A poll conducted by Research 2000 shows that Sen. Blanche Lincoln could hurt her political standing if she opposes a public option as part of health care reform.

49 percent of Democrats say they’ll be less likely to vote for Lincoln if she helps block a public option, while  7 percent would be more likely to vote for her; 35 percent of independents, meanwhile, would be less likely to support her, vs. 10 percent who would like the move.

This is the same poll that shows Arkansans favoring a public option 56% - 37%.

Ms. Lincoln meets with President Barack Obama today at 5:15 p.m. in the Oval Office.