Two-Thirds Disapprove of Joe Wilson's 'You Lie!' Outburst

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A USA Today/ Gallup poll on President Obama's speech to Congress last week found that while the presidential appeal was not the "game-changer" Democrats predicted (most skeptics did not change their minds), 68 percent of people listening disapproved of Rep. Joe Wilson's impulse to yell "You lie!" at Obama while the commander-in-chief made his case for health care reform.

Specifically, about a quarter were "outraged" by Wilson's catcall, while one in five said they supported his actions. Six percent said they were "thrilled" to hear the South Carolinia Republican shout at the president.

The poll's full findings were previewed by Susan Page at USAToday.com, and will be published in full in tomorrow's USA Today.

Filed Under: House, Republicans, Health Care, Polls, Obama Administration, The Capitolist

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