The Mandate

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	2006 Post-Election Poll Results: Americans Issue a Populist, Anti-War Mandate Check out our new 2006 post-election poll results to see the extent of the populist, anti-war mandate that voters issued in Tuesday's midterm elections. GO » Fired! Voters took a good look at Bush's one party rule in Washington and fired Republicans in Tuesday's midterm elections. But they did much more than that. Before the pundits muddy the results with talk of the new more "conservative" Democratic legislators, it's worth looking at what voters said. Check out our new 2006 post-election poll results to see the extent of the populist, anti-war mandate that voters issued in Tuesday's midterm elections. The Campaign for America's Future 2006 post-election poll -- conducted in partnership with Greenberg, Quinlan, Rosner Research -- revealed the following: The primary issue for voters was the War in Iraq. Voters want a change and they expect Democrats to move directly to push to bring the troops out. The second issue of concern was jobs and the economy. Voters are seeking legislators who will put government on their side, challenge entrenched corporate lobbies and policies, and put forth an economics that works for working people -- from fair trade policies, to investment in education, to action on affordable health care. The 2006 election marks the end of a conservative era, and the end of Bush's one-party misrule in Washington. Now the struggle begins for how best to deliver what the voters have asked for. Check out our new 2006 post-election poll results for details on what the voters have said they want and what that will mean for the 110th Congress and '08 elections. Thank you so much for everything you've done to fight for progressive change in America. We made terrific progress this week. It's time for some well-deserved celebration. Next week, we will get back to business to ensure that this week's gains ultimately deliver on the populist mandate that Americans delivered this week. First, it's time to dance. Robert L. Borosage, Co-Director Campaign for America's Future Visit the web address below to tell your friends about this. Tell-a-friend! If you received this message from a friend, you can sign up for Campaign for America's Future.