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Is the American public really this stupid?

In a fairly recent Quinnipiac poll, the following results were shown:

- 92% of people support mandatory background checks for guns, even with regard to private or online sales

- 56% support a total ban of assault weapons

- 56% support a ban on the sale of high-capacity magazines

- 46% believe the NRA (National Rifle Association) better reflects their views on guns, whereas 43% believe President Obama better reflects their views of guns

So, let me get this straight...

Both the public and President Obama support background checks, banning assault weapons, and banning the sale of high-capacity magazines. The NRA doesn't fully support any of these measures. YET, the NRA is more reflective of the country's views on guns than President Obama? How does that work exactly?

This reminds me of a make-believe conversation I got into with an imaginary person named Winnie near election time this past November:

Me: "So, who do you side with on the tax issue?"

Winnie: "Obama, most definitely!"

Me: "What about with regard to job creation?"

Winnie: "Obama!"

Me: "Which candidate do you feel better reflects your beliefs on abortion and gay-marriage rights?"

Winnie: "Obama all the way!"

Me: "How about gun control?"

Winnie: "Obama yet again!"

Me: "So, who do you think you'll be voting for?"

Winnie: "Romney, without question..."

http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-centers/polling-institute/national/release-detail/?ReleaseID=1847
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