There’s a new poll out on the all-important “birther” question. Here are some interesting results:
A new Daily Kos/Research 2000 poll finds that 77% of Americans believe President Obama was Indeed Born in the United States, with only 11% saying he was not — but there’s no clear verdict among Republicans.
Among Republicans, it’s a much weaker plurality of only 42% who say Obama was born in the U.S., with 28% saying he was not, with a very high undecided number of 30%. Among Democrats, the number is 93%-4%, and among independents it’s 83%-8%.
No wonder Republicans seem hopelessly confused on this issue, their base is wildly out of step with the rest of America.
Here is a futher breakdown, by region and by political registration:
ADDING AN EXCELLENT GRAPH:
h/t Kevin Drum
So 11 percent of Americans are Obama-hating conspiracy theorists. How do they break down?
Yes No Not sure
Dem 93 4 3
Rep 42 28 30
Ind 83 8 9Northeast 93 4 3
South 47 23 30
Midwest 90 6 4
West 87 7 6
This is further evidence that Republicans have become a regional party, out of step with the rest of the country.