Poll Position: Nancy Pelosi (6/07)
Hearing that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has a 39% approval rating may make one say, "Man, she's not doing that well!" But then you see the breakdown:
And then, there's the most important fact of all:
Which means that she hasn't reached rock bottom (yet), nor has she experienced President Bush's free fall. But considering that liberals, Democrats and women all support her, I'd be hard-pressed to say that she'll reach those low numbers anytime soon.
Forty-three percent (43%) of women have a favorable opinion of Pelosi. Thirty-five percent (35%) of men share that assessment.
Sixty-eight percent (68%) of self-identified liberal voters have a favorable opinion of the Speaker along with 47% of moderates and 17% of conservatives.
On a partisan basis, Pelosi is viewed favorably by 62% of Democrats, 16% of Republicans, and 35% of those not affiliated with either major party.
And then, there's the most important fact of all:
During her tenure as Speaker, Pelosi’s favorable ratings have ranged from a low of 38% to a high of 47%.
Which means that she hasn't reached rock bottom (yet), nor has she experienced President Bush's free fall. But considering that liberals, Democrats and women all support her, I'd be hard-pressed to say that she'll reach those low numbers anytime soon.
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