Palin most unfavorable among Obama's potential 2012 Republican challengers: Poll

Washington, June 12(ANI): A new poll has revealed that former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has the highest unfavorable rating among potential 2012 Republican challengers for U.S. President Barack Obama.

According to a Public Policy Polling (PPP) survey, 53 percent voters expressed a negative view compared with 34 percent who said they view her favorably.

The group also included former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich.

Obama runs ahead of the lot with 46 percent of the vote, while Huckabee runs closer than any other Republican in the field with 44 percent votes followed by Romney with 42, Politico reports.

The poll was conducted from June 4 to 7 with a margin of error of 3.8 percentage points. (ANI)