I wouldn't consider this true journalism in that this article is merely a recitation of fact based upon poll results, but really makes no attempt to look outside of those numbers for corroboration. The responses to several of these questions, particularly those concerning race, gender and religious affiliation, do not reflect our voting history, a fact that goes without comment. Additionally success in business as well as experience in Washington and the Senate have in the past been an Albatross around the neck of a candidate, as none of the recently first time elected presidents have met any of these standards. This poll gives the impression that as a country that we are much more liberal than our voting records would indicate. ... More »

without quibbling over the chosen characteristics some things stand out which weren't included in how they broke down the interpretations, but for me seem somewhat significant: just over one quarter of republicans represented sees a woman president as a liability; a large percentage of each group sees having changed positions on issues as a liability. i'd like to know if the latter represents recent change or over time. It is encouraging, however to see that for all involved many of the secondary 'characteristics' are minor.

So-so. The important qualities were never touched on! Honesty, truthfulness, transparency, morals are absolutely vital for good governance! The lack of these qualities from the survey suggest the Gallop Poll lacks credibility! The fact that Catholicism and Mormonism were the only two religions suggest the pollster were hopelessly biased! A very poor show! JDoN of nassau@cogeco.ca