Poll Shows Job Approval Not Hurt By Clinton Confession
WASHINGTON (AllPolitics, August 18) -- President Clinton's admission that he had an "inappropriate" relationship with Monica Lewinsky, contrary to his earlier denials, has not
hurt his job approval rating, and a large majority don't think it should cost him his job, according to the latest CNN/USA Today/Gallup Poll.
The survey involved interviews with 884 adult Americans conducted August 18.
Despite Clinton's admission, his job approval rating remains high at 66 percent, with 29 percent disapproving of the way he is handling his job. In the last survey a week ago, 65 percent approved and 30 percent disapproved.
Most Americans -- 55 percent -- still hold a favorable opinion of Bill Clinton as a person. In this survey, 42 percent said they have and unfavorable opinion. A week ago, 60 percent said they had a favorable opinion, 38 percent
said unfavorable.
First lady's favorable rating increases
Americans overwhelmingly believe that based on what they now know about Bill Clinton that he should not be impeached. Seventy percent opposed removing him from office, while 26 percent favor it. A week ago it was 76-20 against
impeachment.
Most Americans believe Clinton was not been completely open and honest about his relationship with Lewinsky in his Monday night address. Sixty-one percent said they think the president tried to mislead the public on some matters. Twenty-nine percent said he was completely honest.
Most Americans think Clinton is honest and trustworthy enough to be president. Fifty-two percent said yes, but 42 percent said no, he isn't. A week earlier, 55 percent found him honest and trustworthy enough, while 42 percent said no.
Hillary Rodham Clinton's favorable rating increased in the past week. The newest survey found 64 percent felt favorably about the first lady, while 29 percent said they held an unfavorable opinion. Her previous favorable rating
was 60 percent, with a 36 percent unfavorable rating.
Few people said the Clinton admission would change their vote this fall. Just 13 percent said the recent events have made them more likely to vote Republican, while 12 percent said they are more likely now to cast a Democratic ballot. Seventy-one percent said it would not affect their votes.
How Clinton Is Handling His Job As President
August 10 12
Approve 66% 65%
Disapprove 29 30
Sampling error: +/-4% pts
Opinion of Bill Clinton
August 10 12
Favorable 55% 60%
Unfavorable 42 38
Sampling error: +/-5% pts
Opinion of Hillary Clinton
August 10 12
Favorable 64% 60%
Unfavorable 29 36
Sampling error: +/-5% pts
Clinton Honest and Trustworthy Enough To Be President?
August 10 12
Yes 52% 55%
No 42 42
Sampling error: +/-4% pts
Impeach Clinton and Remove Him From Office
August 10 12
Favor 26% 20%
Oppose 70 76
Sampling error: +/-4% pts
If Clinton Lied Under Oath In Paula Jones Case
Impeach 42%
Do not impeach 55
Sampling error: +/-4% pts
If Clinton Lied Under Oath In Grand Jury Testimony
Impeach 49%
Do not impeach 46
Sampling error: +/-4% pts
If Clinton Obstructed Justice
Impeach 48%
Do not impeach 49
Support Clinton?
Yes, not disappointed 24%
Yes, disappointed 34
No, due to testimony 10
Never supported him 29
Sampling error: +/-4% pts
Clinton's Speech
Good for country 45%
Harmed country 32
Sampling error: +/-4% pts
Clinton's Speech
Completely honest 29%
Misleading 61
Sampling error: +/-4% pts
Who Is More To Blame?
Clinton 39%
Starr 44
Sampling error: +/-4% pts
After Clinton's Admission More Likely To Vote For...
Republican 13%
Democrat 12
No effect 71
Sampling error: +/-4% pts
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