Conservatives continue to outnumber moderates and liberals in the American populace in 2009, confirming a finding that Gallup first noted in June. Forty percent of Americans describe their political views as conservative, 36% as moderate, and 20% as liberal. This marks a shift from 2005 through 2008, when moderates were tied with conservatives as the most prevalent group. Full Story »
Posted by Derek Hawkins - via Drudge Report, Memeorandum
Unsurprisingly, Gallup - who leans about 4 points to the right in virtually every poll they produce these days - tries to position the results of their ongoing poll as a win for the Republicans. The fact, however, is that the effect of the neo-fascists and neo-cons on the Republican party does not appear to be one that will be positive, short- or long-term for the Republican Party, as can be currently evidenced by the self destructive actions going on in the Special Election in New York's 23rd District. Gallup has been accurate in the past, but the further toward the reich-wing they lean, the less credible their results become.
