In a hypothetical 2012 battle for Minnesota, Public Policy Polling shows Barack Obama beating Tim Pawlenty, 51%-40%, and Sarah Palin, 56%-35%.
Poll results here (pdf).
The President of PPP, Dean Debnam, notes:
It doesn’t bode well for Tim Pawlenty’s prospects nationally when he has such an uphill battle in his own state.
Other items:
a. T-Paw's approval rating's at 44%/48%.
b. Sarah Palin's at 39%/53%
c. Barack Obama's at 54%/39%
d. In the hypothetical matchup with Pawlenty, Obama takes 14% of the conservative vote; T-Paw, only 6% of liberals. Against Palin, the numbers are similar.
Notes: T-Paw's showing is bad news, but a national strategy shouldn't depend on Minnesota, anyway.
[Hat tip: Pollster.com]
