Reality Check: Rasmussen Favorable/Unfavorable Ratings for Presidential Candidates

[flpoljunkie]

Obama 52% Favorable to 45% Unfavorable--identical to McCain's numbers while Hillary Clinton's numbers are 45% Favorable to 53% Unfavorable.

http://rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/overall_favorable_ratings_for_presidential_candidates

[NJmaverick]

1. This is perhaps the most important consideration

When deciding on who is best suited to take on McCain.

[MadBadger]

2. mccains numbers have come down a lot.

[MadBadger]

3. mccains numbers have come down a lot.

[On the Road]

4. I'm Surprised Obama's Negatives are So High

and have been since before the Wright "scandal" broke. Is this just a party-line response, or is there something people are actually looking at?

[flpoljunkie]

5. Forty-five per cent negative is not high--53% is.

[On the Road]

6. 45% is High for an Candidate Who Depends on

inspiration, charisma, and moderation. It doesn't appear to be a reaction to the Wright thing. It's too large to be limited to Republicans.

[roguevalley]

7. its a factor of this shit primary. when he becomes the candidate and

turns his lazers on McCain, it will change. not only will he come up, it will be amusing to watch. McCain will lose it and show his infirmities. He will ride above the fray and the contrast will buoy him up.

[On the Road]

8. I Certainly Hope So

I'm not claiming to predict the future. It just surprises me that with the kind of campaign Obama is running, his negatives are the same as McCain's.

[On the Road]

9. I Certainly Hope So

I'm not claiming to predict the future. It just surprises me that with the kind of campaign Obama is running, his negatives are the same as McCain's.

[yellerpup]

10. I can envision that. n/t