By: E&P Staff A new Gallup Poll released today finds a mixed response to new Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito--but strong opposition if it becomes clear that he would vote to overturn Roe v. Wade. And by a 50% to 40% margin, those surveyed say they would back a Democratic filibuster to stop his nomination, if it comes to pass.
Gallup said that about the same number of Americans rate Alito's selection either excellent or good (43%) as rate it fair or poor (39%). Harriet Miers initially received a very similar rating, but John Roberts' rating was more positive: 51% excellent or good, 34% fair or poor.
Other findings:
--?It doesn't bother most Americans (75%) that Alito is a man nominated to replace the first woman ever appointed to the Supreme Court.?
--?If it becomes clear Alito would vote to reverse the abortion ruling Roe v. Wade, Americans would not want the Senate to confirm him, by 53% to 37%.?
--?If most Senate Democrats oppose the nomination and decide to filibuster against Alito, 50% of Americans believe they would be justified, while 40% say they would not.?
Gallup said results are based on telephone interviews with 603 national adults, aged 18 and older, conducted Nov. 1, 2005, with sampling error at ?4 percentage points.
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