Democrats and Democratic leaning independents
If another Democrat were to run against Barack Obama for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2012, would you want this Democrat to be more liberal or more conservative than Barack Obama?
More liberal More conservative Unsure
Row % Row % Row %
Democrats and Democratic leaning independents 39% 40% 22%
Party Identification Democrat 42% 36% 22%
Independent 30% 50% 20%
Household Income Less than $50,000 44% 37% 19%
$50,000 or more 34% 44% 23%
Education Not college graduate 37% 40% 23%
College graduate 41% 39% 20%
Age Under 45 46% 35% 19%
45 or older 35% 42% 24%
Gender Men 42% 39% 19%
Women 36% 40% 23%
Obama Approval Rating Approve 42% 36% 22%
Disapprove 19% 64% 17%
Interview Type Landline 36% 40% 24%
Cell Phone 47% 40% 12%
November 23, 2010 Marist Poll National Democrats and Democratic Leaning Independents "N=371 MOE +/- 5%" Totals may not add to 100 due to rounding.