USA Today: Palin garners lowest vote of confidence in a running mate since Dan Quayle

[UpInArms]

http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/election2008/2008-08-30-palin-poll_N.htm

ST. PAUL — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin faces a getting-to-know-you process as the Republican vice presidential candidate, a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll finds: Most Americans say they've never heard of her.

There is also wide uncertainty about whether she's qualified to be president. In the poll, taken Friday, 39% say she is ready to serve as president if needed, 33% say she isn't and 29% have no opinion.

That's the lowest vote of confidence in a running mate since the elder George Bush chose then-Indiana senator Dan Quayle to join his ticket in 1988. In comparison, Delaware Sen. Joe Biden was seen as qualified by 57%-18% after Democrat Barack Obama chose him as a running mate last week.

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[skooooo]

1. Yeah well we know it didn't hurt HW...

...unfortunately.

[GoesTo11]

2. 39% say ready to serve if needed? Would they think a squirrel can serve?

[davidinalameda]

3. let's hammer home that 39% figure

with all these "great" decisions, is McCain ready to be president come January

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[Zomby Woof]

5. 39% is awfully high

These are the consequences of a failed education system, and a post-literate culture devoid of critical thinking skills.

That is too fucking high. She isn't even qualified to lead Alaska, now that her record has come to light.

[Murdock]

6. Wow...

Just wow.. 39% and this is BEFORE the Right Wing media makes her into the 2nd coming of Princess Di.

We are so totally screwed it's not even funny.

[Nikki Stone1]

7. Keep the Quayle meme up. And keep it gender neutral.

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