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what percent of americans think character matters in american presidents
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According to USAToday, "A new Associated Press-Ipsos poll says 55% of those surveyed consider honesty, integrity and other values of character the most important qualities they look for in a presidential candidate." From that poll 41% of voters think honesty is the most important trait. (3/12/2007)
A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found (April 30, 2008):
I've included additional sources below.
A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found (April 30, 2008):
- 36% believe that it is more important to understand a candidate’s
character. - Among unaffiliated voters: 32% say character is more important
- Republicans: 49% believe character matters
- Democrats: 2-to-1 margin, policy matters most
I've included additional sources below.
source(s):
USAToday: http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2007-03-11-candidate-traits_N.htm
2007 Poll results: http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=ind_focus.story&STORY...;
Rasmussen: http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008...
http://www.perrspectives.com/blog/archives/001075.htm
USAToday: http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2007-03-11-candidate-traits_N.htm
2007 Poll results: http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=ind_focus.story&STORY...;
Rasmussen: http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008...
http://www.perrspectives.com/blog/archives/001075.htm
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