bonnie Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 Fewer Americans describe themselves as Democrats By Holly Bailey A new Gallup Poll finds fewer Americans self-identify as Democrats today than did in 2008. That's potentially bad news for President Obama's 2012 re-election bid, as many of the declines occurred in states he carried in 2008. According to Gallup, in 2010 every state and the District of Columbia had fewer residents describing themselves as Democrats or identifying as independent voters who leaned Democratic. Some of the biggest declines occurred in swing states that helped Obama claim the presidency in 2008, including Nevada, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Colorado and Indiana. According to Gallup, a total of 12 states--including Tennessee, Virginia and Missouri--that were "solidly" or leaned Democratic in 2008 have now shifted to "competitive." At the same time, no states have moved in a more Democratic direction in the last three years. In New Hampshire, a state Obama carried in '08, the number of voters identifying as Democrats dipped more than 11 percent--a turnover second only to Rhode Island, where Democratic identification declined just over 12 points. But as Gallup notes, voters aren't exactly rushing to the GOP either. Rather, there are simply more competitive states ahead of 2012. And the news isn't entirely bad for Obama's party. According to Gallup, Democratic states still outnumbered Republican states by 23 to 10 in 2010, and there were 14 solidly Democratic states compared with 5 solidly GOP states. Quote Everything you do is based on the choices you make. It's not your parents, your past relationships, your job, the economy, the weather, an argument, or your age that is to blame. You and only you are responsible for every decision and choice you make, period ... ... Wish more people would realize this. Quotes by Susan Gottesman
Woody Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 Quote: Fewer Americans describe themselves as Democrats This is indeed GOOD NEWS. after all ... friends don't let friends vote Demo Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
Dr. Shane Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 We need more independent thinkers like me. That is for sure. Quote Pastoral Family Counselor... Find me at www.PostumCafe.com Author of Peculiar Christianity
Woody Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 You are clearly a Democrat in Republican clothing. :) Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
Dr. Shane Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 I do not wear Republican clothing. I have never worn fur. 100% cotton for me. I am from Texas after all. And I am no demoncrat. I don't even know which alter they worship at. I am the guy in the middle. People like me decide elections. Quote Pastoral Family Counselor... Find me at www.PostumCafe.com Author of Peculiar Christianity
Woody Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
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