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Mouthy Cheney Gains Popularity: Poll

He and Bush more popular now than when leaving office

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(Newser) – A new poll shows that Dick Cheney, currently making headlines for his stance on torture, is gaining popularity. 37% of those polled by CNN hold a favorable opinion of the former vice president, up 8% from when he left office; 55% still view him unfavorably. Former president Bush, who’s remained out of the spotlight, gained 6% and now has a 41% rating.

“Is Cheney’s uptick due to his visibility as one of the most outspoken critics of the Obama administration? Almost certainly not,” says CNN’s polling director. The numbers come ahead of a speech today in which Cheney is expected to defend the Bush administration record on terror and, once again, chastise President Obama and his proposed Guantanamo closure.

Cheney speaks on CNN during one of his many recent media appearances.
Cheney speaks on CNN during one of his many recent media appearances.   (AP Photo)
Cheney is see on CBS. While he's gaining popularity in polls, it's not necessarily because he's been so chatty of late.
Cheney is see on CBS. While he's gaining popularity in polls, it's not necessarily because he's been so chatty of late.   (AP Photo)
Cheney has been critical of the Obama administration's handling of the wars, and is expected to challenge the president's attempt to close Guantanamo during today's speech.
Cheney has been critical of the Obama administration's handling of the wars, and is expected to challenge the president's attempt to close Guantanamo during today's speech.   (AP Photo)
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northeast
May 21, 09 11:01 AM CDT
37% still sucks, but it's a hell of a lot better than 8%. Reply
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PaleRider
May 21, 09 11:07 AM CDT
Depends on how you look at the 37%, which is about what the bama's dis-approval rating is.
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Mad
May 21, 09 11:20 AM CDT
Yes, and 37% is about the percentage of America that thinks 'The Osbourne's' was quality TV
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Clarke
May 21, 09 1:07 PM CDT
No, its 37%, up 8% since he left. In other words, it was 29%.
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Derni
May 21, 09 11:20 AM CDT
People tend to repress or supress traumantic experiences-just so we keep the fool away from Washington DC Reply
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