But 67% favor some form of punishment for the President, about half of those favoring censure, about a quarter favoring removal,and about a quarter favoring resignation, so support for Bill is ambiguous at best.
Clever wording their, Neocon. First time through, I read it as 25% favor resignation, 25% favor conviction. Let's look at the question and numbers.
6. Given all of the possibilities as to what happens now, which of the these four options would you prefer the most: 1. The Senate convict President Clinton and remove him from office; 2. The Senate work out a compromise such as censure or a fine; 3. President Clinton resign from office before the Senate acts; or 4. The Senate drop the whole matter?
Convict and remove 15%
Compromise 35%
Resign 17 %
Drop matter 31 %
Other 1%
I'd say you're spinning your own web here. The censure option has always had wide popular support, but the righteous Republicans have steadfastly resisted it all along. To now claim that sentiment for your cause is quite a dubious, if you ask me. 32% favor Clinton leaving office before his term expires, 66% don't, seems more honest as to the public view of the trial. Of course, you don't hate Clinton, although you despise him.
Then, there's the usual steady 65% approval for Clinton doing his job as President. Calling that ambiguous is a bit of spin too, I'd say. But what the heck, keep pushing it, maybe you'll convince the unwashed masses how stupid they all are. 21 months to the next election, should be plenty of time. |
