The Republican party has handed the Democrats the advantage on what has previously been seen as central GOP strengths for decades. And this is not a one-time aberration. These dropping poll numbers started in the second half of 2005. If that isn't a clarion call directed at the Republicans to clean out their house and get back to basics, I don't know what is.
Is there hope for the GOP? Sure, but only if they start acting now. Why? Because Gallup also tells us that the advantage that the Democrats now have has nothing to do with themselves:
The recent gain in the Democratic Party's image advantage is due primarily to a sharp decline in Americans' favorable perceptions of the Republican Party more than an improvement in the public's perception of the Democrats.The Republicans should feel happy about stopping the Democrats from surrendering our national security interests in Iraq and intentionally losing the war. But that's just one victory, and it will be meaningless if they lose more Congressional seats in 2008, let alone the presidency. If the GOP is serious about not only reforming its image but its message as well, they should start now. Next year will be too late.
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1. I am not so sure it will be too late, the dems are pretty weak right now. The problem with the republicans is that they are taking the exact opposite stand on issues than the Democrats, much like the dems have been doing since they took a small majority in Congress. If both sides decide to work together like they are suppose to then the republicans will quickly gain the trust back from the people. They seem to be the stronger party. However, they have become extremely currupt.
David McCool at 2:18PM on Sep 25th 2007
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wpitts at 9:40PM on Oct 5th 2007
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wpitts at 9:41PM on Oct 5th 2007