crussmith2
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One in four self-described Republicans, 25 percent, also said in the CBS poll that they had a negative opinion of their own party an ominous sign as the GOP searches for a pathway back to electoral success...It's among conservatives where opinion turns against the Republican Party establishment....Less than half of self-identified conservatives -- 48 percent -- expressed a favorable opinion of the Republican Party in the February NBC/WSJ poll. Twenty-six percent of conservatives had a negative opinion of the party of which they ostensibly serve as the base, and a quarter -- 25 percent -- were neutral.
The CNN poll includes similar numbers; that poll, which was conducted from March 15-17, found that 58 percent of self-identified conservatives have a favorable opinion of the Republican Party, versus 36 percent who hold an unfavorable impression.
The numbers cut to the core of the GOP's identity crisis. Party leaders wish to broaden the party's appeal and, on some issues (like immigration reform), move toward the political center. That extends to primary elections, in which the GOP establishment hopes to re-assert itself, and avoid instances where unelectable conservatives sometimes topple candidates regarded as more electable in the general election.
Polls reflect conservative angst toward GOP establishment - First Read
Liberals can spend no political money better than providing seed funding for the most wing nutty tea partistas we can find!
I know supporting insane people may cause some cognitive dissonance. If you join me in this endeavor please beware of this pitfall. But really - a group at war with Karl Rove deserves our support - especially since it is likely the most effective check against turdblossom's next big plan.
Tea Party unhappy about Karl Rove?s war on the Tea Party - Salon.com
The CNN poll includes similar numbers; that poll, which was conducted from March 15-17, found that 58 percent of self-identified conservatives have a favorable opinion of the Republican Party, versus 36 percent who hold an unfavorable impression.
The numbers cut to the core of the GOP's identity crisis. Party leaders wish to broaden the party's appeal and, on some issues (like immigration reform), move toward the political center. That extends to primary elections, in which the GOP establishment hopes to re-assert itself, and avoid instances where unelectable conservatives sometimes topple candidates regarded as more electable in the general election.
Polls reflect conservative angst toward GOP establishment - First Read
Liberals can spend no political money better than providing seed funding for the most wing nutty tea partistas we can find!
I know supporting insane people may cause some cognitive dissonance. If you join me in this endeavor please beware of this pitfall. But really - a group at war with Karl Rove deserves our support - especially since it is likely the most effective check against turdblossom's next big plan.
Tea Party unhappy about Karl Rove?s war on the Tea Party - Salon.com
