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Romney Already Talking VP Picks
By Carole on Jul 27, 2011
At a fundraiser yesterday, Former Massachusetts Governor and current contender for the GOP presidential nomination Mitt Romney said his short list for the Vice President is "[Virginia Governor Bob] McDonnell, Governor [Chris] Christie of New Jersey and [Senator] Marco Rubio of Florida." Obviously Mr. Romney is trying to boost the appeal of his candidacy with the many conservatives who find his record lacking, but this premature discussion of a running mate might have the opposite effect.
Republicans Choose Carefully, Democrats Snap
By Carole on Jul 16, 2011
There's a new Gallup poll that shows 58% of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents have not yet decided which candidate they will support for the GOP's 2012 presidential nomination. While some on the left (and their accomplices in the mainstream media) may use this to further their delusion that the GOP field is weak, what it actually proves is that the majority of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents are waiting to see, hear and learn which candidate is best qualified to lead the country.
Republicans Up By 10 In Generic Ballot
By Carole on Aug 31, 2010
The electoral tidal wave heading for Democrats in November is growing more powerful by the day. The latest bad news for Team Obama/Reid/Pelosi comes from Gallup in the form of its weekly generic ballot. Among registered voters, Republicans lead Democrats by 10 points (51% - 41%); the largest margin in Gallup's history of tracking the midterm generic ballot for Congress. (source) But Election Day could end even worse than that for Democratic candidates.
Obama Job Approval Hits Another New Low
By Carole on Aug 23, 2010
According to Gallup, President Barack Obama's weekly job approval rating has dropped to a record low of just 43%. That's down one point from his previous record low set last week. The same survey also found 50% of Americans disapprove of Mr. Obama's job performance - another new record for his presidency. (source)
Dems' Answer To Enthusiasm Gap: Throw Money At It
By Carole on Jun 21, 2010
According to a new Gallup poll, Republicans and Republican-leaning Independents are much more enthusiastic about voting in the upcoming mid-term elections than they have been in previous years while Democrats' enthusiasm has dwindled to a new low by comparison. But rather than trying to improve the product they're trying to sell, the Democratic Party has decided to respond the way they always do - throw money at the problem.
