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aggiesal

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16. 45% favorability is not a collapse. Doesn't matter if there is a 12 point swing. ...

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Tue Apr 22, 2025, 11:18 AM

Apr 22

Not that I trust polls anyway, but when his favorability drops below 40%, then maybe my ears will perk up & collapse would be more fitting.

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Republican Support Collapses Under Donald Trump [View all] marmar Apr 22 OP

Yeah, too late orangecrush Apr 22 #1

They effed around.... lastlib Apr 22 #2

Does not sound much like a collapse to me. chicoescuela Apr 22 #3

Ya, we'll need to see a larger number of actual Republicans to swing left for it to truly collapse. cstanleytech Apr 22 #8

And uncommitted voters getting out to vote. TheRickles Apr 22 #33

I agree PatSeg Apr 22 #17

Faux news is still painting the "Golden Age" coming for the USA. rubbersole Apr 22 #25

I wonder if things get really bad enough, PatSeg Apr 22 #27

I sure hope so. rubbersole Apr 22 #28

Yes, I try to never underestimate PatSeg Apr 22 #35

I would put zero trust in any poll from Rasmussen Wiz Imp Apr 22 #4

That means that 44% of Americans are still utterly batshoot crazy. /nt artemisia1 Apr 22 #5

That number should be 4% mdbl Apr 22 #11

Until the plug is pulled on Fox Wicked Blue Apr 22 #15

this! this! this! Hieronymus Phact Apr 22 #34

How many times in my 70+ years PCIntern Apr 22 #6

It's meaningful that Rasmussen is saying this. Trump's days are numbered. nt Blasphemer Apr 22 #7

Wait until the effects of the tariffs are seen... Playingmantis Apr 22 #9

And the inevitable twist -- byronius Apr 22 #13

Great news! Kingofalldems Apr 22 #10

Nice going, assholes. Aristus Apr 22 #12

...which matters not at all because gerrymandering GoYouPackersGo Apr 22 #14

45% favorability is not a collapse. Doesn't matter if there is a 12 point swing. ... aggiesal Apr 22 #16

Yes, I find it horrifying PatSeg Apr 22 #19

If the election were tomorrow they'd vote for him again in a heartbeat Orrex Apr 22 #18

Sadly, I'm afraid you're right PatSeg Apr 22 #20

Looks like the Magats are hanging right in with Krasnov. GoodRaisin Apr 22 #21

This is the latest polling from The Economist patphil Apr 22 #22

I really don't believe it... Dan Apr 22 #23

45 % support criminals samsingh Apr 22 #24

Perhaps one reason for Trump's support is promises of cash payments. Lonestarblue Apr 22 #26

Not surprising, seeing this is Rasmussen, but this poll seems a bit... reACTIONary Apr 22 #29

I have a different definition of collapse I guess. NoMoreRepugs Apr 22 #30

This poll has an interesting sponsor... reACTIONary Apr 22 #31

Predictable but... BadGimp Apr 22 #32

A 7 point swing Greg_In_SF Apr 22 #36

Not hard or fast enough. Their support needs to pretty much bottom out if this country is going to have any kind of Karasu Apr 22 #37

April's 401K statements haven't come out yet. maxsolomon Apr 22 #38

F all y'all GOPers azureblue Apr 22 #39

Only a total jackass would vote for a Republican, ever, esp. an effing MAGA one. (Which is the only type these days). Red Raider 85 Apr 22 #40