The most admired man in America is ...

[kpete]

WASHINGTON — President Obama is the man Americans admired most in 2009, a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll finds, while Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and former Alaska governor Sarah Palin are virtually tied as the most-admired woman.

The close finish by Clinton, named by 16% in the open-ended survey, and Palin, named by 15%, reflects the nation's partisan divide. Clinton was cited by nearly 3 in 10 Democrats but only 6% of Republicans, Palin by a third of Republicans but less than 1% of Democrats.

Obama dominates the field among men at 30%, though his support also shows a partisan split. He was named by more than half of Democrats but just 7% of Republicans.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2009-12-29-admire-gallup-poll_N.htm

[CBR]

1. Glenn Beck received 2%... poor souls.

:rofl:

[mcablue]

2. The most admired man in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005, 06 and 07 was George W. Bush

That should tell you about the importance of this poll. http://www.amiannoying.com/(S(0muzlky3fjlgubv1gwi3bm45))/collection.aspx?collection=2496

[flvegan]

3. Surprised it's not Tiger Woods.

At least amongst the piggish male responders.