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The Ben Ferguson Podcast

The Base Isn’t Just Loyal — It’s Fired Up in Poll Shocker

The Ben Ferguson Podcast

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News, News Commentary, Politics

4.85.4K Ratings

🗓️ 6 March 2026

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Summary

1. Trump’s Popularity in Polls

  • The text claims that Donald Trump’s approval ratings—particularly among Republicans—are higher at this point in his presidency than those of Barack Obama or George W. Bush.
  • It cites CNN polls indicating:
    • 86% approval from Republicans (higher than Obama’s or Bush’s party support levels).
    • 53% “strong approval” from Republicans—described as a majority, higher than comparable figures for Obama or Bush.

2. Democrats’ Concerns and Strategy

  • The document argues that Democrats expected negative events (e.g., ICE incidents, Epstein files) to damage Trump politically, but these did not reduce his popularity.
  • It suggests Democrats fear Trump’s strong standing heading into the midterms.

3. Barack Obama’s Redistricting Message

  • Obama appears in a video urging Virginia voters to support a constitutional amendment affecting redistricting ahead of midterm elections.
  • He frames it as protecting “free and fair elections” from Republican-led redistricting in other states.
  • The text portrays Obama’s involvement as an attempt to advantage Democrats through redistricting (described repeatedly as “gerrymandering”).

4. Claims About New England Representation

  • The document claims that despite Republicans receiving a notable share of votes in multiple New England states, Republicans hold zero congressional seats there.
  • Percentages of Trump voters mentioned:
    • Vermont: 32%
    • New Hampshire: 48%
    • Maine: 45%
    • Massachusetts: 36%
    • Connecticut: 42%
    • Rhode Island: 42%

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0:02.6

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Once again, calling on all members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard,

0:09.2

the military, and the police to lay down their arms.

0:12.5

They're only going to be killed.

0:14.0

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0:16.3

or you'll face absolutely guaranteed death.

0:19.6

And I don't want to see that.

0:20.8

You're listening to the 47 morning update with Ben Ferguson. face absolutely guaranteed death. And I don't want to see that.

0:24.9

You're listening to the 47 morning update with Ben Ferguson.

0:25.8

Good Friday morning.

0:28.5

Nice to have you with us on the 47 morning update.

0:30.5

And we've got two big stories for you.

0:32.7

First up, Democrats, they're in trouble.

0:39.0

As new polling data shows, Donald Trump is in a better position than other former presidents at this point in his presidency.

0:41.0

So who is he beating?

0:42.0

Well, that'll give them even more nightmares, I'll tell you, in just a moment.

0:46.8

Also, Barack Obama comes out advocating for gerrymandering in Virginia.

0:53.2

What's behind the plan? That is well. It's the 47 morning update

0:57.1

and it starts right now. Story number one. Well, we've got good news to start with and that is that

1:03.3

President Trump is more popular even after the media has tried to destroy him, then Barack Obama and George Bush at this point

1:14.5

in his presidency. This is a recipe for disaster for the midterms for the Democrats. They were

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