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WI_DEM

(33,497 posts) Wed Sep 19, 2012, 02:46 PM Sep 2012

Pew Poll: Dems close 'enthusiasm gap' with GOP

Republicans remain highly engaged in this election, but Democrats have closed the gap from earlier this year. Fully 72% of Republicans have given a lot of thought to the election, similar to the 71% of Democrats. In June, more Republican voters than Democrats had given a lot of thought to the election (73% vs. 66%).

Less than two months before Election Day, voter engagement remains relatively high. Interest is lower than in 2008, but on par with 2004 and 1992 – all elections with high turnout levels. Voters are more engaged than they were in 1996 and 2000; when turnout in November was much lower.

http://www.people-press.org/2012/09/19/section-2-interest-and-engagement/

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Pew Poll: Dems close 'enthusiasm gap' with GOP (Original Post) WI_DEM Sep 2012 OP

So take that, RW apologist, Chuck the toad, Todd! hlthe2b Sep 2012 #1

The Corporate Media is so full of shit. They kept pushing this meme over and over again, Liberal_Stalwart71 Sep 2012 #2

I'll admit it's mean-spirited, but is "a lot of thought" for Rs the same amount as for Ds? n/t gkhouston Sep 2012 #3

Define "THOUGHT" lol. progressivebydesign Sep 2012 #4

Great outsideworld Sep 2012 #5

K&R rachel1 Sep 2012 #6

hlthe2b

(102,119 posts)

1. So take that, RW apologist, Chuck the toad, Todd!

Reply to WI_DEM (Original post)

Wed Sep 19, 2012, 02:52 PM

Sep 2012

Liberal_Stalwart71

(20,450 posts)

2. The Corporate Media is so full of shit. They kept pushing this meme over and over again,

Reply to WI_DEM (Original post)

Wed Sep 19, 2012, 02:54 PM

Sep 2012

not understanding that most people don't pay attention to politics until very late in the game. Even now, it's simply too early. Numbers change. National events may impact polls in either direction. The Corporate Media "pundits" understand this fully; they just want a close race. It's not fun for them unless it's close.