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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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(Newser) - A majority of Americans believe Sarah Palin resigned as governor of Alaska to further her own political career rather than to help her state. A CBS News poll found that 52% see personal ambition behind her decision, while 24% accept her explanation. Only 23% have a favorable view of the... More »

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Alaska • ambition • Sarah Palin • poll numbers • favorability rating • opinion polls • Election 2012

Poll: Obama
Is Most-Liked Candidate Since Reagan

Palin's high negatives dragging down Mac

Oct 21, 08 2:20 PM CDT
(Newser) - Barack Obama is the most well-liked first-term presidential candidate in 28 years, New York Times/CBS polls found. More than half of voters, 53%, have a favorable impression of the Illinois senator, a 10-point increase over last month. And though John McCain’s approval ratings held steady, voters with a negative... More »

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Barack Obama • John McCain • Democratic campaign • Barack Obama supporters • Election 2008 • Sarah Palin • favorability rating • opinion polls

 'Palin Factor' Levels Race

McCain tied with Obama in latest poll

Sep 10, 08 3:10 AM CDT
(Newser) - John McCain has erased Barack Obama's lead, transforming the presidential race to a statistical dead heat, according to the latest NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll. Obama's lead among women dropped from 10 to 4 points since August, which is largely attributed to Sarah Palin's popularity, reports MSNBC. More »

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Barack Obama • John McCain • Joe Biden • Geraldine Ferraro • Walter Mondale • Sarah Palin • favorability rating • opinion polls • NBC News/Wall Street Journal • pollsters

Obama Brings Change, McCain Seen as Old: Poll

In public's perception, good and bad for both presidential candidates

Jul 7, 08 8:07 PM CDT
(Newser) - Asked to volunteer a single word about presidential candidates, a majority of Americans offer “change” or “outsider” for Barack Obama and “old” for John McCain, an AP poll finds. The Democrat is perceived as warmer and more empathetic; the Republican is seen as stronger and tougher. Obama... More »

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Barack Obama • John McCain • age • George W. Bush • favorability rating • opinion polls

Clinton Narrows Ore. Deficit, Holds Ky. Lead

Disparity in views of Obama from state to state vary wildly

May 19, 08 1:52 PM CDT
(Newser) - On the eve of Democratic primaries in Oregon and Kentucky, polls show some movement in support for the candidates, the Boston Globe reports:
  • Barack Obama once held a double-digit lead in Oregon, but two surveys today put him up only 4 points (45%-41%) and 5 points (50%-45%).
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Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Oregon primary • Kentucky primary • favorability rating

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