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kentuck

(111,110 posts)
Tue Apr 23, 2019, 06:54 PM Apr 2019

We should not put a lot of stock into impeachment polls...

The latest shows only 34% support impeachment.

We should not give them a lot of credibility because they are being manipulated. Republicans have gone full throttle to convince Democrats that it would be a bad thing for them if they were to impeach? As if they are concerned about what is bad for the Democrats?

The polls for impeachment had previously been 39%. So the more evidence that comes forward that there should be impeachment, the lower the polls go for impeachment?

I think a lot of Democrats are being manipulated by this propaganda.

Just my opinion.

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zaj

(3,433 posts)
1. Sure, but that's still the real state of the nation right now.
Tue Apr 23, 2019, 06:56 PM
Apr 2019

Propganda works. That's real even if the information is fake

TwilightZone

(25,473 posts)
4. It took a long time for the public to turn against Nixon.
Tue Apr 23, 2019, 07:02 PM
Apr 2019

And a long time for them to support impeaching him.

The same will likely be the case with Trump. In fact, his floor is probably higher than Nixon because seemingly 35% of the country is clueless and/or doesn't care.

This isn't going to be easy and it's not going to be quick. Those who believe either or both might want to prepare themselves for the long haul.

"I think a lot of Democrats are being manipulated by this propaganda. "

The poll isn't propaganda if it represents what the country really thinks or just because it's not what we expect. The numbers have been in the 35-40% range for months now. We shouldn't expect them to change overnight.

uponit7771

(90,348 posts)
9. +1, Red Don's floor is higher because of FAUX News etc. One of the reasons Murdoch started ...
Tue Apr 23, 2019, 08:12 PM
Apr 2019

... winger world was because of of the start of the Nixon impeachment proceedings.

Made em go nuts

 

Cold War Spook

(1,279 posts)
6. The House should not even look at polls about the impeachment.
Tue Apr 23, 2019, 07:16 PM
Apr 2019

This is about crimes committed. They should look at the evidence, not what people want.

BigmanPigman

(51,623 posts)
7. Exactly. This is NOT a political issue
Tue Apr 23, 2019, 07:38 PM
Apr 2019

but a legal one. He broke the law (many times) and there is a lot of evidence. Polls/shmolls. Do we take a poll to decide if so and so broke the speed limit when he gets pulled over by a cop and then goes to traffic court? "Judge, I took a poll and all of my friends say you can't try me, let alone fine or arrest me". Sure, that would work out well.

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