The number of Americans who are unfavorable of Sarah Palin has hit the highest point since she burst onto the national stage over two years ago. A poll was conducted in the days after the Nov. 2 election which found 52% of Americans hold a negative opinion of the former Alaska governor. Only 40 percent viewed her favorably, which ties her lowest score from about a year ago. However, Palin is among Republican names being floated as a possible presidential pick in two years. The poll found she might have a good chance of capturing the nomination: fully 80 percent of Republicans have a positive opinion of her! But still, the poll found 81 percent of Democrats and 53 percent of independents viewed her unfavorably.

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