ABC News Poll. May 26-30, 2006. N=1,044 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3. Fieldwork by ICR.

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"The FBI recently got a search warrant and searched a U.S. congressman's office in a corruption investigation. This is believed to be the first time in history federal agents have searched a Congress member's office. Leaders of Congress say this should not be allowed because it violates the separation of powers in the U.S. Constitution and could be used by prosecutors to put improper political pressure on lawmakers. Others/Some people say this kind of search should be allowed if a court approves it as part of a criminal investigation. What's your opinion? Do you think the FBI should or should not be allowed to search the office of a member of the U.S. Congress, if it's gotten a search warrant to do so?" Statements rotated

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5/26-30/06

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"Would you rate the level of ethics and honesty of members of Congress as excellent, good, not so good or poor?"

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5/26-30/06

12/95

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"And would you rate the level of ethics and honesty of your own representative to the U.S. House of Representatives in Congress as excellent, good, not so good or poor?"

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5/26-30/06

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"When it comes to the level of ethics and honesty among politicians, do you think the Democrats are generally better than the Republicans, the Republicans are generally better than the Democrats, or isn't there much difference between them when it comes to ethics and honesty?" Options rotated

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5/26-30/06

10/30 - 11/2/05

CBS News/New York Times Poll. May 4-8, 2006. N=1,241 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.

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"Do you think the Republicans in Congress are more financially corrupt, or are the Democrats in Congress more financially corrupt?"

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5/4-8/06

USA Today/Gallup Poll. April 28-30, 2006. Adults nationwide.

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"Thinking now about the issue of corruption in government: Do you think corruption in Congress is a very serious problem, somewhat serious, not too serious, or not a serious problem at all?" N=501, MoE ± 5 (Form A)

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Unsure

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"Thinking now about the issue of corruption in government: Do you think the issue of corruption in Congress should be the top priority for Congress to deal with, a high priority but not the top priority, an important priority but not a high priority, or should it not be an important priority?" N=510, MoE ± 5 (Form B)

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Not
Important

Unsure

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"How much confidence do you have in Congress to make sure that its members adhere to high ethical standards: a great deal, a fair amount, not much, or none at all?" N=501, MoE ± 5 (Form A)

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"How much confidence do you have in Congress to pass meaningful legislation to deal with the issue of corruption in Congress: a great deal, a fair amount, not much, or none at all?" N=510, MoE ± 5 (Form B)

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"As you may know, some members of Congress travel on fact-finding missions paid for by corporations, trade groups, or other private interests. Some members of Congress also receive meals or gifts from these organizations. In your view, what should Congress do to make sure that such favors do not lead to corruption in government: institute a ban on members receiving any gifts, meals or travel from private interests; or should it allow members to receive gifts, meals or travel, but require full public disclosure of these?" Options rotated. N=1,011, MoE ± 3.

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Unsure

Pew Research Center for the People & the Press survey conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International. April 7-16, 2006. Adults nationwide.

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"How concerned are you, if at all, about the influence of lobbyists and special interest groups in Washington these days . . . ?" N=1,501, MoE ± 3

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"Do you think bribery and corruption in Congress is more common now than it used to be, or no different from the past?" N=1,501, MoE ± 3

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"Congress is considering a law which would place stricter limits on the value of gifts that House and Senate members can accept from lobbyists. Do you favor or oppose this proposal?" N=764, MoE ± 4 (Form 1)

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"Congress is considering a law which would place stricter limits on the value of gifts that House and Senate members can accept from lobbyists. Do you think a law like this would help to reduce the influence of special interests, or do you think it wouldn't make much difference?" N=737, MoE ± 4 (Form 2)

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CBS News Poll. April 6-9, 2006. N=899 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.

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"Do you think the Republicans in Congress are more corrupt, or are the Democrats in Congress more corrupt?"

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4/6-9/06

1/5-8/06

Diageo/Hotline Poll conducted by Financial Dynamics. Feb. 16-19, 2006. N=807 registered voters nationwide. MoE ± 3.5.

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"Do you think America is ready to elect a Hispanic president, or not?"

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Pew Research Center for the People & the Press survey conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International. Feb. 1-5, 2006. N=1,502 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3 (for all adults).

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"Do you think recent reports of lobbyists bribing members of Congress are isolated incidents of corruption, or do you think this kind of behavior is common in Congress?"

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"Do you think that YOUR member of Congress has taken bribes from lobbyists, or not?" N=757, MoE ± 4 (Form 1)

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"Do you think bribery and corruption in Congress is more common now than it used to be, or no different from the past?"

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"Is the Republican Party or the Democratic Party more involved in corruption and bribery in Congress?" Party names rotated

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ABC News/Washington Post Poll. Jan. 23-26, 2006. N=1,002 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3. Fieldwork by TNS.

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"Do you approve or disapprove of the way Bush is handling ethics in government?"

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12/15-18/05

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"Which political party, the Democrats or the Republicans, do you trust to do a better job standing up to lobbyists and special interest groups?" Party names rotated

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12/15-18/05

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"Just your best guess -- How likely do you think it is that Congress will pass tough new regulations on political lobbying in the next year: very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely or very unlikely?"

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"Do you think the overall level of ethics and honesty in the federal government has risen, fallen or stayed the same with Bush as president?"

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"As you may know, a prominent lobbyist in Washington named Jack Abramoff has pleaded guilty to corruption charges allegedly involving a U.S. congressman. Do you think this case is limited to a few corrupt individuals, or do you think it is evidence of widespread corruption in Washington?" Options rotated

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"Do you think the Bush Administration should or should not provide a list of all meetings any White House officials may have had with Abramoff?"

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CBS News/New York Times Poll. Jan. 20-25, 2006. N=1,229 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3 (for all adults).

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"If your party nominated a woman for president, would you vote for her if she were qualified for the job?"

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Trend:

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"Do you think America is ready to elect a woman president, or not?"

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Trend:

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"As you may know, there is a political corruption investigation involving Jack Abramoff, the Washington lobbyist who recently pled guilty to charges of fraud, tax evasion and conspiracy to bribe public officials. How closely have you been following news about this case: very closely, somewhat closely, not too closely, or not at all?"

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"Do you think recent reports that lobbyists may have bribed members of Congress are isolated incidents, or do you think this kind of behavior is the way things work in Congress?"

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"How many members of Congress do you think accept bribes or gifts that affect their votes: most, about half, some or hardly any?" N=637 (Form A)

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"Now think about all the members of Congress. How many of them do you think are financially corrupt: most, about half, some, or hardly any?" N=592 (Form B)

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"Who do you think is more likely to accept bribes or gifts that affect their votes: the Republicans in Congress or the Democrats in Congress?"

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"If your own representative in Congress were offered a bribe, do you think he or she would probably accept it or probably refuse it?"

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Diageo/Hotline Poll conducted by Financial Dynamics. Jan. 12-15, 2006. N=806 registered voters nationwide. MoE ± 3.4 (for all adults).

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"Now I'm going to read you words that people sometimes use to describe political parties. For each word, I want you to tell me which party -- the Republican Party or the Democratic Party -- you think the word describes best. . . ." Parties rotated. Asked of half the sample.

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"Honest"

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"Ethical"

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"Corrupt"

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"Immoral"

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"If given a choice, which of the following groups of people do you think a member of Congress would be most likely to put first? [See below.]" If "All": If you absolutely had to choose one, which would it be?" Half-sample A

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"If given a choice, which of the following groups of people do you think your member of Congress would be most likely to put first? [See below.]" If "All": If you absolutely had to choose one, which would it be?" Half-sample B

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"Donors"

All of the above (vol.)

None of the above (vol.)

Unsure

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"Generally speaking, please tell me how many of each of the following kinds of public officials you think are corrupt? Would you say almost all of them, many, only a few, or none? . . ."

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"Thinking specifically about members of the U.S. Congress, do you think that corruption and illegal activities are more of a problem among Democrats, more of a problem among Republicans, or equally a problem among members of Congress from both parties?" Options rotated

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"As you may know, Jack Abramoff recently pleaded guilty to fraud, tax evasion and conspiracy to bribe public officials in a deal that requires him to provide evidence about members of Congress. Once the investigation is complete, how likely do you think it is that each of the following will be found to have been involved in illegal activities? . . ."

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FOX News/Opinion Dynamics Poll. Jan. 10-11, 2006. N=900 registered voters nationwide. MoE ± 3 (for all registered voters).

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"In general, do you think most elected officials in Washington make policy decisions or take actions as a direct result of money they receive from major campaign contributors?"

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"Which political party in Washington do you think is more corrupt: Democrats or Republicans?" Options rotated

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"Do you think your own congressional representative has ever taken money or things of value in return for voting a certain way?"

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"Have you heard or read about Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff's guilty plea on federal corruption charges?"

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Asked of respondents who have heard or read about Abramoff's plea (N=509, MoE ± 4)
"If an elected official from your state took a campaign contribution from Jack Abramoff or organizations that he represented, how much of a factor would that be in deciding whether to vote for him or her in the next election . . . ?"

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"Who do you think is more at fault for the current corruption and bribery in Washington: elected officials or lobbyists?" Options rotated

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Asked of respondents who have heard or read about Abramoff's plea (N=509, MoE ± 4)
"Do you think one political party is more closely tied than the other to lobbyist Jack Abramoff?" If Yes: "Which party?"

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"How concerned are you about each of the following? Corruption in Washington . . . ?"

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CNN/USA Today/Gallup Poll. Jan. 6-8, 2006. N=1,003 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3 (for all adults).

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"How important will each of the following issues be to your vote for Congress this year? Will it be extremely important, very important, moderately important, or not that important? How about corruption in government?"

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1/6-8/06

10/21-23/05

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"Do you think the Republicans in Congress or the Democrats in Congress would do a better job of dealing with the issue of corruption in government?"

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1/6-8/06

10/21-23/05

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"I'd like to ask you about your member of Congress. Would you say that your member of Congress is corrupt or not corrupt?"

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1/6-8/06

10/22-24/94

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"I'd like to ask you about most members of Congress. Would you say that most members of Congress are corrupt or not corrupt?"

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1/6-8/06

12/16-18/05

10/22-24/94

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"As you may know, a prominent lobbyist named Jack Abramoff admitted that he provided gifts to members of Congress in exchange for official favors. How closely have you been following the news about this case: very closely, somewhat closely, not too closely, or not at all?"

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1/6-8/06

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"Do you think the Abramoff case is a major scandal, a minor scandal, or not a serious matter?" N=498, MoE ± 5 (Form A)

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1/6-8/06

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"Just your best guess: Which party will be hurt the most as the details of the Abramoff case are revealed -- the Republicans or the Democrats, or will both parties be hurt equally?" N=505, MoE ± 5 (Form B)

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1/6-8/06

ABC News/Washington Post Poll. Jan. 5-8, 2006. N=1,001 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3. Fieldwork by TNS.

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"Generally, do you think members of Congress are more honest than most people, more dishonest, or about the same?"

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"Do you think it should be legal or illegal for registered lobbyists to [see below]?"

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"Make campaign contributions to members of Congress or congressional candidates"

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"Organize fundraisers on behalf of congressional candidates"

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"Give members of Congress gifts, trips or other things of value"

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"Now, thinking about the local government in your area: If it occurs at all, do you think corruption in the local government in your area is limited to a few corrupt individuals or is widespread?" Options rotated

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"Now, thinking about your state government: If it occurs at all, do you think corruption in your state government is limited to a few corrupt individuals or is widespread?" Options rotated

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CBS News Poll. Jan. 5-8, 2006. N=1,151 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3 (for all adults).

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"Regardless of how you usually vote, do you think the Republican Party or the Democratic Party has higher ethical standards?"

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"Do you think the Republicans in Congress are more financially corrupt, or are the Democrats in Congress more financially corrupt?" N=585 adults (Form X)

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"How much have you heard or read about the political corruption investigation involving Jack Abramoff, the Washington lobbyist who recently pled guilty to charges of fraud, tax evasion and conspiracy to bribe public officials? Would you say you have heard or read a lot, some, not much, or nothing at all?"

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Asked of respondents who have heard or read a lot, some, or not much about the Abramoff investigation:
"As part of a broader investigation into political corruption, Jack Abramoff agreed to testify about his business dealings, which may involve government officials in Washington. Based on what you have heard or read, do you think Abramoff's testimony will involve mostly Republicans, mostly Democrats, or will his testimony involve both parties equally?"

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