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23. Regardless of whether the polls are accurate

Tue Apr 29, 2014, 04:51 AM

Apr 2014

It's important to be vigilant. Polls shift and opinions by the electorate change all the time. These elections shouldn't hinge on Obama, but if the people who turn out want curbs on Obama then the Dems will do poorly.
Most of the polls I've seen look favorable for Dems. But it's April and public mood shifts.
Thanks for posting. Best to be informed and alert than complacent and arrogant

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Post-ABC News poll shows Democrats at risk in November as Obama’s approval rating falls [View all] villager Apr 2014 OP

an ABC poll...really? chillfactor Apr 2014 #1

They HAD to do this because other polls show Democrats in the lead. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2014 #12

ABC is a conservative organization and often stands outside the others roguevalley Apr 2014 #18

Actually, after RMoney and the buzz about "income inequality" and the best sellers,...looks good. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2014 #21

I tihnk you're wrong about that muriel_volestrangler Apr 2014 #26

They claimed Romney and Obama were neck and neck.... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2014 #31

But nevertheless I can only see one poll with a significantly larger Dem lead muriel_volestrangler Apr 2014 #34

Poll trutherism is bipartisan Gary Garrison Apr 2014 #35

There's nothing to cook up. They want a horse race so we will all play the game. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2014 #40

They have been throwing that "likely voters" crap out there for YEARS... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2014 #37

But we have a Democratic poll saying the 'RAE' group is less likely to vote muriel_volestrangler Apr 2014 #47

I take it seriously too. My point is the media has a motive to keep it a horse race. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2014 #49

So are you saying you think Democrats will win handily in the election? muriel_volestrangler Apr 2014 #50

I'm saying the Beltway is always shocked when we win ANYTHING.... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2014 #51

But you claim this poll was only produced to counter polls that showed the Dems in the lead muriel_volestrangler Apr 2014 #52

No. I think history has shown the party that's divided loses.... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2014 #57

Yes, but aren't there larger numbers of RAE? 60% of a larger number is more than 60% of a smaller # kelliekat44 Apr 2014 #64

No, I think the RAE group is under 50% of the total muriel_volestrangler Apr 2014 #65

The final Washington Poll predicted Obama ahead of Romney by 3% Gary Garrison Apr 2014 #44

The way they went on, all us Liberals were crying because Obama wasn't God after all. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2014 #46

Hmmm... nlkennedy Apr 2014 #2

but it seems many Americans are liberals but don't know it... alp227 Apr 2014 #3

Per the disillusionment: villager Apr 2014 #5

Because our politicians don't sell those ideas vi5 Apr 2014 #32

Just idiots Cosmocat Apr 2014 #39

They should have polled people other than DU members jberryhill Apr 2014 #4

Good one. n/t totodeinhere Apr 2014 #6

Yes, they are correct. Mr.Bill Apr 2014 #7

Would somebody pass a grain of salt? nt TexasTowelie Apr 2014 #8

Guess we'll know definitively in a few months, eh? villager Apr 2014 #9

Who the F ??? elleng Apr 2014 #10

This is what happens when white males talk to other white males.... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2014 #22

Whaaattt I've just been reading the opposite. BS maybe? trublu992 Apr 2014 #11

Dubious. QuestForSense Apr 2014 #13

Sounds like the standard republican wish Turbineguy Apr 2014 #14

Romney ahead! Helen Borg Apr 2014 #15

You aren't happy with Rmoney's first two years in office? rpannier Apr 2014 #16

The election is over. Obama won. Romney lost. bluestateguy Apr 2014 #17

"Third Way" must be dancing in the streets. Good news for them. blkmusclmachine Apr 2014 #19

Anyone besides me TIRED of "Dem" excuses?? snot Apr 2014 #20

I'm beyond tired (n/t) vi5 Apr 2014 #33

Regardless of whether the polls are accurate rpannier Apr 2014 #23

Maybe if Dem politicians worried more about what might actually help most voters . . . . snot Apr 2014 #24

Not happy? Then go run for office yourself and do better. Otherwise, enough of that TeaLeftery. RBInMaine Apr 2014 #30

Yes, sadly dotymed Apr 2014 #42

You mean like getting around 9 million people heath care coverage? JoePhilly Apr 2014 #43

Maybe if those voters showed up, we wouldn't have politicians NYC Liberal Apr 2014 #74

yup that's it right there leftyohiolib Apr 2014 #83

This is a bunch of crap. Forget the polls and full speed ahead. Mental mfcorey1 Apr 2014 #25

ABC = Disney = ESPN = Home Depot = pushing the right wing propaganda Botany Apr 2014 #27

right and kkkarl rove said ohio was for romney -ignore the polls and just vote leftyohiolib Apr 2014 #28

Karl Rove is not a poll Gary Garrison Apr 2014 #72

and that's what abc is doing which was my point leftyohiolib Apr 2014 #75

Did ABC and Washington Post engage in such conspiracy in the past? Gary Garrison Apr 2014 #76

you tell me leftyohiolib Apr 2014 #78

Not that I know of. Enlighten us Gary Garrison Apr 2014 #79

who's us leftyohiolib Apr 2014 #80

Readers of this thread Gary Garrison Apr 2014 #81

apparently you are the only one who cares leftyohiolib Apr 2014 #82

BULLSHIT corporate media PROPAGANDA when most other polls show good news for Dems. RBInMaine Apr 2014 #29

Which polls? onenote Apr 2014 #36

Can anyone be specific as to what "most other polls" are saying? Gary Garrison Apr 2014 #38

After Sterlings remarks played all over the media they (the media) have to find a way to kelliekat44 Apr 2014 #41

I was thinking... Helen Borg Apr 2014 #45

How dare someone publish a poll that disagrees with my personal opinion! brooklynite Apr 2014 #48

KOS Mark Molissa said last week that we are six points ahead in the generic Congressional polling bigdarryl Apr 2014 #53

Can you quote Kos? Gary Garrison Apr 2014 #73

Those questions were worded for EC Apr 2014 #54

You are all missing the larger point. Trust Buster Apr 2014 #55

The larger point? raindaddy Apr 2014 #60

Isn't it funny how they come out with this poll as the ACA is gaining acceptance liberal N proud Apr 2014 #56

Right...polls NEVER come out months before an election. brooklynite Apr 2014 #58

Suuuuuuuuuuuuuuure... Blue Owl Apr 2014 #59

UUUUMMMM Omaha Steve Apr 2014 #61

Lots of media outlets try to frame the situation Phlem Apr 2014 #62

Headline misleading.. see this buried at the bottom of the article.. DCBob Apr 2014 #63

Not really in fine shape if they can't get their voters to come out, per today's Harvard Institute villager Apr 2014 #69

Not sure what its going to take to get folks to get off their butts and vote. DCBob Apr 2014 #84

Not only has ABC had historically junk for shows, they have junk for polling too. Dawson Leery Apr 2014 #66

Democrats are not "behind" in that poll Gary Garrison Apr 2014 #71

Whatever... Ivywoods55 Apr 2014 #67

Newsflash, ABC rocktivity Apr 2014 #68

"A Congress in Republican hands to check the president’s agenda"??? no_hypocrisy Apr 2014 #70

The next poll will say the opposite upaloopa Apr 2014 #77

Strange... toddwv Apr 2014 #85

I think Obama's appointment of Tom Wheeler to the FCC has probably NorthCarolina Apr 2014 #86

People on this very site poo-poo the possibility that any of this could "turn off" voters villager Apr 2014 #87

It's hard for ANYONE to figure out what they're voting for. How many voters in 08 NorthCarolina Apr 2014 #88

So true, raindaddy Apr 2014 #89

Well,... BlueStater Apr 2014 #90

Seems like noise. mvd Apr 2014 #91