Fox News Poll: Wide GOP Lead Among Interested Voters; Obama Job Approval Hits New Low
URL: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/09/17/fox-news-poll-wide-gop-lead-interested-voters-obama-job-approval-hits-new-low/
On FoxNews.com, I found this article that I think is worth reading. This poll talks about how Republicans have an advantage over Democrats with Election Day quckly approaching. I find this interesting because this could possibly mean a turn in control in the House and Senate. The GOP currently has a 46-40 lead over the Democrats and the lead is larger when the poll was narrowed to voters who were certain they will vote in November. The Republican advantage was even greater when the voters were narrowed down to the most interested and involved voters.
With the spread 47(R)-43(D) more voters say it would be better for the country if all current members of Congress were kicked out. Two-thirds think that most officials don't relate to Americans today and 80 percent think that the United States are seen as weaker than they were a few years ago. As for Speaker of the House, 47 percent would like to see a Republican take over as leader compared to 37 percent who want Nancy Pelosi to stay. While 77 percent of Democrats want Pelosi to stay, 9 percent would prefer to see a Republican in place.
Obama's approval rating has gone down since last time this year from 54 to 42 percent but the majority disapprove at 52 percent. Even fewer voters approve with the job he's done with the economy at 40 percent while 56 percent disapprove. The majority feel he hasn't spent enough time on the economy and 77 percent feel nervous about the stability of the economy. Maybe a Republican could do better?
As for issues voters will be considering when voting for their candidates, the economy takes the top spot. The economy is followed by the trustworthiness of the candidates and taxes. With each issue, the GOP has an advantage over the Democrats so it looks like the Democrats have quite a bit of work to do if they're going to stay in control of Congress.
