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UCONN Hartford Courant poll has Obama up by 21% in Connecticut

By Steve McGough / September 20, 2012 /

It’s not surprising to me that President Obama will win re-election in Connecticut, but I just want to remind people the polls mean absolutely nothing … the only poll that matters is election day.

Michelle Malkin endorses Rick Santorum – Don’t be afraid of the conservative

By Steve McGough / January 30, 2012 /

This morning, Michelle Malkin published a well-thought post providing the conservative perspective as it applies to the four remaining GOP candidates for president. She will support former Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Pa.) for president.

Gingrich suggests third party rebellion in 2012

By Steve McGough / April 2, 2009 /

Can the American political system handle third party? It’s pretty clear voters have been split between Republicans and Democrats during the past 10 years. Obama won by 7 percent, and Bush won by 3 percent in 2004, but we are defined as a split nation when it comes to national politics. Close races are, well,…

Battleground poll – majority consider themselves conservative

By Steve McGough / October 13, 2008 /

Conservatives are the majority. Some may consider us the silent majority since we tend to keep our mouths shut, but again, the most recent Battleground Poll shows our numbers near 60 percent. Liberals and socialists frequently call us racist bigots, warmongers, capitalist pigs and downright mean but maybe it’s time politicians start standing up for…

Reminder: Most people are conservatives

By Steve McGough / September 16, 2010 /

The current AP/Roper poll indicates most of us are “moderates”, but that’s not true. The sample – and how you ask the question – is very important. AP/Roper consistently shows one-third of the population describes themselves as moderate, while the George Washington University Battleground Poll consistently shows almost two-thirds of registered likely voters are somewhat…

New Battleground Poll – 63% consider themselves conservative

By Steve McGough / December 18, 2009 /

As readers may remember, I’ve been monitoring the George Washington University Battleground Poll for quite some time. In August I wrote about the July results showing a 2 point increase in the number of registered voters who considered themselves conservative or very conservative. This week we had 4 point move.

Katie Couric wrong – 59% conservative, not 42% independent

By Steve McGough / October 29, 2009 /

I’m bored with polling and disappointed on how twisted the analysis can be. It all depends on how the question is asked and the context. CBS News anchor Katie Couric suggests Republicans avoid those representing extreme views – like Rush Limbaugh and Sarah Palin – especially since 42 percent of Americans call themselves independents.

Conservatives should not feel left out – you’re still the majority

By Steve McGough / November 2, 2013 /

I’ve mentioned the GWU Battleground Poll in the past and was recently wondering when the last time it was referenced here at RVO. Turns out that was more than three years ago! Time flies, but the most recent poll was done in Dec. 2012.

Battleground Poll: 90% concerned about federal government’s level of spending

By Steve McGough / April 15, 2010 /

The April 2010 version of the GWU Battleground Poll is out, and along with the question I normally check out (D3), new this time around I noticed question 33. Ninety percent describe themselves as concerned about federal government spending. Is the message getting out?

Battleground poll results – 59 percent very or somewhat conservative

By Steve McGough / August 18, 2009 /

The Terrance Group and Lake Research Partners recently released the results for the George Washington University Battleground Poll taken in July. The fall 2008 results showed 57 percent considered themselves very conservative or somewhat conservative. July 2009 results show a 2 point jump to 59 percent. We remain a pretty conservative country.