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>> bill: now thats a valid point because he is the president. >> there is no question. but what is implicit in that answer is a suggestion that someone is better than someone else. every vote is equal. and if you have to -- its true. >> what do you think politician december? they pander. >> bill: hold it. they do. what about appropriate venues? >> he knows his likeability factor is 61% and the way to get people to vote for you is to like you. if youre talking pit bull that, segment will light up...

Issues like dogs, or likeability, theres going to be decided on the economy. >> so is the romney camp downplaying the likeability factor? >> if you look at the numbers for president obama, theres a big divide. >> well clearly they are and the big divide is a lot bigger than what i think anyone would have expected. romneys likeability numbers are double digits where president obamas are. thy ink in part because obama has done a good job of being likable and theyve done a lot to make him seem more...

And women for the work that they do. i know marc siegel has been with him. well hear from mark in just a moment. let me know when he is ready, guys. mark, come on in. the president once again at head of the pack buddy. >> were in the canyon that is second largest canyon after the grand canyon. these trails are tough. the thing about president bush. this is not something he says. a few minutes ago i was standing and chatting with him. he is totally comfortable with the veterans. that is the key t...

Bad is because of the way the condition of the economy is. and i can truly tell you that there is another number that wasnt put on that screen and that is that people -- in the majority, 52, 54%, they have a likeability factor with obama. they seem to like him and to say that maybe, you know, hes -- hes a likeable guy, but maybe he is not up to the job. when you look at romney, he looks like the guy -- you know, i am not trying to be funny, the guy who turned your bank loan down. perry would be ...

Bad is because of the way the condition of the economy is. and i can truly tell you that there is another number that wasnt put on that screen and that is that people -- in the majority, 52, 54%, they have a likeability factor with obama. they seem to like him and to say that maybe, you know, hes -- hes a likeable guy, but maybe he is not up to the job. when you look at romney, he looks like the guy -- you know, i am not trying to be funny, the guy who turned your bank loan down. perry would be ...

The way he answered them. but youre right, he is given a bit of a forgiveness factor from viewers and voters in the gop electorate because he is plainspoken and they like him. there is a likeability factor. in fact the intensity in our poll, herman cain is at the top of that list as far as who people like and who they think would be good. president obama does well actually in, if he were to win, if he were to win the election, there is actual a 24% said they would be very happy. this is across b...

And mike huckabee was immensely likable and not everybody in that field meets that likeability factor. >> i dont think he drinks. >> no, he doesnt -- >> i dont think youll have a beer with him. hell sit at the table with you. >> somebody who might want to have a coke with him. and i dont know that there are a lot of people in that field who have demonstrated externally that level of likeability. >> niki, kiki, thanks so much. great perspective. all right. ill toss it over to the guys, steve and ...

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A democratic legislature. this is a man who fixes problems and creates jobs and makes things work. that is the most important thing mitt has to convey. >> the polls show it is it a virtual dead heat but the president comes out on the issue of likeability. is it the economy, stupid or likeability that is the top issue and why is mitt romney having a tougher time on this issue of likeability in and of itself. >> you know, mirks -- mitt is a disciplined individual and goes about thing necessary a q...

Averaging 2.8%. the likeability factor. his job approval rating, mid 40s but a lot of people like him personally. a gallup poll came out last week in the likeability category, mr. obama scored 60%. mitt romney just 30%. can likeability trump the economy? >> it certainly hurt mitt romney he hasnt warmed up to the american people. mike huckabee said mitt romney reminded him of a guy that was going to fire you from your job if he didnt like you. he has a chilly personality. he has warmed up a littl...