Gallup Poll Showing Bush Approval At 57% Had 9% More Republicans

[burythehatchet]

Yesterday's Gallup Poll Showing Bush Approval At 57% Had 9% More Republicans Than Democrats

http://www.theleftcoaster.com/

CNN/USA Today/Gallup Poll
February 4-6, 2005
Bush Approval/Disapproval 57%-40%

Republicans: 378 (37%)
Independents: 353 (35%)
Democrats: 279 (28%)

When I received these numbers, I thought they were juxtaposed in error. So I asked Gallup to confirm them, which they politely did. I mean, why would Gallup knowingly use a poll that had almost a hundred fewer Democrats in it than Republicans, and think it was credible?

Sometime between the January poll and this early February poll, Gallup feels that Democrats have fallen through the floor amongst the electorate as a whole, even though other polls since the election show the Democrats retaking a lead over the GOP.

[KittyWampus]

1. thanks burythehatchet... this has me laughing.

so basically, bush in the mid 40's

[GetTheRightVote]

2. Gallup must be paid by the * proganda machine as well

I wonder how much he is receiving in White House funds ?

:kick:

[Pam-Moby]

3. How much did B*sh pay the Gallop for this poll????

You know that if it had been done accurately and fairly. The chimp would probably be under 40 by now!!!!

[noamnety]

4. I knew it!

I was saying this in the KOEB thread when he reported those numbers. :)

[LittleClarkie]

5. Well aren't they still using the likely voters thingie

even though it's not an election thingie anymore?

What, do 9% more Republicans have an opinion vs Dems or Independants?

Cripes.

[burythehatchet]

7. well quite honestly Karl tells them what the numbers need to be

nd they have to back into it. Its not difficult.

[burythehatchet]

6. I believe that there is probably another factor that should

be questioned, that is the "independent" respondants. I hate to be so cynical but at a certain point you get a sense where they're cheating.

[leesa]

8. Yeah. Right. I am seeing more anti Bush stickers in SD over the last few

weeks. Gallop is such a GOP tool.

[Obviousman]

9. According to the exit polls on CNN

Rep: 37%
Dem: 37%
Ind: 26%
This was voter turn out, so Gallup is messing up big time
http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2004/pages/results/states/US/P/00/epolls.0.html

[flaminbats]

13. my personal gallup style poll

assuming all Democrats disapprove, all Republicans approve, and most independents approve..the results would show 50% approve and 47% disapprove.

[Darkhawk32]

10. Remember guys: Gallup gave Bush a 14-point lead over Kerry at one point.

Gallup is GOP-owned.

[FreedomAngel82]

12. Where is Zogby

and Rasumussen? Not long ago Rasumuseen had Bush at only 44%. :shrug: I wasn't polled. Anybody else here?

[Califooyah Operative]

11. Considering that look at the numbers for social security.......

you know whats crazy? If that poll really was weighted towards republicans, then the part of the poll on social security, proves not only dems are opposed to the presidents proposal, but that republicans are too.

"12. As you may know, one idea to address concerns with the Social Security system would allow people who retire in future decades to invest some of their Social Security taxes in the stock market and bonds, but would reduce the guaranteed benefits they get when they retire. Do you think this is a good idea or a bad idea?
Good idea Bad idea No opinion
2005 Feb 4-6 40 55 5
2005 Jan 7-9 40 55 5

13. Based on what you have heard or read, in general, do you approve or disapprove of George W. Bush’s approach to addressing the Social Security system?
Approve Disapprove No opinion
2005 Feb 4-6 44 50 6

14. Assuming there would be no change in Social Security benefits for those who are now age 55 or older, do you think each of the following would be a good idea or a bad idea to address concerns with the Social Security system?
2005 Feb 4-6 (sorted by “good idea”)
Good idea Bad idea No opinion
Limiting benefits for wealthy retirees 68 29 3
Requiring higher income workers to pay Social Security taxes on ALL of their wages 67 30 3
Further reducing the total amount of benefits a person would receive if they retired early 40 57 3
Increasing Social Security taxes for all workers
37 60 3
Increasing the age at which people are eligible to receive full benefits
35 63 2
Reducing retirement benefits for people who are currently under age 55
29 67 4"

look at the poll;
http://www.usatoday.com/news/polls/tables/live/2005-02-07-poll-results.htm..socsec

and its article:
Poll: Tap wealthy on Social Security
By Susan Page, USA TODAY
WASHINGTON — Most Americans are willing to endorse painful steps to ensure Social Security's long-term solvency — steps that nick the rich, that is.

Two-thirds of those surveyed by USA TODAY/CNN/Gallup last weekend say it would be a "good idea" to limit retirement benefits for the wealthy and to subject all wages to payroll taxes. Now, annual earnings above $90,000 aren't taxed. (Related: Poll results)
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2005-02-08-poll-social-security_x.htm?POE=NEWISVA

[dcn112]

14. Actually

100 more republicans means 35% more republicans than democrats. I know you mean percentage points but some people might think you are talking about totals. This poll could be true if the U.S. is split this way. If I randomly call 1000 people I will not get an even number of republicans or democrats. However I think you may be on to something. Only half the country voted for him, many simply because he was a war time president. The other half hates him. I have a hard time believing that the people who stayed home mostly approve of him.

[Guaranteed]

15. He probably did get a bump, but, like always,

it will be short-lived.

[orleans]

16. I knew there was something terribly wrong with that poll!

when i first heard it i thought: wtf? has everyone lost their minds?

now i know.
not all of us have.
and not even most of us!