Almost Half of Americans Fear Corruption if Clintons Return to White House, Poll Finds

CNSNews.com ^ | April 5, 2007 | Fred Lucas

[pleikumud]

More than six years after the Clintons left the White House, nearly half of the respondents in a new poll -- 45 percent -- worry that if they return, they could bring "high levels of corruption" with them.

A Zogby International poll released Thursday in Washington highlights in particular concerns about former President Bill Clinton's ability to "behave honestly in the White House" if his wife, Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.), is elected president in 2008.

The poll results indicate that scandals which dogged the Clinton administration remain relevant to a significant number of voters.

The 45 percent figure would likely be even higher, said Tom Fitton, president of conservative watchdog group Judicial Watch, if elected officials and the media were more willing to ask tough questions about numerous ethical quandaries that surrounded the Clinton administration and the then-first lady's role in those issues.

"It's because the media doesn't want to talk about it and the American leaders won't talk about it," Fitton said. "The fact that no-one is talking about it and people are still concerned speaks volumes."

Judicial Watch sponsored the poll.

[pleikumud]

Apparently some voters recognize corruption and sleeze when they see it.

[Ancesthntr]

More than six years after the Clintons left the White House, nearly half of the respondents in a new poll -- 45 percent -- worry that if they return, they could bring "high levels of corruption" with them.

The other 55% are brain-dead.

[Vigilanteman]

The other 55% are brain-dead.

No. Some of them are partners in the corruption. Any idea of the breakdown?

[Maceman]

particular concerns about former President Bill Clinton's ability to "behave honestly in the White House" if his wife, Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.), is elected president in 2008.

Of course, concerns about HER ability to behave honestly in the White House are apparently not a problem.

[magslinger]

Over Half of Americans Stand to Profit if Clintons Return to White House, Poll Finds.

[pleikumud]

Having the spouse of the former two term president elected president would violate the spirit of the Twenty-Second Amendment.

[KATIE-O]

“......The poll results indicate that scandals which dogged the Clinton administration remain relevant to a significant number of voters.....”

Anyone who would purposely or inadvertently put these two corrupt grifters back in our nations highest office are totally unpatriotic and/or brain dead.

[Enterprise]

Some fear a corrupt White House, others demand it.

[jackibutterfly]

"Almost Half of Americans Fear Corruption if Clintons Return to White House, Poll Finds CNSNews.com ^ | April 5, 2007 | Fred Lucas"

I've got a way to solve THAT problem - DON'T VOTE FOR HER!!!

[antiRepublicrat]

I don’t fear it. I simply recognize it as a given. The probability approaches 1 for corruption in a Clinton White House.

[SampleMan]

The other half expect to reap kickbacks.

[magslinger]

“Twouldn’t be the first amendment that has been violated in spirit. IMHO the 2nd has been raped.

[magslinger]

Yes, but fortunately it isn’t as bad as I painted it. Most of the ‘over half’ that don’t fear another corrupt Clinton Whitehouse are just Koolaid drinkers and don’t realize how Corrupt Bubba and HillieSue are.

[GunnyHartman]

"45 percent -- worry that if they return, they could bring "high levels of corruption" with them. "

The other 55% will be voting for the Hildabeast/Osamabama ticket in '08.

[Oliver Optic]

In other news, 45% of Americans worry that ten billion biting fleas infesting one’s private parts might cause itching.

[Continental Soldier]

Hillary Clinton will never become president. Although she may win the democratic nomination (although I seriously doubt that), she has no chance of winning the presidential election. How many among us really want to see the Clintonistas again? How many want to see Carvel and Bogala again? How many want to see those Clinton liars in our faces again? Enough is enough — fade away, please!

[imahawk]

Ouch!

[Lizavetta]

Do people really believe sleaze and corruption permeate the White House when a Democrat lives in it, and doesn't when a Republican lives there?

The same sleaze factor elects BOTH parties. Haven't you noticed that yet?

[TYVets]

45 percent -- worry that if they return, they could bring "high levels of corruption" with them.

The other 55% know it will happen.

[packrat35]

I really want to believe this but “never underestimate the stupidity of the voters”

[WhiteGuy]

the other half fear corruption no matter who is elected.....

[modest proposal]

i bet 95 percent expect to see a shrill, screechy witch on television more often if clinton wins

i think that fact by itself might cost her the election

[Verginius Rufus]

Yes, since Hillary was "co-president" for two terms already, this would be her third term. But apart from not caring about the Constitution except when they think they can score rhetorical points against a Republican, the Democrats see the 22nd amendment as a slap at the sainted FDR. It passed Congress during the Republican-dominated 80th Congress and was ratified by 3/4 of the states at a time when many states failed to protect the voting rights of non-white citizens.

The reason why more Americans are not concerned ahout corruption may be primarily their short attention span...they may have been initially outraged by some of the Clinton corruption, but they have forgotten it by now.

[hardworking]

Having the spouse of the former two term president elected president would violate the spirit of the Twenty-Second Amendment.

Should read: Having a former two term president elected by proxy through his wife would violate the spirit of the Twenty-Second Amendment.

[Ciexyz]

Corruption and high taxes.

[IPWGOP]

[neverdem]

BTTT

[GOPJ]

T;hanks for the ping.