For Obama, Big Rise in Poll Numbers After Bin Laden Raid

Gerald · 05-04-11, 05:23 PM

Support for President Obama has risen sharply following the killing of Osama bin Laden by American military forces in Pakistan, with a majority now approving of his overall job performance, as well as his handling of foreign policy, the war in Afghanistan and the threat of terrorism, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll.

The glow of national pride seemed to rise above partisan politics, as support for the president rose significantly among both Republicans and independents. In all, 57 percent said they now approved of the president’s job performance, up from 46 percent last month.

But euphoria was tempered by a sense of foreboding: more than six in 10 Americans said that killing Bin Laden was likely to increase the threat of terrorism against the United States in the short term. A large majority also said that the Qaeda leader’s death did not make them feel any safer. Just 16 percent said they personally felt more safe now.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/05/us...l.html?_r=1&hp

Note: Published: May 4, 2011

Platapus · 05-04-11, 05:29 PM

They will change. Elections are a long time away.

Remember Americans have a very short memory about such things.

Gerald · 05-04-11, 05:34 PM

Yes it is ... no direct news, would like to say that many countries' citizens have that,

Ducimus · 05-04-11, 05:36 PM

I was wondering when this topic would broach. A couple days longer then i expected. Should i get the popcorn ready?

tater · 05-04-11, 05:42 PM

I'd expect a huge bounce, actually, he is POTUS and they got Bin Laden. Huge.

That said, for his opponents, they have to be heartened by the way they are wrecking the narrative daily.

From a purely political standpoint, he'd have done better to announce it with less fanfare and backstory (I thought his speech was pretty lousy), and more matter of fact info—"We found him, we planned an attack, executed the attack, and the Seals took out the trash. Next in AQ line, is next in line for the same treatment." Then release photos. Have made sure that everyone speaking is on the same page as to what went down, etc.

This is looking like a badly planned media event, and might hurt the longevity of his bounce IMO. Good on him for OKing it, but yeesh, manage the thing better.

Gerald · 05-04-11, 05:43 PM

why not, popcorn has many uses

TorpX · 05-04-11, 06:29 PM

I remember George Bush (Sr.) poll numbers were in the 90's after the first Gulf War. He still lost to a political nobody, Bill Clinton in the next election. Poll numbers really don't mean much.

Armistead · 05-04-11, 06:45 PM

He'll win next time regardless, the GOP has nothing to put up against him.
GOP can kiss that elderly base goodbye

Ducimus · 05-04-11, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armistead

He'll win next time regardless, the GOP has nothing to put up against him.

Which is a sad statement in and of itself.

the_tyrant · 05-04-11, 06:49 PM

hmm, killing Osama just when the national debt crisis has reached it's breaking point

ahh, lets not go into conspiracy theories

MaddogK · 05-04-11, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tater

I'd expect a huge bounce, actually, he is POTUS and they got Bin Laden. Huge.

That said, for his opponents, they have to be heartened by the way they are wrecking the narrative daily.

From a purely political standpoint, he'd have done better to announce it with less fanfare and backstory (I thought his speech was pretty lousy), and more matter of fact info—"We found him, we planned an attack, executed the attack, and the Seals took out the trash. Next in AQ line, is next in line for the same treatment." Then release photos. Have made sure that everyone speaking is on the same page as to what went down, etc.

This is looking like a badly planned media event, and might hurt the longevity of his bounce IMO. Good on him for OKing it, but yeesh, manage the thing better.

Sorry Tater, word is he didn't directly OK it, he was merely a spectator like the rest of us.

...but if it makes you feel better to believe so

Onkel Neal · 05-04-11, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TorpX

I remember George Bush (Sr.) poll numbers were in the 90's after the first Gulf War. He still lost to a political nobody, Bill Clinton in the next election. Poll numbers really don't mean much.

He lost due to about 20% of his voters cast for Ross Perot.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaddogK

Sorry Tater, word is he didn't directly OK it, he was merely a spectator like the rest of us.

Word is...wrong.

05-04-11, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaddogK

Sorry Tater, word is he didn't directly OK it, he was merely a spectator like the rest of us.

...but if it makes you feel better to believe so

Gaurantee you he directly OK'd it, he is Commander in Chief and all, meaning he runs the whole military

MaddogK · 05-04-11, 07:51 PM

http://socyberty.com/issues/white-ho...ama-bin-laden/

Armistead · 05-04-11, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaddogK

Sorry Tater, word is he didn't directly OK it, he was merely a spectator like the rest of us.

...but if it makes you feel better to believe so

That is almost laughable, to think Obama didn't approve it, let's be real.

Doubt it would even be legal to go into another country without the Pres approval.

05-04-11, 05:23 PM	#1
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	For Obama, Big Rise in Poll Numbers After Bin Laden Raid Support for President Obama has risen sharply following the killing of Osama bin Laden by American military forces in Pakistan, with a majority now approving of his overall job performance, as well as his handling of foreign policy, the war in Afghanistan and the threat of terrorism, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll. The glow of national pride seemed to rise above partisan politics, as support for the president rose significantly among both Republicans and independents. In all, 57 percent said they now approved of the president’s job performance, up from 46 percent last month. But euphoria was tempered by a sense of foreboding: more than six in 10 Americans said that killing Bin Laden was likely to increase the threat of terrorism against the United States in the short term. A large majority also said that the Qaeda leader’s death did not make them feel any safer. Just 16 percent said they personally felt more safe now. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/05/us...l.html?_r=1&hp Note: Published: May 4, 2011 __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Yes it is ... no direct news, would like to say that many countries' citizens have that, __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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tater Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 9,023 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 2	I'd expect a huge bounce, actually, he is POTUS and they got Bin Laden. Huge. That said, for his opponents, they have to be heartened by the way they are wrecking the narrative daily. From a purely political standpoint, he'd have done better to announce it with less fanfare and backstory (I thought his speech was pretty lousy), and more matter of fact info—"We found him, we planned an attack, executed the attack, and the Seals took out the trash. Next in AQ line, is next in line for the same treatment." Then release photos. Have made sure that everyone speaking is on the same page as to what went down, etc. This is looking like a badly planned media event, and might hurt the longevity of his bounce IMO. Good on him for OKing it, but yeesh, manage the thing better. __________________ "Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one." — Thomas Paine

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	why not, popcorn has many uses __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	I was wondering when this topic would broach. A couple days longer then i expected. Should i get the popcorn ready?

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TorpX Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,975 Downloads: 153 Uploads: 11	I remember George Bush (Sr.) poll numbers were in the 90's after the first Gulf War. He still lost to a political nobody, Bill Clinton in the next election. Poll numbers really don't mean much.

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Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	He'll win next time regardless, the GOP has nothing to put up against him. GOP can kiss that elderly base goodbye

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the_tyrant Admiral Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,272 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	hmm, killing Osama just when the national debt crisis has reached it's breaking point ahh, lets not go into conspiracy theories

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