Nearly 20% of Texans in favor of Secceeding from Union

[Taco John]

Friday, April 17, 2009

Thirty-one percent (31%) of Texas voters say that their state has the right to secede from the United States and form an independent country.

However, the latest Rasmussen Reports poll in the state finds that if the matter was put to a vote, it wouldn’t even be close. Three-fourths (75%) of Lone Star State voters would opt to remain in the United States. Only 18% would vote to secede, and seven percent (7%) are not sure what they'd choose.

Texas Governor Rick Perry, in response to a reporter’s question about secession at a protest "tea party," said Wednesday, "We've got a great union. There's absolutely no reason to dissolve it. But if Washington continues to thumb their nose at the American people, you know, who knows what might come out of that? But Texas is a very unique place, and we're a pretty independent lot to boot." The comment was widely reported in the media.

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The underlying views of Texans about government are generally similar to those in the rest of the nation. By a 73% to 11% margin, Texans trust the collective judgment of the American people more than the judgment of political leaders.

By a 62% to 21% margin, voters in Perry’s state believe that big business and big government typically work together against the interests of consumers and investors. And, by a 63% to 24% margin, Texans view the federal government itself as a special interest group.

Overall, seven percent (7%) of Texas voters have views that align with America’s Political Class or lean in that direction. Fifty-two percent (52%) of Texans hold views that can be considered populist or Mainstream. Nationally, those figures are seven percent (7%) for the Political Class and 55% for the Mainstream view.

When “leaners” are included, 15% of Texans can be counted as somewhat supportive of the Political Class while 73% hold the opposite perspective.

Texas voters who view the federal government as a special interest group are evenly divided as to whether or not their state has the right to secede. However, two-thirds (64%) of those who view the federal government as a special interest group would still vote to stay in the union rather than secede.

Nationally, the divide between the Mainstream and the Political Class is clear on an issue like immigration. While 66% of voters nationwide say it is Very Important for the government to improve its enforcement of the borders and reduce illegal immigration, just 32% of America’s Political Class agrees.

The secession question was prompted by "tea parties" nationwide on April 15 to express frustration about the high level of new federal government spending. But President Obama has maintained solid approval ratings over the past month in the Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll.

In recent weeks, short-term expectations for the economy have improved dramatically, but longer-term expectations have moved in the opposite direction. Sixty percent (60%) of Americans now say it will take three years or longer for housing prices to recover. Confidence in the U.S. banking system is up slightly since February, though.

The Rasmussen Consumer and Investor Indexes, which measure confidence on a daily basis, ended a four-day skid on Friday.

In Texas, Perry finds himself in a challenging environment for reelection as he seeks an unprecedented third consecutive term as governor. Another Republican, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, will be running against him. Hutchison is viewed favorably by 67% of voters statewide, Perry by 55%.

Twenty-five percent (25%) have a Very Favorable opinion of Hutchison while only five percent (5%) of Texas voters have a Very Unfavorable opinion of her. For Perry, the numbers are 19% Very Favorable and 19% Very Unfavorable.

Among Republicans, Hutchison earns positive reviews from 83%, Perry from 78%.

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[HolyHandgernade]

Originally Posted by blaise

Go ahead Vermont. What will be do without your syrup.

[mlyonsd]

If it gets rid of the Dallas Cowboys I'm all for it.

[HolyHandgernade]

Originally Posted by Taco John

I would have never guessed that number was that high...

I wonder what it was like when W was in power?

"Its called losing, and its supposed to taste like a sh!t taco."

-John Stewart

[Adept Havelock]

Originally Posted by Duck Dog

For shits and giggles, could Texas make it as their own country? They have lot's of oil. They have shipping channels. They have a huge reserve military. They have cattle and rice. I assume the Dallas' banking center would close. Maybe not.

I'd be a little surprised if their economy could survive the loss of just the federal funds from the military bases and personnel in TX.

[Taco John]

Originally Posted by Duck Dog

For shits and giggles, could Texas make it as their own country? They have lot's of oil. They have shipping channels. They have a huge reserve military. They have cattle and rice. I assume the Dallas' banking center would close. Maybe not.

Every state in this nation could make it as their own country. Well, if they had a conservative in office, that is. The states that choose the socialist route would be plauged with all the same fiscal trouble that we're in right now.

[BucEyedPea]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I thought they already were a different country.

Sorta

[BucEyedPea]

Originally Posted by blaise

Go ahead Vermont. What will be do without your syrup.

Import it

[SHTSPRAYER]

Originally Posted by Duck Dog

For shits and giggles, could Texas make it as their own country? They have lot's of oil. They have shipping channels. They have a huge reserve military. They have cattle and rice. I assume the Dallas' banking center would close. Maybe not.

And they could finally protect their border.

[StcChief]

Originally Posted by Cannibal

The ultra-liberal state of Vermont has been discussing succession for quite a few years. So I guess it goes both ways.

hope it happens first, them and Quebec can form their own Lib govt.

[banyon]

Damn, why couldn't they have done this 9 years ago and saved us the trouble?

[StcChief]

Originally Posted by mlyonsd

If it gets rid of the Dallas Cowboys I'm all for it.

and the new Fake Texans.

[splatbass]

I say we stage a preemptive strike and kick them out.

[SBK]

I bet if you went all over the US you'd have a lot higher % than people think that would favor getting out of the US. 20% surprised me, but I bet if they did this in every state that # would be higher than we'd think everywhere.

[HolmeZz]

Originally Posted by Taco John

I would have never guessed that number was that high...

Really? 25% of Texans thought Obama was a secret muslim. That means there was a leftover 5% who weren't kooky enough to also support secession. Sounds about right.

[wazu]

Gotta admit, as "kooky" as I might be (since that is the new word for conservative), I would not want Missouri to secede. I guess the federal taxes just haven't quite pushed me over the edge yet, and I'm holding out some sliver of hope that this nation will come to it's senses. It's not too late.