GOP is in deep trouble: Rocky Mtn. News / CBS4 poll

[No DUplicitous DUpe]

Lead story and lots of info at

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/

Graphic: The mood of Colorado:

[gully]

1. THESE are the polls that matter.

WOW. I hope it continues.

[No DUplicitous DUpe]

9. This kind of news warms my heart..I'd like to see it on the greatest page

NO? (shameless plug) Thanks for the vote (in advance)

[gully]

10. I agree, just recommended. Needs to be right at the top of the GP

Thanks!

[No DUplicitous DUpe]

11. Thanks, Gully ....It's there now.

This is very good news.

[Toots]

31. Something about that doesn't make sense

I just read an article recently that said women now outnumber men in the US. Probably less women vote than men , I guess, that is the only explanation except Diebold for the results we have tody if that graphic is correct..:shrug:

[fooj]

2. Right on!

Hey Zogby...grab a clue.

[senseandsensibility]

3. Great news!

I like the headline!:kick:

[rodeodance]

4. oh,, if only this 'mood' translates into Dem vots on Nov 7.

[senseandsensibility]

5. And if only

the votes will be counted fairly!:)

[No DUplicitous DUpe]

7. I like to share Great News!

And the Rocky Mtn News leans way right.

SNIP:
With President Bush's popularity sinking in Colorado, Republicans have a steep uphill climb, said pollster Lori Weigel.

At the same time, the state's key unaffiliated voters are leaning Democratic, said political consultant David Kenney.

"On issue after issue, the unaffiliated voters that are the key to the kingdom in Colorado are aligning themselves with Democratics," said Kenney.

"We're seeing here on the ground the energy among Republicans is way down and Democrats are excited. They see the opportunity to win on all levels."

The poll findings are based on statewide telephone interviews of 500 registered voters who said they are likely to vote in November.

It was conducted Sept. 10 through Sept. 12 by Weigel of Public Opinion Strategies, a firm that generally polls for Republican candidates.

[flyarm]

6. its the second question that worries me..

sept 2006..


right direction for colorado..51%

the numbers were better last year for getting rid of rethuglicans in the state of colorado..


what is going on nationally many times does not transfer locally..we need them out ..but this does not say the people of colorado think their own have anything to do with whats going on nationally..

that concerns me..

fly

[paulk]

17. the right direction numbers could be a reflection of satisfaction

with the job the Democrats have done since taking over both Houses ... as compared to the nonsense we got from the Republicans when they controlled the Statehouse.

I truly think the election this November is going to be a continuation of what started in 2004 here in CO. The governor's office seems like ours for sure, with at least one pickup in the House of Representatives and maybe three...

CO is turning blue.

[kstewart33]

8. Another sign of discontent...

Ritter, the Dem candidate for governor, leads Repub Beauprez by 13 points.

[paulk]

15. it's up to 17 points by channel 4 poll last night

unheard of for a Democrat to be leading by that much...

[tridim]

12. Are these numbers Diebold-able?

Because if they are, the will be.

I think we need 20% margins on election night to be safe.

[joefree1]

13. LOL, are you hard to please

C'mon, celebrate a little. Loosen up that tin foil hat tridim. :tinfoilhat:

[tridim]

18. I hate being so cynical..

I was so optimistic prior to 2000. Sorry about that.

[Hawkeye-X]

28. We ran heath

He wasn't that good. Ritter is far better choice this time around.

[paulk]

16. most pundits in CO considered the 2004 election here

to be honest, outside of the usual tactics - not enough voting machines in a couple of places, some confusion (deliberately caused)
about what precinct to vote in, etc.

[GreenTea]

27. If CO has a republican Sec. of State (they count the votes)-there WILL

be electronic voting machine fraud in precincts where republicans need the seat they are counting on to hold their majority.

Does CO have a republican Secretary of State?

[Hawkeye-X]

29. Gigi is already in trouble

Gigi Dennis, the R bitch is already in trouble by attempting to withhold candidate donations from 527's and local unions and the like that was just overturned by the court.

She'll be watched WAY closely.

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/government/article/0,2777,DRMN_23906_4988328,00.html
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/government/article/0,2777,DRMN_23906_4951685,00.html

Dems - I URGE you to donate an donate to Ken Gordon (my State Senator) for his run against Mike "I went to Iraq for one tour" Coffmann for the SoS run.

http://www.kengordon.com

Hawkeye-X

[paulk]

32. there's a lawsuit pending to outlaw electronic voting in CO

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2006/9/15/113228/271


hearing this Wednesday....

let's keep our fingers crossed.

[eleny]

14. K&R

I hope you cross post this in the Colorado forum. This is a great shot in the arm! Can you imagine if we have a Dem governor and a Dem legislature? Verified voting on the fast track!

[Muddy Waters Guitar]

19. This sentiment seems to be in much of the nation, now it's time to take it

and translate to votes. All Dem volunteers, if you've been waiting to mobilize your resources into high gear and prepare for a crucial showdown-- this is the one! Let's get going!

[indepat]

20. It's not who votes tha counts, it's who counts the votes that counts Uncle

Joe contended. Repugs will win all key races wherein those who count the votes (Diebold-type machines) want the Repugs to win.

[Psst_Im_Not_Here]

21. And don't forget

the poll numbers here in the tighty righty Springs, a DEM could very well be our next congressman. Go Fawcett!!!

[Doctor_J]

22. All Rove has to do is fix a couple of elections

like OH Senate and a couple of house races here and there, and all these polls will be worth less than the Charmin he wipes his spotty fat ass with.

[starroute]

23. Something weird about one of those answers

"I have always believed that going to war in Iraq was the wrong thing for the U.S. to do."

Up from 30% in December 2003 to 41% now.

So who are these 11% of Coloradans who "have always believed" something now that they they didn't believe three years ago?

[progressoid]

24. So, how did Colorado vote in 2004?

[Ignacio Upton]

33. Bush won

But only by a narrow margain, narrower than 2000. Colorado is now a swing state.

[civildisoBDence]

25. Feels soooooooooooooooo good!

I'm hearing Chuck Mangione in my head. And Dr. Seuss: "Red Dog, Blue Dog (Democrat.)"

Newsprism

[AX10]

26. We must translate this sentiment into votes for Democrats...

nationwide!

[rockymountaindem]

30. Great news n/t