Rasmussen: Democrats in Congress Trusted more than * on National Security

[Kadie]

This is Rasmussen and has been the most consistently favorable poll toward * that I have seen....


Just 17% Favor Dubai Ports Deal

February 24, 2006--Just 17% of Americans believe Dubai Ports World should be allowed to purchase operating rights to several U.S. ports. A Rasmussen Reports survey found that 64% disagree and believe the sale should not be allowed (see crosstabs).

Just 39% of Americans know that the operating rights are currently owned by a foreign firm. Fifteen percent (15%) believe the operating rights are U.S. owned while 46% are not sure.

From a political perspective, President Bush's national security credentials have clearly been tarnished due to the outcry over this issue. For the first time ever, Americans have a slight preference for Democrats in Congress over the President on national security issues. Forty-three percent (43%) say they trust the Democrats more on this issue today while 41% prefer the President.

The preference for the opposition party is small, but the fact that Democrats are even competitive on the national security front is startling. In Election 2002, the President guided his party to regain control of the Senate based almost exclusively on the national security issue. On Election Day that year, just 23% rated the economy as good or excellent, but the President's Party still emerged victorious.

Should Dubai Ports World Be Allowed to Buy Port Operating Rights?

Yes 17%
No 64%
RasmussenReports.com


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Are Port Operating Rights Currently Owned by U.S. Firm?

Yes 15%
No 39%
Not Sure 46%
RasmussenReports.com


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Trust More on National Security

President Bush 41%
Democrats in Congress 43%


http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2006/February%20Dailies/Dubai%20Ports.htm



Looks like a pattern... LOL

RR Bush Job Approval
Approve Disapprove
Today 44 54
Feb 23 45 53
Feb 22 46 52
Feb 21 47 52
Feb 20 48 51
Feb 19 49 50


http://www.rasmussenreports.com/Bush_Job_Approval.htm

[senseandsensibility]

1. I'm sure this poll result will be all over cable news

NOT. But maybe our Dem leaders that are allowed on the shows could bring it up? Kind of like a, what do you call it, ... give me a minute...a ....STRATEGY? You know, where everyone is on the same page and using an opportunity that only a fool would let fall through the cracks? Sorry....I was losing it there for a minute.

[rodeodance]

2. umm... i wonder though--i guess it will be aired--

[rodeodance]

3. nominate-----it is good to see.

[Arkansas Granny]

4. I noticed this morning that according to Rasmussen's poll #'s

Bush has lost a point each day since Sunday. Since Rasmussen's approval rating for Bush is usually 3 - 5 points higher than most other polls, I can only imagine how his numbers look across the board. Is this just a glitch or are people coming to their senses?

[mzmolly]

5. Get ready to take back the congress. If the Dems are smart they'll

drag this issue into November. :hi:

[Skidmore]

7. If the Dems are smart, they'll get their asses back to DC

today and visibly show they are working on this while the Rs are out trying to fundraise at parties.

[mzmolly]

9. Yes, but will the media "discuss" this if they do so?

;)

[Skidmore]

11. If the media won't invite them, it is up to them to say or do something

that will bring the media to them. There's two sides to this equation.

[doni_georgia]

6. This will have the repuke congresscritters scrambling

:kick:

[TahitiNut]

8. A 53% (Cong Dems) to 36% (Bush*) margin in Michigan

By a 53% to 36% margin, Michigan voters trust Congressional Democrats more than the President on economic matters.

By a 53% to 38% margin, these same voters say that the economy is a more important issue than the situation in Iraq.

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2006/State%20Polls/February%202006/Michigan%20Senate%20February.htm

[liberal N proud]

10. Isn't Rasmussen republican leaning pollster?

Given that thought, what are the numbers really like?

[Kadie]

17. Definitely favors *

*'s numbers have remained in the high 40's in this poll even while his numbers dropped in other polls.

[iconoclastNYC]

12. Democrats need to BEAT him over the head with this

DESTROY DESTROY DESTROY DESTROY

[Seen the light]

13. Wow! Everyone needs to see this

This is probably the most negative poll towards Bush by Rasmussen that I've ever seen.

[Brundle_Fly]

14. Well now we know.

we now know Bush's ceiling of undying supporters.

and its

17%

[Kadie]

18. I think you are correct.

17% that will love * no matter what he does.

[Beetwasher]

15. Port Issue=PURE GOLD FOR DEMS IF THEY USE IT WISELY

And by using it wisely I mean BASHING EVERY SINGLE REPUB OVER THE HEAD W/ IT CONSTANTLY FROM NOW UNTIL FOREVER.

Dems can now become the party of REAL Nat'l Security and turn the Repubs into the party of greedy scumbags who will sell our ports to a terrorist supporting nation.

Pure gold. I only hope they seize it.

[Rose Siding]

16. How can the approval mark be higher than for national security?

What, do they like his ideas on social security? Or are they just giddy that he hasn't shot anyone in the face?

[Kadie]

19. .

:shrug: