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Toplines - Wiretapping - June 17, 2008
Toplines:
Wiretapping Survey of 1,000
Likely Voters June 17, 2008 1*
Some people say that there is a natural tension
between protecting individual rights and national security. In the 32% Worry too much
about protecting individual rights 32% Worry too much
about protecting national security 27% Balance is about
right 8% Not
sure 2*
Okay… looking ahead, which Presidential candidate do you trust the most to
establish guidelines for wiretapping and other surveillance techniques—John
McCain, or Barack Obama?
43% John McCain 42% Barack Obama 15% Not sure 3*
How likely is that your phone has ever been wire tapped by the federal
government?
6% Very likely
9% Somewhat likely 35% Not very likely 40% Not at all likely 10% Not sure 4* If the government wants internet providers or
telecommunications companies to turn over customer records, should a
court-ordered search warrant be required?
69% Yes 17% No 13% Not sure 5*
Several telecommunications companies went along with
the federal government’s request for information and wire taps without a
warrant. Should these companies be subject to lawsuits?
44% Yes 41% No 15% Not sure NOTE: Margin of Sampling
Error, +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence |