Poll: Republican Party's favorability sinks to record low

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Washington Examiner:

Although the budgetary standoff between the Republican-led House and a Democratic-run Senate and White House is far from over, the GOP is losing the public relations battle, a new independent poll shows.

 

The results of a Gallup poll released Wednesday show that only 28 percent of Americans view the Republican Party favorably — down from 38 percent in September. This is the lowest favorability rating measured for either party since Gallup began asking the question in 1992.

 

The Democratic Party also has a public Image problem, with just 43 percent of Americans viewing the party favorably, a drop of 4 percentage points since last month, Gallup said.

 

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Sen. Lee's approval rating sinks

 

Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) has seen his favorability wane in his home state over his role in the government shutdown.

According to a Brigham Young University poll released on Wednesday, 40 percent said they have a favorable view of Lee, against 51 percent who view him unfavorably.

 

That’s a 20 point swing from the same poll in June, when 50 percent viewed Lee favorably and 41 percent had an unfavorable view of their senator.

 

In addition, 57 percent said Lee should be more willing to compromise, even if it means passing a budget that funds ObamaCare. Only 43 percent said he should stand by his principles and continue fighting through the government shutdown.

 

Lee is wildly popular in Utah among Republicans, who approve of his stance by a 62 to 38 margin, and active Tea Party members, who approve 90 to 10.

 

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/327699-sen-lee-takes-a-hit-in-his-home-state-over-government-shutdown