Most consider lobbying scandal a big deal, poll shows (USAT)

[struggle4progress]

... Among the findings:

• Most Americans say they're following news of the Abramoff scandal closely, and 53% call it a major scandal. Just 9% see it as "not a serious matter." (Related: Abramoff poll results)

• Corruption will be a voting issue in November, they say. Only the war in Iraq, terrorism and health care are cited more often as "extremely important" issues this year; 43% cite "corruption in government" that way. In comparison, 38% call the economy an extremely important issue.

• Attitudes toward the Republican leadership in Congress have soured. By 50% to 40%, those surveyed say the policies proposed by Republican leaders in Congress would move the country in the wrong direction. That's by far the worst showing since Republicans took control more than a decade ago ...

http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2006-01-09-gallup-poll_x.htm?POE=NEWISVA

[NanceGreggs]

1. Terrible to see a good man fall this low ...

"Abramoff scandal - Just 9% see it as not a serious matter."

There was a time when he could have afforded to buy-off WAY MORE than a measley 9% of poll-takers. I guess his money is tied up in legal fees ...

[stepnw1f]

2. I Guess He Is Broke

Good

[wordpix]

3. are the sheeple finally paying attention? Great news