September 11, 2009
“You lie!” (video)
“I will not be muzzled” cash call (video)
Wilson: “I am not going to apologize again”
Rep Joe Wilson’s Democratic opponent Rob Miller has gained some ground but it’s a long way till elections. Who knows. Wilson might have been proven right by then.
Here’s the relevant Public Policy Poll:
Miller leads Wilson 44-43 (not statistically significant)
Miller & Wilson each have 75% of their party’s support.
However Miller leads Independents 47-39
Overall approve/disapprove of Wilson’s outburst: 29/62
Reps 48-41, Inds 25/66, Dems are 10/84 (curious 10%)
About the substance of Wilson’s outburst – overall:
46% think barry was telling the truth when he said illegal immigrants wouldn’t be covered by his health care plans.
42% think barry was lying.
Overall: 49% less likely to vote for Wilson – 35% say more likely to do so.
56% Reps more likely to support him.