Osborne under pressure from the grassroots

I note that the Conservative party are putting the boot in to George Osborne.

Conservative Home is reporting that

support for the Shadow Chancellor has also plunged among the Tory grassroots. Our latest survey of over 1,600 rank-and-file members found that 49% were satisfied with Mr Osborne but 47% were dissatisfied; a net positive rating of just 2%. That is a huge shift since last month when George Osborne enjoyed a net positive rating of +70%

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Pointing out that

Three shadow cabinet ministers have plunged in previous surveys. Andrew Lansley - after appearing to suggest large increases in NHS spending; David Willetts - after the grammar schools row; and Caroline Spelman after concerns about the employment of her nanny

It suggests that this is merely a timing thing after the disaster of Corfugate.

Andrew Griece writing in the Telegraph this morning says

The Tory Party high command will be dismayed by the findings as they need the shadow chancellor, especially now the economy is in recession, to be a figure of growing political stature who commands respect across the political divide.
While Mr Osborne is a popular figure among Conservative MPs even some of his admirers and friends are concerned that at 37 he looks and sounds too young for such a pivotal role in the run up to the next election.

Watch this space!!!!!