[Westy]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/23/gop-favorable-rating-the_n_331799.html

Back in November I wondered how Republicans would react to their rather major losses in elections to a fairly moderate Democrat. They have become loud angry sometimes illogical and rather unpopular. I am happy that at least most of the country isn't falling for the "Obama is a Nazi/socialist/facist/communist/dictator" I think it would be great if both parties moved towards the center and even better for the country.

 

[jonKranked]

That reminds me of something I saw this morning:

When North Carolina state senator Phil Berger (R) trucked a wheelbarrow stacked with Republican surveys into the governor's office, he thought he was delivering a neat blow to Democratic Gov. Bev Perdue.

According to The News & Observer, the 3,000 or so surveys, filled out by prospective Republican voters, included questions such as "Do you think death panels made up of government bureaucrats should decide if your loved ones live or die?"

But it seems Berger didn't actually read the surveys before wheeling them in during a press conference in which he attacked Perdue's tax policies, among other things. When Perdue's staff skimmed 1,000 or so of the surveys, they found comments that may have given Berger second thoughts.

"I am embarrassed to be associated with this organization. Your tactics are disgusting and you're going to lose a generation of voters," was one, Perdue spokeswoman Chrissy Pearson told the News.

http://tpmlivewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/10/backfire-nc-gop-er-delivers-anti-republican-survey-comments-to-dem-gov.php

 

[Westy]

I loved this in the comments

I guess that's what you get for making anti-intellectualism a key part of your strategy for a decade or two.

 

[jonKranked]

How can this be with Zillions of Teabaggers in the streets flaunting their bags.

Over one third of those polled think the Republicans are doing a good job? It's no wonder the GOP is fighting healthcare reform that would provide these folks with access to the therapy they so obviously need.