Poll: Bill Clinton Hugely Popular — HIllary Leads Rudy
The new Washington Post/ABC News poll shows that Bill Clinton remains popular, with 66% of Americans approving of his job performance when he was president, and only 32% disapproving. This is a virtual mirror image of President Bush's approval rating, which stands at 33%-64%. Additionally, 60% of respondents said they would be comfortable having Bill as the first husband.
As for his wife's presidential campaign, she is not viewed as a mere extension of his White House — only 27% or respondents said she would be such a thing, compared to 67% who said she would be different. A full majority of respondents, 52%, say a hypothetical Hillary presidency would be different from Bill's, and that this would be a good thing. And in a match-up with Rudy Giuliani, Hillary leads 51%-43%.
Comments (2)
Lookingforhome wrote on October 4, 2007 9:34 AM:I'm betting ten comments in the next 3 minutes saying that these numbers are completely meaningless...
Rich wrote on October 4, 2007 9:45 AM:With George Bush focusing all his limited mental energy on ensuring that he will be judged favorably in the future, won't future historians be greeting him with roses just like the Iraqis did?
I look forward to the day when we all honor Bush, by naming airports, currency and schools after him.
