Why Elections Aren't Actually About the Most Popular Party
by Anthony Sibley (AJ) on Sep 28, 2014 | Views: 186 | Score: 0
Democrat | Republican | |
---|---|---|
All Voters (2014) | 47 | 42 |
Likely Voters (2014) | 44 | 47 |
All Voters (2010) | 44 | 43 |
Likely Voters (2010) | 42 | 48 |
Voting Intention Among...
Sources:
people-press.org, politico.com
While many have asserted public disgruntlement with Obamacare and the laggard economic recovery to be harbingers of a Republican sweep in the upcoming elections, the GOP's favorability-ratings trail the Democratic Party's by 5%. Nevertheless, Republican voters are significantly more likely to turn out-- and that makes all the difference. In 2010, Republicans won 63 House-seats, though Democrats were slightly more-liked.