Few Americans Paying Attention to DC Madam Story
The DC Madam and her phone records with 10,000 clients has created quite a stir in the nation’s capitol, but little interest in the nation at large. Just 10% of Americans say they’ve been following the story “Very Closely.” The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that another 22% are following it “Somewhat Closely” while 63% are not paying much attention. As for government officials revealed as a client of the Madam’s services, just 34% believe they should resign. Forty-five percent (45%) disagree while 21% are not sure.
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