Voters Now Trust Republicans More than Democrats on Issues

[Dixie]

Trust on Issues
Voters Now Trust Republicans More than Democrats on Economic Issues

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Voters now trust Republicans more than Democrats on six out of 10 key issues, including the top issue of the economy.

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 45% now trust the GOP more to handle economic issues, while 39% trust Democrats more.

This is the first time in over two years of polling that the GOP has held the advantage on this issue. The parties were close in May, with the Democrats holding a modest 44% to 43% edge. The latest survey was taken just after General Motors announced it was going into bankruptcy as part of a deal brokered by the Obama administration that gives the government majority ownership of the failing automaker.

Voters not affiliated with either party now trust the GOP more to handle economic issues by a two-to-one margin.

Separate Rasmussen tracking shows that the economy remains the top issue among voters in terms of importance.

Republicans also now hold a six-point lead on the issue of government ethics and corruption, the second most important issue to all voters and the top issue among unaffiliated voters. That shows a large shift from May, when Democrats held an 11-point lead on the issue.

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For the eighth straight month, Republicans lead on national security. The GOP now holds a 51% to 36% lead on the issue, up from a seven-point lead in May. They also lead on the war in Iraq 45% to 37%, after leading by just two points in May and trailing the Democrats in April.

Fewer voters see national security as a very important issue this month, but confidence that the United States and its allies are winning the War on Terror is at its highest level since February.

Republicans lead the Democrats on immigration for the third straight month, pulling ahead to a 35% to 29% advantage on the issue.

On taxes, the GOP leads the Democrats for the fifth straight month, 44% to 39%. In May and April, Republicans held six-point leads on the issue.

Democrats continue to hold the lead on the issues of health care, Social Security and education. While Democrats have a 10-point advantage on health care, that’s down from the 18-point lead the party had a month ago.

Democrats lead by six points on Social Security, down from nine points in May. The parties were tied on the issue in April.

On education, Democrats hold a 44% to 37% lead over Republicans.

The parties are tied on the issue of abortion for the second straight month, each earning 41% support from voters.

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[ALIPAC]

Looks like a major Republican backlash against the Dems is brewing for 2010!

W

[Dixie]

Pretty bad when they are only 6 months into this administration. It's getting pretty obvious they didn't get elected out of popularity but out of protest.

Dixie

[ELE]

I heard that the GOP took over the State Senate in New York. I do not know all of the details but I'm keeping my fingers crossed. New York has almost always been a Dem's shoe-in! So this is great news if it sticks, of course, the Dem's are crying that this is un-fair and illegal! That's the pot calling the Kettle black! hmmmmmmmm

So, we will all have to stay tuned until more details become available.

[nomas]

Two Democrats in New York abandon ship, give GOP control of state Senate
By Michelle Malkin • June 8, 2009 04:56 PM
Eeenteresting (via City Room, hat tip–The Anchoress):
Republicans seized control of the New York State Senate on Monday, in a stunning and sudden reversal of fortunes for the Democratic Party, which controlled the chamber for barely five months.
A raucous leadership fight erupted on the floor of the Senate around 3 p.m., with two Democrats, Pedro Espada Jr. of the Bronx and Hiram Monserrate of Queens, joining the 30 Senate Republicans in a motion that would displace Democrats as the party in control.
Dean G. SkelosGiovanni Rufino for The New York Times Senator Dean G. Skelos, a Long Island Republican, would likely be the new majority leader if his party takes control.
It was a noisy and acrimonious scene on the floor of the Senate as Senator Thomas W. Libous, a Republican from Binghamton and the party’s deputy leader, shouted for a roll-call vote, while Democrats attempted to stall the vote by asking to adjourn the session.
All 30 Republicans stood with their hands raised, signaling a vote for a change in leadership. Mr. Espada and Mr. Monserrate joined them, each raising his hand.
More background from the NY Daily News on how gay marriage politics figured into the maneuvering.

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[Jean]

The elections in 2010 are probably going to be very interesting. People are angry. The recent election in CA showed that also.

[fedupinwaukegan]

The elections in 2010 are probably going to be very interesting. People are angry. The recent election in CA showed that also.

Bring it! as the kids say...

Is there a website somewhere that shows when each election is for 2010? And/or highlights the key races like Reids.

I'd specifically like to know when Reid's is. Getting rid of him would be huge.

Could the senate majority issue change next year conceivably?

[fedupinwaukegan]

http://www.electionadvantage.net/2009/0 ... g-gop.html

This site has some information.

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