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Mouthy Cheney Gains Popularity: Poll

He and Bush more popular now than when leaving office

By Ambreen Ali,  Newser User

Posted May 21, 2009 10:13 AM CDT

(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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Mad
May 21, 2009 9:05 AM CDT
Clarke, please site anytime Bush failed to get his way with Congress in the first 6 years of his term. You cannot because that is a damn lie. Republicans so completely kissed Bush's ass that Bush never used a veto till the Dems took charge of Congress. That is fact, I know, facts scare republicans
Derni
May 21, 2009 4:20 AM CDT
People tend to repress or supress traumantic experiences-just so we keep the fool away from Washington DC
Mad
May 21, 2009 4:20 AM CDT
Yes, and 37% is about the percentage of America that thinks 'The Osbourne's' was quality TV

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