U.S. Views on Clinton, Gates

By Greg Scoblete
February 15, 2011

Secretary Clinton is viewed favorably by American voters according to a Rasmussen poll.

According to Rasmussen, Secretary Clinton is viewed favorably by likely voters:

'A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 60% of Likely U.S. Voters hold at least a somewhat favorable opinion of Clinton, with 30% who view her Very Favorably. The ex-senator and former first lady is seen unfavorably by 35%. Thatâ??s down six points from January of last year and includes 18% with a Very Unfavorable view. (To see survey question wording, click here.)

Fifty-six percent (56%) had a favorable view of Clinton just before she assumed the secretaryship in January 2009.

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Secretary Gates, who is less well known, gets a favorable rating from 44 percent of respondents and an unfavorable rating from 34 percent.

(AP Photo)

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