As summarized by Captain’s Quarters, a Rasmussen Reports public opinion survey released today indicates that the NSA’s domestic surveillance program is a non-starter for Bush’s opponents:
- 64% of Americans believe the NSA should be allowed to intercept telephone conversations between terrorism suspects in other countries and people living in the United States. Just 23% disagree.
- 68% of Americans say they are following the NSA story somewhat or very closely.
- Just 26% believe President Bush is the first to authorize a program like the one currently in the news. 48% say he is not while 26% are not sure.
- 51% of Democrats approve, compared to 57% of independents and 81% of Republicans.
