Posted on 05/14/2013 7:12:46 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
Fewer than half of all Americans say they are closely following the investigation into the terrorist attack in Benghazi, with interest in the case virtually unchanged from January.
Only 44 percent of those surveyed between Thursday and Sunday by Pew Research say they are following the hearings very or fairly closely, despite a series of new revelations last week that cast new doubts on the Obama Administration's handling of the attack. By contrast, 56 percent of those surveyed say they are not at all or not closely watching the latest developments.
By contrast, two-thirds of Americans said they were following the case closely in the immediate aftermath of the September 11 attacks, which left four Americans dead. But by January, when former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified before Congress, just 46 percent of Americans said they were closely monitoring the Benghazi developments.
The survey illustrates some of the difficulty congressional Republicans have had gaining political traction with their investigation. Last week saw testimony from State Department officials on the ground in Libya and the revelation that Foggy Bottom was heavily involved in editing the talking points eventually presented by the Central Intelligence Agency to lawmakers and administration officials.
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Obama is protected by his Free S**t Army.
Who cares? American Idol(atry) is down to their final contestants.
This is what happens when you can make more and more people living in the country dependent upon your administration and the government. People just don’t shive a git what you do as long as they’re getting their freebies and handouts.
I flip between 5 tv stations in the mornings watching news before my day begins.
After 45 minutes I had seen about hair extensions, American Idol, Voice, a fire, and the weather.
Guess it’s not a news day.
But it’s going to be a nice day.
This is how Obama got elected twice.
Now if Obama says ‘free...’ on TV they come to attention.
Add Seal Team VI to the list of issues needing exposure!!!
Tie Benghazi to the Boston bombings. Show the photos of the amputees from the Boston bombings. They will understand that.
Hollywood actress is getting her boobs removed.
Hey pollsters! Come to me and ask. I’ll give you an honest answer and right quick. And some free advice about what to do with ALL your stupid polls.
Most of those not following Benghazigate don’t care.
Most of those not following Benghazigate don’t care.
50% is actually pretty good at this point.
What matters is that the Congress and the folks behind the scenes in Washington ARE noticing, and they cannot be pleased with Zero, no matter what they say in public. Even the media is beginning to rouse from thier hope-n-change stupor. Zero is going to have to work like mad to stay out of the lame duck pond now, with fewer willing hands to pull him out.
So, Congress will or won’t investigate malfeasance by the Obozo administration based upon how many Americans are watching? That’s ridicules.
That’s a higher percentage than I thought, especially since the alphabets have done their darndest to keep mum.
Thats not so bad. Probably only 44% even watch the news at all.
Score for the Dear Leader.
Yep. Electronic entertainment. The new "opiate of the masses".
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