We aren't exactly enamored with the Republican Pledge to America (see ). However, we didn't describe it as a gimmick although on reflection that is probably what it is. With that said we have the latest from Rasmussen Polling and thought we'd share their assessment with you:Voters See Republicans Pledge As Campaign Gimmick, But Half Say They Might Do What They’ve Promised
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Most voters are skeptical about the Republicans’ new national Pledge to America, but most think the GOP is at least somewhat likely to do what it promises if it gains control of Congress.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Most voters are skeptical about the Republicans’ new national Pledge to America, but most think the GOP is at least somewhat likely to do what it promises if it gains control of Congress.
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey of Likely Voters finds that just 32% regard the Republican Pledge as a serious policy document. Fifty percent (50%) believe instead that it is a campaign gimmick. Eighteen percent (18%) aren’t sure.
But 53% say it is at least somewhat likely that Republicans will do what they promise in the Pledge if they take control of the Congress away from the Democrats. However, that figure includes only 20% who think it is Very Likely.
Forty percent (40%) say the Republicans are unlikely to do what they have pledged, with 17% who say it is Not At All Likely.
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My problems with the 2010 pledge to America.
1. A federal hiring freeze sounds very appealing, but targeted reductions would have longer lasting savings and prevent critical government functions (and yes, there are a few of those) from being crippled. The key to reduction? Find the federal departments that duplicate efforts of the states!
2. It's not enough to create 8 million service industry jobs to replace the 8 million we've lost. The Republican party needs to keep our strategic industries (Defense, Aerospace, Tech, Energy) in business and support manufacturing in this country, even if it means retreating from total free trade.
3. It's really hard for me to believe that Republicans will put the needs of small business first. Large (Fortune 1000) corporations have the means and the license to buy elections. This license was issued to them by the Bush-built Supreme court. These corporations are obligated to put the interests of their stockholders above the national interest. If the Republican party does not stand in the gap and support small business, we'll just be substituting CorporateRule for ObamaRule. Republicans do not appear to realize this.
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