The newly released MTSU Poll has more bad news for Republicans. Just like the Gallup Poll we wrote about earlier this month, this poll finds that Republicans are vanishing. Democrats in this, once
"Tennessee – once solidly Republican – may be shifting toward the “blue” end of the spectrum. Also, in the fall of 2004 – when President Bush won handily – some 35% of Tennesseans identified themselves as Republicans, 29% as Democrats, and 23% as independents. This spring the results are 31% Republican, 33% Democrat, and 22% independent."
Republicans have lost 4 percentage points. Democrats have gained 4 percentage points. And we still have lots of time to see yet more Republicans vanish before the Democratic sweep of 2008.
Republicans have made such a mess of everything, they'll be lucky if the coming new progressive era doesn't sweep them all away. Seriously, the regressives may have to come up with a whole new platform, a whole new name.
Oh, I know, they can call themselves the Boring Old White Men Party.
Since Republicans have nothing to offer for the 2008 presidential race other than a slate of incredibly boring old white men, it comes as no surprise to discover that Democratic candidates are more popular than Republican candidates.
"Clinton and Gore receive favorable approval by 42% of Tennesseans, followed by Rudy Giuliani at 39% and John McCain at 34%."
Tennessee likes pro choice, pro gay rights, Giuliani? Heh. It may soon be time for a new state slogan. Here's one: Tennessee, sounds liberal to me!
The Decider's overall approval rating in Tennessee is at 34 percent, that's down from 42 percent one year ago. And on Iraq? Tennessee gives the worst pResident ever a 29 percent approval rating.
Tennessee has a tradition of voting for the winning presidential candidate. Obviously, the state is moving left in preparation for the Democratic landslide of 2008.
Hat tip to C.E. Petro
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