PUBLIC OPINION > Chris Christie Should Stay a Republican
SodaHead Politics
2013/01/23 00:00:00
Whether the subject is about his weight or a potential presidential run in 2016, Republican New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has been at the center of mainstream media coverage for a while now. But more recently, the buzz has been about his proclaimed political party -- and whether or not he should change it.
Ever since calling the Obama administration's response to Hurricane Sandy "outstanding" just days before last November's election and then denouncing the NRA for its attack ad on Obama just last week, Christie's political motives have come into question by many. Some are saying he might as well be a Democrat, others say he's just a fresh-thinking Republican. So, what's the general consensus on Christie? A small majority of you (52%) think he should stay a Republican. But the devil's in the details. So, let's find out who thinks what!
DEMS WANT HIM IN, GOP WANTS HIM OUT
The first demographic we turn to is the political parties themselves. The majority of liberals wanted Christie to switch over to the Democratic party (60%) while most conservatives wanted the governor out of their own party (54%). Interestingly enough, moderates wanted Christie to stay a Republican (73%). Maybe they want a more moderate-thinking man to represent the Repubs?
THE RICH REACH FOR 'DEMOCRAT'
Another interesting stat comes from the income demographic. Those making $100K and more were very enthusiastic about Christie becoming a Democrat, at 81% voting in favor of the switch. Every other income bracket voted for Christie to stay a Republican, but those making over $100K a year wanted the NJ governor to switch political parties. The only reasoning we can think of is that those who make more money tend to be more conservative, and may be upset at Christie's moderate ways.
MORE EDUCATION MEANS MAKING THE SWITCH
Did education play a role in the decision-making process? Kind of. Voters who had the highest possible education (Post Graduate School) were most in favor of Christie making the switch to the Democratic party, at 53%. On the other hand, those who were either in high school or undergraduate college wanted him to stay a Republican. Only 29% of them wanted him to make the political party switch.
If you'd like to vote on this question, dig deeper into the demographics, or engage in existing discussion about the topic, visit our original poll about Chris Christie. We'd love to hear from you!
Ever since calling the Obama administration's response to Hurricane Sandy "outstanding" just days before last November's election and then denouncing the NRA for its attack ad on Obama just last week, Christie's political motives have come into question by many. Some are saying he might as well be a Democrat, others say he's just a fresh-thinking Republican. So, what's the general consensus on Christie? A small majority of you (52%) think he should stay a Republican. But the devil's in the details. So, let's find out who thinks what!
DEMS WANT HIM IN, GOP WANTS HIM OUT
The first demographic we turn to is the political parties themselves. The majority of liberals wanted Christie to switch over to the Democratic party (60%) while most conservatives wanted the governor out of their own party (54%). Interestingly enough, moderates wanted Christie to stay a Republican (73%). Maybe they want a more moderate-thinking man to represent the Repubs?
THE RICH REACH FOR 'DEMOCRAT'
Another interesting stat comes from the income demographic. Those making $100K and more were very enthusiastic about Christie becoming a Democrat, at 81% voting in favor of the switch. Every other income bracket voted for Christie to stay a Republican, but those making over $100K a year wanted the NJ governor to switch political parties. The only reasoning we can think of is that those who make more money tend to be more conservative, and may be upset at Christie's moderate ways.
MORE EDUCATION MEANS MAKING THE SWITCH
Did education play a role in the decision-making process? Kind of. Voters who had the highest possible education (Post Graduate School) were most in favor of Christie making the switch to the Democratic party, at 53%. On the other hand, those who were either in high school or undergraduate college wanted him to stay a Republican. Only 29% of them wanted him to make the political party switch.
If you'd like to vote on this question, dig deeper into the demographics, or engage in existing discussion about the topic, visit our original poll about Chris Christie. We'd love to hear from you!
Top Opinion
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ed 2013/01/23 00:27:22
Just like Snarlin Arlin Spectre who was a Democrat masquerading as a Republican. Then he lied and claimed ther Republican Party had moved to the right. Actually the Republicans have moved leftward but not as rapidly as the communists want them to. When in power the Republicans only slow down the leftward movement, but never reverse the damage done to our country by the traitorous Dimwittocrats.
Christie's acting like a Democrat, let him be one.