Politicususa: A new Quinnipiac poll released today found that in one month President Obama’s approval rating in Florida has gone from 44% to 51%.
….. the President has experienced a net 16 point swing … he went from having a net negative approval rating of 44%-52% in April to having a positive 51%-43% job approval rating in May.
Obama has made up most of his ground with Independents, who swung a net 18 points in his direction. The president’s job approval rating with the state’s Independents has gone from 39%-55% in April to 47%-45% today. Obama also gained a net 12 points in Democratic approval from 79%-16% in April to 86%-11% today. Obama experienced a huge swing with men in the state. He has gained a net 22 points. The president has gone from a 19 point negative split in April, 39%-58% to 47%-45% today.
….Something interesting happens when Gov. Rick Scott’s approval numbers from the same poll are compared with Obama’s. As Obama was gaining a net 18 point in the state, Gov. Scott was losing 16 points. His approval rating has fallen to a Palin-like 29%. His disapproval rating (54%) almost mirrors Obama’s new approval rating (51%)….
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I LOVE THAT PIC. OF THE PRESIDENT…AS THEY SAY…’YOU CAN RUN…BUT, YOU CAN’T HIDE! I WOULD GIVE THAT ADVICE TO ALL SELF-CONSUMED REPUBLICANS!
The big change in the male numbers has me interested. It is because he got Usama bin Ladin?
Yup yup, all the testosterone loving men who have a hard on for all militaristic missions have swung back. To them, PBO is not only an American, he’s a Rambo.
I would think so. Now a lot of these “men” (the independents and moderates) consider him “macho” for acting like the stereotypical “MAN IN CHARGE.” It’s like guys, PBO has always been a MAN, has a BACKBONE and most importantly is an A-D-U-L-T.
Yes. Alpha males love a strong decisive leader.
TO2012, he’s always been a “strong decisive leader.” The point being made was that just because repubs, moderates and independents don’t see PBO beating and thumping his chest like that idiotic yahoo cowboy Bush doesn’t mean he isn’t strong, decisive, in charge, and always has his eye on the ball.
When was he not “strong decisive leader”?
Hey barb,
While I have been long time supporter of PBO and greatly appreciate his intellectual approach and quiet demeanor. That said, there is something to be said about our president being somewhat of bad-ass in ordering seal team six to go into hostile territory and take Osama Bin Laden out.
Naijas, yes that is the truth. It took a lot of courage for him to give the green light to such an operation not knowing 100% that Bin Laden was there. He planed that out with assistance and explored every option. I love the Seal team six and we are safer to have them. Reminds me when they took out the Somali Pirates.
hurray!!! meanwhile even though all national polls show PBo keeping or even increasing his so-called” bin Laden bump. Orangeglo is claiming their polls show him losing luster. Well, that’s the Professional left for you.
No wonder Grifter Palin wants to fire up her bus to re-launch the vitriol against President Obama, her stock in trade. She wants to get those men who have swung back to PBO, back to gawking at her leather jackets. After all they can’t have PBO floating up, up and away. Pathetic.
But as for PBO’s gesture above. I say preach on brotha, preach on. he’ll make a fine pastor after this presidenting gig.
Exactly. This Palin nonsense is to try to get the attention of Independent male voters. But it worked so well in 2008, didn’t it?
I love my President. I’m looking forward to his visit to Puerto Rico in June.
**SINGS** There goes my baby….. 😀 !! Up up and away…………..
Yay! It’s like an inverse relationship: The competent, excellent, brilliant, smart, intelligent, graceful, statuesque, luminous, divine, magnificent, breathtaking, awe inspiring, confident, wonderful LEADER goes up and the nicompoop, idiotic, incompetent, dim witted, underwhelming, pompous, stupid ass-hat of a LOSER goes down, down, down.
Hee. Awesome comment.
ALL RISE!!!! UP, UP UP. The haters can hate on you Mr. President but my love and support for you is unconditional. No matter what I will stick by you because I believe in your intelligence, character and judgement. Yes we can.
I would like his numbers to stay upwards of 50% in the battleground states for the next year so that we all the rats start coming out his numbers won’t crash too much.
Not trying to take away from this message but as women. I think this is important.
Tell Kansas State Rep. DeGraaf to apologize for comparing rape to a flat tire!
“Kansas State Representative Pete Degraaf said in a House debate that women should “plan ahead” for being raped and added that planning for rape is similar to having a spare tire on one’s car. Rep. DeGraaf’s terrible analogy is deeply offensive and disrespectful to all victims of sexual assault. He should apologize.”
Article link:
http://www.ksn.com/news/local/story/Kansas-NOW-asking-Kansas-lawmaker-for-apology/2fAPYytMtkeo0DBVzBxMuw.cspx
Petition:
http://www.signon.org/sign/tell-kansas-state-rep?source=homepage
How gross. What an imbecile. I have asked this question before and I still ask: How can anyone, especially a woman, vote for or be a republican?
Thank you for posing that question POB. My friends and I constantly scratch our heads when we hear a woman be proud to call herself a republican. The republicans of today and some of the past are abhorrent in their politics and policies towards women. They claim to be heavily pro-life yet when the baby is out of the womb they vote to strip off healthcare and childcare funding. They pass laws that severely restrict the rights of a woman to have an abortion if she so chooses as guaranteed under the Roe vs. Wade law. Re: The new Texas sonogram law that makes you wait for 24 hours before you can have an abortion, you have to see the fetus’s beating heart, hear it on the ultrasound, hear the doctor give a spiel about the ramifications of the life you are destroying. Even in the case of rape or incest. It’s sickening. They vote to defund planned parenthood, they vote to defund Title X programs. And a woman still goes into the public arena, calls herself a republican and is proud to vote as one. It’s like the name of the a new anti-Sarah Palin book by one of her former followers: Blind Allegiance.
Imagine being married to a republican or having republicans in your family. I pray that never happens to me.
with the exception of my husband adn son ALL my family on both sides are conservative (republican)!!!! It’s tough but will never detract from my love and support of President Obama. I guess I am the black sheep of the family for that but hey, I can live with it but I would prefer not to have to. I never tire of calmly explaining the true genious of Barack Obama when any of them try to knock him down.
Yeah, that was one vile statement.
I wonder how he has planned ahead for gang rape of his own anus.
what exactly would that entail him doing..what does he purchase in anticipation of that event..oooo
I know
butt
plugs.
Women should mass mail him those items pronto. Start a campaign. Make sure he is prepared.
You know, that’s a great idea. I have foam ear plugs I could sacrifice. Going to find that address.
Done.
As a male, this infuriates me to NO end. Who the fuck does this clown think he is, “plan ahead” for being raped?
He should say that bullshit to the faces of Jaycee Dugard and Elizabeth Smart, but he doesn’t have the balls.
This kind of language from the Republicans is exactly why they are going to lose the female vote, they are proud to be misogynists and sexists. They see women as objects and tools as opposed to human beings.
I’m guessing he won’t apologize, and will whine about how “the eeeevil librul media took my remarks out of context.” He’s a pathetic excuse of a human being, and so is anyone who condones his remarks.
Amen….loudly stated!
Is this frog for real?? What a nasty snake!!!!!! Asses like this should not allowed to have children because nutjobs like nincompoop here would rape their daughter and teach their sons the tricks of being a rapist!! I hope his nuts falls off!!!!!!!!! Yes I will be signing that petition and thank you barb for bringing this to light!!!!
Will Sarah Palin, Laura Ingram and Michelle Bachman call him out? Or is it that the only time they remember they are women is when a Democrat or supposed Obama-supporter says something offensive?
The last one hopefruit, the last one. My grandmother always says: “it gets worse before it gets better.” In the case of the repug party, I’m hoping that sentiment is true. Since PBO became president, their devolving as human beings and as a party has been swift and steady. I figure the social warfare ie: war against my uterus and gays and blacks and hispanics, the poor and the elderly. It is my sincere hope that these issues are the last death rattle of the repug party. I am hoping that out of the ashes of this disgusting party, will rise a moderately decent party that will be willing to put differences aside and work hard for the American people.
Awesome and well deserved.
And it’s no irony that Florida governor Rick Scott has Bush level approvals there.
It’s just showing how much the people of the country appreciate President Obama over the Republicans. It’s clear that the 2010 midterms were a fluke, and that the Republicans mistook that fluke for a mandate to shove their anti union, anti woman, anti Medicare, just overall anti American agenda down the country’s throat.
At least three of the Repub governors elected last fall wouldn’t survive re-election now: Scott Walker, John Kasich, and Rick Scott. A bunch of the Republicans in Wisconsin are facing recall, and Speaker Boner and his cronies in the House are desperate to reframe the RyanScare Road to Ruin budget.
All our President needs to do is sit back and let the Republicans self destruct, and the Democrats need to continue to wrap the RyanScare Road to Ruin budget around the Republican’s necks, force them to own it. Most of the nation hates that budget proposal, yet the Republicans are still in denial of reality. They believe their teabagging constituents represent the country.
Speaking of which, Boner’s response to the NY26 shellacking was that the RyanScare Road to Ruin only played a SMALL part in that race, and that the tea party guy was more to blame. More evidence of their arrogance and denial of reality.
Hi Chipsticks,
Do you think you might be able to upload this video of the arrivals at the G8 summit?
It has quite a bit of footage of President Obama and the other leaders.
http://tvnewsroom.consilium.europa.eu/story/index/story_id/16297/media_id/40483
Lawd, that man’s got a swagger.;)
Swagga for days!
Delicious 😉
Great footage, Donna!
His long stride has the other leaders walking double-time, lol.
His “Bonjour” and “Merci” are too cute.
Wonderful, thanks Donna
Mr. President knows he’s got it going on. He exudes confidence and power!!!! My My My be still my heart!
Just saw this article on yahoo:
Michelle Obama on her “cute” husband, Hillary Clinton and how she raises her daughters
http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_exclusive/20110526/pl_yblog_exclusive/michelle-obama-on-her-cute-husband-hillary-clinton-and-how-she-raises-her-daughters
What a wonderful article donna. Every bit of it is true. Reading is so important for kids. I was so happy to see that J K Rowling was at the dinner the President and Michelle gave for the queen. They are setting such a good example for the country.
Very nice. Sigh :-).
Thanks guys. Kansas N-O-W is personally delivering a model-sized spare tire to Mr. DeGraaf with each $5.00 donation. We are in dire shape in Kansas now that ex-Senator Browback is Governor. They are attacking the new healthcare plan any way they can, one being a new law effective in July forbidding any state or federal government insurance to pay for an abortion unless the woman’s life is at risk. Rape..no, incest..nada. People have to buy a separate policy because they want to PROTECT those who are against abortion from increased insurance premiums. I’m in Dem. KC but we are outnumbered with the plains part of the State.
Lawrence giving it to Palin and Pundits and reporters who are talking about how Palin is running. Boy!!! Lawry is on FIRE!!!!!!!
Lisa, Lawrence is saying the same thing we all know. These fake media whores will look stupid when this nut job of a woman throws eggs on their ugly faces after she is done ripping money from her book sales. Love Lawrence o’dennell for telling it straight.
Lawrence did a number on her and the NY Times. 🙂
She’s just taking a page from Trump. He’ll probably get back in, too.
Thanks for posting the G-8 video. Is our man popular or what? He makes me so very proud.
Lawrence outlined the entire scenario. He said when Roger Ailes of FOX cut Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich loose in March, that said all we need to know about who is running for Prez. Palin is still an employee of FOX. Lawrence said, and I agree, she hasn’t been getting enough attention recently, so she has to do something. He also said notice her bus tour route: D.C. to the northeast….that’s not where you go to get Republican votes, that’s where you go to get all of the press. Once again, the political press will be taken for a ride….of their own stupidity.
The Quitter decides to get in a short bus and drive around for some reason and the press goes nuts. They’re absolute fools.
Wooooo the man was on the money. Love Lawrence. He is going to blow her out of he water just like he did Trump.
Lawrence knows the deal.
Hello TOD family. Long time follower, first time poster. I know this is a little off topic, and I kept wanting to submit it yesterday, but was a little nervous because I have never posted on a blog before, but I just had to tell you guys how wonderful I think you all are.
I discovered this site about 8 months ago and I visit multiple times daily for updates. Ms. Chipsticks (God bless her wonderful spirit), really does an extraordinary job with this site, especially keeping out the venom and the hate against the president, which is why I stopped watching any MSM news programs a year ago as they are just full of crap! My day starts and ends with this blog. Every morning, I fix myself a cup of coffee and check in to begin my day with Ms. Chips and then BWD. I check in throughout the day (sometimes as many as 10 times) to see Ms. Chips and BWD updates. And at night before I shut down my computer and retire for the night, I check in for the final time and thank the powers that be for the powerful loving spirit that is TOD and BWD.
I am on vacation this week, and had big plans about things I needed to get done at home during my time off. Needless to say, I got absolutely nothing done. Instead, I was literally glued to my computer all day Monday, Tuesday and a large part of Wednesday, positively captivated by the warmth of the Irish and the Queen. I was so proud of the President and the First Lady and my heart was so full of them. I loved the rousing Irish welcome and the honor and respect bestowed on them by the Queen and the Brits. It was glorious! Also while I was watching I was also reading the comments. I was touched, really really touched by the love, loyalty and protectiveness you all have for this magnificent man and his equally wonderful wife. You guys brought tears to my eyes, joy to my heart and made me laugh. You guys Rock!!
Senior for Obama, I also a senior for Obama, lol, I did the same thing, lurked for a loooooong time. Came here everyday and camped out. Chipsticks is the best. She’s gentle, warm and so sincere, but you already know that, 🙂 We wouldn’t make it without her. She keeps us sane and fired up all at the same time.
Welcome and so glad you are here. Post away, we are here for you, especially Chipsticks. I was told that she is a great Mama and she is!
I, too, am a senior and love, love this website…….it always gives me a warm comfortable feeling. I don’t post often, but always feel comfortable doing it. I start and end my day with this site! Thank all of you for all your wonderful, positive comments aout my President and his gorgeous wife!
Seniorforobama welcome to the TOD family, I did the same thing like you. I visited for months sometimes more than 10 times daily and read comments and I fell in love with chopsticks our leader and all her followers. This is a very warm and loving family. We disagree without being disagreeable and we are very, very protective of our great president and his lovely family. Again welcome and enjoy your stay.
What a sweet introductory post, SeniorforObama. Hello! You’ll love it here. 😀 😀 😀
Oh, you’re so sweet. I hope you add your voice here. It’s a very cozy respite for all of us, thanks to Chips!!
Hello SeniorforObama, it’s good to hear that you enjoy our TOD family and BWD. You are welcome to jump in anytime. Per your comments and observations – you fit right in!
Welcome seniorforobama! So glad you joined in!
Welcome Senior4Obama. Please lend your voice to the conversation as often as possible. You write beautifully and I co-sign with everything you said about Chipsticks and BWD. Because of my work I can’t post as often as I would like but I sure love knowing that when I do get the chance to stop in that I am going to be delighted with fantastic information and commentary.
Welcome 😀 ! You write so beautifully! I am glad you are another Obama supporter and we hope you do participate on this site whenever possible! I fully agree with everything you said..Chipsticks is indeed a wonderful soul!!!! I hope you continue to find joy and happiness in this wonderful family!!! Let’s celebrate TODers for yet another baby is born into this Beautiful family!!!!!!!! Obama Family for life!!!!!!!! I can feel the love!Can you? 😉
“CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES–COME ON.” 8) Yes, SeniorforObama does write beautifully. Lovely!
8) Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!
SeniorforObama, I wish there was some way of climbing in to a computer monitor and giving someone a very impassioned hug. I’ve tried it a couple of times, and spent weeks waiting for my monitor to come back from the repair shop. 😳
So, lesson learnt, I won’t try to hug you, but I offer my heartfelt thanks for such a very lovely message.
If I left this earth tomorrow, I’d leave happy after reading:
“I was touched, really really touched by the love, loyalty and protectiveness you all have for this magnificent man and his equally wonderful wife. You guys brought tears to my eyes, joy to my heart and made me laugh.”
You are a poet, truly. And I’m genuinely so thrilled that you enjoy visiting here and reading the comments of the good, kind and decent people who make this blog a refuge for those tired of all the hate.
BWD inspires everything you see on this blog, I honestly have no words for how much I love and admire her, and for all the support she has given me when spirits flagged.
Thank you again SeniorforObama, it’s a joy to have you here.
((((((Hugs))))))
Allow me to add my sincere welcome here, SeniorforObama. Every voice here is another brick in this foundation of support for President Obama, his administration, family, and success. Yes, Chipsticks has created a haven for we who have grown tired of all the nonsense. Peace to you.
Welcome SeniorforObama its interesting to read you describe your day because I’m guessing it matches what a lot of us on this blog do as well. Since you’ve been hanging around for 8 months I don’t have to tell you that you are going to love it here.
I am new to this site also and a senior – there are actually a lot of us seniors who are not of the Party of Tea. I am happy to have found this site this last week. The photos and videos are just wonderful to see and like all of you, I appreciate a well designed website that keeps me so informed of what is happening in our President’s busy day. I just watched President Obama’s speech to Parliment and thank you for providing that link – very nicely done, well written and what a delivery!
I am happy to have found a place to share thoughts on our President and his administration in a healthy and supportive way. Too many haters out there – I am very appreciative of all of those across the pond who have welcomed our President to generously.
that should have been “so” generously.
Hello and welcome, SeniorforObama! You are definitely in good company – many of us have been hooked to our computers this week (and many weeks before… and to come) captivated by this wonderful man and his equally wonderful wife. And the camaraderie on this site is amazing, as you stated. Thank heavens for Chipsticks and every one on this blog (and BWD) – I know I would have lost my sanity long ago without it. Welcome! What a lovely debut post.
Seniorforobama Welcome. This site is a godsend, I agree.
You brought tears to my eyes with your beautiful post, as a Brit with Irish ancestory your kind comments about your great President’s visit here made me happy. I was so fortunate to be in London when PBO was here, infact I was right by the barrier at Buckingham Palace when he left for Westminster Abbey and saw him in the Beast. I don’t know what came over me as I am usually really reserved and quiet but everyone was shouting and screaming ‘Obama’ and I shouted I love you. He turned and looked out of his window in my direction. I swear he heard me he was so close to where we were. i imediately burst into tears of joy.
Back at my son’s school the next day – he came with me to London – my son must have been telling everyone because at pick up time everyone was wanting to talk to me about seeng PBO, even the head saw me waiting and came out to talk with me. It was nice but embarrassing as I really don’t like being the center of attention. I will chat on here about my love for Obama but am reserved in person (unless someone disrespects him, then I will defend him as I would my own family or friends!!)
Bless you Seniorforobama, you are so welcome here and please excuse my long post.
I like the love the President is getting from the crowd in France.
Yep, me too!
Hey, guys. I found this draft of tomorrow’s events:
Friday, May 27, 2011
All times Eastern
2:30 AM-The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Sarkozy of France
3:30 AM-The President participates in a G-8 Working Session
4:15 AM-The President participates in a G-8 Working Session
5:30 AM-The President participates in an expanded group G-8 Working Session
6:45 AM-The President participates in the expanded G-8 Family Photo
7:00 AM-The President participates in an expanded working lunch with G-8 Leaders
8:25 AM-The President departs Deauville, France en route Paris, France
9:10 AM-The President arrives in Paris, France
9:40 AM-The President departs Paris, France en route Warsaw, Poland
11:50 AM-The President arrives in Warsaw, Poland
12:25 PM-The President participates in wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
1:00 PM-The President participates in wreath laying at the Warsaw Ghetto Memorial
1:25 PM-The President arrives at the Presidential Palace
1:30 PM-The President and President Komorowski of Poland host dinner for Central and European Union Leaders
Another VERY busy day.
Thanks meta now I can go to bed after knowing my president’s schedule. Goodnite TOD family, may tomorrow brng joy and happiness to all of us.
Phew!!!!
Thanks, meta.
Phew!!! is right!! Just reading the schedule and I am exhausted!!!! Lord bestow unto President Barack Obama the strength necessary to fulfill his purpose. Amen!!!!
Ok, I will be asleep most of that time and the rest will be spent looking at pictures of Obama working.
That’s just way too much – especially for the fifth day! I was exhausted today, just from watching this man work!! He needs to just bottle the stuff and sell it.
“Chalk up another Democratic win this week: Alabama State Rep. Daniel Boman, who entered the legislature as a Republican in November, is switching parties to become a Democrat after he says the GOP went too far in attacking teachers in the state.”
http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/05/alabama-lawmaker-abandons-gop-over-teacher-rights-stripping-law.php?ref=fpblg
Ha! It’s never too late to see the light.
That is really encouraging – thank you for posting. I missed it – I find Talking Points Memo a good source of information and knowledge.
Welcome Senior4Obama. You are such a delight. I know that you will enjoy this beautiful family on this site with our beautiful and brilliant leader, Chipsticks. Please feel the love and respect that is set by Chipsticks for this great site. I feel the same as you. This is a peaceful haven for me. So please enjoy all of the love here.,
Senior4Obama, I was the same….reading, and reading, and hardly able to believe my good luck finding this place. Once I posted two or three times, I felt quite at home, and love it! I also look at this last before I go to bed, because it leaves me feeling good! I am also a “senior” who thinks this President is the best I can remember…and I can remember quite a few. I am thankful every day that I lived long enough and healthy enough to enjoy this Age of Obama!
Senior4Obama, let me join in the chorus of welcomes. I agree with all that has been expressed, but I’m sure most here would agree that our words fail to fully measure what our hearts feel. For everyday we are blessed to be alive and aware in the Age of Obama, are graced by the efforts and energy of Chipsticks and BWD to inform and delight, and are able to share and expand our joys here in friendship and community.
Amen. Minnesota sister 🙂
THANKS META FOR THE FRIDAY SCHEDULE…AGAIN…I GET EXHAUSTED JUST TRYING TO KEEP UP WITH THE PRESIDENT’S SCHEDULE!!!!! AS FOR CHIPS…GOD BLESS HER…ALTHOUGH I FIND IT DIFFICULT TO GET MY WORK DONE!LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!! I HANG HERE ALOT!!!! WELCOME SENIOR4OBAMA…ME TOO…LET’S PUT IT THIS WAY…PRESIDENT OBAMA IS SO AMAZING…HE KEEPS MY ARTERIES OPEN. I’VE BEEN WITH HIM SINCE 2007 AND AS ALONG AS I’M BREATHIN’ AND HE’S RUNNIN’…I’LL BE THERE!