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pat_k

(13,436 posts) Thu Apr 2, 2026, 03:23 PM Apr 2

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Gallup Q1 2026: 49% Dem/Lean Dem Ind vs. 39% Repub/Lean Repub Ind [View all]

https://abcnews.com/Politics/fewer-americans-calling-republicans-republican-leaning-independents-2015/story?id=131591280

My prediction: Felon approval ratings will plummet in the next set of polls -- not because of the war (or not just because of the war), but because pollsters will incorporate more accurate party identification percentages as they extrapolate from samples.

We'll still see 90% or so approval among Republicans, but that is 90% of a total that is rapidly shrinking.

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Gallup Q1 2026: 49% Dem/Lean Dem Ind vs. 39% Repub/Lean Repub Ind [View all] pat_k Apr 2 OP

At least since Reagan edhopper Apr 2 #1

Too many people have been struggling for decades while the rich soak up more wealth. everyonematters Apr 2 #4

And now universities don't even pretend to produce well-rounded citizens Iris Apr 2 #5

It is not just a "swing" -- it is a migration. pat_k Apr 2 #6

At this point... LakeVermilion Apr 2 #2

I suspect many 'leaners' are Repubs newly declared as Independents. pat_k Apr 2 #3

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