It’s been an odd year in this community during this midterm election season, in terms of its focus upon the polling numbers regarding the 2016 elections, at least until recently, as opposed to what’s playing out right in front of us. So, I thought I’d put up some numbers from Gallup, from the past 10 days, while leaving their narrative out of the post (although you may click upon the links, below, to read that), enabling the audience to comment upon this underwhelming reality as they see fit.
Stating the obvious, given a choice between hyperpartisan advocacy versus talking about what is--much to the dismay of at least a few in this community--I tend to opt for the latter. Always.
While we’re at it--truth be told--when politicians opt for political messaging that doesn’t truly resonate with their targeted audiences’ day-to-day realities (i.e.: it’s becoming harder and harder for the majority of our country’s population just to get by), they’re wasting their time and their campaign donations.
Paraphrasing Barney Frank’s famous statement during the 2010 midterms, back when Democrats controlled the White House and Capitol Hill: “’Things could be worse,’ is not a winning campaign slogan.”
Economy, Government Top Election Issues for Both Parties
Differ most widely on climate change, deficit
by Frank Newport
Gallup
October 9, 2014
Voter Engagement Lower Than in 2010 and 2006 Midterms
Turnout indicators more similar to 1998, 2002 than to 2006, 2010
by Jeffrey M. Jones
Gallup
October 8, 2014
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Obama Factor in 2014 Vote Similar to 2010
As in 2010, more say they will vote to oppose rather than support him
by Jeffrey M. Jones
Gallup
October 3, 2014
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