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Poll: 71% say Palin's unqualified to be president
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| Contributor | Brandonius Maximus |
| Last Edited | Brandonius Maximus Feb 11, 2010 02:39pm |
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| Author | Eric Zimmermann |
| News Date | Thursday, February 11, 2010 08:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Almost three quarters of Americans, including half of Republicans, think Sarah Palin is not qualified to serve as president, according to a new Washington Post/ABC poll.
The poll also found Palin's approval rating at a new low, with just 37% holding a favorable opinion of her. Meanwhile, 55% of respondents have an unfavorable opinion of the former Alaska Governor.
A full 71% of respodnents, including 51% of Republcians, say Palin is not ready to occupy the White House. Palin has said it would be "absurd not to consider" a 2012 bid against President Obama.
Exactly two-thirds of independents say Palin's not qualified, along with an overhwelming 91% of Democrats.
Meanwhile, the Tea Party movement receives tepid approval from the public. 35% have a favorable view of the movement, with 40% holding an unfavorable view. A slim plurality, 45%-36%, say they agree at least somewhat with the Tea Party's positions. |
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