Article: Americans' support for a female president is significantly exaggerated, researchers say

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Robert J Taylor

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Jan 23, 2007, 10:58:32 AM1/23/07
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As expected discussion of Hillary Clinton's campaign is focused on the
novelty of a strong female candidate and not on the merits of the
character or ideas of the candidate herself. That is where we come
in... setting the issues straight.

In the meantime, enjoy an article questioning the veracity of
Americans' responses to pollsters (lie to a pollster? Unbelievable!)
regarding willingness to elect a woman as President.

http://www.physorg.com/news88699539.html

Excerpts:

"Polls consistently show that about nine of 10 Americans say they would
vote for a qualified female presidential candidate. But new research
indicates a significant percentage of survey respondents are hiding
their true feelings to avoid the appearance of being sexist."

...

"Our results indicate that a significant percentage of people are
hiding their true feelings on questions related to female candidates
for the presidency," Streb said. "Consequently, public opinion
polls tend to exaggerate support for a female president.

Robert J Taylor
rob...@defeatclinton2008.com
http://www.defeatclinton2008.com

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