Some interesting statistics from the folks that get paid to wet their fingers and get a sense of from which direction the winds of public opinion are blowing. I’m talking, of course, about Rasmussen reports; and here are some of today’s takes:
The lastest polls on the partisan affiliation of the public shows the percentage of people calling themselves “Democrats” has declined by 7% during 2009. The current breakdown, in percentage, is 36/33/31 (Dem/Rep/Independant). I wonder how the folks at the DNC are diggin’ that “change”? Oh, and as a bonus, Scotty R. reminds us:
Keep in mind that figures reported in this article are for all adults, not likely voters. Republicans are a bit more likely to participate in elections than Democrats.
Closely related to this analysis is the matter of just who does the public place their confidence in to handle the issues facing our nation:
Voters remain more confident in Republicans than in Democrats this month on virtually all of the key electoral issues regularly tracked by Rasmussen Reports. But that confidence is not quite as strong as a month ago when the GOP led on all 10 [categories].
Republicans narrowly (within 10 points) inspire more confidence in the public on the issues of Health Care, Iraq, Abortion, Immigration, and Government ethics. And regarding National Security, Taxes, and the economy they enjoy a double-digit margin of trust over the Democrats. I’m no expert, but in 10 short months the Democrats have squandered all of the public goodwill they have spent years, screaming “I Blame Booooooosh!“, to acquire.
Next, lets check out how Americans are disposed towards all of the Smart! governance these days. Surprise!
Seventy-one percent (71%) of voters nationwide say they’re at least somewhat angry about the current policies of the federal government. That figure includes 46% who are Very Angry.
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that only 27% are not angry about the government’s policies, including 10% who are Not at All Angry.
Oh, and that figure’s up 5 points since September. That doesn’t bode to well for the Brilliant! idea of the government taking over a substantial portion of the economy…
Finally, there’s old faithful, the Daily Presidential tracking poll. Today, 47% of those polled at least somewhat approve of Mr. Obama’s performance; and the approval index stands at -13.
Some interesting tidbits, eh? I suggest you bookmark Rasmussen’s site, since he’s got a demonstrated track record as the most accurate pollster in the business.
