Excerpted from Rasmussen Reports, Oct. 19, 2008
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61% of voters have been following news stories of Joe the Plumber somewhat or very closely.
Among those following the story, 58% have a favorable opinion of Joe — 37% unfavorable.
71% of Republicans have a favorable opinion of Joe — 64% of Democrats have an unfavorable view.
Among middle income voters (earning $40,000 a year to $100,000) 52% have a favorable opinion of Joe — 33% unfavorable
39% of those who earn less than $40,000 a year have a favorable opinion of Joe — 44% unfavorable.
35% of higher income have a favorable opinion of Joe — 52% unfavorable.
57% of entrepreneurs have a favorable opinion Joe.
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Given a choice between the two presidential candidates and Joe, 44% say Obama is the one who best understands the economic realities they face. Twenty-nine percent (29%) named McCain and 19% Joe the Plumber.
Among middle-income Americans, those earning $40,000 to $100,000 annually, 58% say that either McCain or Joe the Plumber best understands their situation. Just 35% say Obama does.
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October 21, 2008 at 8:04 am |
Do you think maybe the MSM has a double standard?
Martin Haskell runs an illegal, unlicensed business in Ohio. Do you see the MSM getting their knickers in a twist about this?
And — shades of “He’s not JOE! He’s SAM!” — Haskell’s name isn’t even Martin. It’s WILLIAM Martin MUDD Haskell. Yes, his name is Mudd.
Gosh, why do you think William Mudd the business owner gets a pass by the media, while Sam/Joe the man who dreams of owning a business gets crucified?
William Martin Mudd Haskell is the guy who popularized Partial Birth Abortion. His unlicensed business is an abortion clinic.