Michelle Obama vs Ann Romney: Ann still unknown, Michelle ratings high

WASHINGTON–First Lady Michelle Obama continues to score high favorability ratings as rival Ann Romney is still so unknown most people have no opinion about her, according to a Quinnipiac University survey released Thursday.

* Mrs. Obama gets a 60 – 22 percent favorability rating, higher that the 49 percent in September, 2010, 55 percent in July, 2010 and 50 percent in November, 2008.

* Ann Romney gets a 25 – 9 percent favorability with 64 percent who don’t know enough about her to form an opinion.

Breaking this down:

Is your opinion of Ann Romney favorable, unfavorable or haven’t you heard enough about her?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp

Favorable 25% 42% 11% 26% 27% 23% 29% 8% 19%

Is your opinion of Michelle Obama favorable, unfavorable or haven’t you heard enough about her?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp

Favorable 60% 34% 85% 57% 53% 67% 56% 91% 57%