Published: August 03, 1999
Last Updated: January 03, 2000
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Table 34 MEDIA COVERAGE OF RECENT NEWS STORY "Now let's talk about a story that's been in the news recently. Over the past few months, have you heard or read any news stories about the allegations of sexual misconduct by President Clinton with White House intern Monica Lewinsky?" Public Base: Adults who have seen story 96% "How interested are you, personally, in following the Monica Lewinsky story -- would you say you're very interested, somewhat interested, or not very interested at all?" Very interested 10% Somewhat interested 23 Not at all interested 67 Don't know < "Do you think that there are inaccuracies or omissions in the news stories you read or hear?" Yes 82% No 8 Don't know 10 "In your opinion, has there been too much, too little or just the right amount of coverage of this story in your local daily paper?" Daily Newspaper Television Too much 66% 85% Right amount 23 9 Too little 5 3 It depends 1 1 Don't know 5 2 Note: < = less than 0.5%. Note: Survey conducted in April-May 1998.