. To close a look at these people will not sit well with the majority of Americans, the fringe left will love it but they are a small % of the party.
232368
Not everyone voted for Bush. A little over half our country was stupid enough to vote for him. Also, there were many voting irregularities that occurred in Ohio and Florida.  He is probably the most inarticulate and moronic President in American history. It is not brains you need to be president. You need to come from a powerful wealthy family, and have a father who also served as President...and high power friends who own huge corporations.
638849
It could happen even if he can't run, he had enough machines rigged last time to carry the vote over to the next election. I sure hope they have that "little problem" ironed out before  the next election, another 4 years of repuglican dominance will ruin this country for sure.