Almost Half of Americans Fear Corruption if Clintons Return to White House, Poll Finds

"More than six years after the Clintons left the White House, nearly half of the respondents in a new poll - 45 percent - worry that if they return, they could bring 'high levels of corruption' with them.

A Zogby International poll released Thursday in Washington highlights in particular concerns about former President Bill Clinton's ability to 'behave honestly in the White House' if his wife, Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) is elected president in 2008.

The poll results indicate that scandals which dogged the Clinton administration remain relevant to a significant number of voters.

On a broader question, 93 percent of respondents in the new poll said they believe corruption is still a significant problem in Washington, and 78 percent think bigger government leads to more corruption." More...