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First lady more popular than president
usatoday.com - 10/22/2009
First lady more popular than president
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Not any more. A USA TODAY/Gallup Poll taken in the past week shows a surge in positive views of the first lady over the past year even as her husband's ratings have eroded. As the anniversary of the presidential election approaches, Michelle Obama is viewed more favorably than her husband, and ...
Hillary Clinton is finally more popular than Barack Obama, new Gallup poll shows
nydailynews.com - 10/15/2009
Hillary Clinton is finally more popular than Barack Obama, new Gallup poll shows
— nydailynews.com — is finally more popular that Barack Obama , for the first time ever, Gallup informs us Thursday.... The Secretary of State is sitting at an enviable 62% favorable rating, compared to the President’s not-too-shabby 56%. Clinton says she no longer thinks ... (more) Hillary Clinton is finally more popular than Barack ...

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Video: First Lady Michelle Obama on Jay Leno Show
buzztok.com - 10/24/2009
Video: First Lady Michelle Obama on Jay Leno Show
— buzztok.com — She did a great job as usual! (more) Video: First Lady Michelle Obama on Jay Leno Show

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First Lady reveals President Obama's annoying habits
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com - 10/26/2009
First Lady reveals President Obama's annoying habits
— politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — NEW YORK (CNN)– First Lady Michelle Obama made an appearance Friday night on Jay Leno's "Ten at... Ten" segment and revealed President Obama's most annoying habits. "He has no annoying habits, right Jay, none. He's perfect," Mrs. Obama said ... (more) First Lady reveals President Obama's annoying habits

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Politics Daily:  Michelle Obama More Popular Than President: USA TODAY/Gallup poll

The Note:  The Note's Must-Reads for Friday, October 23, 2009

Ace of Spades HQ:  USAToday/Gallup Poll Finds Obama's Support Dropping to 50%, 46% Disapproving; Headline Reads: Poll: Hopes buoyed on race relations

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Michelle Obama More Popular Than President: USA TODAY/Gallup poll
Politics Daily — ... First Lady Michelle Obama is more popular than President Obama, according to a new USA Today/Gallup poll. The day after the election--almost one year ago--Obama's ratings were higher than his wife. ...

The Note's Must-Reads for Friday, October 23, 2009
The Note — ... The Washington Post’s Michael D. Shear: “White House and Cheney in a war of words over Afghanistan” LINK NY Daily News’ Thomas M. Defrank: “White House to Cheney: Your administration wimped out on Afghanistan” LINK FIRST LADY MICHELE OBAMA: Newsweek’s Holly Bailey “Michelle Obama May Be the Coolest First Lady Ever” LINK USA Today's Susan Page: "First lady more popular than president" LINK ECONOMY/TARP: ABC News’ Betsy Stark, ...

USAToday/Gallup Poll Finds Obama's Support Dropping to 50%, 46% Disapproving; Headline Reads: Poll: Hopes buoyed on race relations
Ace of Spades HQ — ... September's poll had him 54/43. He's lost four in approval and 3 more have moved to the disapprove column. But that's not the only key finding according to USAToday! You'll also learn that Michelle "Pat" Obama has experienced a "surge" in personal approval (popularity), and is even more popular now than her very popular husband! A USA TODAY/Gallup Poll taken in the past week shows a surge in positive views of the first lady over the past year even as her husband's ratings have eroded. As the anniversary of the presidential election approaches, Michelle Obama is viewed more ...

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