Palin Power: Fresh Face Now More Popular Than Obama, McCain

American · 09-05-08, 10:44 AM

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Friday, September 05, 2008
A week ago, most Americans had never heard of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. Now, 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 (full demographic crosstabs are available for Premium Members). Before her acceptance speech, Palin was viewed favorably by 52%. A week ago, 67% had never heard of her.
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. Generally, John McCain’s choice of Palin earns slightly better reviews than Barack Obama’s choice of Joe Biden.
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%.

Interesting stuff.

American · 09-05-08, 11:07 AM

The silence from the left is deafening.

cascadian · 09-05-08, 11:21 AM

It's easier to like the unknown in politics. All most people know is that she has pregnant daughter and she can deliver a pretty good speech.

I'm not sure why you're pyched about her being more popular than McCain either.

American · 09-05-08, 11:45 AM

Psyched? I said it was interesting, so why do you leap to the extreme? With all the bashing going on and the left trying to marginalize her popularity, I find it fascinating.

cascadian · 09-05-08, 12:39 PM

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Psyched? I said it was interesting, so why do you leap to the extreme?

errmm....mmmkay. Sorry for being so... um extreme.

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With all the bashing going on and the left trying to marginalize her popularity, I find it fascinating.

Yes of course, purely scientific curiousity led you to start a thread about it.

Pretty simple, IMO: she is a new comer, she has personality, if you aren't researching her political views, what's not to like?

American · 09-05-08, 02:24 PM

Thank you.

the makeout hobo · 09-05-08, 02:33 PM

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Interesting stuff.

She's brand new. Give a few months for the mud to start flying, those numbers will go down. Then again, maybe not, since the McCain campaign refuses to let her have interviews.

tlmorg02 · 09-05-08, 03:57 PM

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Interesting stuff.

I think because she is young and unexpected, she has become somewhat of a sensation. After a few weeks and the debates, no one will care.