ABC News Lewinsky/Starr Poll, September 1998

This special topic poll, conducted September 9, 1998, sought respondents' views on the presidency and the ongoing investigation by Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr into President Bill Clinton's statements under oath regarding his relationship with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky. Respondents were asked for their opinions on Clinton's trustworthiness, his ability to handle the nation's business, and his personal lifestyle, and whether they believed that Clinton did anything illegal in connection with the Lewinsky matter. Respondents were also asked about what they thought would be an appropriate resolution
to the matter if it were determined that Clinton had had an affair and lied about it under oath, or if he had had an affair and encouraged Lewinsky to lie about it under oath. Possible resolutions to the matter included Clinton's resignation, impeachment by Congress, and a censure or official reprimand by Congress. Respondents were asked whether they believed that this scandal had damaged Clinton's ability to serve effectively as president. In addition, a series of questions addressed the motivation, handling, and future of the Starr
investigation. A final question asked respondents whether they believed that Clinton's personal behavior was separate from his political behavior. Demographic information includes sex and political party affiliation.

本次专题民意调查于1998年9月9日开展，旨在收集受访者对总统职位的看法，以及独立检察官（Independent Counsel）肯尼斯·斯塔尔（Kenneth Starr）针对比尔·克林顿总统就其与前白宫实习生莫妮卡·莱温斯基（Monica Lewinsky）的关系所作宣誓证词展开的持续调查的相关观点。调查询问了受访者对克林顿的可信度、处理国家事务的能力及个人生活方式的评价，同时了解受访者是否认为克林顿在莱温斯基相关事件中存在违法行为。此外，调查还询问了受访者的观点：若证实克林顿与莱温斯基存在不正当关系并就此作伪证，或其存在该关系并怂恿莱温斯基作伪证，何种处理方式为该事件的恰当解决方案。可供选择的事件解决方案包括克林顿辞职、国会弹劾，以及国会对其进行谴责或正式申诫。调查还询问了受访者是否认为该丑闻损害了克林顿有效履行总统职务的能力。此外，一系列问题围绕斯塔尔调查的动机、执行情况及未来走向展开。最后一个问题询问受访者是否认为克林顿的个人行为与其政治行为相互独立。本次调查收集的人口统计信息包括受访者性别与政党归属。