John Kasich Replaces Rick Scott As Most Unpopular Governor In 2011

Public Policy Polling surveyed Florida voters and found 52 percent disapprove of Republican Gov. Rick Scott -- an improvement in his poll numbers that leaves Ohio Gov. John Kasich as the most unpopular governor the Democratic-leaning firm has polled in 2011.

Scott's favorability spread was 33/59 last June, and it improved to 36/52 in a survey conducted September 22-25. Independents thawed in their attitudes the governor, going from a 27/64 rating to 35/52.

Still, Scott would lose in a landslide if the election were held today, the poll finds. If his predecessor, Republican-turned-independent Charlie Crist, switched his affiliation to Democrat, he would beat the governor by a 51-38 margin. Alex Sink, the Democratic nominee whom he beat by one point in 2010, would win over Scott by a 52-41 margin. The good news for Scott is that he's not up for re-election until 2014.

Kasich is now the most unpopular governor polled by PPP in 2011. An August survey showed 36 percent of voters approved of him, while 53 percent disapproved.

Comments

[roudy]

09:43 PM on 10/14/2011

So serious buyers remorse going on here. Next time kick the tires and check under the hood before buying.

[funinthesun]

06:15 PM on 10/13/2011

Remind me again how these fools got elected ? Some of these people who are giving a disapproval must have voted for these nutjobs . Maybe they will finally wake up and stop voting for the "other guy" everytime things get a little rough .

[Dunnemarogra]

11:15 PM on 10/02/2011

Yeah get Rick Scott Out and thats from a Republican Suppoter i say many down there are saying Charlie Crist all is forgiven. Marco Rubio want to be Governor or even Jeb Bushs son.

[knott wrench]

03:43 PM on 10/02/2011

"Two Peas in a Pod"!

depending upon which week it is, one or the other will have bad Poll results. But hey, lets not leave out:

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, the third Rotten Pea. I mean he at least has direct contact to
Chuckie and David Koch.

[Retrofuturistic]

01:45 PM on 10/02/2011

And Ohio has no recall provision.... And he can't be impeached because the legislature is Tea Party.

[knott wrench]

03:45 PM on 10/02/2011

Well, if the;re voting n Repealing Prop 5 why not use a Vote on a Recall Bill using a Referendum? California did something similiar?

That's how they got G-A-S for six long years.

[Retrofuturistic]

08:26 PM on 10/04/2011

I'm so hoping that will happen....

[akarmahitmydogma]

12:52 PM on 10/02/2011

there are some people who will make you uncomfortable when they're left alone with children, some when left alone with animals, with gov scott it's fuzzy slippers

[NYC619]

11:37 AM on 10/02/2011

Who would vote for someone who looks like the real-life Lex Luthor?

[Gabrielle]

12:48 PM on 10/02/2011

stoo pid republicans

[Jett7]

10:55 AM on 10/02/2011

Unfortunately, this revolving door with republican governors will continue, as they are in constant competition for the award of scr_ewing the American people on a daily basis.

[Amock]

10:36 AM on 10/02/2011

See now WHO said the American Dream was dead. John Kasich just proved us all wrong. He knew he was number 2 which he just could not tolerate so with alot of late nights and some good olde fashion American stick tuitiveness he was able to come from behind Scott and take the throne as the least popular Governor in America. Helluva job John we all know that was no easy task.

[Gabrielle]

12:47 PM on 10/02/2011

stoo pid republicans

[kathy smelser]

09:41 AM on 10/13/2011

New state Slogan all together under one bus

[92102]

10:25 AM on 10/02/2011

Has anyone asked Rick Scott why he used Extenze on his neck?

[CBryant]

10:00 AM on 10/02/2011

PenisHead is no longer the most unpopular Gov, great news for him

[BlueBird55]

10:10 AM on 10/02/2011

LOL, that was mean but funny.

[k6007]

09:45 AM on 10/02/2011

LOL! Where is my "replied to comment" box?? If you don't have room, just replace "huffpost reporters" or one of those ads, or Something!

[BlueBird55]

10:10 AM on 10/02/2011

I know. I contacted them several days ago, and it's still not back.

[nypapajoe]

09:23 AM on 10/02/2011

America don't believe the hype thiis is pure propaganda by the Baggers! Everybody know this clown is inept and as sleazy as they come! His new "Top Priority" is Immigration! Not unemployment, housing or political corruption!

[whodo1952]

09:17 AM on 10/02/2011

I personally think scott is dead inside and is in the process of transforming into a cybernetic robot.

[CarlIII]

10:41 AM on 10/02/2011

He's a Liberal compared to Our Governor The Evil Doctor Bentley.

[joecan1]

10:50 AM on 10/02/2011

He does look and act like a zombie now that you mention it.

[crosseyedamerican]

09:12 AM on 10/02/2011

The ugly girl is giddy because an uglier came to the prom.