Wisconsin Republicans Should See Daggers In New Poll Data

The poll to which I linked in an earlier posting has findings that would freak out any incumbent, but especially Scott Walker with a recall effort coming his way in a few months.

Again, here is the full poll - - University of Wisconsin Badger Poll - - but don't miss:

Satisfaction and Trust in Wisconsin

General satisfaction with the way things are going in Wisconsin today

The latest UW Badger Poll finds that 55% of Badger state residents are dissatisfied with the way things are going in Wisconsin, while only 36% are satisfied. This is the highest level of dissatisfaction reported since we began asking about general satisfaction in the fall of 2006.

Further, 33% of state residents reported they are either very much or extremely dissatisfied with the way things are going in the state. Only 12% are either very much or extremely satisfied.

Or:


Economic Outlook for Wisconsin

Current economic conditions in Wisconsin

Another reason that a majority of Wisconsinites are dissatisfied with the way things are going is likely due to their view of the current economic conditions. Roughly 4 out of 5 state residents said that Wisconsin is currently in bad times economically.

And specific to Gov. Walker:

Assessing Governor Scott Walker Six Months In

Job approval for Governor Scott Walker

A majority of Wisconsin residents (59%) disapprove of the way that Scott Walker is handling his job as Governor.

In fact, a majority (53%) said they either very much or extremely disapprove of the way Walker is handling the job of being Governor of Wisconsin. This compares to the 28% of residents who said they very much or extremely approve of the way Walker is handling the job as Governor.