It’s A 50-50 Split
Well, 47-47, anyway:
President Bush’s speech to the nation on immigration reform Monday night drew mixed reviews, but left a plurality of likely voters across the nation skeptical that the illegal immigration problem would be solved by Washington, an overnight Zogby Interactive poll shows.
This as the President’s overall job approval numbers fall to 32%, according to a separate Zogby International survey conducted via telephone before the immigration speech Monday.
Overall, 47% said they liked the Monday speech, while 47% said they were disappointed.
About seven in 10 Republicans said they generally liked the speech, while 29% said they were disappointed. Among Democrats, 70% said they were disappointed, while 19% said they liked the speech, a slightly higher percentage of Democrats than usually support Bush. Eleven percent of Democrats said they were undecided.
Independents were split down the middle, with about half liking the speech and half disappointed. Among moderates, 34% said they liked the speech, while 58% said they were disappointed.
7 in 10 Republicans liked the speech – that says something about how much the right blogosphere, much like the left, is dominated by partisan ideologues.
I feel better already…
Sigh…I guess I’ve become a partisan ideologue then…
Consider the source, though. Zogby hasn’t exactly had its finger on the pulse of the political right lately. Plus, I’d like to know the frame of reference behind “generally liked the speech.” Does that mean that everyone who liked the speech is backing the President’s platform? Personally, I thought the speech was well-crafted and communicated where the President stands well. I just didn’t like a lot of the policy in what was communicated. Is it possible I’m not alone in this?
Then again, I’m just a partisan ideologue… (tongue in cheek here – no offense, Mark)
No, no, I should make myself clear – I’m not saying that opposing the President’s speech makes one a partisan ideologue – I’m talking about the over-the-top, let’s impeach Bush, he’s a big liar, El Presidente crowd that is taking up far too much oxygen right now…
Thanks for the clarification, Mark.
Curious if you’ve seen any polls similar to Zogby’s. I haven’t, but that’s mostly because I haven’t had opportunity to look for them. Am I way off to be skeptical of the source here?