Gallup Proves Rove Wrong On Hillary's Unfavorables

Gallup News Service   |  Frank Newport, Jeffrey M. Jones, and Joseph Carroll   |   August 22, 2007 12:46 PM


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White House adviser Karl Rove -- who announced he would be leaving his post at the end of August -- has during the last week made a number of statements about New York Senator Hillary Clinton's image and electability, in some instances invoking specific mentions of Gallup polls. The thrust of Rove's assertions is that Clinton's "unfavorable" ratings are at record levels for a presidential candidate, and that as a result she is "fatally flawed" in her quest to be elected in November 2008.

Rove is correct in noting that Clinton's unfavorable ratings are high, and unusually so for a candidate this far ahead of the election. However, a review of historical Gallup data suggests that contrary to Rove's assertions, her current image ratings do not necessarily spell defeat. Clinton's current unfavorable ratings are in reality not much different from what other past candidates have had in the year they won the election. Second, her image has been more negative than positive several other times during the past 15 years, but often has recovered and could do so again. Last, despite Clinton's high unfavorables, she remains competitive with the Republican candidates in Gallup's presidential test elections.

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- YellowDogInRedCounty See Profile I'm a Fan of YellowDogInRedCounty permalink

I can't speak for everyone, but I at least HOPE that everyone here (aside from the trolls) would rather see Hillary elected over ANY Republican. I am most definitely NOT a fan of hers. In fact, out of 8 Democrats running (I hope I didn't leave anyone out), she is about 8th on my list. However, we must be careful not to do any harm that may be used against her if and when she is the nominee.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:36 PM on 08/23/2007
- BehrHunter See Profile I'm a Fan of BehrHunter permalink

Please God, give us GoreObama and deliver us from Clinton

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:18 AM on 08/23/2007
- Ramirez See Profile I'm a Fan of Ramirez permalink

The Republicans support Hillary in the primaries for two basic reasons:

1) Out of all the Democrats, she is the one most likely to lose to a Republican.

2) Out of all the Democrats, she'd make the best president if she wins.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:46 PM on 08/22/2007
- naijaman See Profile I'm a Fan of naijaman permalink

Say what you want, but nothing will motivate the Right Wing to vote in 2008 than Hillary Clinton. Anyone who does not see this fact is in denial.

As an aside, why does Hillary keep telling us that she has fought the right wing for 18 years and has beat them? What fights is she referring to?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:30 PM on 08/22/2007
- TovSquirrel See Profile I'm a Fan of TovSquirrel permalink



only people dumber than rove are the democrats who swallow the turd's myths

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:20 PM on 08/22/2007
- BrokenMirror See Profile I'm a Fan of BrokenMirror permalink

History may very well prove Rove wrong, as well. As a matter of fact, it already has.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:17 PM on 08/22/2007
- TWOSHORT See Profile I'm a Fan of TWOSHORT permalink

Brother Obama Mr Rove has done it again,Know body is talking about you or any of the others running for the White House.Mr Rove plans are working well Mrs Clinton is the story!!! she is the front runner for her party just watch any of these media shows where they take POLLS.Dam i wish i knew what people are thinking i would be Rich and Famous.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:05 PM on 08/22/2007
- amerdiaspora See Profile I'm a Fan of amerdiaspora permalink

ROVE IS RARELY RIGHT IN THE SENCE OF 'CORRECT' HE JUST KNOWS MOB MENTALITY AND HOW TO MANIPULATE THEM TO MEET HIS MACHIAVELLIAN GOALS

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:56 PM on 08/22/2007
- dijo See Profile I'm a Fan of dijo permalink

Karl Rove is bashing Hillary because he wants nothing more than for her to win the nomination. He knows that the more he bashes her, the more her misled followers will rush to her rescue. He is manipulating the democrats. That is what he does best.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:54 PM on 08/22/2007
- OneVoiceInACrowd See Profile I'm a Fan of OneVoiceInACrowd permalink

Yes he is. I don't give a flying sh** what this guy thinks. Have him produce the emails and then put him in Gitmo (after a trial by his peers).

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:24 PM on 08/22/2007
- Dansden See Profile I'm a Fan of Dansden permalink

The proof in Rove's diatribe against Senator Clinton is this:
How many Republican presidential candidates 'jumped on Rove's bandwagon'- NONE!

How long did Rove's quest to have the Republican Party rule for 100 years through his manipulative, deceptive and lying tactics-
6 years and ROVE is GONE and Republicans are morally and politically unfit to lead

How long has Rove's tactics lasted to help the Republican Party for elections in 2008- NOT!

What difference will Rove's bombastic bravado make to the voting public who suffers under Republican policies: IRAQ OCCUPATION, KATRINA DEBACLE, VETERAN'S HOSPITAL COVER-UP, GLOBAL-WARMING STIFLING OF SCIENTIFIC TRUTH, HOUSING MARKET FREE FALL ON THE STOCK MARKET, LACK OF PROVIDING SAFETY FOR AMERICAN FOOD PRODUCTS FROM OTHER NATIONS, ATTEMPT TO GIVE MUSLIM NATION DUBAI FREE CONTROL OF OUR NATIONAL PORTS OF ENTRY, ALLOWANCE OF MERCURY LEVELS TO CONTINUE IN OUR NATION'S FOOD SUPPLY, US ATTORNEY GENERAL'S POLITICIZING OUR OUR NATION'S COURTS AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW.....and maybe a few that others may wish to add to the list.....
ROVE....rove who?????

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:26 PM on 08/22/2007
- outnow See Profile I'm a Fan of outnow permalink

Karl Rove is desperate to get back in with the Republicans by bashing Hillary Clinton. He is enamored of Dubya who doesn't need him anymore. His poll numbers are made up by Karl himself. If the Republicans reject him, he has nothing to live for. Nixon's gone and Dubya doesn't need him.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:40 PM on 08/22/2007
- OneVoiceInACrowd See Profile I'm a Fan of OneVoiceInACrowd permalink

Don't listen to one word this ejected turd blossom has to say. Make up your own mind based on what the candidates say. This PR stunt he is making is for a reason, and it is not to promote a Democratic ideology. He is trying to set the stage to mislead us and brew infighting.

He is a republican turd, let him circle the bowl on his way out but pay him no attention.

{sorry for the visual}

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:44 PM on 08/22/2007
- Trollstakeyourmeds See Profile I'm a Fan of Trollstakeyourmeds permalink

Well...at least I've got one vodka tonic down before I had to contemplate that image. Thanks. LOL.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:43 PM on 08/22/2007
- kay See Profile I'm a Fan of kay permalink

Oh my God.

You mean to tell me Karl Rove invented the unfavorable's data virtually every right wing pundit has parroted for 2 weeks?

Of course he did. He invented Bush poll numbers in the same interviews. He said President Bush was polling "closer to 40" than 30.

Unless 29 is closer to 40 than 30, he made that up, too.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:25 PM on 08/22/2007
- Dalpine See Profile I'm a Fan of Dalpine permalink

It took three men to write this article? No one has to swiftboat Hillary, she already has one foot in the right-wing boat. Rove isn't stupid.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:13 PM on 08/22/2007
- Bushgirlsgonewild See Profile I'm a Fan of Bushgirlsgonewild permalink

.

Any six-year-old could have delivered the same results.

Even a child wouldn't believe anything that comes out of Rove's mouth.

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    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:26 PM on 08/22/2007
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