Republicans Twice As Likely To View Putin Favorably

Mediaite reports:

Although most GOP voters view him unfavorably, Republicans were twice as likely as everyone else to hold a “favorable” view of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Respondents to a YouGov poll released this week were asked “Do you have a favorable or unfavorable view of Vladimir Putin?”

Among all respondents, just 10 percent answered “Somewhat favorable” or “Very favorable,” while a combined 76 percent held unfavorable views of Putin. But among Republicans, 18 percent had views of Putin that were “Somewhat favorable” or “Very favorable” — more than double the other groups.

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