Americans think more highly of first lady Laura Bush than they think of her husband.

When asked about the president, only 46 percent said they had a favorable opinion of President Bush and his top aides.

But nearly three out of four (73 percent) said they have a favorable opinion of Laura Bush, according to a CNN/USA Today/Gallup Poll. Thirteen percent described their opinion of her as unfavorable.

The telephone poll of 1,003 adult American adults was conducted December 16-18.