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While any poll is only a snapshot in time, a new ABC News/Washington Post poll out this week includes some exciting findings on public support for Democrats today.
Despite their best efforts, the Republican Party's attempts to sabotage President Obama are backfiring. Not only do an overwhelming 6 in 10 Americans (61%) have a favorable opinion of him, but 56% approve of the job he is doing as president.
And the public trusts Democrats, not Republicans, to address the problems our country will face over the next few years. There is a 16 point margin between the percentage of Americans who trust Democrats (47%) and those trusting Republicans (31%)
Why does the public trust Democrats? Because Democrats share their values. Half of Americans (49%) say Democrats better represent their values compared to only 39% who point to Republicans. That's a 10 point gap! But the gap is even larger when you ask the public which party cares the most about their needs. Over half (51%) say Democrats are more concerned about "the needs of people like me" compared to only 36% who say they same about Republicans.
Given these findings, it's no wonder more Americans identify themselves as Democrats (35%) than Republicans (21%). None of this means we can rest. It's essential that we continue to work hard to get our message out and push back against the Republican attack machine. As long as Democrats continue to effectively communicate our values and priorities to voters we will succeed in holding our majorities in 2010. And the party of "No" will remain the minority party.
(Posted by Derek Richer, Press Secretary of the New Hampshire Democratic Party)
