CBS NEWS POLL Russia Investigation December 3-5, 2017 Q21. As you may know, there is an investigation into dealings between Trump associates and Russia. Do you think the investigation is justified, or is the investigation politically motivated? ** TOTAL RESPONDENTS ** Total Rep Dem Ind % % % %

Justified Politically motivated Don't know/No answer

46 48 6

17 81 1

74 23 3

42 48 10

Q22. How likely do think it is that senior Trump advisors had improper dealings with Russia before Donald Trump was sworn in as President? Very likely Somewhat likely Not very likely Not at all likely Don't know/No answer

44 23 13 13 6

17 26 27 22 8

72 20 4 2 2

39 24 12 16 8

Q23. Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about contact with the Russian ambassador and will now cooperate with the special counsel. Is this now a serious matter for the Trump administration or is it not a serious matter? Serious matter Not a serious matter Don't know/No answer

67 27 6

34 59 7

91 6 3

68 25 7

Q24. How important an issue do you think this whole situation is to the nation--of great importance, of some importance, or of very little importance? Great importance Some importance Very little importance No importance Don't know/No answer

49 26 21 2 2

17 32 45 5 1

80 14 4 1

Total Respondents

UNWEIGHTED WEIGHTED 1,120

Total Republicans Total Democrats Total Independents

275 364 481

267 354 500

45 30 21 2 3