The news that Bush's positive ratings are down to 37% has led folks like
Tristero over at Digby's place to ask who the hell these poor sods might be. A few possibilities:
37% of Americans often believe themselves to be hungry when they are actually thirsty.
In both 2000 and 2003, 37% of respondents were unable to correctly name any of the specific freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment.
A May 2002 survey of 1000 likely voters showed 37% favoring the
repeal of the estate tax.
A November 2003 Gallup survey found that 37% of Americans would, if they dieted enough to reach what they themselves considered to be their ideal weight, still be considered overweight according to standard measurements (4% would be considered obese at their self-described target weight).
November 2004: 37% favor creationism being taught in the public schools instead of evolution.
June 2005: 37% of Americans believe that religious leaders should try to influence government decisions.
1997: 37% of Americans believe in astrology.
And, of course, 37% of Americans believe that Jack Bauer is real.