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Did You Cry During the Inauguration?

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This Fox Poll says that if you did, you are likely to be a Democrat, a woman, or black. And if by chance you were all three, then hopefully there was a tissue box nearby!

FOXNews.com
More than one of four voters -- 28 percent -- got teary-eyed or cried during the ceremony. Those most likely to say they cried include Democrats (38 percent), women (36 percent) and blacks (58 percent).

And while most Americans (69 percent) think race relations will get better in the United States with the election of Obama as president, most also agree his election does not symbolize the end of racial barriers in the country (68 percent).
The last paragraph mystifies me, there was no Wilder effect and it can easily be pointed out that Obama's race was a benefit, not a hindrance, but whatever... back to the crying.

This is going out to the stone-hearted among us who rolled their eyes during the inauguration. You know who you are:

White Republican Males, that's who!

Other notables: Approval of congress has ticked up, which should not be surprising as both sides have gotten much more partisan.

And 44 percent disapprove of Geithner to 35 percent approve. With the economy, this is likely to be the high point for Geithner, who is going to hang on Obama like an anchor. The GOP should send him a thank you for pushing it through.

Tagged: inauguration, poll

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