National Survey of 1,000 Likely Voters
Conducted October 20, 2008
By Rasmussen Reports

1*How closely do you follow the Cabinet appointments made by a president?

31% Very closely
47% Somewhat closely
17% Not very closely
3% Not at all
2% Not sure

2* To help voters make a more informed vote, should presidential candidates announce at least some of their Cabinet choices before an election?

53% Yes
29% No
18% Not sure

3* How important are a president’s Cabinet choices to the success of his administration?

66% Very important
30% Somewhat important
2% Not very important
1% Not at all important
1% Not sure

4* What is more important in the selection of Cabinet members – a Cabinet nominee’s expertise or ensuring a Cabinet that is as diverse as American society?

72% A Cabinet nominees expertise
20% Ensuring a Cabinet that is as diverse as American society
8% Not sure

5* In general, is it a good idea for a president to put members of the opposing political party in his Cabinet?

53% Yes
23% No
24% Not sure

NOTE: Margin of Sampling Error, +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence