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Poll: Democrats Split On Whether Nancy Pelosi Should Remain as Leader
Forty-seven percent of Democrats in the survey say they would prefer someone else as minority leader compared to 45 percent who want to stick with Pelosi. Four percent says it makes no difference to them who the leader is while another 4 percent have no opinion.
Among the general public, 66 percent of all Americans want to see someone other than Pelosi in the job, while 26 percent support her. Five percent say it makes no difference and 3 percent have no opinion.
Pelosi is seen unfavorably by 52 percent of the public while 33 percent regard her favorably, with 8 percent saying they have no opinion and 7 percent saying they never heard of her. Among Democrats alone, 56 percent see her favorably, 20 percent see her unfavorably, 8 percent have no opinion and 7 percent never heard of her.Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid labors in comparative obscurity compared to Pelosi, despite all the attend paid to his close-call campaign for re-election. Twenty-four percent of all Americans say they never heard of him and 35 percent of Democrats say the same.
Republican Minority Leader John Boehner, who is almost certain to be the next Speaker, still flies under the public radar. Twenty-nine percent have never heard of him while 19 percent who have heard of him, have no opinion. Of those who do have a view, 30 percent see him favorably while 22 percent do not. Those numbers are about the same as they were before Election Day.
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What a waste of money. This is an internal Dem political vote. Why not a poll if most Americans want Karl Rove fundraising for Republicans?
November 25 2010 at 9:58 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyPlease, please, please!!! Keep Nancy Pelosi in as minority leader....the Republicans need her to widen the House margin even further in the next election. Nancy is the gift that keeps on giving to the Republicans!
November 23 2010 at 2:43 AM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down ReplyOBVIOUSLY, I want Pelosi to continue...the White house is still in the hands of the "enemy." A quick question, do photojournalists hate Obama or is he just awkward and stupid around world leaders? Bowing to kings, back-slapping Presidents...I expect to see a photo of Obama slapping the Queen on her bum.
November 17 2010 at 4:10 AM Report abuse Permalink +3 rate up rate down ReplyI hope Nancy Pelosi stays . She is needed by the Democratic Party. She is strong and she gets the job done. Those Democrats complaining are so wishy washy. They surely can't lead our party. I don't want them for our leaders. If they impede Nancy from staying I will no longer be a Democrat.
November 17 2010 at 3:56 AM Report abuse Permalink -9 rate up rate down ReplyPelosi? Partisan Politics? Fit like a glove. Personally I'm convinced that type of politics is a MAJOR failing of our system these days. DUMP her (and ALL who participate this way) for the good of the country.
November 17 2010 at 10:27 AM Report abuse Permalink +9 rate up rate down ReplyIf the Dem's keep Pelosi as their House leader they're insuring gridlock and bickering. She's out for revenge and will do everything possible to derail progress hoping to make the Republicans look bad. And looking bad is something the Republicans don't need help at. We'll soon see whether she's in politic's for the people or for herself. If she's in it for the people, she'll step aside. I sincerely doubt that will happen. My guess is that she'll have to be dragged kicking and screaming out the door.
November 16 2010 at 8:36 PM Report abuse Permalink +11 rate up rate down ReplyAre you saying she will be like Bohner and McConnell, Just say no, Or Hell no you can't. But yet you kept them, as your leaders, Oh thats right i forgot, the republican party does no wrong, they just say don't look back. The Grand Obstructionist Party is the party of Do as we say, not as we do.
November 17 2010 at 8:08 AM Report abuse Permalink -5 rate up rate down Reply"Four percent says it makes no difference to them who the leader is while another 4 percent have no opinion."...........Just goes to show how wrong I can be some of the time. I thought it was only wishy washy voters who end up in those kinds of percentages......"I don't know, I don't care." Egads!
November 16 2010 at 7:11 PM Report abuse Permalink +2 rate up rate down ReplyOh, really? The spin is that all is well in the Lib/Prog camp. As an aside, if the Opinionators on MSNBC spend much more time promoting FOX NEWS, I think WSJ and/or Murdoch are going to be obligated to send most of them a weekly paycheck.
November 16 2010 at 7:09 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down ReplyI am so glad that Nancy Pelosi wishes to remain the head of the House Democrats. Christmas came early this year! Go Nancy! Maybe now she'll have time to read the healthcare bill so she'll know what is in it.
November 16 2010 at 5:35 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyShe just doesn't have the capacity go grasp it, she is power hungry, she has an agenda, and she is ruthless. She is not a representative of the people.
November 16 2010 at 4:55 PM Report abuse Permalink +6 rate up rate down ReplyPelosi is a big henderance for Obama. She has had her turn, lets not destroy what is left of our party, by keeping her in office. She is one of the most disliked people in America.
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