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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. ...
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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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
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