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For Immediate Release:
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January 11, 2010
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New Polling Spells Trouble for Wu
Wu's Job in Trouble as Dem Approval, Pelosi Ratings Tank
Washington- Recent polling paints a grim picture for David
Wu's re-election prospects. After supporting his party boss Nancy
Pelosi’s big-spending, tax-hiking agenda 97.5 percent of the time,
Wu is facing a lot of trouble from his electorate in November.
According to a recent NBC/Wall Street Journal poll,
Oregonians are growing weary of Democrats’ tired and failed
policies.
“Less than a year after Inauguration Day, support for the
Democratic Party continues to slump, amid a difficult economy and
a wave of public discontent, according to a new Wall Street
Journal/NBC News poll.
“The findings underscored how dramatically the political landscape
has changed during the Obama administration's first year. In
January, despite the recession and financial crisis, voters
expressed optimism about the future, the new president enjoyed
soaring approval ratings, and congressional leaders promised to
swiftly pass his ambitious agenda.” (Peter Wallsten, “Democrats'
Blues Grow Deeper in New Poll,” Wall Street Journal, 12/17/2010)
With the writing on the wall, Wu is facing an up-hill battle to a
bruising re-election. Even Democrat colleague Rep. Dan Boren
believes their party has missed the mark on revitalizing the
economy.
“U.S. Rep. Dan Boren, Oklahoma's only Democrat in Congress,
predicts his party will lose seats in elections later this year.
“He pointed to new figures on job losses and described his party's
legislative agenda last year as one of missed opportunities on the
economic front.
"‘I think the House Democratic leadership along with the
administration made a very large mistake by focusing on a lot of
different pieces of legislation that would not do a lot to help
the economy,’' Boren said.
“He said that kind of agenda helped threaten Democrats' majorities
in the House and Senate, adding that his constituents believe the
economy should be the focus right now and other issues such as
health care are more of a distraction.” (Jim Myers, “Boren:
Democrats may lose Congress,” Tulsa World, 1/10/2010)
Wu has repeatedly supported his party’s reckless spending spree,
which has raised taxes, mounted further debt on Oregonians' backs
and has done nothing to improve the country’s skyrocketing
unemployment rate. His support for Nancy Pelosi’s irresponsible,
big-government policies 97.5 percent of the time will certainly
hurt him on Election Day:
“The Journal/NBC survey found Ms. Pelosi's presence on the
campaign trail could do more harm than good. Fifty-two percent
said they would be less likely to vote for a candidate who agreed
with the speaker almost all the time, compared with 42% who felt
that way about candidates siding with Republican leaders.” (Peter
Wallsten, “Democrats' Blues Grow Deeper in New Poll,” Wall Street
Journal, 12/17/2010)
“With the writing on the wall, David Wu has plenty of reasons to
be concerned about his upcoming re-election,” said NRCC
Communications Director Ken Spain. “After voting for billions in
new taxes, Oregonians have become disenchanted with Washington
Democrats and their big-spending, tax-hiking agenda. As the
country’s economy continues to struggle, Wu's unbridled support
for his party leaders' runaway spending spree will cost him big in
November’s election.”
Why Wu Should be Worried:
•The Republican Party now enjoys a better image rating than the
Democratic Party in Western states. You might have to read the
previous sentence again. While the image of the GOP is not really
much to crow about (27% positive and 44% negative), the Democrats
are in a worse position perceptually – 29% view the party
favorably and 53% view the Democratic Party negatively. (Nicole
McCleskey, “Western States Update: GOP Back on Top,” Public
Opinion Strategies, 1/08/2010)
•Republican – 47% GOP/36% Dem. Nationally, it’s a one-point
Democrat advantage on the generic ballot (37% GOP/38% Dem). We
have closed the gap nationally with big help from voters in the
West. (Nicole McCleskey, “Western States Update: GOP Back on
Top,” Public Opinion Strategies, 1/08/2010)
•And, 54% of voters say they are less likely to vote for a
candidate for Congress who has supported Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s
issue positions over ninety percent of the time…”(Nicole
McCleskey, “Western States Update: GOP Back on Top,” Public
Opinion Strategies, 1/08/2010)
•President Obama’s job approval numbers have plummeted in the
West. A majority of voters (53%) in Western states disapprove of
the job he’s doing while 45% approve. Compare this to the 100-day
mark in his term when Obama’s job approval in the West was 59%
approve/33% disapprove. (Nicole McCleskey, “Western States
Update: GOP Back on Top,” Public Opinion Strategies, 1/08/2010)
•Obama’s numbers in the West are worse than they are nationally –
47% approve/46% disapprove. The seeds of discontent are running
deep in the West. (Nicole McCleskey, “Western States Update:
GOP Back on Top,” Public Opinion Strategies, 1/08/2010)
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