Poll Watch: Future of the GOP – Follow Sarah Palin

The latest Rasmussen Poll has some good news and bad news for Alaska Governor Sarah Palin.

GOP Voters – GOP should be more like:

• Sarah Palin – 55%
• John McCain – 24%
• George W. Bush – 11%
• Undecided 10%

Democrat Voters – GOP should be more like:

• Sarah Palin – 12%
• John McCain – 42%
• George W. Bush – 6%
• Undecided – 40%

Unaffiliated Voters – GOP should be more like:

• Sarah Palin – 46%
• John McCain – 26%
• Undecided – 22%
• George W. Bush – 5%

But, the bad news follows:

Palin favorable rating vs. unfavorable rating (all voters polled):

• Favorable – 52% (28% very favorable)

• Unfavorable – 46% (26% very unfavorable)

Sarah Palin is the “HEAD” of the Republican Party but she has some work to do to reudce her overall unfavorable ratings particulary with Democrats. However, on the other hand: 35% of unaffiliated voters have a Very Favorable opinion of Palin, compared to 15% who have a Very Unfavorable view.

Stay tuned…..