Public: Plamegate IS Important

HERE'S a CBS poll that shows the public finds the outing of Valerie Plame a serious matter. In fact, over 51% of those polled find Plamegate a matter of "great importance." Other poll numbers from previous scandals are given, including Watergate. Which historical scandal rivals these numbers? You guessed it: Watergate, with 53% of those polled found it a "serious matter."

Oh yeah, Bush's approval ratings: 35% -- the lowest presidential approval rating in decades.

Still sure polls don't matter, Dubya?