From the article:
"Still, 74% of likely GOP Primary voters have at least a somewhat favorable opinion of McCain, a figure that has not changed since November. Hayworths favorable ratings are down nine points to 58%."Sarah caused Hayworth's 9-point drop in favorability and McCain's unchanged favorables (from November)? Please.
Proceed with your agenda.
Exactly. What's hurting Hayworth the most in the polls is that he's taken a page from Fred Thompson's campaign play book. Publicly toy with the idea of running, tease your potential supporters with vague speculation, but wait until the last possible minute to declare your candidacy...or not. Unfortuantely, as with Thompson, voters become fatigued and frustrated with the waiting.