Bush - Clinton poll

roni · 05-13-2006

(CNN) -- In a new poll comparing President Bush's job performance with that of his predecessor, a strong majority of respondents said President Clinton outperformed Bush on a host of issues.

The poll of 1,021 adult Americans was conducted May 5-7 by Opinion Research Corp. for CNN. It had a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 3 percentage points.

Respondents favored Clinton by greater than 2-to-1 margins when asked who did a better job at handling the economy (63 percent Clinton, 26 percent Bush) and solving the problems of ordinary Americans (62 percent Clinton, 25 percent Bush). (Watch whether Americans are getting nostalgic for the Clinton era -- 1:57)

On foreign affairs, the margin was 56 percent to 32 percent in Clinton's favor; on taxes, it was 51 percent to 35 percent for Clinton; and on handling natural disasters, it was 51 percent to 30 percent, also favoring Clinton.

Moreover, 59 percent said Bush has done more to divide the country, while only 27 percent said Clinton had.

When asked which man was more honest as president, poll respondents were more evenly divided, with the numbers -- 46 percent Clinton to 41 percent Bush -- falling within the poll's margin of error. The same was true for a question on handling national security: 46 percent said Clinton performed better; 42 percent picked Bush.

Clinton was impeached in 1998 over testimony he gave in a deposition about an extramarital sexual relationship with White House intern Monica Lewinksy. He was later aquitted by the Senate.

**sctx** · 05-13-2006

what ??? no poll question for which one has better taste in women???.........thats just wrong Roni

roni · 05-13-2006

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Originally Posted by sctx

what ??? no poll question for which one has better taste in women???.........thats just wrong Roni

I did not design the poll

**sctx** · 05-13-2006

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Originally Posted by roni

I did not design the poll

how bout who's daughters you'd rather party with????........pretty much a no-brainer there man

playabum17 · 05-13-2006

Okay, Ron, for someone who didn't want political discussion there seems to be a lot coming from you

**Shammy** · 05-13-2006

I never read these political threads anymore, and I wouldn't have this time - 'cept for the fact that there are like - what - 10 of um in a row kinda deal so they are difficult to ignore.

My only comment is that I fail to see why anyone would want to get into these head banging sessions (which is what ALWAYS happens when discussing politics and religion) with other people about their personal beliefs and convictions, since everyone is entitled to believe what they want and that likely won't be what somone else believes. The agree to disagree compromise doesn't seem to work here.

*sigh*

It just always seems to end up with nasty personal comments being flung and feelings being hurt. Sorta not what we're all supposed to be about here.

Just my dos pesos.........and I'm sure others won't agree! :p

roni · 05-13-2006

Shammy,

Please understand after years of bashing by conservatives, why some of us who love the US and are not conservatives are not displeased with the house of cards of the current administration starting to fall down.

Political discussions have gone on here where the situation you describe has happened. They have also gone on where that situation has not happened.

Gander, goose.

TAPPY · 05-13-2006

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Originally Posted by Shammy

I never read these political threads anymore, and I wouldn't have this time - 'cept for the fact that there are like - what - 10 of um in a row kinda deal so they are difficult to ignore.

My only comment is that I fail to see why anyone would want to get into these head banging sessions (which is what ALWAYS happens when discussing politics and religion) with other people about their personal beliefs and convictions, since everyone is entitled to believe what they want and that likely won't be what somone else believes. The agree to disagree compromise doesn't seem to work here.

*sigh*

It just always seems to end up with nasty personal comments being flung and feelings being hurt. Sorta not what we're all supposed to be about here.

Just my dos pesos.........and I'm sure others won't agree! :p

and the fact that the SAME thing gets said over and over and over and over !!!! The amount of mis-information (fact vs opinion) gets a little nauseating.

Seakony · 05-13-2006

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Originally Posted by playabum17

Okay, Ron, for someone who didn't want political discussion there seems to be a lot coming from you

Right!!!! Guess you needed your Bush bashing fix.

roni · 05-13-2006

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Originally Posted by Seakony

Right!!!! Guess you needed your Bush bashing fix.

Bush does a pretty good job of that without any help. I was just reporting the news

Seakony · 05-13-2006

well gee thanks Roni....now I don't have to watch tv or read the paper today.:p Going out on the weekends helps to lift your spirits.

**sctx** · 05-13-2006

I don't understand either.....I mean, over in the party thread, we're talkin about gettin old and sickly.........who needs this political crap

playabum17 · 05-13-2006

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Originally Posted by sctx

I don't understand either.....I mean, over in the party thread, we're talkin about gettin old and sickly.........who needs this political crap

Yeah, that topic is much more appealing

TAPPY · 05-13-2006

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Originally Posted by sctx

I don't understand either.....I mean, over in the party thread, we're talkin about gettin old and sickly.........who needs this political crap

Thank you....a certain some one (RONI) is out of control !!!!

Some one post a picture of a nakid woman or a parrot on a stick !!!

Nerak936 · 05-13-2006

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Originally Posted by sctx

I don't understand either.....I mean, over in the party thread, we're talkin about gettin old and sickly.........who needs this political crap

Hemorrhoids....politicians..... it's all the same. Both are pains in the ass!!

05-13-2006	#1 (permalink)
roni Happy Curmudgeon Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 25,467	Bush - Clinton poll (CNN) -- In a new poll comparing President Bush's job performance with that of his predecessor, a strong majority of respondents said President Clinton outperformed Bush on a host of issues. The poll of 1,021 adult Americans was conducted May 5-7 by Opinion Research Corp. for CNN. It had a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 3 percentage points. Respondents favored Clinton by greater than 2-to-1 margins when asked who did a better job at handling the economy (63 percent Clinton, 26 percent Bush) and solving the problems of ordinary Americans (62 percent Clinton, 25 percent Bush). (Watch whether Americans are getting nostalgic for the Clinton era -- 1:57) On foreign affairs, the margin was 56 percent to 32 percent in Clinton's favor; on taxes, it was 51 percent to 35 percent for Clinton; and on handling natural disasters, it was 51 percent to 30 percent, also favoring Clinton. Moreover, 59 percent said Bush has done more to divide the country, while only 27 percent said Clinton had. When asked which man was more honest as president, poll respondents were more evenly divided, with the numbers -- 46 percent Clinton to 41 percent Bush -- falling within the poll's margin of error. The same was true for a question on handling national security: 46 percent said Clinton performed better; 42 percent picked Bush. Clinton was impeached in 1998 over testimony he gave in a deposition about an extramarital sexual relationship with White House intern Monica Lewinksy. He was later aquitted by the Senate.

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05-13-2006	#2 (permalink)
sctx political anarchist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Body in San Marcos Tx....Tankah in my mind Posts: 27,153	what ??? no poll question for which one has better taste in women???.........thats just wrong Roni

05-13-2006	#5 (permalink)
playabum17 naughtiest chica Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: My body may be in Minnesota, but my brain is in Playa! Posts: 15,455	Okay, Ron, for someone who didn't want political discussion there seems to be a lot coming from you

05-13-2006	#6 (permalink)
Shammy Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Joisey Shore Posts: 10,267	I never read these political threads anymore, and I wouldn't have this time - 'cept for the fact that there are like - what - 10 of um in a row kinda deal so they are difficult to ignore. My only comment is that I fail to see why anyone would want to get into these head banging sessions (which is what ALWAYS happens when discussing politics and religion) with other people about their personal beliefs and convictions, since everyone is entitled to believe what they want and that likely won't be what somone else believes. The agree to disagree compromise doesn't seem to work here. sigh It just always seems to end up with nasty personal comments being flung and feelings being hurt. Sorta not what we're all supposed to be about here. Just my dos pesos.........and I'm sure others won't agree! :p

05-13-2006	#7 (permalink)
roni Happy Curmudgeon Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 25,467	Shammy, Please understand after years of bashing by conservatives, why some of us who love the US and are not conservatives are not displeased with the house of cards of the current administration starting to fall down. Political discussions have gone on here where the situation you describe has happened. They have also gone on where that situation has not happened. Gander, goose.

05-13-2006	#11 (permalink)
Seakony añejo Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: no longer in Mesquite with nothing to do Posts: 10,147	well gee thanks Roni....now I don't have to watch tv or read the paper today.:p Going out on the weekends helps to lift your spirits.

05-13-2006	#12 (permalink)
sctx political anarchist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Body in San Marcos Tx....Tankah in my mind Posts: 27,153	I don't understand either.....I mean, over in the party thread, we're talkin about gettin old and sickly.........who needs this political crap

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