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Closing Arguments: How Will Bush's Disapproval Ratings Affect McCain's Chances?

June 16, 2008 11:18 PM

A new ABC News/Washington Post poll highlights a discouraging situation for President Bush and possibly for the Republican party. According to the new figures, George W. Bush's disapproval ratings have reached a record for any president since 1938. 68% of Americans disapprove of the job he is doing. That tops Truman's 67% and Nixon's 66%. How do you think President Bush's disapproval ratings will affect John McCain's chances in November's general election?

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MSM polls are meaningless (and so bias it isn't even funny). The Media use them to try and "push" the public into thinking this way or that way - Reality is history will be very kind to President GWB - Just as the REAL polls were to him in 2000 and 2004 (when he recieved more votes than any President in history!).

Posted by: Tyler P | Jun 16, 2008 11:45:37 PM

Bush has done a good job. The MSM has led the uneducated gullible masses into thinking Bush has done a bad job. Since the the leftist MSM is for Obama, it an easy leap to believe McCain will suffer the biased views of the media.

Posted by: Spugee | Jun 16, 2008 11:47:38 PM

If America has learned anything over the past 8 years, Republicans everywhere should go down to the decisive defeat they so richly deserve. They have essentially become a criminal cabal, and McCain has been just another rubber stamp for these outlaws. Enough is enough. It will take years to dig ourselves out of the mess left by Bush, Cheney, McCain and the rest these thugs.

Posted by: Richard | Jun 16, 2008 11:58:42 PM

Worst president in American history! He should have been impeached long ago. We may never recover from his reign.

Posted by: Jack | Jun 17, 2008 12:09:32 AM

Bush's UnPopularity did not hurt him in 2004 and he was re-elected. I will not be surprised if McCain is elected.

Posted by: Robert Ileri | Jun 17, 2008 12:11:17 AM

If America has learned anything in the last 8 years, it is that, we are Americans, MUST ELECT BARACK OBAMA! John McCain is nothing more than an extension of George Bush's cocky attitude that he knows whats best for America -- and if he thinks his "I am an American Veteran role" is what we need --- grow up... because we will not accept that as a winning argument. If most Americans know what is good for them, as I do believe, we will elect Barack Obama our next Commander-in-Chief. Godspeed

Posted by: Rick | Jun 17, 2008 12:11:49 AM

The Republicans themselves don't even expect to win the White House this election cycle. They really want the Democrats to take over and clean up their mess while they go off and enjoy spending the billions they have amassed over the past eight years.

Posted by: Jimmy | Jun 17, 2008 12:15:15 AM

It's time for people to wake up. I'm just glad I did'nt have anything to do with the current administration I would be so mad at myself. My judgement was correct! I would hope that people see what is truly going on and adjust accordingly!

Posted by: Nancy Breheny | Jun 17, 2008 12:15:56 AM

Sluggo: that you buddy?

Posted by: MIguy | Jun 17, 2008 12:17:14 AM

mccain is bushs cloan. and we dont need another 4 years of hell.It used to be other countries envied americans but now we are not respected and americans are envious to some of the other countries.

Posted by: elizabeth | Jun 17, 2008 12:17:36 AM

I agree with Tyler that the news is biased, but the ballots in Florida were so flawed that we will never know who really won. The ballots were so hard to read that those who voted didn't know who they were voting for.
Spugee- Can you really look at this country and say G.W. is doing a good job? Really? Have you looked at the economy? We are so far into recession that we are heading for another Depression and if economically things keep going the way they are then we will be in one very very soon.
Now, Because of this I feel that McCain has a very poor chance of becoming the next President. Unfortunately McCain has stated that he will continue along the same lines politically as G.W. This is going to send 68% of the votes toward the Dems.

Posted by: Jeff | Jun 17, 2008 12:18:11 AM

President Bush has been a good president despite of all of the unexpected events he has had to deal with like 9/11, and Cathrina and Rita disasters. He has kept the country from being attacked by terrorist, and has brought respect to the White House after the shameless Clinton Administration. The news media expects us to believe their polls, but only time will tell how good he was for our country. You all in the news media should be ashamed of yourselfs for feeding the public lies about his administration. At least he hasn't been a disgrace to the country like his predecessor was; scandal, after scandal culminating in impeachment. Why don't you compare their terms and see the differences between the two, and when you finish report it to the world. Give him a fare chance, and expect only dems to agree with your polls. He is a man of honor and integrity and wants what's best for our country.

Posted by: DLidstone | Jun 17, 2008 12:21:06 AM

Bushes record:
1.No terror attack since 9/11.
2.Removed dictator and gave 23 million Iraqi citizens the right to go to school and live free.
3. Did his best in a very tough job.
The liberal dems and the media elites have got it wrong. Obama will not win. McCain's experience trumps Obama's oratory.

Posted by: Steve | Jun 17, 2008 12:21:10 AM

The last 8 years have been remarkable in showing the lack of integrity of the admistration . I am not totally sure of the integrity of the democrratic contenter but the blind following of the rebublican senate and congress members will force will force a lot of people to seek a change. Enough is enough on the deceptive and abornal actions of this regime. What choice do we have other than to vote as many of them out and put more attention on the actions of who we install in the future. It is too bd that we do not have a say in getting rid of Bernanke, there are too many cloned yes men and women.

Posted by: John | Jun 17, 2008 12:21:10 AM

McCain is not Bush, plain & simple:
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McCain was a POW in North Vietnam for 6+ years.
vs.

Bush occasionally showed up for Texas Air National Guard duty -- in Texas.
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Bush II was following the legacy of Bush I and REGARDLESS of the credibility of Bush I, many Americans feel bushwhacked by Bush II.

v.

While Bush II's popularity is now at an all time low, McCain's is at an all time high and Obama's comment about the Supreme Court today, shows that hes NO Kennedy. A mixed blessing.
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BOTTOM LINE
In the eyes of a beginner, the possibilities are endless, whereas,
In the mind of the expert, they are few.

McCain is clearly the EXPERIENCED EXPERT, whereas,

Obama is a great person, but lacks McCain's expertise. The 'Dream Ticket' of Obama-Clinton is going nowhere, because it can't go anywhere. There cannot be 2 Presidents in the White House at the same time and Clinton is no Cheney.

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THE REAL DREAM TICKET is McCain-Obama, which simply isn't happening due to different party affiliations.

Posted by: brucerealtor | Jun 17, 2008 12:23:34 AM

steve: agree completely. ignoring the 3000 deaths on 9/11, the 4000 deaths in Iraq, the 25000 maimed in Iraq, and the 100,000 iraqi civilians killed, bush is doing a great job.

Posted by: 1percenter | Jun 17, 2008 12:23:44 AM

First of all, polls are just that, not necessarily fact, and secondly, there are enough people concerned about the future of this nation to stand behind McCain and elect him as the next President. A sign of maturity is to give up immediate rewards for long-term benefits. Those who believe the government can pay for everything need to learn this lesson. Where do they think the government gets its money?

Posted by: Jean | Jun 17, 2008 12:25:44 AM

jean: china?

Posted by: 1percenter | Jun 17, 2008 12:27:06 AM

John McCain is not George Bush. Let's not forget the service McCain gave to our country. Do not forget the fact he was a POW. Please think of his service then and on our behalf in D.C. John McCain is a public servant who each of us should seriously support and give our vote in November. Remember, McCain is NOT spelled B-U-S-H.

Posted by: Gwen | Jun 17, 2008 12:27:45 AM

Ok, DLidstone. Give me a break. Bill Clinton may have had some personal issues that he and his wife needed to deal with, but to blatantly lie, cheat, steal and KILL AMERICANS (IRAQ)---HE DID NOT DO, but GEORGE BUSH HAS DONE! Do not blame that on the media or American citizens... you are brain washed and it is ridiculious that you can not see the truth--- grow up or you will never have any civil liberties because you are so stupid to see the light! This man is on borderline of testing the integrity of every major event this country has every had to answer. QUESTION EVERYTHING OUR LEADERS DO---NO MATTER IF YOU VOTED FOR THEM OR NOT---IT IS THE ONLY WAY WE CAN GUARANTEE WE ARE SAFE!

Posted by: Rick | Jun 17, 2008 12:28:18 AM

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