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Nearly three months in office, Gov. Terry McAuliffe is more liked than disliked by Virginia voters, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll.

Voters surveyed give the new Democratic governor what pollsters termed a “cautious” 44 percent approval rating, while 29 percent disapprove, with 27 percent of voters undecided.

The poll said a total of 56 percent of voters are “very satisfied” or “somewhat satisfied” with how things are going in Virginia, and 43 percent of voters are “somewhat dissatisfied” or “very dissatisfied.”

The poll results reflect the cautiously optimistic assessment of the new governor, describing as “modest” his ratings in several areas highlighting personal characteristics:

44 percent say he is honest and trustworthy, while 34 percent say he is not and 22 percent say they are unsure;

53 percent think he has strong leadership qualities, while 31 percent say he does not and 16 percent don’t know; and

46 percent say he cares about their needs and problems, while 41 percent say he does not and 12 percent don’t know.