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AP- Ipsos Poll: Bush Tumbled to New Low

By Jeralyn, Section Other Politics
Posted on Fri Mar 10, 2006 at 09:15:13 AM EST
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From the newly released AP-Ipsos Poll:

  • 80% of all Americans and 70% of Republicans think civil war will break out in Iraq
  • 70% say the U.S. is on the wrong track
  • Only 37% approve of Bush's overall performance

On issues, Bush's approval rating declined from 39 percent to 36 percent for his handling of domestic affairs and from 47 percent to 43 percent on foreign policy and terrorism. His approval ratings for dealing with the economy and Iraq held steady, but still hovered around 40 percent.

Personally, far fewer Americans consider Bush likable, honest, strong and dependable than they did just after his re-election campaign.

Clinton and Reagan did far better at this stage in their second terms:

Presidents Clinton and Reagan had public approval in the mid 60s at this stage of their second terms in office, while Eisenhower was close to 60 percent, according to Gallup polls.

[Hat tip Patriot Daily.]

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    AP- Ipsos Poll: Bush Tumbled to New Low | 28 comments (28 topical)
    Re: AP- Ipsos Poll: Bush Tumbled to New Low (none / 0) (#1)
    by jimakaPPJ on Fri Mar 10, 2006 at 10:00:35 AM EST
    Amazing! Fantastic! The press tells people for months that a civil war is going to break out and only 80% of Americans think it true. Of course when it doesn't happen, the MSM will lose another big chunk of creditability and the ratings will drop some more.

    Re: AP- Ipsos Poll: Bush Tumbled to New Low (none / 0) (#2)
    by Molly Bloom on Fri Mar 10, 2006 at 10:00:54 AM EST
    80% of all Americans and 70% of Republicans think civil war will break out in Iraq 70% say the U.S. is on the wrong track Only 37% approve of Bush's overall performance
    Does this mean less people are getting their news from the Faux News Network?

    Re: AP- Ipsos Poll: Bush Tumbled to New Low (none / 0) (#3)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Fri Mar 10, 2006 at 10:53:14 AM EST
    Something tells me though that this won't translate into a whole lot conisidering the Dems can't get their s''t together. The Dems need a better reason to have people vote for them besides 'look how bad they are'. Give people a coherent reason to vote for you and they will. Absent that and they will vote for Bush every time. How could Gore lose his home state......

    Re: AP- Ipsos Poll: Bush Tumbled to New Low (none / 0) (#4)
    by jimakaPPJ on Fri Mar 10, 2006 at 10:54:48 AM EST
    bocajeff - Because they knew him.

    Re: AP- Ipsos Poll: Bush Tumbled to New Low (none / 0) (#5)
    by Ernesto Del Mundo on Fri Mar 10, 2006 at 11:29:50 AM EST
    Well Whizzy it sure looks like an increasing number of people are getting to know your boy Chimpie. But it is true that the DLC will scuttle any chance of capitalizing on the unmitigated disaster that is Bush/Cheney, since they are sucking from the very same money gushing teat. Combine that with another allout and hysterical Gods/Guns/Gays campaign diversion to keep the red staters voting against their own economic self interests, and a very bleak future for the country is assured post-2006.

    Re: AP- Ipsos Poll: Bush Tumbled to New Low (none / 0) (#6)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Fri Mar 10, 2006 at 11:34:36 AM EST
    Posted by bocajeff
    March 10, 2006 11:53 AM Something tells me though that this won't translate into a whole lot conisidering the Dems can't get their s''t together. The Dems need a better reason to have people vote for them besides 'look how bad they are'. Give people a coherent reason to vote for you and they will. Absent that and they will vote for Bush every time.
    How could Gore lose his home state......
    Lyin' nra trash gun nut nonsense. Yet somehow he still got over half a million votes more than his idiot opponent massive election fraud in a State Governed by said opponent's fat little brother and a questionable Supreme Court Decision that a recently retired justice laments the results of but seemingly is completely oblivious and accepts no responsibility for her roll in the actions that yielded those results. Go figure. Ya gotta point to a point, but buyin' into bogus myths because mocus morons like tweety matthews repeats 'em over and over again ain't the answer. It's like the Dean scream nonsense or the Dems don't have a plan drivel. It's not the Dems responsibility to come up with a plan to clean up the repos' mess. They're in no position to implement it. The reptiles will only steal it like they have before with homeland security, call it their own and take credit for it. Let the reptiles kill themselves. It's more entertaining.

    Re: AP- Ipsos Poll: Bush Tumbled to New Low (none / 0) (#7)
    by Sailor on Fri Mar 10, 2006 at 11:34:47 AM EST
    Is there any RNC lie that some commenters won't parrot? Yes, it's the press's fault that we are in a quagmire! US envoy warns of Iraq civil war BBC News Rumsfeld sees potential for Iraq civil war Reuters National unity government needed to avert Iraq civil war: Rumsfeld CIA Officers Warn of Iraq Civil War, Contradicting Bush's Optimism Army Gen. John Abizaid, who oversees US military operations in Iraq, said the security situation in Iraq was changing "from insurgency" - a US term for the Iraqi resistance - towards "sectarian violence." Yes, it's all the press's fault that we we have zero level 1 ready iraqi troops, the that the interior ministy has death squads, that iraq has less electricity and potable water since we invaded, that iraq has had sectarian violence every since the british founded it in 1923 and decided to install a monarchy instead of a democracy.

    Re: AP- Ipsos Poll: Bush Tumbled to New Low (none / 0) (#8)
    by glanton on Fri Mar 10, 2006 at 11:43:00 AM EST
    "Combine that with another allout and hysterical Gods/Guns/Gays campaign diversion" (my emphasis) Ernesto, be careful. The red staters might think you're a pagan. I hear there are bills in some states calling for the deaht penalty for such people.... ;-) Anyway, you hit it on the head. The only thing more depressing is the hope that some still harbor....

    Re: AP- Ipsos Poll: Bush Tumbled to New Low (none / 0) (#9)
    by Al on Fri Mar 10, 2006 at 12:18:22 PM EST
    What do they mean, civil war "will" break out? How many more bombings, hangings and death squad executions will it take before people understand civil war has already broken out? What do they think civil war looks like?

    Re: AP- Ipsos Poll: Bush Tumbled to New Low (none / 0) (#10)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Fri Mar 10, 2006 at 12:45:26 PM EST
    That 80%, and a lot of the commenters here, should read some Bernard Lewis. You'll have a lot better idea as to what kind of conflict is going on, and why.

    Re: AP- Ipsos Poll: Bush Tumbled to New Low (none / 0) (#11)
    by eric on Fri Mar 10, 2006 at 01:49:55 PM EST
    What do they think civil war looks like? Very simple. One side dresses in blue, the other in gray. Men line up and shoot at each other with muskets. Another unique feaure of civil war is the battle of Ironclad ships. I see none of these characteristics present. Therefore, there is no civil war.

    Re: AP- Ipsos Poll: Bush Tumbled to New Low (none / 0) (#12)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Fri Mar 10, 2006 at 01:54:18 PM EST
    For all those Where's the Civil War? purveyors. It's hiding in plain sight! Except it's to dangerous to look at unless your an Iraqi or have a death wish. There are numerous killings, kidnappings, executions, bombings, fire fights happening just below the radar. There are Hundreds of Militials active and arming themselves to the teeth. Just think of all the Iraqis who are seeking vengance for their family members just recently excecuted or shot. Professionals are leaving the Country in droves. There is ethnic cleansing everywhere which is a sure fire symptom of a civil war. But I'm sure PPJ and the rest of you denyers will continue to deliude yourselfs and continue only seeing an ice cube while Iraq runs straight into the Ice berg.

    Re: AP- Ipsos Poll: Bush Tumbled to New Low (none / 0) (#13)
    by cpinva on Fri Mar 10, 2006 at 02:25:39 PM EST
    the iraq civil war's been going on since saddam went into his spider hole jim, what cave have you been living in? i might add, it's been none too civil either. poll numbers, like the coos of strippers in your ear, mean nothing, except to those being paid to take the poll. as noted above, unless and until the DNC gets its act together, there will be no sea change at the polls. yes, this may well be the most inept and corrupt administration in our country's history to date, but without some core principle to distinguish them, i doubt it will translate into electoral gains for the dems. the world is full of stupid and easily frightened people, the U.S. is no different. as long as the repubs can continue to scare them with tales of terrorists and same-sex married couples at their front door, they will continue to win elections.

    Re: AP- Ipsos Poll: Bush Tumbled to New Low (none / 0) (#14)
    by Peaches on Fri Mar 10, 2006 at 02:32:08 PM EST
    Very simple. One side dresses in blue, the other in gray. Men line up and shoot at each other with muskets
    Eric, You a funny man!

    Re: AP- Ipsos Poll: Bush Tumbled to New Low (none / 0) (#15)
    by john horse on Fri Mar 10, 2006 at 03:57:54 PM EST
    Well it looks like Bush is going to keep one promise. Remember he said he was a uniter not a divider. Looks like the whole country is starting to be united in the opinion that Bush is one of the sorriest Presidents ever.

    Re: AP- Ipsos Poll: Bush Tumbled to New Low (none / 0) (#16)
    by Sailor on Fri Mar 10, 2006 at 06:26:04 PM EST
    Umm, JR, you are kidding, right? Ladies and gentlemen, I bring you Bernard Lewis:
    After Sept. 11, 2001, when the Bush administration was trying to understand the roots of the al Qaeda attack and how to respond, Prof. Lewis was available with a fully formed philosophy that the problems were emerging from failing Islamic states that had to transform themselves. His ideas helped shape the policy thinking behind U.S. wars in Afghanistan and Iraq
    Well that worked out well, didn't it!? Afghanistan has record violence and poppy production, and iraq has no peace, no water, no electricity.
    Mr. Lewis believes the region and the world are better off now than before the war. "Despite internal difficulties and external sabotage, the process of democratization has succeeded beyond anyone's wildest dreams,"
    A fully formed philosophy that has been proven wrong by facts. Next!

    Re: AP- Ipsos Poll: Bush Tumbled to New Low (none / 0) (#17)
    by Sailor on Fri Mar 10, 2006 at 06:40:10 PM EST
    Of course when it doesn't happen, the MSM will lose another big chunk of creditability and the ratings will drop some more.
    Even lower than bush's? The first time the polls went way south, it was 'bush don't read the polls' meme. The second time it was 'the poll is fixed' meme. Now, since even Faux News reports it, the reason iraq is in the toilet? 'it's the media's fault.'The 'party of resonsibility' is great at fixing the blame, fixing the problem ...ehh, not so much. bushco's numbers are low because you can fool some of the people all of the time ...

    Re: AP- Ipsos Poll: Bush Tumbled to New Low (none / 0) (#18)
    by Al on Fri Mar 10, 2006 at 06:43:47 PM EST
    Yes, this Bernard White character is quite precious: He is also on the Advisory Committee of the Scooter Libby Legal Defense Fund.

    Re: AP- Ipsos Poll: Bush Tumbled to New Low (none / 0) (#19)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Fri Mar 10, 2006 at 06:49:35 PM EST
    Posted by James Robertson March 10, 2006 01:45 PM
    That 80%, and a lot of the commenters here, should read some Bernard Lewis. You'll have a lot better idea as to what kind of conflict is going on, and why.
    Oh, I'm sure. Tell me, will he confirm my suspicions that it can't be a proper revolution unless the Forces of the entrenched power use hired guns, call themselves Hessians and wear Red Coats?

    Re: AP- Ipsos Poll: Bush Tumbled to New Low (none / 0) (#20)
    by Sailor on Fri Mar 10, 2006 at 07:00:02 PM EST
    BTW, while this discussion was hijacked by the usual suspects, bush's poll numbers sank even lower. You'd think a guy who constantly buys the press,* they'd stay bought. * at home and in iraq. Please, please, ask for links!

    Re: AP- Ipsos Poll: Bush Tumbled to New Low (none / 0) (#21)
    by john horse on Fri Mar 10, 2006 at 07:20:48 PM EST
    Sailor The bullsh*t from this administration has piled so high that the American public can't ignore it anymore. For example, conservatives keep preaching about personal responsibility when it comes to others but when it comes to themselves they dont practice what they preach. 'Its the media's fault.' Yeah, right. The GOP controls the Presidency, both houses of Congress, and the judiciary. Where is the golden age that they promised?

    Re: AP- Ipsos Poll: Bush Tumbled to New Low (none / 0) (#22)
    by Sailor on Fri Mar 10, 2006 at 07:30:20 PM EST
    JH, I think we're swimming in it;-)

    Re: AP- Ipsos Poll: Bush Tumbled to New Low (none / 0) (#23)
    by jimakaPPJ on Fri Mar 10, 2006 at 08:34:35 PM EST
    Ernesto - That's Mr. Chimpie President to you. charlie writes:
    and a questionable Supreme Court Decision
    I don't know how to tell you this charlie. But the facts are that the country doesn't give a flip ahout your opinion re the SC decision. Sorry to bruse your huge ego. Why do I keep on rememebering the St Louis Browns when I read your meanderings? As for the civil war, what do you do when it doesn't happen? Oh, I know declare the war and run for home. And the Left is good at running.

    Re: AP- Ipsos Poll: Bush Tumbled to New Low (none / 0) (#24)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Fri Mar 10, 2006 at 09:37:13 PM EST
    The press tells people for months that a civil war is going to break out and only 80% of Americans think it true? You do realize the press includes Faux Snews as well. Sorry to bruse your huge ego. Yes, PPJ has first-hand experience in that area, or perhaps he's using a Jacksonian form of cruise. We extract, you decide. And the Left is good at running. If you say so, Mr. Fantastic :>)

    Re: AP- Ipsos Poll: Bush Tumbled to New Low (none / 0) (#25)
    by Al on Sat Mar 11, 2006 at 01:05:15 AM EST
    And the Left is good at running.
    PPJ, I'm used to incoherent babbling from you, but this is too much even for you. What the dickens are you talking about?

    Re: AP- Ipsos Poll: Bush Tumbled to New Low (none / 0) (#26)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Sat Mar 11, 2006 at 01:13:22 AM EST
    charlie writes: and a questionable Supreme Court Decision
    I don't know how to tell you this charlie. But the facts are that the country doesn't give a flip ahout your opinion re the SC decision.
    Ah, Thirty something. What's shakin'? You can imagine how much the support of your pitiful little band means to me. Well, actually, ya probably can't. Didn't somebody do a report. "Failure of imaginination" about you guys? Yeah, that pretty well sums it up.
    Sorry to bruse your huge ego.
    Did I just run over something?
    Why do I keep on rememebering the St Louis Browns when I read your meanderings?
    Because you were on a last place ball club in a previous life, too?
    As for the civil war, what do you do when it doesn't happen? Oh, I know declare the war and run for home. And the Left is good at running.
    That ship has already sailed, sport. What's ya think they were gonna do, adopt blue and gray uniforms. That he was gonna change his name to Stonewall L Sadr? This just in. They prefer to do things a bit differently over there. I guess we need Coulter to impose her crash course in Christianity and Karen Hughes to teach 'em how to barbecue and make cookies.

    Re: AP- Ipsos Poll: Bush Tumbled to New Low (none / 0) (#27)
    by jondee on Sat Mar 11, 2006 at 11:35:35 AM EST
    "The left is good and running." Unlike you, Cheney, Dubya, Rush and Sean charging headlong into the teeth of the enemy cannon to the right of you cannon to the left of you.

    Re: AP- Ipsos Poll: Bush Tumbled to New Low (none / 0) (#28)
    by Edger on Sun Mar 12, 2006 at 05:27:09 AM EST
    Poll: 'The Clap' More Popular Than Bush
    A new IWR/FOXNews poll finds that the majority of Americans would rather have a dose of 'the clap' than have Mr. Bush as president. These comments by Larry Perkins of Ypsilanti, MI were typical of those interviewed: "At least if you have gonorrhea, there is cure for it".
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