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74. I understand what you're saying..

Reply to LuvLoogie (Reply #72)

Sat Apr 6, 2019, 01:45 PM

Apr 2019

Not voting for him should at least help somewhat.

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Trump still has a 90% approval among Republicans. [View all] Kablooie Apr 2019 OP

and these are people that some Democrats want us to make "inroads" with PupCamo Apr 2019 #1

His approval has fallen in WI, MI, and PA. sfwriter Apr 2019 #53

We need someone who communicates better TheRealNorth Apr 2019 #60

Nancy Pelosi is 100% right Ohiogal Apr 2019 #2

The need for sound bites hurt Clinton, she wasn't good at it. marylandblue Apr 2019 #4

I was constantly thumping my head on my desk during the 16 election season Revanchist Apr 2019 #66

You are right that running against Trump's character won't work. marylandblue Apr 2019 #3

That's the thing with Republicans BurntPickle Apr 2019 #17

I disagree with Sanders on many issues and think he is hiding his tax returns for a reason marylandblue Apr 2019 #26

Why should they lie, their intent is obvious. Blue_true Apr 2019 #27

Because that's not what they say and that's not how they live their lives marylandblue Apr 2019 #30

They vote for him, so they support him. Blue_true Apr 2019 #43

That's true, it doesn't get any simpler than that. But people aren't so simple. marylandblue Apr 2019 #46

Ok, we agree to disagree. I generally like your posts when you make them, btw, Blue_true Apr 2019 #50

You are a busy poster ChubbyStar Apr 2019 #67

Ok. And thank you. marylandblue Apr 2019 #70

I think Trump is sort of their Michael Cohen gulliver Apr 2019 #5

Bingo. Blue_true Apr 2019 #28

And the remaining 10% will still vote for him anyway fescuerescue Apr 2019 #6

Only thing this proves is bluestarone Apr 2019 #7

Republicans are an endangered species itsrobert Apr 2019 #8

I hope your right but I'll believe it when I see it. After the BS Iraq war I would have bet money walkingman Apr 2019 #11

The 2018 special election results, the 2018 election and more recent races say the poster's Blue_true Apr 2019 #29

Turnout isn't guaranteed for us TheRealNorth Apr 2019 #63

True. But nothing in life is a certainty. Blue_true Apr 2019 #64

I think it shows a failure to communicate. Trump gets away with his lies and takes credit Doodley Apr 2019 #9

90% of a fast-shrinking group. I know many people who have left the party. MANY. berni_mccoy Apr 2019 #10

Yep - every day! FakeNoose Apr 2019 #12

In my county, Hillary Clinton ran closer to Trump than I figured she would. Blue_true Apr 2019 #31

Pelosi is right and wrong... Drunken Irishman Apr 2019 #13

Hillary's campaign had some self inflicted wounds. Blue_true Apr 2019 #34

I agree with your first paragraph. Your second is wrong. Drunken Irishman Apr 2019 #36

I did say that we must have Bill Clinton and Barack Obama style rapid response. Blue_true Apr 2019 #44

I think we need to hit on two fonts - who he is as a person and his policies... Drunken Irishman Apr 2019 #47

I am ok with your ideas, but we need to make sure that we have those efforts fine tuned, Blue_true Apr 2019 #51

Doesn't surprise me. I have yet to meet a Republican voter, John Fante Apr 2019 #14

trumpism is a religion. Goodheart Apr 2019 #15

Republicans are assholes rufus dog Apr 2019 #16

Actually. Blue_true Apr 2019 #35

Only about 25% of American voters identify as Republican whathehell Apr 2019 #18

Trump blows their cover. That's why they leave. They still vot GOP LuvLoogie Apr 2019 #32

I'm sorry, but I'm not understanding you.. whathehell Apr 2019 #68

Republicans becoming independent over trump haven't changed their philosophy LuvLoogie Apr 2019 #72

I understand what you're saying.. whathehell Apr 2019 #74

Pennsylvania and Michigan struggle4progress Apr 2019 #19

In my republican led county, at best, things have not changed at all. Blue_true Apr 2019 #37

Approval tanks in 5 swing states he won in 2016 struggle4progress Apr 2019 #20

I truly believe that Hillary would have won Florida in 2016 had her campaign blanketed Blue_true Apr 2019 #41

Wisconsin even more so. Hillary didn't come here even ONCE during the General campaign... Still In Wisconsin Apr 2019 #52

Our nominee and his or her staff can't make those mistakes again. Blue_true Apr 2019 #57

You are exactly right. Scott Walker lost his re-election bid here not because Evers won the rural Still In Wisconsin Apr 2019 #75

Midwesterners TheRealNorth Apr 2019 #61

It did feel like a slight, and we're Democrats. Still In Wisconsin Apr 2019 #76

Nobody cares what the lowest quality residents of the US think. nt Progressive Jones Apr 2019 #21

They always vote, many people on our side find reason not to vote. Blue_true Apr 2019 #42

Well underwater in Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan struggle4progress Apr 2019 #22

How do we ever "kiss and make up"?... knowing who and what they are... albacore Apr 2019 #23

Those with a low opinion of him... lame54 Apr 2019 #24

Higher than before and sure to go up because the denominator is shrinking PSPS Apr 2019 #25

The more important number is how many people still identify as Republican. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #33

yes Grasswire2 Apr 2019 #40

+1000 smirkymonkey Apr 2019 #54

judges and immigration Grasswire2 Apr 2019 #38

I know 3 people who have left the Republican Party. GulfCoast66 Apr 2019 #39

I have a cousin shanti Apr 2019 #45

Some day this will all be behind us FakeNoose Apr 2019 #49

As long as we have right wing media screaming propaganda nothing will change. Kablooie Apr 2019 #55

Not surprised since the GOP has transformed into the DOP. Deplorable Old Party. nt UniteFightBack Apr 2019 #48

WWE crowd moondust Apr 2019 #56

And like lemmings, they will be 90 percent behind the next Republican in the WH. no_hypocrisy Apr 2019 #58

But consider only 26% of the population identify as Republicans. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #59

Reuters says 82.4. YouGov says 83. Ipsos says 82. 90% sounds like an outlier. pnwmom Apr 2019 #62

i'm shocked it is that low. He is worship by them without question, like a god Takket Apr 2019 #65

If we run on TheFarseer Apr 2019 #69

Did they poll former Repugs? JSK Apr 2019 #71

I hope more republicans are leaving their R club. nt Ilsa Apr 2019 #73

I call BULLSHIT on the 90% - that # to me equates to almost universal admiration - I say IMPOSSIBLE. NoMoreRepugs Apr 2019 #77

Gallup poll Mar 1-10 Kablooie Apr 2019 #78

No, it points to party above country, and that's nothing new for republicans. EleanorR Apr 2019 #79