Gallup Poll-Alito is no 'Slam Dunk' with the American People!

Gallup: New Poll Holds Warnings on Alito Nomination A new Gallup Poll released Tuesday, 11/2/05, finds a mixed response to new Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito--but strong opposition if it becomes clear that he would vote to overturn Roe v. Wade. And by a 50% to 40% margin, those surveyed say they would back a Democratic filibuster to stop his nomination, if it comes to pass. Gallup said that about the same number of Americans rate Alito's selection either excellent or good (43%) as rate it fair or poor (39%). Harriet Miers initially received a very similar rating, but John Roberts' rating was more positive: 51% excellent or good, 34% fair or poor. Other findings: --"It doesn't bother most Americans (75%) that Alito is a man nominated to replace the first woman ever appointed to the Supreme Court." --"If it becomes clear Alito would vote to reverse the abortion ruling Roe v. Wade, Americans would not want the Senate to confirm him, by 53% to 37%." (that would be '63%-37%' since those who are 'undecided' are certainly not 'pro-life'-(sic). --"If most Senate Democrats oppose the nomination and decide to filibuster against Alito, 50% of Americans believe they would be justified, while 40% say they would not." Gallup said results are based on telephone interviews with 603 national adults, aged 18 and older, conducted Nov. 1, 2005, with sampling error at ±4 percentage points. by Editor & Publisher