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Washington (CNN) More than three years after leaving office, former President George W. Bush remains unpopular with the public, according to a new national poll.
A CNN/ORC International poll also indicates that two-thirds of Americans have a positive view of Bush's predecessor, former President Bill Clinton.
According to the poll, released Thursday morning, 43% of people questioned had a favorable opinion of Bush, with 54% saying they had an unfavorable view of the former president. Bush's 43% favorable rating is the same as it was in 2010 in CNN polling, but is up from his mid-30's favorable rating during 2009, his first year out of the White House.
"Don't be surprised if the Obama campaign mentions the name of George W. Bush at every opportunity, and don't be surprised if that strategy works," says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. "And the mention of Bush's name appears to prompt at least a few people to take a more positive view of their current financial situation."
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/06/07/cnn-poll-george-w-bush-only-living-ex-president-under-50/
shcrane71
(1,721 posts)rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)joeybee12
(56,177 posts)Because it's a winning strategy and they don't seem to want to win.
NYC Liberal
(20,136 posts)Still one of the most popular presidents in at least 50 years. Sorry, Republicans.
BamaFanLee
(64 posts)It is what it is.
Baitball Blogger
(46,733 posts)hifiguy
(33,688 posts)Pope is proven to be Catholic. Film at 11.
Martin Eden
(12,870 posts)That poll number by itself (if it's even ballpark accurate) is a damning indictment of American political consciousness.
GW Bush should have been indicted for war crimes, not feted as an honored former president.
KurtNYC
(14,549 posts)Most former presidents get paid by 1%ers to speak at gatherings and corporate events yet Bush has all but vanished.