These numbers are stunning. Are we seeing a re-alignment towards the Democrats in American politics?Thursday May 18, 2006 --Thirty-six percent (36%) of Americans Approve of the way that George W. Bush is performing his role as President. Just 15% Strongly Approve. Those are the lowest levels ever measured by Rasmussen Reports. Just 65% of Republicans approve of the President's Job Performance, also a new low.
This data is based upon nightly telephone surveys and reported on a three-day rolling average basis. For today's update, more than 75% of respondents were interviewed after the President Bush's speech on immigration.
Just 39% of voters agree with the President's approach on immigration. Most consider the issue very important and believe that strict enforcement of immigration laws will help the economy.
Democrats now hold a 15-percentage point lead over Republicans on the Generic Congressional Ballot. Before the Presdent's speech, they had a 10-point lead. Just 27% of Americans believe the country is now heading in the right direction.
May 17, 2006--Following the President's Monday night speech, Democrats enjoy a 15-point advantage on the Generic Congressional Ballot. A Rasmussen Reports national opinion survey of 1,000 Likely Voters found that 48% would vote for the Democrat in their district if the election were held today. Just 33% would vote for the Republican.
Just 58% of conservatives say they would vote for the Republican candidate.
Two weeks ago, the Democrats had a ten-point advantage, 46% to 36%.
While the Democrats gained ground over the past two weeks, underlying views about immigration have changed little from earlier surveys.
By way of comparison, the May 1 immigrants-rights rallies had no impact on the Generic Congressional Ballot or public opinion on the immigration issue.
Forty-two percent (42%) of voters trust Democrats more on the immigration while 37% have more faith in Republicans. Among those who say the issue is very important, Republicans are preferred by a narrow 43% to 39% margin.
May 18, 2006--While George W. Bush is sinking in the polls, Senator Hillary Clinton is bouncing back. Thirty-one percent (31%) of Americans say they would definitely vote for the former First Lady if she runs for President in 2008. Just 33% will definitely vote against her.
That's a striking improvement over the past two weeks. Our last Hillary Meter poll found that just 26% would definitely vote for her while 39% would definitely vote against. In fact, the current poll results are the most positive ever recorded for Senator Clinton over the past year-and-a half (see trends).
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