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27% Say Cheney Hunting Accident Raises Serious Questions
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The survey was conducted Tuesday and Wednesday night. Cheney spoke publicly about the incident for the first time on Wednesday. Sixty-six percent (66%) of Americans say they have been following news about this story somewhat or very closely.

Thirty-six percent (36%) of Americans have a favorable opinion of the Vice President while 41% have an unfavorable view.

Thirty-nine percent (39%) say the United States needs stricter gun control laws. Fifty-two percent (52%) disagree.

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As you would expect, the poll finds significant partisan differences on questions about Cheney's accidental shooting of a friend while on a hunting trip. Republicans overwhelming say it does not raise questions about the ability of the Vice President to serve. By a 2-to-1 margin, those not affiliated with either party share the Republican view.

However, Democrats are divided. Nearly half, 46%, say the hunting incident raises serious questions. Thirty-eight percent (38%) of Harry Reid's party say it is just one of those very embarrassing things that happens to all of us.

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Scott Rasmussen, president of Rasmussen Reports, has been an independent pollster for more than a decade.