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marmar

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Tue Apr 22, 2025, 08:55 AM Apr 22

Republican Support Collapses Under Donald Trump [View all]


Support for the Republican Party has declined under President Donald Trump, a new poll of voter's congressional voting intentions has found.

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What To Know

An April 16 poll of 1,000 registered voters conducted by RMG Research, a public opinion research firm founded by conservative pollster Scott Rasmussen, for Napolitan News Service found that if an election for Congress were held today, 48 percent would vote for the Democrat on their ballot, while 44 percent would vote for the Republican.

When including those who would lean Democratic or Republican, the Democratic lead increased to 50 percent, while Republican support increased to 45 percent.

This marks a seven-point swing since February, according to the pollsters. Before Trump was inaugurated on January 20, Republicans had a seven-point lead of 51 percent to the Democrats' 44 percent.

The margin of error for the poll was plus or minus 3.1 percentage points. ...........(more)

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/republican-support-collapses-under-donald-trump/ar-AA1DnerZ




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Yeah, too late orangecrush Apr 22 #1
They effed around.... lastlib Apr 22 #2
Does not sound much like a collapse to me. chicoescuela Apr 22 #3
Ya, we'll need to see a larger number of actual Republicans to swing left for it to truly collapse. cstanleytech Apr 22 #8
And uncommitted voters getting out to vote. TheRickles Apr 22 #33
I agree PatSeg Apr 22 #17
Faux news is still painting the "Golden Age" coming for the USA. rubbersole Apr 22 #25
I wonder if things get really bad enough, PatSeg Apr 22 #27
I sure hope so. rubbersole Apr 22 #28
Yes, I try to never underestimate PatSeg Apr 22 #35
I would put zero trust in any poll from Rasmussen Wiz Imp Apr 22 #4
That means that 44% of Americans are still utterly batshoot crazy. /nt artemisia1 Apr 22 #5
That number should be 4% mdbl Apr 22 #11
Until the plug is pulled on Fox Wicked Blue Apr 22 #15
this! this! this! Hieronymus Phact Apr 22 #34
How many times in my 70+ years PCIntern Apr 22 #6
It's meaningful that Rasmussen is saying this. Trump's days are numbered. nt Blasphemer Apr 22 #7
Wait until the effects of the tariffs are seen... Playingmantis Apr 22 #9
And the inevitable twist -- byronius Apr 22 #13
Great news! Kingofalldems Apr 22 #10
Nice going, assholes. Aristus Apr 22 #12
...which matters not at all because gerrymandering GoYouPackersGo Apr 22 #14
45% favorability is not a collapse. Doesn't matter if there is a 12 point swing. ... aggiesal Apr 22 #16
Yes, I find it horrifying PatSeg Apr 22 #19
If the election were tomorrow they'd vote for him again in a heartbeat Orrex Apr 22 #18
Sadly, I'm afraid you're right PatSeg Apr 22 #20
Looks like the Magats are hanging right in with Krasnov. GoodRaisin Apr 22 #21
This is the latest polling from The Economist patphil Apr 22 #22
I really don't believe it... Dan Apr 22 #23
45 % support criminals samsingh Apr 22 #24
Perhaps one reason for Trump's support is promises of cash payments. Lonestarblue Apr 22 #26
Not surprising, seeing this is Rasmussen, but this poll seems a bit... reACTIONary Apr 22 #29
I have a different definition of collapse I guess. NoMoreRepugs Apr 22 #30
This poll has an interesting sponsor... reACTIONary Apr 22 #31
Predictable but... BadGimp Apr 22 #32
A 7 point swing Greg_In_SF Apr 22 #36
Not hard or fast enough. Their support needs to pretty much bottom out if this country is going to have any kind of Karasu Apr 22 #37
April's 401K statements haven't come out yet. maxsolomon Apr 22 #38
F all y'all GOPers azureblue Apr 22 #39
Only a total jackass would vote for a Republican, ever, esp. an effing MAGA one. (Which is the only type these days). Red Raider 85 Apr 22 #40
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