Palin is more popular than Mac or Barry O, says the latest Rasmussen poll:

A week ago, most Americans had never heard of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. Now, following a Vice Presidential acceptance speech viewed live by more than 40 million people, Palin is viewed favorably by 58% of American voters. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 37% hold an unfavorable view of the self-described hockey mom.

The figures include 40% with a Very Favorable opinion of Palin and 18% with a Very Unfavorable view (full demographic crosstabs are available for Premium Members). Before her acceptance speech, Palin was viewed favorably by 52%. A week ago, 67% had never heard of her.

That’ll adjust over time, of course; they honeymoon is on, and rest assured the left and media (pardon the redundancy) will be in full slime mode for the next two months.

But if you’d told us two weeks ago we’d be at this intersection, how many people would have thought you were nuts?

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