CBS News/New York Times Monthly Poll, August 1995

This poll is part of a continuing series of monthly surveys that solicit public opinion on the presidency and on a range of other political and social issues. Respondents were asked for their opinions of a number of public figures, including President Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Jesse Jackson, Newt Gingrich, Ross Perot, Bob Dole, Colin Powell, Lamar Alexander, Pat Buchanan, Phil Gramm, Richard Lugar, and Pete Wilson. Respondents were also asked to assess the United States economy and to identify the most important problem facing the United States. Other topics covered the handling of the presidency by Clinton, the roles of Republicans and Democrats in Congress, Whitewater, Medicare, abortion, and welfare. Background information on respondents includes voter registration status, political party, political orientation, education, age, sex, race, and family income.