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Article: Americans' Views on Obama and the Nobel Peace Prize; Majority say it is not deserved, although about half are glad Obama received it.(Barack Obama)(Survey)
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- Gallup Poll News Service
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- October 23, 2009
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Byline: Frank Newport
Synopsis: The majority of Americans (61%) say President Obama did not deserve the Nobel Peace Prize, but as many Americans say they are "glad" he received it (46%) as say they are not glad (47%). Attitudes are predictably divided by partisanship.
PRINCETON, NJ -- The majority of Americans do not believe President Barack Obama deserved to win the Nobel Peace Prize (61%), but the public is split in its personal reaction to the announcement. Asked if they are "glad" Obama received the prize, 46% of Americans say yes and 47% say no.
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