“To me, polls are like approval ratings for presidents are like an offensive line, right. And if an offensive line is weak, that means the defense is empowered and emboldened.” IfsMeanPresidentLinesWeakDefenseApprovalOffensivePollsEmpoweredRatingApproval RatingOffensive Line Author:Matthew Dowd
“As the inevitable discussion proceeds in the months ahead, this memo should provide both perspective and a reality check. President Bush's approval numbers will again fall back to more realistic levels fairly quickly. All were quite successful on Election Day.” ShouldRealityFallPresidentLevelsNumbersSuccessfulPerspectiveMonthsElectionChecksInevitableDiscussionRealisticApprovalPresident BushFall BackElection DayMemos Author:Matthew Dowd
