[Perdogg]

I was talking to a prominent reaganite conservative blogger, via email, who did not like Palin and she gave me the reasons. Palin can turn this around by addressing those issues and she has time to do this. However, to claim that this poll is bogus is an emotional reaction not grounded.

[codercpc]

This past weekend, at a family reunion, I was talking to a very staunch conservative uncle. He is a business owner, and in fact a past president of the local Chamber of Commerce. During her first speech for VP, he fell in love with her. After that, not so much. His opinion slipped with every speech she gave. He definitely does not think she is ready right now.

On the other hand, when I declared my love for Sarah, my sister in law (who is a teacher, and always votes Dem) admitted out loud, that she in fact had voted for McCain solely because of Sarah, and plans to campaign for her if she decides to run in 2012. My sister in law realizes this will put her on the other side of the teachers union, but she doesn't care.

For the first time in my life, when Sarah Palin was running, I fell into the "identity politics" crowd. I was/ and still am, very intrigued by how much like me Sarah is. I think she would be a great President, and I, for one really hope she runs.

[DoughtyOne]

I think it’s a reasonable reaction to think this poll isn’t accurate. It may very well be an indication of some problems though.

Conservatives will still support her. That’s the problem. We need more than Conservatives to support her. And that has pretty much been my problem with recent moves by Palin. They made it less likely for non-Conservatives to back her.

As a good friend implied to me, with Obama things may be so bad in 2012, that an aardvark could beat him at the polls. Palin is still viable as long as she doesn’t blow it.

[Always Right]

However, to claim that this poll is bogus is an emotional reaction not grounded.

Considering other polls are showing Palin as supported by 25-26% of the GOP, it is hard to believe only 33% consider her even qualified. That was her weakness during the General election too, but these numbers have been manipulated down. CBS has an agenda to stop Palin, so I am sure the question was politically loaded. They probably preceded the question with negative spin.

[yongin]

Interesting bit from the CNN poll.

Sarah Palin’s favorable/ Unfavorable

23% Favorable

37% Unfavorable

22% Undecided

17% Haven't heard enough

Despite the constant character assassinations from the media, only 37% have an unfavorable view of her. This means 39% are open minded about her. The ball in Palin’s court to prove herself.

[PhiKapMom]

I agree 100% with what you are saying.

Could add a lot more after a lot of phone conversations but for now I will just second your comments.