Gallup: Twice As Many Conservatives as Liberals
In a new Gallup Poll, twice as many Americans “describe their political ideology” as Conservative rather than liberal. In the latest Gallup survey of 16,321 adults identified 40% as “describing” their political ideology as Conservative, 20% say liberal and 36% described themselves as moderate. The poll has a +/- 1% margin for error.[1]
This poll reflects a slight shift in ideology among American adults where in 2005 the number of moderates was even with Conservatives.
Gallup also suggested that a series of 16 polls conducted since January has identified some key issued upon which the American people are taking a greater Conservative position. Such as 45% of Americans now believe that “there is too much government regulation of business and industry.” This is a 7 point jump from September.
Also notable is the number of Americans who now say that labor unions should have less influence over government – 45%. This reflects a 10 point leap since August.
America is getting fed up with the liberal power grab. As it continues, you will see it reflected in the polls. As damaging as it is, perhaps the Obama Infestation, the SanFran Nan House, and the Reid Senate are actually doing more to turn the tide of the GOP more Conservative than ever. The blue blood socially liberal RINOs who wish to control the Republican Party are losing support as many on the right see them as being no different than Democrats.
The 2008 Presidential elections were a no win for Republicans as the two choices presented to the America people were both liberal. Conservative America only had 2 reasons to vote for McCain – Sarah Palin and to keep Barack Hussein Obama out of the White House. The media’s portrayal of Palin and their championing of Obama was the difference. Hence the reason why I called Obama the President the media picked.
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References and/or Footnotes:
- FoxNews.com – Poll: Conservatives Most Dominant Political Group Among Americans [↩]
I don’t put much faith in polls. Sometimes I think polls a skewed in order to have people thinking that most people think this or that; Alexander at the Patriot Post calls it “pollaganda” – another form of propaganda.
Of all the polling outfits, though, I think Rasmussen is probably the most revealing based on methodology.
However, I think more than 45% of Americans live their lives as conservatives in most aspects regardless as to their political affiliation. If we’re to believe the polls – we’re to believe that Americans change their views like John Kerry.
I also don’t think most Americans are that stupid or fickle.
Most people believe what they believe – and the silence majority has always had a tendency to not involve themselves with things political because of things like a J.O.B., family and time constraints. Libs seem to have a lot more time on their hands to take another toke on that bong and dream the dreams of communist utopia.
Made a few mistakes there. polls ARE skewed and SILENT majority.
I agree that the pollsters cannot always be trusted. I also agree with your statement about Rasmussen. I believe them to be more fair. That said however, when a traditionally liberal leaning pollster like Gallup is showing positive news for Conservatives, I have to believe that the political climate IS shifting right. How much Gallup is under reporting this? I’m not sure.