BUSH POLLS

These are a list of questions that were recently
used in a poll regarding Bush and his administration:

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• "How much do you think George W. Bush cares about the needs and problems of people like yourself: a lot, some, not much, or not at all?"

• "Do you think George W. Bush has the same priorities for the country as you have, or not?"

• "How much confidence do you have in George W. Bush's ability to handle a crisis: a lot, some, a little, or none at all?"

• "Do you think George W. Bush has strong qualities of leadership, or not?"

• "How much confidence do you have in George W. Bush's ability to appoint qualified people to jobs in his administration: a lot, some, a little, or none at all?"

• "And what about the current Bush Administration? Do you think it will turn out to be more subject or less subject to political corruption than previous administrations -- or about the same?"

• "Now thinking about reports that White House advisor Karl Rove may have leaked classified information about Valerie Plame, a CIA agent: From what you've heard or read about Karl Rove's involvement in this case, do you think he is guilty of a serious offense, or is NOT guilty of a serious offense?"

• "Thinking about the following characteristics and qualities, please say whether you think it applies or doesn't apply to George W. Bush. How about [see below]?"

• "Is honest and trustworthy"

• "Is a strong and decisive leader"

• "Cares about the needs of people like you"

• "Now I'm going to read you some words that might be used to describe a person. As I read each word, please tell me whether you think the word describes George W. Bush or not . . . ."

• "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?"

• "There is currently a grand jury investigating whether a crime was committed when a CIA officer's identity was revealed to reporters. How important do you think the investigation is to the nation -- of great importance, some importance, or very little importance?"

• "George W. Bush's Deputy Chief of Staff, Karl Rove, spoke with reporters about the CIA officer in 2003. Do you think Karl Rove personally did anything wrong in this matter?" If Yes: "Do you think Rove's activities were unethical or illegal?"

• "In their statements about the possible leak of the CIA officer's identity, do you think members of the Bush Administration are telling the entire truth, are mostly telling the truth but are hiding something, or are mostly lying?"

• "Do you think someone in the Bush Administration was responsible for leaking the CIA officer's identity to reporters, or not?"

• "Thinking about the following characteristics and qualities, please say whether you think it applies or doesn't apply to George W. Bush. How about [see below]?"

• "Shares your values"

• "Can manage the government effectively"

• "Overall, how would you rate the ethical standards of top Bush Administration officials: excellent, good, not good, or poor?"

• "How closely have you been following the news reports that Karl Rove and other Bush Administration officials may have leaked classified information about a CIA employee to reporters: very closely, somewhat closely, not too closely, or not at all?"

• "From what you have heard or read about Karl Rove's involvement in this matter, which of the following statements best describes your view of his actions: he did something illegal, he did something unethical but nothing illegal, or he did not do anything seriously wrong?"

• "As I read some pairs of opposite phrases, tell me which one best reflects your impression of George W. Bush so far. Does George W. Bush impress you as trustworthy or not trustworthy?"

• "As I read some pairs of opposite phrases, tell me which one best reflects your impression of George W. Bush so far. Does George W. Bush impress you as a strong leader or not a strong leader?"

• "Thinking again about news stories -- How closely have you followed reports that White House adviser Karl Rove may have leaked classified information about a CIA agent: very closely, fairly closely, not too closely, or not at all closely?"

• "From what you've heard or read, do you think that Karl Rove should resign his position, or don't you think so?" Form 1 (N=751 adults, MoE ± 4 for all adults)

• "From what you've heard or read about Karl Rove's involvement in this case, do you think that he is guilty of a serious offense or don't you think so?" Form 2 (N=751 adults, MoE ± 4)

• "As you may know, a federal prosecutor is investigating whether someone in the White House may have broken the law by identifying an undercover CIA agent to some news reporters. One reporter has gone to jail rather than reveal her source. How closely are you following this issue: very closely, somewhat closely, not too closely or not closely at all?"

• "Do you think this is a very serious matter, somewhat serious, not too serious or not serious at all?"

• "Do you think the White House is or is not fully cooperating with this investigation?"

• "It's been reported that one of George W. Bush's closest advisers, Karl Rove, spoke briefly with a reporter about this CIA agent. If investigators find that Rove leaked classified information, do you think he should or should not lose his job in the Bush Administration?"

• "Do you think the reporter who has gone to jail is doing the right thing or the wrong thing in not identifying her confidential source in this case?"

• "Do you agree or disagree that if President Bush did not tell the truth about his reasons for going to war with Iraq, Congress should consider holding him accountable through impeachment?"

• "Do you feel Bush and the Republican leaders in Congress are making good progress on solving the nation's problems or not?"

• "Do you think Bush is doing a better job as president in his second term than in his first term, a worse job or what?"

• "Overall do you think Bush has done more to unite the country, or has done more to divide the country?"

• "Do you think Bush is mainly concentrating on things that are important to you personally, or on things that are not important to you personally?"

• How about the [see below]? Do you think they are mainly concentrating on things that are important to you personally, or on things that are not important to you personally?"

• "Please tell me whether you agree or disagree that George W. Bush has the personality and leadership qualities a president should have."

• "Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with George W. Bush on the issues that matter most to you."

• "Do you think the policies being proposed by George W. Bush would move the country in the right direction or the wrong direction?"

• What kind of president do you think George W. Bush will be in his second term: outstanding, above average, below average, or poor?"

• "Would you describe George W. Bush more as a uniter or a divider?"

• "Thinking about the following characteristics and qualities, please say whether you think it applies or doesn't apply to George W. Bush. How about:

• "Is a strong and decisive leader"

• "Is honest and trustworthy"

• "Inspires confidence"

• "Cares about the needs of people like you"

• "Is a person you admire"

• "Is in touch with the problems ordinary Americans face in their daily lives"