A new poll shows Thomas' favorability among Republicans increased despite a report revealing he took luxury trips paid for by a donor without disclosing them.
However, the results also indicate that many Americans have not heard about Thomas accepting trips without disclosing them.
Among Republicans, 14 percent said they heard"a lot," 49 percent said they'd heard"a little" and 38 percent said they'd heard nothing. Supreme Court justices are required to file an annual financial disclosure report listing gifts they have received, but provides exemptions for hospitality from friends.
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