69% approve Clinton’s job as president29% disapprove
40% have a positive view of Clinton as a person53% had a negative view
16% said they would be more likely to vote for their senator in the next election if he/she voted to convict Clinton31% said they would be less likely to vote for them51% said it would have no effect on their vote
49% said the Senate should open the impeachment debates to the public49% said it should conduct the debates in private
23% said the federal budget surplus should be used on Social Security21% said it should go toward education14% said it should be used to cut taxes or give a refund to taxpayers9% said it should go to fighting poverty/homelessness3% said health care1% said the military should get the surplus funds1% said it should be saved or invested1% said Medicare
37% said Clinton’s plan to save Social Security would work34% said it would not work29% were not sure
Are the allegations against Clinton interfering with his presidential duties?No – 55%Yes – 43%
Will Clinton be remembered 25 years from now for:the controversies over his personal life and financial dealings – 72%his accomplishments as president – 18%
-Sources: CNN/Gallup poll, Time magazine