Confirmed: Pretty much nobody likes Chris Christie anymore

Okay, so some people still like New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R), but their ranks are dwindling. And according to a new Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll, every single voting demographic views Christie more negatively than favorably. That's an incredible finding given that mere months ago Christie was one of the most popular politicians in America.

Overall, 17 percent of respondents view Christie favorably, versus 32 percent who do not. That's almost a perfect inverse from October, when 33 percent liked Christie and 17 percent did not.

Further, more than twice as many independents (28 percent) dislike Christie than the percentage who like him (12 percent.) And even among Republicans, Christie's favorable/unfavorable split is underwater (23 percent versus 29 percent.)

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