Bush Polls Well Among Hispanic Voters

[goobergunch]

By WILL LESTER
Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush starts this election year in a relatively strong position among Hispanics, who reacted favorably to the capture of Saddam Hussein, according to poll results released Thursday.

More than half, 54 percent, in the poll done for the Pew Hispanic Center in early January, said they think the president is doing a good job.

Almost four in 10, 37 percent, said they would like to see President Bush re-elected. Less than half in the poll, 47 percent, said they would prefer that a Democratic candidate win the election.

Those results are significantly better for Bush than in a poll taken by the same group right before the capture of Saddam.

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:puke:

[rumguy]

1. How many times have we heard this before?

He didn't win them in 2000 and he won't win them in 2004.

[Democrats unite]

2. I would have liked to have known...

Where this poll was conducted. In S.W. Florida where I live almost all Hispanics I know can't stand him or his brother.

[cthrumatrix]

3. lies so early in the campaign...timed after the immigration scam

[Ferretherder]

4. However,...

...once the pollster removed the barrel of the 38 from the nostrils of the 'pollees', the numbers returned to around previous poll results.

Sheesh.

[KissMyAsscroft]

5. Because of the Saddam capture?

COugh...BULLSHIT!....cough...


What complete garbage.

[Cha]

6. It's either a Lie or these People have

their heads in the proverbial Sand like honorable Ostrich!

[arcane1]

7. hmmm, 37% = "almost 4 in 10" for the re-elect

but the 47% who prefer a Dem = "less than half"

[Bronco69]

8. Interesting ...

"Almost four in 10, 37 percent, said they would like to see President Bush re-elected. Less than half in the poll, 47 percent, said they would prefer that a Democratic candidate win the election."

Why didn't they say "Almost half, 47 percent, said they would prefer that a Democratic candidate win the election while less than four in 10, only 37% said they would like to see bush* reselected?" Doesn't seem like "polling well" to me!

[lancdem]

9. That was my thought

His approval rating among Hispanics is 54 percent, yet just 37 percent support his "re-election"? That's a pretty large gap.

Edit: I just read the whole article. Only a quarter supported his re-election in December, so this is an increase. But I imagine it'll wear off, if it's related to the Saddam capture.

[lovedems]

11. Hee-Hee, you must be a faster typer than I am!

[nadinbrzezinski]

20. Re-elect droped even further

but he is doing well.. Ok

[lovedems]

10. Does anyone see the slant when they talk about the numbers?

and the way they worded it. 37% would like to see him re-(s)elected. ALMOST 4 IN 10 (less than 1/2)

LESS THAN HALF 47% would prefer a democrat win.

Is it me or does anyone else see the slant on wording when it comes to the numbers? When it is a good number for * it is MORE, when it is a bad number it is LESS THAN

[arcane1]

12. yep, they play that "half full/half empty" bullshit

it was done earlier in a poll about Bush and Dean, saying Bush maintains a 'commanding lead' or some such shit, because he had 3-4% over Dean

:eyes:

[candy331]

13. His numbers must be down

across the board since his approval rating is flashed across the screen daily as supposedly so high. Democrats must be kicking butts in the real polls so I guess they are running scared and are simply showing some compassionate conservatism about now.

[Beetwasher]

23. That JUMPED Right Out At Me!

It's despicable...Holy cow, it's incredibly obvious!

[fearnobush]

14. This is a perfect example of Polling Bias.

The 37% represent those who would re-elect, not a very good number for the Chimp. Even worse is the 47% rating of a vote toward the Dem opponent. The approval rating of 54% is just that, an approval rating. Thats like saying, I approve of my boss at my job, but if at work you had a chance to vote against your boss for someone else, would it still be the same person? The media spin on this is typical Rove. He sets the tone on how they should act.-----Remember, if you can take out Rove, (Plame Leak, hopefully) you take out the Chimp.

[CO Liberal]

15. Pinatas Poll Well In That Group As Well

And polls are what they usually hit them with!

:-)

[fearnobush]

This is a perfect example of Polling Bias.

The 37% represent those who would re-elect, not a very good number for the Chimp. Even worse is the 47% rating of a vote toward the Dem opponent. The approval rating of 54% is just that, an approval rating. Thats like saying, I approve of my boss at my job, but if at work you had a chance to vote against your boss for someone else, would it still be the same person? The media spin on this is typical Rove. He sets the tone on how they should act.-----Remember, if you can take out Rove, (Plame Leak, hopefully) you take out the Chimp.

[tritsofme]

16. Does anyone have the data from 2000 for Hispanics? nt

[nadinbrzezinski]

17. We do?

Seems I missed the memo from Gillespie...

So I am suposed to like the poser, BECAUSE they tell me?

Damn!

Where is the Memo?

[Disandra]

18. As an "Hispanic" I have to call BS on this.

I don't know one person of "Hispanic" origin that can stand the guy. Even my dad, the conservative, is pissed at him.

[nadinbrzezinski]

19. Lets keep the record straignt

I know ONE... yep you heard right, Bush walks on water and there is nothign he could do to make this man's opinion change one iota

Afetr all bill lied to us over a BJ, but Bush has not told us ANY lies...

Yep that is as close a paraphrase as I can get...

[Disandra]

21. I hereby throw that moron out of my ethnic group

I think we "hispanics" have enough problems right now without him making stupid statements like this.

;-)

[nadinbrzezinski]

25. Well he is a classic connie

but I had to set the record straight.

[burrowowl]

26. This person of Mexican origins

and true Mexicans don't think much of the Fucktard!
My Uncle who is Mexican and lives in Mexico doesn't like Bu$hie at all. My Father loves it when I print out Steve Bell's cartoons of Bu$h.

[Demonaut]

27. My Uncle and Brother are Garcia's

and they love him.

[fearnobush]

22. Send the AP a message on how you feel about this quote:

"Almost four in 10, 37 percent, said they would like to see President Bush re-elected. Less than half in the poll, 47 percent, said they would prefer that a Democratic candidate win the election." - - - - - - - -<http://customwire.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BUSH_HISPANICS?SITE=PAPHQ&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT> -By WILL LESTER
Associated Press Writer

[Red_Storm]

24. I don't know of any Latinos............

that like Bush, that poll is nonsense, the majority of Latinos vote Democrat, next year more than ever, i'm sure..........

[Demonaut]

28. Latinos remember the Alamo

Arnolds Latino Asinine Migration Ordnance...........it's a reach but

[NV1962]

29. Interesting that you overlook Florida

Florida houses a lot of rabidly conservative Latinos/Hispanics.

Exactly: the Cuban expats.

Remember Elian? If you've followed that mad soap opera, you've seen a few of them parade and screech around.

[SilasSoule]

30. If someone wants to get some good solid research and polling

On Hispanic voting patterns they need to go here:







..

[scarlet_owl]

31. He doesn't poll well with this Hispanic.

And that's it.