Fox Poll: Obama beats Republican Contenders by 7-21 points

[MadBadger]

And this is a Fox Poll. Looks like they hired new blood for their polls.

National

2012 President

48% Obama (D), 41% Romney (R)

49% Obama (D), 41% Huckabee (R)

56% Obama (D), 35% Palin (R)

55% Obama (D), 35% Gingrich (R)

54% Obama (D), 34% J. Bush (R)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/02/11/us2012-president-48-obama_3_n_822172.html

[Oceansaway]

1. K&R...n/t

[JuniperLea]

2. I would be willing to bet those numbers are fudged in favor of the Pubbies...

Which is REALLY telling!

[Kennah]

3. 98% Obama (D), 1.9% Nader (G), 0.1% Bachmann (L)

[tridim]

7. Hehe, I don't think it'll be that bad.

But as of today his reelection would be a massive landslide.

[LAGC]

25. Bachmann (C) you mean.

She's no libertarian.

[polmaven]

27. But I thought

it was Bachman (T), no?

[AtomicKitten]

4. That's excellent news. nt

[Pirate Smile]

5. I bet they don't spend much time talking about these numbers on air. heh.

:evilgrin:

[impik]

6. That is why none of them is announcing. Bunch of losers.

If unemployment is down to 8% and less - Obama's going to win in a serious landslide.

[DrToast]

11. Maybe they can roll out Bob Dole again.*

*

[Drunken Irishman]

8. But will FOX report this?

[Kennah]

12. You decide

[LeftyAndProud60]

9. Wow, now I see why Bush isn't running. NT

[Marsala]

10. According to Nate Silver, Fox's new polling includes even cell phones

Looks pretty bad for the Republicans. Of course, polling this far out is all but meaningless. There's a strong chance that Obama will fall behind the Republican nominee in their convention bump, just like in 2008, but will win anyway.

[emulatorloo]

13. True, fantasy Huckabee is appealing. Real Huckabee is scary. Palin in a suit.

[Jennicut]

14. Wonder if they will get a new polling firm now.

Not looking good for them, though it is early.

[Enthusiast]

15. When gasoline is $4.50/gallon

those poll numbers will read entirely different. Drill baby drill!

[EndElectoral]

16. These polls are meaningless. Will O carry the swing states like FL, and OH and any Southern states?

IMO - doubtful

[MadBadger]

17. Do you think he'll lose then?

[EndElectoral]

18. Lots can happen between now and then, but OH, PA, NJ, FL all went Repub in governors.Speaks volumes

Three of those states need to go Dem to win in 2012. At this point I don't think they will.

Now i the GOP is stupid enough to select Palin, then he has a chance. But if the Repubs choose carefully, Obama is toast. I'd love to see Obama get a primary challenge. We'd see how much real support he has by Dems. I don't buy these CNN type polls.

[MadBadger]

19. CA, VT, and NY have had Repub Governors in the past 10 years. It doesnt speak volumes

Even the most liberal states elect Republican Governors. They were highly motivated in the last couple elections, but things will be different in 2012.

[Moral_Imagination]

24. You really don't understand the difference

between a midterm and a Presidential election do you? Repukes have no chance in PA or NJ. VA is now an easier win than OH or FL... and he will win VA.

[Moral_Imagination]

21. Its almost impossible for him to lose VA

The margin of his victory there is the most underrated thing about the 2008 elections. Obama would have won VA with zero voted tabulated from Northern Virginia. The demographics continue to get better and better.

[LeftyAndProud60]

23. Impossible? I doubt that. NT

[mikekohr]

20. The electorate in 2012 will be 25% larger, 20% younger, 14% Browner

Any of those numbers spells deep trouble for any Republican challenger. The question will be the length, and breadth of President Obama's coattails.
63 Republicans are from districts President Obama carried in 2008. All are on thin ice.

25 in '12

[ReggieVeggie]

22. A Fox poll?

why are we paying attention to Fox polls? When they have a poll where the majority think Obama is a socilist, will you be so breathlessly reporting that poll as well?

[last_texas_dem]

26. FAUX News is mostly biased horseshit, but, from what I've seen

their poll results haven't tended to be substantially out of line with those of other major polling firms.

[nxylas]

28. That's precisely why it's so remarkable

Given how biased Fox is in favour of the Republicans, one can only wonder what the real margin is. Usual caveats about polls this far out apply, of course.

[Robbins]

29. 2012

Many of Obama voters satyed home In 2010 but will be out In 2012.Independents voted against him In 2010 they have already swung back.His approval ratings have rebounded.His approval Is higher than disapproval now even when approval Is In late 40's.You certainly wouldn't think he had a bad midterm.And let's remember he Is doing better than Reagan or Clinton then eather was after they had bad midterms.At this point In 1983 Reagan was actully behind Mondale and the other Democratic leader John Glen.At this point In 1995 polls had Clinton narrorly behind Dole or them tied.

Not a single republican leading candiate has annouced they are running or formed explortary committies.They are not acting like
Obama will be easy to beat.More troubling for them Is some see Jeb Bush as savior who can beat Obama yet this poll says he IS viewed like Palin and Gingrich.

PPP has been polling states since December and what do they find

West-Obama wins New Mekico and Colorado.Romney could make Nevada a dead heat

Midwest-Obama wins Minnesotta(even with Pawlenty as nominee),Wisconsion,PA(even with Santorum as nominee),and Ohio.Huchabee could
make Iowa a deadhead otherwise Obama would win.If Palin or Gingrich Is the nominee Missouri Is In play.

Northeast-Obama wins NH(This Is about the only northeast state that could be In play) and even with Crstie as nominee he would win NJ.

South-Obama would keep Virginia(they tested Rubio as nominee VS Obama here and obama would still win),NC(Huchabee has gone from ahead of Obama here to tie to behind him) and Florida

Remember some of these polls were done before his resurrance In polls

Republicans have been acting cocky In the house pursuring an antiobama and antiwomen agenda.There are enough house seats In districts won by Obama In 2008 that can put The HOuse In Play In 2012.Now redistrict may hurt those efforts.

[Blasphemer]

30. Good to see that the Bush name is as poisonous as Palin's... nt