"Democrats cannot change the mood but they can change the turn-out"

[Kurt_and_Hunter]

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“I don’t think can change the mood,” said Hart, the Democratic pollster. “But they can change the turnout.”

Indeed, the political mood remains virtually unchanged. Just under 60 percent of all respondents believe the country is on the wrong track, a small decrease from last month. In addition, 65 percent think the U.S. economy will either get worse or stay the same in the next 12 months. And 73 percent disapprove of the job that Congress is doing. The president’s job-approval rating stands at 46 percent, up one point from August.

Given this sour mood, the poll included this question: Which outcomes from the election would be acceptable? Unacceptable? The most acceptable outcomes: that the influence of special interests would be reduced (70 percent of registered voters and 76 percent of likely voters said that would be acceptable); that new people with few ties to the political process would be elected (69 percent of registered voters, 70 percent of likely voters); and that the Tea Party influences the Republican Party to become more conservative on fiscal issues (50 percent of registered voters, 54 percent of likely voters).

The most unacceptable outcomes: that Democrat Nancy Pelosi continue as House speaker (51 percent of registered voters and 57 percent of likely voters said that was unacceptable), and that Sarah Palin become the leading spokesperson for the Republican Party (55 percent of registered voters, 53 percent of likely voters).

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Overall, 30 percent view the Tea Party in a favorable light, while 36 percent view it unfavorably. That’s compared with the Democratic Party’s 37-42 fav/unfav rating, and the GOP’s 31-43 score.

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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39405132/ns/politics-white_house/

[Enrique]

1. i'm voting, but I'm going to do it pissed off n/t

[Scuba]

2. Bingo. Vote. Encourage others to do so. Volunteer.

[sonomak]

3. I will vote against Republicans and teabaggers

that is all

[emulatorloo]

4. "that the Tea Party influences the Republican Party to become more conservative on fiscal issues"

LOL

The teaparty is embolding them to destroy our safety nets, but they will still drive the deficit up with their tax plan.