Doug, the problem with polls is that they can change on a dime from
moment to moment. The same question polled minutes or hours later can reveal other conclusions. Also, the specifics in the question asked are as important as the question itself.

I have no doubt that Bush is popular with a large segment of society.
The relevance of this remains to be seen. Bush himself has stated on numerous occasions that he places very little faith in polls.

If in fact the CNN-USA Today-Gallup polls say that Bush is the most admired man in America today, does this mean that Americans want Bush to be president? That question wasn't asked.

I hate to say it but I have little faith in the veracity of these
news organizations because they want to sell papers, TV shows and
be in the position of dictating public opinion.

As to Hillary, I have read her book, "It Takes A Village" and was impressed by her genuine concern for children. That's principally what the book is about.

She might be considered by the polls because she is one of the most
visible women in public service today. I don't know what the polls really mean in this case.

Polls fluctuate somewhat wildly during an election year.

Frank