A top Republican senator said last night that the “intensity factor is working right now against” President Obama in his re-election effort.
“It’s very tough to dislodge an incumbent. So it’s always a challenge for a challenger to make an argument to people that they’ve got to throw out somebody that they voted for four years ago,” Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) said on Fox.
“But I think the American people have concluded that the president, with regard to his policies, has made the economy worse. He’s made matters worse. I think they’ve come to that conclusion.”
Thune was asked about Obama’s 2-1 likability ratings on Mitt Romney.
“They may like the president, but they don’t think he’s up to the job. They think he’s in over his head,” the senator replied. “…And there’s an enthusiasm deficit out there for the president.”
“That’s a real problem, I think, for the president,” he added. “The intensity factor is working right now against him.”
The 2 to 1 likabilty ratings of Obama versus Romney could be explained by the fact that Hollywood and the LSM are shilling heavily for Obama (“He really, really cares”) and against Romney (“He’s RICH; Mormons are creepy and they wear magic underwear”). They could also be explained that people don’t want to be seen as “racist and hateful” for not liking the President.
I think this “likeability” thing is pure BS. What’s to like about an arrogant, chin-thrusting communist that’s seriously jacking up your country, your lifestyle and your kids’ future.
“Oh, but he’s a really nice guy.” What?!
This from Dick Morris on Obama’s favorability:
“These data, buried deep in the latest NY Times/CBS poll (of registered voters, not likely voters) are both stark and important. In April, Obama had a 42-45 favorable/unfavorable rating, itself a shock given his vastly higher favorable ratings only a few months before. Now, he has a favorable rating of only 36% and an unfavorable rating of 48%.
The NY Times poll showed Romney getting 47% of the vote compared to 46% for Obama (again, this poll is of registered voters, likely voter polls are more pro-Romney). So that means that one-quarter of Obama’s voters do not give him a favorable rating – a danger sign for the president.”
Read the whole thing here: http://www.dickmorris.com/obamas-ratings-dive/#more-9295
Morris goes on to point out the negative advertising is bringing Obama’s likability down, but is Obama’s only option this election. He can’t run on his record, so attacking is his only choice, and it destroys his likability, his only personal political strength. Catch 22.
The slipperiest president il give him that! Im beginning to worry that Romney is peaking too soon,we can only hope that Obama keeps talking! I must give it to his handlers,he gives them so little to work with,id hire them in a New York Minute.Lucky for him hes black but alas Chris Matthews the thrill is gone anyway! Maybe God could whisper in his ears to make another Berlin wall speech so we could take his full measure!