Here Are The Results of SurveyUSA News Poll #7044

Geography Surveyed: 22nd Congressional District
Data Collected: 09/28/2005
Release Date: 09/28/2005 9:20 PM ET
Sponsor: KPRC-TV Houston

Context: 600 adults were polled on the evening of 9/28/05, following announcement of Tom DeLay's indictment and DeLay's statement that he would temporarily step down from his leadership position. Those portions of the 22nd Congressional District without telephone service or with residents still evacuated are under-represented in this survey.

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  Asked of 557 registered voters
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 4.2 percentage points.

In general, do you approve or disapprove of the job Tom DeLay is doing as Congressman?

47% Approve
48% Disapprove
5% Not Sure

2
  Asked of 557 registered voters
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 4.2 percentage points.

What letter grade would you give Tom DeLay for his job as Congressman? An A, B, C, D, or an F?

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27% A
18% B
17% C
15% D
20% F
2% Not Sure

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  Asked of 557 registered voters
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 4.2 percentage points.

Based on what you know right now, do you think Tom DeLay should remain in his position as House Majority Leader? Do you think he should resign as House Majority Leader but remain a member of Congress? Or do you think he should completely resign from Congress?

40% Remain Leader
21% Resign Leadership
37% Resign From Congress
3% Not Sure

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