Posted on 07/08/2009 2:26:45 PM PDT by yongin
46% of Americans view Palin favorably, with 45% holding a negative opinion of her. In monthly surveys conducted between April and June her favorable rating was in the range of 42-43%.
The slight increase in popularity is fueled by the number of Republicans with a positive view of her increasing from 75 to 79%. She is static with independents and slightly down with Democrats.
When it comes to whether she's fit to be President though, 55% of voters in the country say no with just 37% in the affirmative. And asked specifically how her early resignation affects their inclination to some day support her for the White House, 57% of respondents say it makes them less likely to do so compared to 30% who say it makes them more likely to vote for her.
Here are some other key findings from the poll:
-Only 19% of moderates think Palin is fit to be President.
-She has a +8 net favorability rating with men but a -6 one with women.
-Despite her overall popularity with Republicans only 68% of them think she is cut out to be chief executive.
-Among voters with a favorable opinion of her 21% do not say she is fit to be President. Among voters with an unfavorable opinion of her only 1% say she is fit to be President. Both of these numbers present problems for Palin. The first one shows that even among a decent chunk of voters who like her they don't think she's suited to be leader of the free world. The second one shows that there's little hope of her earning the respect of her detractors. For instance many Democrats, while holding an unfavorable opinion of John McCain, would still say that he is fit to be President. But when it comes to Palin they don't like her or take her particularly seriously.
What does it mean? She's absolutely beloved by the party base and there's no doubt she can be a hit for years to come at fundraisers and GOTV rallies. And she may even be popular enough with Republicans to score the party's nomination in 2012 if she wants it. But national polls we conducted between March and June showed her trailing Barack Obama by an average of 16 points, worse than Mike Huckabee, Mitt Romney, and even Newt Gingrich. And the numbers within this most recent poll would seem to further confirm that barring some major rehabilitation of her image, nominating her in 2012 would be a GOP death wish.
I doubt she'll run in 2012 but if she does my guess is that she only ends up getting nominated if Barack Obama's reelection seems inevitable and Republicans just want to vote for someone who makes them feel good, ala Barry Goldwater in 1964. If they think they have a real chance of winning they'll probably nominate someone who is perceived to be more electable.
Better put on your asbestos undies....
I'd say her's is a damn sight better'n Zer0's right now......nuff said...
Before anyone jumps and cries Public Policy Polling is a Dem pollster, Freepers accepted PPP’s recent survey results showing Jersey and Virginia ripe for GOP takeover this year.
PPP is a primary Democrat firm.
What are the numbers for D/I/R asked?
That’s where the key lies.
That's shocking, and could probably be the stuff enterprising psychiatrists could publish articles, perhaps even books about.
Her unfavorability mirrors, or even surpasses Hilary Clinton's. And, we know how that turned out. On the other hand, Palin hasn't had a moments peace from the criticism since the campaign ended. I don't think it's impossible for her to turn it around if, as some others have mentioned, she begins to surround herself with some quality coaches. If she continues to go it alone, she'll never get past her own negatives.
These are good polls and great news. The positive numbers are the base. The negative numbers are based in media malpractice and can be partially turned. I’m delighted at this report.
How much do you want to bet that most of the women dinging her with negatives are just jealous of her beauty and gracefulness? Sarah reminds me of both a favorite school teacher and a Den Mother.
It’s a VERY long way to 2012.
It’s a VERY long way to 2012.
Waaay to early yet. Wait until she’s unleashed on the lower 48.
Who cares right now anyway? No one knows what she’s going to do. This is nothing more than bored pundits passing the time as the dog days of summer approaches. Just to give noted anti-Palin troll steve-b some mental stimulation.
Absolutely so - the kind that I loved as a mother or had a crush on.
Exactly.
I’m interested in the percentage of people sampled by PPP.
PPP is alright, but sometimes their sampling numbers are a little...problematic.
And before yongin comes back with the “ha, I told you so”, understand that Chris Christie is going to lose in New Jersey. The base ain’t pulling for him one iota.
I'd love to see the breakdown of this one.
While I wouldn't exactly call Gender politics a myth, it is trumped by Racial politics.
When a GOP presidential candidate is down 6 points among women, they tend to be even among white women, but down about 80 points among black women. That's a little statistical lie when you lump all that together and call it the women's vote. (Same thing happens for men, by the way.)
A couple years of Carter 2.0 economics should narrow the gap between zero and Sarah. Time is our friend.
A lot of Dems are worried the “free checks” may no longer be in the mail.......But, just think, those “Evil Bush Tax Cuts”(tm) expire in about 6 months.
In New Jersey the sheep always come home and vote Dem it seems no matter what the polls show. Maybe this year will be different.
{Her unfavorability mirrors, or even surpasses Hilary Clinton’s}
Funny you mention Hillary. Both Palin and Hillary are both loved by their respective bases, hated by their respective oppositions, and have wobbly support from independents. I guess you could call Palin the Right Hillary.
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