Who are the 17%, and how do they function?

CBS News | Poll: U.S. Losing Grip In Iraq | September 3, 2003 10:44:32: "Americans do think the Bush Administration has not been forthright about its dealings with Iraq; 61% think the Administration has usually told the truth but has hidden some things. 19% think it has mostly lied, while 17% think the Administration has told the entire truth about Iraq."