Republicans Love Palin

  Despite what you might read in the national media, Republicans still have a pretty high view of their vice presidential nominee, Sarah Palin.

  In fact, they like her better John McCain, their presidential nominee.

  According to this Rasmussen Reports survey, more than two-thirds think she helped the party's ticket and only 20 percent said she hurt it.

  Quote: Ninety-one percent (91%) of Republicans have a favorable view of Palin, including 65% who say their view is Very Favorable. Only eight percent (8%) have an unfavorable view of her, including three percent (3%) Very Unfavorable.

When asked to choose among some of the GOP’s top names for their choice for the party’s 2012 presidential nominee, 64% say Palin. The next closest contenders are two former governors and unsuccessful challengers for the presidential nomination this year -- Mike Huckabee of Arkansas with 12% support and Mitt Romney of Massachusetts with 11%.