White House Leak Investigation       See also: VP Cheney | Scooter Libby | Karl Rove

USA Today/Gallup Poll. July 6-8, 2006. N=1,014 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3 (for all adults).

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"How closely are you following the news about President Bush's decision to commute the prison sentence of former vice presidential aide, Lewis 'Scooter' Libby: very closely, somewhat closely, not too closely, or not at all?"

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7/6-8/07

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"From what you have heard or read, do you think President Bush was right to commute Libby's sentence, do you think he should have gone further and granted him a full pardon, or do you think he should not have intervened at all on Libby's behalf?"

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7/6-8/07

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"Has George W. Bush's recent handling of this matter caused you to gain confidence in Bush, has it not affected your opinion either way, or has it caused you to lose confidence in Bush?" Options rotated. N=394 Republicans and Republican leaners, MoE ± 5.

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7/6-8/07

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"How closely have you been following the news about the recently completed trial of Lewis 'Scooter' Libby, the former vice presidential aide: very closely, somewhat closely, not too closely, or not at all?"

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"As you may know, a jury found Libby guilty on four out of five criminal counts. Do you think George W. Bush should or should not issue a presidential pardon for Lewis 'Scooter' Libby?"

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"Vice President Cheney's former chief of staff, Louis 'Scooter' Libby, was convicted last week of lying to a grand jury and to FBI agents investigating the leak of the name of a secret CIA operative in 2003. Do you think that President Bush should give Libby a presidential pardon, or not?"

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"Do you think that President Bush should ask Vice President Cheney to resign, over the Libby conviction and other matters, or not?"

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"As you may know, Lewis 'Scooter' Libby, Dick Cheney's former top aide, was recently found guilty of obstruction of justice and perjury in connection with the CIA leak investigation. Do you think George W. Bush should or should not give a presidential pardon to Libby?"

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"Do you think Dick Cheney was part of a cover-up to try to prevent the special prosecutor from getting to the truth about who leaked CIA agent Valerie Plame's name to the news media, or was not part of any cover-up?"

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CBS News Poll. May 16-17, 2006. N=636 adults nationwide. MoE ± 4.

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"How much have you heard or read about the special investigation into the possible leak of an undercover CIA officer's identity to reporters in 2003? Would you say you have heard or read a lot, some, not much, or nothing at all?"

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"A special prosecutor has been investigating whether a crime was committed when a CIA officer's identity was revealed to reporters. How important do you think the matter is to the nation: of great importance, some importance, or very little importance?"

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Pew Research Center for the People & the Press survey conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International. April 7-16, 2006. N=1,501 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3 (for all adults).

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"Last week, documents were released indicating that President Bush may have authorized his staff to leak pre-war intelligence about Iraq to the press in order to undermine war critics. How much have you heard about this: a lot, a little or nothing at all?"

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Asked of those who have heard "a lot" or "a little":
"From what you've read and heard about this, do you think President Bush acted improperly, or don't you think so?"

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Los Angeles Times/Bloomberg Poll. April 8-11, 2006. N=1,357 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3 (for all adults).

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"As you may know, a former senior White House aide testified that George W. Bush authorized a leak of classified information to support the case for war in Iraq. Do you believe that Bush authorized the leak, or not?"

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"Regardless of whether or not you believe George W. Bush authorized a leak of classified information to support the case for war in Iraq, do you think it was an appropriate or inappropriate action for the President to take?"

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USA Today/Gallup Poll. April 7-9, 2006. N=1,004 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.

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"How closely have you been following the news about George W. Bush's possible involvement with the leaking of certain intelligence information to reporters: very closely, somewhat closely, not too closely, or not at all?"

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4/7-9/06

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"Which of the following statements best describes your view of George W. Bush in these matters? He did something illegal. He did not do anything illegal, but did something unethical. OR, He did not do anything seriously wrong."

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4/7-9/06

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"Several months ago, a special prosecutor charged one of Vice President Cheney's top advisers, Lewis 'Scooter' Libby, with lying to a grand jury and obstructing an investigation into who leaked the name of a former undercover CIA officer whose husband publicly opposed the war in Iraq. Based on what you've seen or heard about this case, do you think the Vice President had anything to do with the leaking of the CIA officer's name?"

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"Several weeks ago, a special prosecutor charged a top White House adviser, Lewis 'Scooter' Libby, with lying to a grand jury and obstructing an investigation into who leaked the name of a former undercover CIA officer whose husband publicly opposed the war in Iraq. Do you think the charges against Libby are serious, or just a technicality and not that serious?"

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The Harris Poll. Nov. 8-13, 2005. N=1,011 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3 (for all adults).

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"As you may know, former vice-presidential chief of staff Lewis 'Scooter' Libby was indicted on charges of perjury, obstruction of justice and making false statements. In your own personal opinion, do you think he is innocent of these charges or do you think he is guilty?"

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"Do you think that the current situation with former vice-presidential chief of staff Lewis 'Scooter' Libby is an isolated incident or is this an indication of a larger problem in the Bush Administration?"

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"As you may know, Lewis 'Scooter' Libby, Dick Cheney’s former top aide, was recently indicted for obstruction of justice and perjury in connection with the CIA leak investigation. Do you think Dick Cheney was part of a cover-up to try to prevent the special prosecutor from getting to the truth about who leaked CIA agent Valerie Plame's name to the news media, or was not part of any cover-up?"

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"Thinking more broadly about the case involving the leak of CIA agent Valerie Plame's name: Do you think anyone in the Bush Administration acted unethically in this matter, or not?"

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"Do you think anyone in the Bush Administration broke the law and acted criminally in this matter, or not?"

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FOX News/Opinion Dynamics Poll. Nov. 8-9, 2005. N=900 registered voters nationwide. MoE ± 3.

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"Vice President Dick Cheney's chief of staff, Lewis 'Scooter' Libby, was indicted by a special prosecutor in the investigation of the leak of a CIA officer's identity. Which of the following do you think is most likely to happen? A plea agreement will be reached. He will be found innocent. He will be found guilty."

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11/8-9/05

NBC News/Wall Street Journal Poll conducted by the polling organizations of Peter Hart (D) and Bill McInturff (R). Nov. 4-7, 2005. N=1,003 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.1 (for all adults).

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"As you may know, a grand jury has been investigating the leaking of a CIA officer's name to the press. Vice President Cheney's chief of staff, Lewis Libby, has been indicted in this case for perjury and obstruction of justice. Do you believe that this is a serious matter or not that serious a matter?"

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"Which of the following comes closer to what you think about this investigation and indictment? Lewis Libby is the only person in the Bush Administration who may have acted illegally. Others in the Bush Administration may have acted illegally as well."

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"Do you think that there should be a public investigation and hearings by Congress into the leaking of the CIA officer's name to the press, or do you think that a public investigation and hearings by Congress are not necessary?" Half sample (Form A)

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