Political Winds Are Shifting

[Texan_Til_I_Die]

Even as a new Gallup poll shows that the public values “values” less than November exit polls suggested, another survey from the same outfit released today showed a historic surge in Republican party affiliation.

In Gallup's latest poll this month, those identifying themselves as Republicans jumped to 37% of the public, with Democrats now clearly trailing with 32%.

Democrats have long held more party members than Republicans. During the Clinton years, the bulge was about 5% to 6%. As recently as late-October of this year the Democratic edge was 37% to 34%.

Gallup noted today: “Post-election shifts in partisanship after presidential elections or midterm congressional elections are not routine, but are also not uncommon.”

Another Gallup poll also released today showed that, contrary to many press reports, “values” ranked well behind the war in Iraq, terrorism and the economy as a prime concern of Americans.

[OJR]

Re: Political Winds Are Shifting

Maybe, just maybe there will be some of the democrats who see the light and switch over and quit being led by the nose with hollow promises!

I am not going to hold my breath though! LOL!!!

[Ravin R10 man]

Re: Political Winds Are Shifting

I dont agree with the last poll you stated...I believe in fact that "VALUES" were the no. 1 reason for the turnout we saw.

[wtnhunt]

Re: Political Winds Are Shifting

Have to kind of agree with Martin here. Think values did have more to do with the results.