Poll: Republican support, enthusiasm down

[Ghost in the Machine]

Poll: Republican support, enthusiasm down
Published: 6/13/08, 4:00 PM EDT
By Paul Steinhauser CNN Deputy Political Director

WASHINGTON (CNN) - The Republican party may face tough times at the polls come November, according to results of a new national survey.
A CNN/Opinion Research Corporation Survey out Friday indicates that 2008 may not be a good year for Republicans up and down the ticket, even though most national surveys indicate the race for the White House between Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama is quite close right now.

Sixty-three percent of Democrats questioned say they are either extremely or very enthusiastic about voting this year. Only 37 percent of Republicans feel the same way, and 36 percent of Republicans say they are not enthusiastic about voting.

"Republicans are far less enthusiastic about voting than Democrats are, and enthusiasm has plummeted among GOPers since the start of the year," said Keating Holland, CNN polling director. "There was already an 'enthusiasm gap' in January, when Democrats were 11 points higher than GOPers on this measure. Now, that gap has grown to 26 points."

"Bottom line: After eight years of the Bush presidency, Republicans are demoralized," said Bill Schneider, CNN senior political analyst.

Fifty-three percent of registered voters questioned in the poll say they think that Obama, D-Illinois, will win the election, with 43 percent saying that McCain, R-Arizona, will win.

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[Tarheel_Dem]

1. I like the sound of this. Let's work to make it so.

"Fifty-three percent of registered voters questioned in the poll say they think that Obama, D-Illinois, will win the election, with 43 percent saying that McCain, R-Arizona, will win."

[Olney Blue]

2. Dear Republicans, there is a better candidate. His name is Barack Obama.

[Wednesdays]

3. "Bottom line: After eight years of the Bush presidency, Republicans are demoralized,"

Gee...I can't think of a single reason why. :shrug:

[magellan]

4. They think he didn't go far enough

1984 isn't just a training guide to them; it's an ideal.

[opihimoimoi]

5. Fuck um, they went ALL IN with the SHRUB...and fuckin LOST.., GET OVER IT...Ya rode w the Chimp and

ate it....

[DCKit]

6. Polls are BS. Complacency got us where we are now.

Register you neighbors, vote, and make it real.

They were able to steal 2000, 2004 and some seats in 2006 because the races were close.

No Mas.

[SeattleGirl]

7. Two people my husband works with, who have been strong Bush

supporters, are voting for Obama in November.

[hoosier_lefty]

8. I'm enthusiastic to vote!

eight years of consevatism shoved up my ass is enough!

[lonestarnot]

9. Ah at last some good news in an otherwise crappy day.

Thanks Ghostie!