A poll conducted by the liberal blog Daily Kos is making rounds on the Web and being used to persuade Montana’s Democratic Sen. Max Baucus, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, to support a public option when crafting health care reform legislation. Kos hired Research 2000 to poll Montanans about their view of Baucus’ actions on health care reform thus far. I doubt our senior senator likes its findings:

Do you approve or disapprove of Senator Max Baucus’ actions on health care?

All: 42% Approve; 44% Disapprove; 14% Not Sure

Dem: 34% Approve; 55% Disapprove; 11% Not Sure

Rep: 49% Approve; 38% Disapprove; 13% Not Sure

Ind : 41% Approve; 42% Disapprove; 17% Not Sure

Do you favor or oppose creating a new public health insurance plan that anyone can purchase?

All: 47% Favor; 43% Oppose; 10% Not Sure

Dem: 78% Favor; 15% Oppose; 7% Not Sure

Rep: 23% Favor; 66% Oppose; 11% Not Sure

Ind : 48% Favor; 41% Oppose; 11% Not Sure