Posted on 02/16/2006 9:21:47 PM PST by conservative in nyc
Twenty-seven percent (27%) of Americans believe that the recent hunting accident involving Dick Cheney raises serious questions about his ability to serve as Vice President. Twice as many, 57%, say it was "just one of those very embarrassing things that happens to all of us."
The survey was conducted Tuesday and Wednesday night. Cheney spoke publicly about the incident for the first time on Wednesday. Sixty-six percent (66%) of Americans say they have been following news about this story somewhat or very closely.
Thirty-six percent (36%) of Americans have a favorable opinion of the Vice President while 41% have an unfavorable view.
Thirty-nine percent (39%) say the United States needs stricter gun control laws. Fifty-two percent (52%) disagree.
As you would expect, the poll finds significant partisan differences on questions about Cheney's accidental shooting of a friend while on a hunting trip. Republicans overwhelming say it does not raise questions about the ability of the Vice President to serve. By a 2-to-1 margin, those not affiliated with either party share the Republican view.
However, Democrats are divided. Nearly half, 46%, say the hunting incident raises serious questions. Thirty-eight percent (38%) of Harry Reid's party say it is just one of those very embarrassing things that happens to all of us.
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LOL
I guess my point was that the media twists the results so they can make their jabs.
Bet that's the highwater mark.
It's all they've got, so they're gonna' fly it like a battered old flag.
L.O.L....I'd trust Dick Cheney with a tank before any Democrat with a slingshot!
And he has friends.
Ted Kennedy got drunk and left a woman to drown, there is credible evidence that he did so on purpose. He didn't even report the accident until after she was dead, as opposed to the media not being told about an accident that had occurred where the injured person was being treated by the Vice President's personal physicians within seconds.
My question is, has there EVER been a poll about whether or not Kennedy should remain free let alone be a US senator?
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