Michelle Obama Effect? 41% Think She's Changed Fashion For The Better (POLL)

We've been talking about the 'Michelle Obama Effect' since the term was introduced, but there's finally some semi-scientific research charting the First Lady's impact on the fashion world. Marist recently polled the public, compiling their opinions on this significant issue. Here's the findings:

• 41% of registered voters believe Michelle Obama has changed fashion for the better.
• 8% think she has impacted it negatively.
• 39% say she has had no impact on it at all.
• 12% are unsure.

While in April:

• 37% of voters said Mrs. Obama's style had a positive affect on fashion.
• 5% thought she made it worse.
• 34% said she had little impact on it.
• 24% were unsure.

So what do you think?

Quick Poll

Michelle Obama has:

Changed fashion for the better.

Changed fashion for the worse.

Little impact on fashion.

...I'm not sure.

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