. . . following a Vice Presidential acceptance speech viewed live by more than 40 million people, Palin is viewed favorably by 58% of American voters. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 37% hold an unfavorable view of the self-described hockey mom. The figures include 40% with a Very Favorable opinion of Palin and 18% with a Very Unfavorable view . . .The poll results reflect the trend in comments at Jotman. There is a lot of support for Palin out there. But all is not lost -- yet -- as the report on the polls reminds us:
The new data also shows significant increases in the number who say McCain made the right choice and the number who say Palin is ready to be President.Perhaps most stunning is the fact that Palin’s favorable ratings are now a point higher than either man at the top of the Presidential tickets this year. As of Friday morning, Obama and McCain are each viewed favorably by 57% of voters. Biden is viewed favorably by 48%.
There is a strong partisan gap when it comes to perceptions of Palin. Eighty-nine percent (89%) of Republicans give her favorable reviews along with 33% of Democrats and 59% of voters not affiliated with either major party. . .
She earns positive reviews from 65% of men and 52% of women. . . .
The Palin pick has also improved perceptions of John McCain. A week ago, just before he introduced his running mate, just 42% of Republicans had a Very Favorable opinion of their party’s nominee. That figure jumped to 54% by this Friday morning. . . .
Eighty-one percent (81%) of Republicans say that McCain made the right choice while just 69% of Democrats said the same about Obama. . . .
Forty percent (40%) now say that Palin is ready to be President, if necessary. That’s up from 29% last week. Forty-nine percent (49%) say the same about Biden. . . .
However, following the Wednesday night speech, voters are fairly evenly divided as to whether Palin or Obama has the better experience to be President. Forty-four percent (44%) of voters say Palin has the better experience while 48% say Obama has the edge. Among unaffiliated voters, 45% say Obama has better experience while 42% say Palin.
While Palin’s numbers are stunning today, it remains to be seen how the Alaska Governor’s numbers will hold up through the next two months.The Democrats have been nearly silent all week. It could be argued that Palin -- a candidate with no national political experience -- now has nowhere to go in the polls but down.
This is absolutely insane considering she was a virtual unknown outside of Alaska just last week. Is the American public as shallow as these latest statistics seem to indicate. This is a politician that has a trail of scandal the length of the Bering Strait...yet and still people everywhere are professing their love for her, her kids; even her parents! I don't know what this says about America...but it's not good.
ReplyDeleteThe "maverick" is looking more and more like a sidekick...merely going along with the powers that be...he says and does whatever he thinks his champions want to hear. Just like calling lobbyists 'birds of prey' which is a total contradiction to what his true ties with these unnecessary evils in Washington are.