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Hmmm … some interesting polling results.

July 5, 2012

The most recent CNN/ORC Poll results caught my eye.

Specifically, the demographic breakdown of President Obama’s job approval – disapproval.

Overall, CNN says that 51% approve of the job Obama is doing; 47% disapprove.

Here’s where it gets interesting:

90%  of Dems approve; 85% of GOPers dis-approve

75% of non-whites approve; 58% of white dis-approve.

62% of urbanites approve; 55% of rurals dis-approve.

57% of folks under 50 years old approve;  55% of the over 50s dis-approve.

55% of folks making less than $50k approve;  50% of those making more than $50k dis-approve.

54% in non-battleground states approve; in battleground state, 52% dis-approve

44% of independents approve; 53% disapprove

So, the Obama composite: young non-white urbanites making less than $50k.

The dis-approvers: older non-urban whites making more than $50K.

Hmmm …

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Campaign 2012: Awakening a sleeping giant?

July 5, 2012

I understand that Team Obama wanted to make contraception a wedge issue, but it’s not obvious to me why they chose to give the Catholic Church’s a stick in the eye.

I guess that they just assumed Church leaders wouldn’t have much staying power.

I would have bet with them on that one.

But, it appears that Catholic groups are. in fact, rising up.

Our local church staged a Fortnighi to Freedom rally this week … reminding parishioners that the Feds are stepping in to dictate actions and restrict religious liberty.

And, some  Catholic lay groups have  produced slick ads that are starting to go viral.

Here’s one called “Test of Fire”.

My bet: These guys may not be as impactful as the Swift Boaters … but they aren’t  going away …

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