Posted on 08/19/2005 6:10:23 AM PDT by slowhand520
I know this polls is ridiculous but......
August 19, 2005--Cindy Sheehan, the grieving mother who maintained an anti-War protest outside of President Bush's ranch, is viewed favorably by 35% of Americans and unfavorably by 38%.
Sheehan is viewed favorably by 34% of men and 35% of women. Forty-two percent (42%) of men and 34% of women have an unfavorable view.
In general, people see in Sheehan what they want to see. Opinion about Sheehan is largely based upon views of the War, rather than views about the woman herself. Democrats, by a 56% to 18% margin, have a favorable opinion. Republicans, by a 64% to 16% margin, have an unfavorable view. Those not affiliated with either major party are evenly divided.
People who think we should withdraw troops from Iraq now have a positive opinion of Sheehan (59% favorable , 12% unfavorable). Those who do not think we should withdraw at this time have a negative view (15% favorable , 64% unfavorable).
Among those with family members who have served in the military, Sheehan is viewed favorably by 31% and unfavorably by 48%.
Forty-two percent (42%) of Married Americans have an unfavorable opinion of Sheehan while 33% have a favorable opinion. Among those who are not married, Sheehan's numbers are 38% favorable and 30% favorable.
Fifty-five percent (55%) of Americans say they are following the Sheehan story somewhat or very closely. That is a lower level of interest than Americans have in stories about Iran's nuclear capabilities. It is roughly comparable to the interest in stories about Supreme Court nominee John Roberts.
News reports said that Sheehan left Texas yesterday (Thursday) to be with her mother who had suffered a stroke. Sheehan vowed to return as soon as possible.
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How long before Sheehan is turned into a "reality" program? Ironically, it will probably show up on Fox.
How long can you stand in a ditch before covertly moving to a hotel?
Why is a poll inappropriate? She's the spokesman for a political movement; it's perfectly natural to poll about reactions to her, same as polling about reactions to Howard Dean or Karl Rove. Just because it's a crackpot, perfidious political movement doesn't mean it's not a real movement that's worth tracking.
That guy looks like Carrot Top strung out on meth.
I don't think a Sheehan poll is inappropriate. I think it's ridiculous.
Yes, but what are the internals? And on what day of the week was this taken? If the weekend, Republicans being more afluent are always away from home.......
The commentary on FR is second to none.
all this time I thought Carrot top was strung out on meth.
Wow. He wouldn't last long if he showed up on my street!
You'd be wobbly too, if your other guitar were a syringe.
Happy to contribute!
People who think we should withdraw troops from Iraq now have a positive opinion of Sheehan (59% favorable , 12% unfavorable).
So, then, 12% of the Pull-em-out moonbats don't like her? Why???
Might be because they see her doing more harm than good to their cause?
This poll isn't about Cindy, it's about the MSM.
They've poured their hearts into an illusion and still lose. What is especially interesting is the people unfavorable that are still larger than the Dems, just as on election day. Which brings those polls from the other units like Gallop and AP etc..into severe question (again) because they don't even rank Dem/Rep equally yet alone favor Reps slightly.
This poll (assuming it is accurate and you never know) tells much. First off, despite all the positive coverage, somehow the other side of the story is getting out. Wonder if anyone in the MSM will get the message that their monopoly is ovah! Secondly, despite the MSM trying to tell us that this is a clear indication of a growing anti-war movement, there have been no converts. Those who opposed it before, oppose it now. Same ole groups, same ole "blame America" message.
Finally, this seems to demonstrate that the MSM is misreading their own bogus polls. Lack of support for the handling of the war does not equate for lack of support for the war.
Hmmmm, I wonder if this poll had anything to do with her leaving Crawford, despite her publically stated reason. The libs are so very sensitive to polling.
AOL poll last night with 450,000 + voters had 57% disagreeing with her views and 60% disagreeing with her tactics.
BINGO!
Looks like Cindy's Peace Train is getting de-railed
Wellm her ratings are better than Dubya's this week.
The size of the moonbat contingent in the US is apparently larger than I thought.
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