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In reply to the discussion: Post-ABC News poll shows Democrats at risk in November as Obama’s approval rating falls [View all]muriel_volestrangler
(101,502 posts)47. But we have a Democratic poll saying the 'RAE' group is less likely to vote
President Obama takes it seriously:
President Obama said at a fundraiser Wednesday night that Democrats suffer in midterm elections in large part because black and Latino voters -- among other groups -- don't turn out to vote.
"Our voters are younger, more unmarried women, more African-American and Latino voters," Obama said at an event in Houston. "They get excited about general elections; they don't get as excited about midterm elections."
Obama added: "...we have this congenital disease, which is in midterm elections we don't vote at the same rates."
Obama's remarks appear to be a pretty clear reference to a poll released earlier in the week that showed these groups -- described by Democratic pollster Stan Greenberg as the Rising American Electorate -- are much less keen on voting in 2014 than are other, more Republican demographics.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2014/04/10/obama-democrats-lose-in-midterms-because-african-americans-latinos-young-people-dont-turn-out-to-vote/
"Our voters are younger, more unmarried women, more African-American and Latino voters," Obama said at an event in Houston. "They get excited about general elections; they don't get as excited about midterm elections."
Obama added: "...we have this congenital disease, which is in midterm elections we don't vote at the same rates."
Obama's remarks appear to be a pretty clear reference to a poll released earlier in the week that showed these groups -- described by Democratic pollster Stan Greenberg as the Rising American Electorate -- are much less keen on voting in 2014 than are other, more Republican demographics.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2014/04/10/obama-democrats-lose-in-midterms-because-african-americans-latinos-young-people-dont-turn-out-to-vote/
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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
Actually, after RMoney and the buzz about "income inequality" and the best sellers,...looks good.
Spitfire of ATJ
Apr 2014
#21
But nevertheless I can only see one poll with a significantly larger Dem lead
muriel_volestrangler
Apr 2014
#34
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
But you claim this poll was only produced to counter polls that showed the Dems in the lead
muriel_volestrangler
Apr 2014
#52
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
The way they went on, all us Liberals were crying because Obama wasn't God after all.
Spitfire of ATJ
Apr 2014
#46
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
right and kkkarl rove said ohio was for romney -ignore the polls and just vote
leftyohiolib
Apr 2014
#28
BULLSHIT corporate media PROPAGANDA when most other polls show good news for Dems.
RBInMaine
Apr 2014
#29
After Sterlings remarks played all over the media they (the media) have to find a way to
kelliekat44
Apr 2014
#41
KOS Mark Molissa said last week that we are six points ahead in the generic Congressional polling
bigdarryl
Apr 2014
#53
Isn't it funny how they come out with this poll as the ACA is gaining acceptance
liberal N proud
Apr 2014
#56
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 only has ABC had historically junk for shows, they have junk for polling too.
Dawson Leery
Apr 2014
#66
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