Republicans might be in trouble
Jordan Watson
Issue date: 9/11/06 Section: Features
The congressional elections are in Nov. and many political analysts are saying this election is going to be a predictable one.
CNN.com reported that 64 % of those questioned, in a CNN poll, disapprove of the way congressional Republicans are handling their jobs, while only 31% approve.
"...It's a desperate situation nationwide…our candidates in targeted districts are in serious danger of losing," the Republican Congressional Committee stated.
The Democratic parties' approval rating came in at a close 35%. These numbers do not reflect a sharp difference in the parties, but one thing can be drawn from these numbers, voters are looking to change the way this government works on Nov 7.
Discontent among voters is showing clear in the U.S. today. Many voters feel that there is something to be "angry" about in the country today, about 76% of those who were polled.
"People feel that instead of standing up for them, the government has stood up for special interests. They want new representation," Joe Donnely, (D) Indiana House candidate said.
How does this connect to each party's chance at winning majority in congress? In the same poll, 55% of people said they are more likely to back a challenger in this year's election. This could mean a severe drop in republican candidates in the House and Senate.
The Democrats are also beating the Republicans in voter support by 10 points. The majority of Americans are looking for drastic change in the way this country runs. 56% percent of people polled considered the Democratic Party, the party of change.
"The truth is the president's policies have not worked and have not made us safer," Harry Reid, (D) Senate Minority Leader said.
The number one issue in elections is going to be the war in Iraq. The way that Democrats and Republicans have split on the issue is going to suggest that if America votes republican, we stay in the war. A significant amount of Americans wish to withdrawl from Iraq and they need to vote Democrat.
"We'll accept nothing less than complete victory," said President George W. Bush.
In a CNN poll released on Sept. 6, 58% of people polled opposed the war, while only 39% approved of the war. This poll went far past even the war and found out that 55% would be less likely to vote for any candidate who supported the Bush administration.
In another study released by the Democratic Party, it showed that since 2001 the number of Al-Qaeda members has risen from 20,000 to 5,000. A White House strategy paper insists that America has made progress in the war. How do these numbers reflect progress?
Pollls and studies all over the nation reflect that most Americans want change and reform within the government. We not only want change, but need change. America needs to re-evaluate it's unhappiness and it needs to start with our majority party.
CNN.com reported that 64 % of those questioned, in a CNN poll, disapprove of the way congressional Republicans are handling their jobs, while only 31% approve.
"...It's a desperate situation nationwide…our candidates in targeted districts are in serious danger of losing," the Republican Congressional Committee stated.
The Democratic parties' approval rating came in at a close 35%. These numbers do not reflect a sharp difference in the parties, but one thing can be drawn from these numbers, voters are looking to change the way this government works on Nov 7.
Discontent among voters is showing clear in the U.S. today. Many voters feel that there is something to be "angry" about in the country today, about 76% of those who were polled.
"People feel that instead of standing up for them, the government has stood up for special interests. They want new representation," Joe Donnely, (D) Indiana House candidate said.
How does this connect to each party's chance at winning majority in congress? In the same poll, 55% of people said they are more likely to back a challenger in this year's election. This could mean a severe drop in republican candidates in the House and Senate.
The Democrats are also beating the Republicans in voter support by 10 points. The majority of Americans are looking for drastic change in the way this country runs. 56% percent of people polled considered the Democratic Party, the party of change.
"The truth is the president's policies have not worked and have not made us safer," Harry Reid, (D) Senate Minority Leader said.
The number one issue in elections is going to be the war in Iraq. The way that Democrats and Republicans have split on the issue is going to suggest that if America votes republican, we stay in the war. A significant amount of Americans wish to withdrawl from Iraq and they need to vote Democrat.
"We'll accept nothing less than complete victory," said President George W. Bush.
In a CNN poll released on Sept. 6, 58% of people polled opposed the war, while only 39% approved of the war. This poll went far past even the war and found out that 55% would be less likely to vote for any candidate who supported the Bush administration.
In another study released by the Democratic Party, it showed that since 2001 the number of Al-Qaeda members has risen from 20,000 to 5,000. A White House strategy paper insists that America has made progress in the war. How do these numbers reflect progress?
Pollls and studies all over the nation reflect that most Americans want change and reform within the government. We not only want change, but need change. America needs to re-evaluate it's unhappiness and it needs to start with our majority party.
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