December 2015 - Wall Street Journal

HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES December 2015 (12/14/15 PM Release)

Study #15564 -- page 1 NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey

Interviews: 1,000 Adults, including 350 respondents with a cell phone only and 32 respondents reached on a cell phone but who also have a landline.

Date: December 6-9, 2015

48 Male 52 Female Study #15564 NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey

Please note: all results are shown as percentages unless otherwise stated.

The margin of error for 1,000 interviews among Adults is ±3.10% The margin of error for 849 interviews among Registered Voters is ±3.36% The margin of error for 400 interviews among Republican Primary Voters is ±4.90% The margin of error for 400 interviews among Democratic Primary Voters is ±4.90%

Unless otherwise noted by a “+”, “^”, or “^^” all previous data shown reflects responses among all adults.

Q2a

For statistical purposes only, would you please tell me how old you are? (IF “REFUSED,” ASK:) Well, would you tell me which age group you belong to? (READ LIST) 18-24 ...................................................... 25-29 ...................................................... 30-34 ...................................................... 35-39 ...................................................... 40-44 ...................................................... 45-49 ...................................................... 50-54 ...................................................... 55-59 ...................................................... 60-64 ...................................................... 65-69 ...................................................... 70-74 ...................................................... 75 and over ............................................ Not sure/refused ...................................

Q2b

To ensure that we have a representative sample, would you please tell me whether you are from a Hispanic or Spanish-speaking background? Yes, Hispanic ........................................... No, not Hispanic ....................................... Not sure/refused .....................................

Q2c

9 9 12 8 9 8 8 10 11 6 4 5 1

11 89 -

And again, for statistical purposes only, what is your race--white, black, Asian, or something else? White .......................................................... Black .......................................................... Asian .......................................................... Other .......................................................... Hispanic (VOL) ......................................... Not sure/refused .......................................

74 12 2 4 6 2

HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES December 2015 (12/14/15 PM Release) Q3

Are you currently registered to vote [LANDLINE: at this address; CELL: in (STATE)]? Registered ................................... Not registered .............................. Not sure .....................................

Q4


85 14 1

All in all, do you think that things in the nation are generally headed in the right direction, or do you feel that things are off on the wrong track? 1 High

Headed in the right direction ... Off on the wrong track ............. Mixed (VOL) .......................... Not sure ................................

12/15 20 70 6 4

Low 10/1720/08+ 12 78 7 3

10/2529/15 27 64 5 4

10/1518/15 25 64 7 4

9/15 30 62 5 3

7/15 28 65 4 3

6/15 31 61 4 4

4/15 28 62 6 4

3/15 32 60 5 3

1/15 31 59 5 5

9/01 72 11 11 6

12/14 27 64 6 3

11/14 25 65 6 4

10/3011/1/14+ 27 63 6 4

10/812/14+ 25 65 6 4

9/14+ 23 67 6 4

8/14 22 71 5 2

6/14 25 63 7 5

4/14 27 63 6 4

3/14 26 65 5 4

1/14 28 63 5 4

12/13 29 64 5 2

10/2528/13 22 70 4 4

10/79/13 14 78 4 4

9/13 30 62 5 3

7/13 29 61 6 4

6/13 32 59 6 3

4/13 31 61 5 3

2/13 32 59 6 3

1/13 35 57 4 4

12/12 41 53 3 3

10/12+ 41 53 4 2

9/2630/12+ 40 53 5 2

9/1216/12+ 39 55 4 2

8/12+ 32 61 4 3

7/12+ 32 60 5 3

6/12 31 61 5 3

5/12 33 58 5 4

4/12 33 59 6 2

3/12 33 58 5 4

1/12 30 61 5 4

12/11 22 69 6 3

11/11 19 73 5 3

10/11 17 74 5 4

8/11 19 73 5 3

7/11 25 67 5 3

6/11 29 62 6 3

5/11 36 50 10 4

4/11 28 63 6 3

1/11 35 56 5 4

12/10 28 63 6 3

11/10 32 58 6 4

10/2830/10+ 31 60 5 4

10/1418/10+ 32 59 6 3

9/10 32 59 5 4

8/2630/10 30 61 6 3

8/59/10 32 58 6 4

6/10 29 62 5 4

5/611/10 34 56 6 4

3/10 33 59 5 3

1/23 25/10 32 58 7 3

1/1014/10 34 54 10 2

12/09 33 55 10 2

10/09 36 52 9 3

9/09 39 48 10 3

7/09 39 49 9 3

6/09 42 46 9 3

4/09 43 43 10 4

2/09 41 44 9 6

1/09 26 59 9 6

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters. 1 The historical trend data for this item does not include every survey in which this item has been asked.



In general, do you approve or disapprove of the job Barack Obama is doing as president?

Approve .......... Disapprove ..... Not sure ........

High

Low

1/15 46 48 6

4/09 61 30 9

9/14+ 40 54 6

6/14 41 53 6

4/14 44 50 6

3/14 41 54 5

1/14 43 51 6

7/13 45 50 5

6/13 48 47 5

4/13 47 48 5

2/13 50 45 5

1/13 52 44 4

8/12+ 48 49 3

7/12+ 49 48 3

6/12 47 48 5

5/12 48 46 6

4/12 49 46 5

3/12 50 45 5

10/11 44 51 5

8/11 44 51 5

7/11 47 48 5

6/11 49 46 5

5/11 52 41 7

4/11 49 45 6

2/11 48 46 6

10/2830/10+ 45 50 5

10/1418/10+ 47 49 4

9/10 46 49 5

8/2630/10 45 49 6

8/59/10 47 48 5

6/10 45 48 7

5/2023/10 48 45 7

5/611/10 50 44 6

12/09 47 46 7

10/09 51 42 7

9/09 51 41 8

8/09 51 40 9

7/09 53 40 7

6/09 56 34 10

4/09 61 30 9

2/09 60 26 14

10/2529/15 45 49 6

10/1518/15 46 49 5

9/15 47 47 6

7/15 45 50 5

6/15 48 48 4

4/15 48 47 5

3/15 46 50 4

12/14 45 50 5

11/14 44 50 6

10/3011/1/14+ 42 52 6

10/812/14+ 42 52 6

9/14+ 40 54 6

8/14 40 54 6

12/13 43 54 3

10/2528/13 42 51 7

10/79/13 47 48 5

9/13 45 50 5

8/13 44 48 8

12/12 53 43 4

10/12+ 49 48 3

9/2630/12+ 49 48 3

9/1216/12+ 50 48 2

1/12 48 46 6

12/11 46 48 6

11/11 44 51 5

1/11 53 41 6

12/10 45 48 7

11/10 47 47 6

3/10 48 47 5

1/2325/10 50 44 6

1/1014/10 48 43 9

12/15 43 51 6

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.



Do you generally approve or disapprove of the job Barack Obama is doing in handling foreign policy? High

Approve ............ Disapprove ....... Not sure ..........

12/15* 37 57 6

Low 10/812/14+ 31 61 6

7/15 41 52 7

4/15 40 53 7

3/15 36 58 6

1/15 37 56 7

12/14 37 55 8

11/14 38 56 6

10/812/14+ 31 61 8

8/14 36 60 4

6/14 37 57 6

4/14 38 53 9

3/14 41 53 6

12/13 44 48 8

8/13 41 49 10

7/13 46 46 8

4/13 46 43 11

12/12 52 40 8

10/12+ 49 46 5

9/2630/12+ 49 46 5

9/1216/12+ 49 46 5

8/12+ 54 40 6

7/12+ 53 41 6

5/12 51 42 7

1/12 51 41 8

11/11 52 41 7

8/11 50 45 5

6/11 50 44 6

5/11 57 35 8

4/11 49 46 5

11/10 48 44 8

1/10 50 37 13

12/09 49 42 9

10/09 51 39 10

9/09 50 36 14

7/09 57 33 10

6/09 54 36 10

4/09 56 31 13

* Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM A). + Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

9/14+ 32 62 6

5/11 57 35 8



Now I'm going to read you the names of several public figures, groups and organizations, and I'd like you to rate your feelings toward each one as very positive, somewhat positive, neutral, somewhat negative, or very negative. If you don't know the name, please just say so. (AFTER THE FIRST TEN ITEMS, READ:) And, just a few more. (RANDOMIZE EXCEPT BARACK OBAMA)

Barack Obama1 December 2015 ........................... October 25-29, 2015 .................... October 15-18, 2015 .................... September 2015........................... July 2015 ...................................... June 2015 .................................... April 2015 ..................................... March 2015 .................................. January 2015 ............................... December 2014 ........................... November 2014 ........................... Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, 2014+ ............... October 8-12, 2014+ .................... September 2014+ ........................ August 2014 ................................. June 2014 .................................... April 2014 ..................................... March 2014 .................................. January 2014 ............................... December 2013 ........................... October 25-28, 2013 .................... October 7-9, 2013 ........................ May 30-June 2, 2013 ................... April 2013 ..................................... January 2013 ............................... December 2012 ........................... October 2012+ ............................. September 26-30, 2012+ ............. August 2012+ ............................... July 2012+.................................... June 2012 .................................... January 2012 ............................... August 2011 ................................. April 2011 ..................................... January 2011 ............................... December 2010 ........................... November 2010 ........................... October 28-30, 2010+ .................. June 2010 .................................... May 20-23, 2010 .......................... March 2010 .................................. January 23-25, 2010 .................... December 2009 ........................... October 2009 ............................... February 2009 .............................. January 2009 ............................... Barack Obama High February 2009 ..................................... Presidential Term Low August 2014 ........................................ All-time Obama Low October 28-30, 2006+ .........................

Neutral

Somewhat Negative

Very Negative

Don't Know Name/ Not Sure

21 17 17 18 20 20 21 20 21 21 21 20 22 20 18 21 20 20 19 20 17 21 19 17 21 16 15 15 17 16 19 22 20 22 23 23 21 18 20 19 19 23 21 20 21 23

9 12 12 14 13 13 13 12 13 10 11 12 11 11 13 13 15 15 13 11 13 11 13 10 11 9 8 6 8 8 14 10 12 14 15 14 12 12 13 15 11 14 13 11 12 17

14 12 13 11 14 14 13 14 12 13 11 13 12 13 14 14 13 14 14 13 13 11 12 15 11 14 12 11 13 11 11 14 14 13 14 14 13 15 15 14 14 14 15 12 9 8

32 31 31 29 29 27 27 29 29 31 32 32 34 33 33 31 28 30 30 33 32 30 28 27 26 24 31 31 30 32 27 25 30 23 18 24 26 27 25 24 24 20 22 21 10 6

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3

47

21

12

9

10

1

22

18

13

14

33

-

14

17

18

5

6

40

Very Positive

Somewhat Positive

23 27 27 28 24 25 26 24 24 24 24 23 21 22 22 20 24 21 23 22 24 26 28 30 31 37 34 37 31 33 29 28 24 28 29 25 28 29 27 28 31 29 29 36 47 43

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters. The historical trend data for this item does not include every survey in which this item has been asked.

1



Q7 (cont'd) Hillary Clinton1 December 2015 ............................. October 25-29, 2015 ..................... October 15-18, 2015 ..................... September 2015 ............................ July 2015 ....................................... June 2015 ..................................... April 2015 ...................................... March 2015 ................................... January 2015 ................................ November 2014 ............................. September 2014+.......................... June 2014 ..................................... April 2014 ...................................... March 2014 ................................... September 2013 ............................ May 30-June 2, 2013..................... April 2013 ...................................... January 2013 ................................ December 2012 ............................. November 2011 ............................. May 2011 ...................................... April 2011 ...................................... December 2010 ............................. January 10-14, 2010 .................... July 2009 ....................................... February 2009 ............................... January 2009 ................................ December 2008 ............................. September 2008+.......................... August 2008+ ................................ June 2008+ ................................... April 2008+ .................................... March 24-25, 2008+ ...................... March 7-10, 2008+ ........................ January 2008 ................................ June 2007 ..................................... March 2007 ................................... December 2006 ............................. April 2006 ...................................... December 2004 ............................. July 2003 ....................................... March 2001 ................................... January 2001 ................................ High February 2009 ............................... Low March 2001 ................................... Bernie Sanders December 2015 ............................. October 25-29, 2015 ..................... October 15-18, 2015 ..................... September 2015 ............................ July 2015 ....................................... June 2015 .....................................

Neutral

Somewhat Negative

Very Negative


21 23 20 25 22 23 23 23 25 19 22 21 25 21 25 20 24 22 24 22 29 27 28 27 27 27 29 26 24 25 28 22 20 23 23 24 23 22 19 21 21 19 22

15 12 12 13 14 15 14 19 17 16 16 18 19 20 17 18 14 19 14 22 23 21 18 22 15 18 14 20 15 16 14 14 15 11 11 15 17 17 19 14 20 15 13

13 12 13 13 15 11 10 13 14 15 15 14 11 12 12 13 14 12 16 12 12 11 11 13 15 11 15 14 17 18 17 19 21 14 11 16 15 12 13 11 13 18 12

35 35 35 34 33 29 32 23 23 25 26 23 21 22 19 18 15 13 12 10 9 11 16 12 16 11 14 12 20 23 22 25 27 29 30 26 28 26 28 29 27 31 24

1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 3 1 2

32

27

18

11

11

1

16

19

15

18

31

1

18 15 16 15 10 8

18 19 22 17 14 8

19 22 19 23 20 22

13 9 11 9 10 6

18 19 16 13 9 7

14 16 16 23 37 49

Very Positive

Somewhat Positive

16 17 19 14 15 21 19 21 20 24 21 23 23 23 26 29 32 34 34 33 26 29 26 25 26 32 27 27 23 17 18 20 17 22 24 18 16 21 19 24 16 16 27

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters. 1 The historical trend data for this item does not include every survey in which this item has been asked.



Q7 (cont'd) Neutral

Somewhat Negative

Very Negative


18 16 19 20 23 21 18 19 14 20 17 17 17

31 33 31 31 26 29 32 34 36 27 32 32 33

24 24 21 19 22 16 19 20 16 18 18 18 11

19 19 19 20 18 20 17 14 16 15 12 14 12

5 5 5 6 8 8 9 9 13 14 16 15 18

12 10 13 8 10 9 9 4 3 3

15 17 17 17 16 17 17 12 11 11

13 17 17 16 16 40 38 28 25 28

12 14 14 14 13 18 14 24 23 25

47 42 39 44 43 11 15 25 32 24

1 1 2 5 7 7 6 9

Ben Carson December 2015 ............................ October 25-29, 2015 ..................... October 15-18, 2015 ..................... September 2015 ........................... November 2014 ............................

10 17 16 13 10

23 20 22 16 7

22 20 18 23 18

12 10 11 11 4

20 14 13 10 3

13 19 20 27 58

Marco Rubio December 2015 ............................ October 25-29, 2015 ..................... October 15-18, 2015 ..................... July 2015 ...................................... June 2015 ..................................... April 2015 ..................................... November 2014 ............................ September 2014+ ......................... July 2013 ...................................... April 2013 ..................................... February 2013 ..............................

8 7 9 5 7 8 7 6 7 12 10

22 19 22 19 16 14 14 15 16 16 14

24 25 23 24 24 24 21 21 20 18 20

16 14 14 14 12 12 10 11 11 8 9

11 11 11 9 12 11 9 10 9 8 8

19 24 21 29 29 31 39 37 37 38 39

Ted Cruz December 2015 ............................ October 25-29, 2015 ..................... October 15-18, 2015 ..................... July 2015 ...................................... April 2015 ..................................... November 2014 ............................ October 25-28, 2013 ..................... October 7-9, 2013 ......................... May 30-June 2, 2013 ....................

9 8 7 7 5 5 9 7 4

16 15 14 12 12 11 10 7 6

24 22 23 24 24 18 16 13 13

12 13 12 12 13 8 8 8 4

23 20 22 19 19 18 22 20 8

16 22 22 26 27 40 35 44 65

Very Positive

Somewhat Positive

Jeb Bush December 2015 ............................ October 25-29, 2015 ..................... October 15-18, 2015 ..................... September 2015 ........................... July 2015 ...................................... June 2015 ..................................... April 2015 ..................................... March 2015................................... January 2015 ................................ November 2014 ............................ September 2014+ ......................... April 2014 ..................................... May 30-June 2, 2013 ....................

3 3 5 4 3 6 5 4 5 6 5 4 9

Donald Trump December 2015 ............................ October 25-29, 2015 ..................... October 15-18, 2015 ..................... September 2015 ........................... July 2015 ...................................... February 2011 .............................. May 2004+ .................................... December 1999 ............................ October 1999 ................................ July 1990 ......................................




SUMMARY TABLE OF IMAGES – BY D/S (POSITIVE – NEGATIVE) TOTAL TOTAL D/S POSITIVE NEGATIVE Bernie Sanders ...................................... 36 31 5 Marco Rubio ........................................... 30 27 3 Ben Carson ............................................ 33 32 1 Barack Obama ....................................... 44 46 -2 Ted Cruz ................................................ 25 35 -10 Hillary Clinton ......................................... 37 48 -11 Jeb Bush ................................................ 21 43 -22 Donald Trump ........................................ 27 59 -32 Now, thinking about something else… Q8 Let me list some issues that have been proposed for the federal government to address. Please tell me which ONE OR TWO of these items you think should be the top priority for the federal government. (READ AND RANDOMZE LIST. ACCEPT UP TO TWO RESPONSE AND RECORD FIRST AND SECOND CHOICE) (IF ONLY ONE CHOICE GIVEN, THEN ASK) And, which of these issues do you think should be the second highest priority for the federal government to address? DECEMBER 2015 – AMONG ALL ADULTS ST THIS TABLE HAS BEEN RANKED BY HIGHEST 1 CHOICE PERCENTAGE

National security and terrorism ............................................ Job creation and economic growth ...................................... The deficit and government spending .................................. Health care .......................................................................... Climate change ..................................................................... Immigration ........................................................................... Religious and moral values ................................................... Other (VOL) ....................................................................... All equally (VOL) ................................................................ None of these (VOL) .......................................................... Not sure .............................................................................

1St Choice 40 23 11 9 7 5 3 1 1 -

2nd Choice 21 21 18 15 8 10 4 1 1

Combined Choice 61 44 29 24 15 15 7 2 1 1

APRIL 2015 – AMONG ALL ADULTS ST THIS TABLE HAS BEEN RANKED BY HIGHEST 1 CHOICE PERCENTAGE

Job creation and economic growth ........................................ National security and terrorism .............................................. The deficit and government spending .................................... Health care ............................................................................ Climate change ....................................................................... Immigration ............................................................................. Religious and moral values ..................................................... Other (VOL) ......................................................................... All equally (VOL) .................................................................. None of these (VOL) ............................................................ Not sure ...............................................................................

1St Choice 29 21 17 13 8 6 6 -

nd

2 Choice 24 18 16 15 5 15 4 1 1 1

Combined Choice 53 39 33 28 13 21 10 1 1 1



Q9-10 held for later release. Q11a

As you look back over 2015 what was the most important or defining news event of the year to you personally? (PROBE:) And, please tell me the reason this was that the most important news event to you personally? ASKED OF 125 RESPONDENTS, SEE VERBATIM RESPONSE

Q11b

As you look back over 2015 what were the one or two most important or defining news events of the year to you personally? (RANDOMIZE, ACCEPT UP TO TWO RESPONSES)1 THIS TABLE HAS BEEN RANKED BY HIGHEST PERCENTAGE RESPONSE

Terrorism attacks in Paris ..................................................................................................................... The attack in San Bernardino, California which may have been an act of terrorism ............................ Mass shootings like those in Charleston, South Carolina and others throughout the country ............ The Supreme Court decision allowing gay marriage ............................................................................ The debate and protests about the use of force by police .................................................................... Donald Trump and Ben Carson emerge as leaders in the Republican Presidential race ..................... The Iranian nuclear arms deal .............................................................................................................. The debate over immigration ................................................................................................................ Pope Francis’ visit................................................................................................................................. Something else (VOL) ........................................................................................................................ None of these (VOL) ........................................................................................................................... All of these (VOL) ............................................................................................................................... Not sure .............................................................................................................................................. 1

29 23 22 19 16 12 12 10 7 9 1 2 2

Question asked of 253 respondents MoE = +/- 6.16

Q11c

Do you believe the shootings and other random acts of violence that have taken place in 2015 are better described as … (ROTATE) 1 Now a permanent part of American life ................................... An unusual year and will not happen as often in the future ..... Not sure/refused .................................................................. 1

71 21 8

Question asked of 253 respondents MoE = +/- 6.16

Now, thinking ahead to 2016… Q12 As you look ahead to the 2016 presidential election and the type of candidate you want to be the next president, what word or short phrase best describes what you are looking for in the next president? ASKED OF 249 RESPONDENTS, SEE VERBATIM RESPONSE

Q13

Putting aside for a moment the question of who each party's nominee might be, what is your preference for the outcome of the 2016 presidential election––that a Democrat be elected president or that a Republican be elected president? (IF "DEMOCRAT" OR "REPUBLICAN," ASK:) And do you strongly prefer a (Democrat/Republican), or is your preference not that strong?

Democrat Strongly ....................... Not strongly ................. Republican Not strongly ................. Strongly ....................... Other (VOL)............... Not sure ....................

12/15+ 44 34 10 44 12 32 5 7

10/2529/15+ 43 33 10 44 9 35 6 7

8/08+ 46 36 10 37 13 24 6 11


7/08+ 48 43 5 36 8 28 4 12

6/08+ 51 44 7 35 8 27 4 10

2008 Election Trend 3/74/08+ 10/08+ 11/07+ 51 50 49 45 44 41 6 6 8 33 37 39 8 8 8 25 29 31 4 4 2 12 9 11

9/07+ 47 40 7 38 9 29 4 11

6/07 52 42 10 31 8 23 5 12

4/07 49 39 10 31 6 25 6 14



Do you think that the next president should take an approach similar to that of Barack Obama, or should the next president take a different approach than Barack Obama has?

12/15+* Similar approach to Obama ......... 25 Different approach from Obama ... 73 Not sure ..................................... 2

7/15+ 30 67 3

12/14+ 23 71 6

George W. Bush 3/08+ 11/07+ 4/07 17 21 21 76 73 74 7 6 5

* Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM A). + Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

Bill Clinton Trend Which do you prefer in a presidential candidate--someone who will take an approach similar to that of Bill Clinton or someone who will take an approach different from that of Bill Clinton?

Candidate with approach similar to Clinton's ........... Candidate with approach different from Clinton's .... Some of both/depends on issue (VOL) ................. Not sure.................................................................

10/99 36 50 10 4

7/99 44 45 8 3

Moving on… Q15 Now, if there were a presidential primary election in your state, would you vote in the Democratic primary, the Republican primary, or would you wait to vote in the general election in November 2016?

Vote in Democratic Primary ................................. Vote in Republican Primary ................................. Wait until the general election.............................. Do not plan to vote at all (VOL) ......................... Not sure ..............................................................

12/15+ 33 33 33 1


10/2529/15+ 28 32 40 -

10/1518/15+ 31 31 34 1 3

9/15+ 31 28 38 3

7/15+ 30 30 39 1

6/15+ 30 28 38 1 3

4/15+ 32 29 35 1 3

3/15+ 30 25 40 2 3



Next, I’m going to mention a number of people running for president in 2016. For each one, please tell me, yes or no, whether you could see yourself supporting that person for president in 2016. If you don't know the name, please just say so. THIS TABLE HAS BEEN RANKED BY THE PERCENTAGE WHO SAY YES

Hillary Clinton December 2015+ ................... December 2014+ ................... Bernie Sanders December 2015+ ................... December 2014+ ................... Marco Rubio December 2015+ ................... December 2014+ ................... Ben Carson December 2015+ ................... Ted Cruz December 2015+ ................... December 2014+ ................... Donald Trump December 2015+ ................... Jeb Bush December 2015+ ................... December 2014+ ................... Chris Christie December 2015+ ................... December 2014+ ................... Carly Fiorina December 2015+ ................... Mike Huckabee December 2015+ ................... December 2014+ ................... Rand Paul December 2015+ ................... December 2014+ ................... John Kasich December 2015+ ................... Martin O’Malley December 2015+ ................... December 2014+ ...................

Yes, Could See Self Supporting

No, Could Not See Self Supporting

Don’t Know Name

Not Sure

44 50

55 48

1

1 1

39 10

52 30

7 57

2 3

36 20

51 43

10 33

3 4

35

55

7

3

32 17

55 44

11 35

2 4

31

66

-

3

29 31

66 57

2 8

3 4

27 27

62 53

7 16

4 4

23

55

19

3

21 25

68 53

9 18

2 4

20 30

66 47

11 18

3 5

15

52

30

3

10 4

51 21

37 71

2 4




And, thinking about people who might seek the Democratic nomination for president in 2016. If the next Democratic primary for president were being held today, which one of the following candidates would you favor? (READ LIST. RANDOMIZE. IF "NOT SURE," ASK:) Well, which way do you lean? (ACCEPT ONLY ONE ANSWER.)

Hillary Clinton ........................................... Bernie Sanders ......................................... Martin O’Malley......................................... Jim Webb ................................................. Lincoln Chafee ......................................... Other (VOL) ........................................... None (VOL) ........................................... Not sure .................................................

12/15^^ 56 37 4 NA NA 2 1

10/2529/15^^ 62 31 3 NA NA 1 1 2

10/1518/15^^ 58 33 1 2 3 3

9/15^^ 53 38 1 1 1 2 4

7/15^^ 59 25 3 3 1 1 4 4

6/15^^ 75 15 2 4 1 2 1

^^ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters who say they would vote in the Democratic Primary

Q18a

In selecting a presidential nominee for the Democratic Party, which of the following is most important to you? (ROTATE)

A candidate with the best chance to defeat the Republican candidate .................. A candidate who comes closest to your views on issues ....................................... A candidate who has the right personal style and strong leadership qualities ....... None/other (VOL) ................................................................................................ Not sure ...............................................................................................................

12/15^^ 16 46 38 -

7/15^^ 12 53 34 1 -


(ASKED ONLY IF “RIGHT PERSONAL STYLE/STRONG LEADERSHIP” ON Q18A) Q18b Now, if you had to choose, which would be the next most important to you in selecting a presidential nominee for the Democratic Party? (ROTATE)

A candidate with the best chance to defeat the Republican candidate .................. A candidate who comes closest to your views on issues ....................................... Neither/other (VOL) ............................................................................................. Not sure ............................................................................................................... Best chance to defeat Republican/Closest to views/None/Not Sure (Q18a) .........

12/15^^ 10 27 1 62

7/15^^ 7 25 1 1 66


Q18A/B COMBINED^^ A candidate with the best chance to defeat the Republican candidate .................. A candidate who comes closest to your views on issues ....................................... None/other (VOL)................................................................................................. Not sure ...............................................................................................................

12/15^^ 26 72 1 1

7/15^^ 20 79 1 -




And, if a Republican primary for president were being held today, which one of the following candidates would you favor (RANDOMIZE :1-10)? (IF "NOT SURE," ASK:) Well, which way do you lean? (ACCEPT ONLY ONE ANSWER.) (IF CHOICE, THEN ASK:) And, which of the following candidates would be your second choice (RANDOMIZE REMAINING LIST FROM :1-10)? FIRST CHOICE THIS TABLE HAS BEEN RANKED BY HIGHEST PERCENTAGE

Donald Trump............... Ted Cruz ...................... Marco Rubio ................. Ben Carson .................. Jeb Bush ...................... Carly Fiorina ................. Mike Huckabee............. Chris Christie ................ John Kasich .................. Rand Paul .................... Jim Gilmore .................. Rick Santorum .............. Bobby Jindal ................. Lindsey Graham ........... George Pataki .............. Scott Walker ................. Rick Perry ..................... Other (VOL) ............... None (VOL) ............... Not sure .....................

12/15^ 27 22 15 11 7 5 3 3 2 2 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 3

10/2529/15^ 23 10 11 29 8 3 3 3 3 2 NA NA 1 1 3

10/1518/15^ 25 9 13 22 8 7 3 1 3 2 NA NA 1 1 5

9/15^ 21 5 11 20 7 11 2 3 6 3 1 1 NA NA 1 2 6

7/15^ 19 9 5 10 14 6 3 3 6 1 1 15 3 1 4

6/15^ 1 4 14 11 22 2 9 4 1 7 NA 1 17 5 1 1

4/15^ NA 11 18 7 23 1 5 5 NA 11 NA NA NA NA NA 14 2 3

^ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters who say they would vote in the Republican Primary COMBINED CHOICE THIS TABLE HAS BEEN RANKED BY HIGHEST PERCENTAGE

Ted Cruz ........................ Donald Trump ................ Marco Rubio .................. Ben Carson.................... Jeb Bush........................ Carly Fiorina .................. Chris Christie ................. Mike Huckabee .............. Rand Paul ...................... John Kasich ................... Jim Gilmore ................... Rick Santorum ............... Bobby Jindal .................. Lindsey Graham ............ George Pataki................ Scott Walker .................. Rick Perry ...................... Other (VOL) ................ None (VOL) ................ Not sure ......................

12/15^ 40 39 33 28 12 11 9 7 5 5 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 3 4

10/2529/15^ 23 35 24 50 15 14 6 8 6 6 1 1 NA NA 1 2 5

10/1518/15^ 17 39 26 44 17 18 3 7 6 7 1 1 NA NA 1 2 7

9/15^ 11 31 26 35 19 28 5 8 6 8 3 1 NA NA 3 7

7/15^ 17 30 16 21 30 2 9 11 11 4 2 4 24 7 2 5

6/15^ 11 4 34 19 40 3 10 18 16 1 NA 1 24 10 1 4

4/15^ 18 NA 41 11 37 3 14 15 20 NA NA NA NA NA NA 27 7 4

^ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters who say they would vote in the Republican Primary



Now if you had to choose between ONLY the following candidates running for the Republican primary for president, which one would you favor (RANDOMIZE :1-5)? (IF "NOT SURE," ASK:) Well, which way do you lean? (ACCEPT ONLY ONE ANSWER.) ^ THIS TABLE HAS BEEN RANKED BY HIGHEST PERCENTAGE

Donald Trump ................................................ Ted Cruz ........................................................ Marco Rubio .................................................. Ben Carson.................................................... Jeb Bush........................................................ None (VOL) ................................................ Not sure ......................................................

30 24 21 13 9 1 2


HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES December 2015 (12/14/15 PM Release) Q21a


In selecting a presidential nominee for the Republican Party, which of the following is most important to you? (ROTATE)

A candidate with best chance to defeat the Democratic candidate ..................................... A candidate who comes closest to your views on issues .................................................... A candidate who has the right personal style and strong leadership qualities..................... None/other (VOL) .............................................................................................................. Not sure.............................................................................................................................

12/15^ 23 39 38 -

7/15^ 12 54 31 2 1

3/15^ 19 46 33 2 -


In selecting a presidential nominee for the Republican Party, which of the following is most important to you? 1/12^ 10/11^ A candidate with best chance to defeat Barack Obama ...................................... 32 20 A candidate who comes closest to your views on issues .................................... 39 46 A candidate who has the right personal style and strong leadership qualities..... 27 32 None/other (VOL) .............................................................................................. 1 Not sure............................................................................................................. 2 1 ^ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters who say they would vote/have voted in the Republican Primary

(ASKED ONLY IF “RIGHT PERSONAL STYLE/STRONG LEADERSHIP” ON Q21A) Q21b Now, if you had to choose, which would be the next most important to you in selecting a presidential nominee for the Republican Party? (ROTATE)

A candidate with the best chance to defeat the Democratic candidate ........................................ A candidate who comes closest to your views on issues ............................................................. Neither/other (VOL) .................................................................................................................... Not sure ..................................................................................................................................... Best chance to defeat the Democrat/Closest to views/None/Not Sure (Q21a) ...........................

12/15^ 14 23 1 62

7/15^ 9 22 69


Q21A/B COMBINED^ 12/15^ A candidate with the best chance to defeat the Democratic candidate ........................................ 37 A candidate who comes closest to your views on issues ............................................................. 62 Neither/other (VOL) .................................................................................................................... 1 Not sure ..................................................................................................................................... -

7/15^ 21 77 1 1

^ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters who say they would vote/have voted in the Republican Primary

COMBINED COMPARATIVE DATA FROM 2011-2012^ A candidate with best chance to defeat Barack Obama.............................................................. A candidate who comes closest to your views on issues ............................................................ None/other (VOL)...................................................................................................................... Not sure ....................................................................................................................................

1/12^ 43 54 1 2

10/11^ 31 67 1 1

^ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters who say they would vote/have voted in the Republican Primary



Thinking again about the 2016 presidential election… (Q22-Q25 RANDOMIZED) Q22 (And,) if the election for president were held today, and (ROTATE) Donald Trump were the Republican candidate and Hillary Clinton were the Democratic candidate, for whom would you vote?

Donald Trump .................................................. Hillary Clinton ................................................... Depends (VOL) ............................................. Neither/other (VOL) ....................................... Not sure ........................................................

10/2512/15+ 29/15+ 40 42 50 50 8 6 2 2

9/15+ 39 49 10 2


Q23

(And,) if the election for president were held today, and (ROTATE) Ben Carson were the Republican candidate and Hillary Clinton were the Democratic candidate, for whom would you vote? 10/25- 10/1512/15+ 29/15+ 18/15+ Ben Carson .......................................... 47 47 45 Hillary Clinton ....................................... 46 47 47 Depends (VOL) ................................. Neither/other (VOL) ........................... 5 4 5 Not sure ............................................ 2 2 3

9/15+ 46 45 6 3


Q24

(And,) if the election for president were held today, and (ROTATE) Marco Rubio were the Republican candidate and Hillary Clinton were the Democratic candidate, for whom would you vote? 10/25- 10/1512/15+ 29/15+ 18/15+ Marco Rubio ........................................ 48 44 45 Hillary Clinton ...................................... 45 47 46 Depends (VOL) ................................. Neither/other (VOL) .......................... 5 5 5 Not sure ............................................ 2 4 4

6/15+ 40 50 8 4

4/15+ 43 49 5 3


Q25

(And,) if the election for president were held today, and (ROTATE) Ted Cruz were the Republican candidate and Hillary Clinton were the Democratic candidate, for whom would you vote?

Ted Cruz ....................................................... Hillary Clinton ................................................ Depends (VOL) .......................................... Neither/other (VOL) .................................... Not sure .....................................................

10/1512/15+ 18/15+ 45 41 48 49 6 6 1 4




Now… Q26 Which statement best describes your reaction to Donald Trump’s campaign statements…(PUNCHES 1-3: TOP TO BOTTOM, BOTTOM TO TOP. PUNCH 4 ALWAYS LAST) Trump's comments are frequently insulting and he has the wrong approach on many issues ............. Trump’s manner and language bother me, but he is raising important issues ..................................... Trump tells it like it is and he has the right approach on many issues ................................................. Or none of these statements come close to describing what you think ................................................ Not sure .............................................................................................................................................

41 24 22 12 1

Q27 held for later release.

Now, turning to the economy… Q28 During the next twelve months, do you think that the nation's economy will get better, get worse, or stay about the same? High

Economy will get better .................... Economy will get worse .................... Economy will stay about the same ... Not sure ..........................................

2

6/14 27 24 48 1

4/14 26 26 47 1

9/09 47 20 30 3

7/15 25 24 51 -

3/15 29 21 48 2

12/14 31 17 51 1

3/14 26 25 48 1

12/13 29 24 46 1

10/2528/13 23 34 42 1

10/79/13 17 42 38 3

9/13 27 24 48 1

7/13 31 21 47 1

6/13 32 18 49 1

12/12 38 28 33 1

10/12+ 45 9 34 12

9/2630/12+ 44 13 35 8

9/1216/12+ 42 18 32 8

8/12+ 36 18 38 8

7/12+ 27 25 45 3

6/12 35 20 41 4

5/12 33 19 46 2

4/12 38 19 42 1

3/12 40 23 35 2

1/12 37 17 44 2

12/11 30 22 47 1

11/11 25 28 47 -

10/11 21 32 45 2

8/11 22 30 47 1

7/11 26 31 41 2

6/11 29 30 39 2

4/11 33 21 46 -

2/11 29 29 41 1

1/11 40 17 42 1

12/10 32 24 42 2

11/10 37 15 46 2

10/1418/10+ 37 20 41 2

9/10 32 24 41 3

8/2630/10 26 26 45 3

8/59/10 34 25 39 2

6/10 33 23 43 1

5/610/10 40 20 38 2

3/10 41 22 36 1

1/1014/10 41 19 38 2

10/09 42 22 33 3

9/09 47 20 30 3

7/09 44 21 32 3

6/09 46 22 29 3

4/09 38 30 30 2

10/08+ 38 20 37 5

10/06+ 22 22 51 5

10/04+ 43 10 33 14

10/02+ 41 20 34 5

10/98+ 17 24 54 5

10/94 31 24 40 5

12/152 24 24 50 2

Question asked of 252 respondents. MoE +/- 6.16% Prior to April 2001, the question was phrased, “Over the next year…” + Results shown reflect responses among registered voters. 1

9/14+ 27 20 51 2

Low 10/79/13 17 42 38 3

10/812/14+ 28 24 46 2



Now, switching topics again… Q29 Would you say that immigration helps the United States more than it hurts it, OR immigration hurts the United States more than it helps it? All Adults

Helps more than it hurts ........... Hurts more than it helps ........... A little of both (VOL) .............. Not sure ..................................

12/15 49 43 4 4

7/15 47 43 3 7

12/14 48 42 5 5

6/14 47 42 5 6

6/12 47 39 8 6

5/2023/10 43 45 na 12

5/611/10 37 53 na 10

12/07 39 52 na 9

6/07 46 44 na 10

7/06 45 42 na 10

6/06 44 45 na 11

4/06 45 45 na 10

12/05 37 53 na 10

6/12 63 26 7 5

5/2023/10 60 30 na 10

Hispanic/Latino Adults

Helps more than it hurts ............ Hurts more than it helps ............ A little of both (VOL) ............... Not sure ..................................

12/15 61 32 3 4

7/15 66 24 3 7

12/14 67 25 5 3

6/14 62 30 4 4

5/611/10 58 32 na 10

6/07 69 21 na 10

4/06 62 28 na 10

Q30 held for later release.

And, thinking about something else… Q31a Is your overall opinion of Muslims very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable?

Very favorable ................................... Mostly favorable ................................ Mostly unfavorable ............................ Very unfavorable ............................... Never heard of (VOL) ...................... Not sure...........................................

12/15* 14 45 20 9 12

8/2630/10 10 43 16 12 19

6/09 11 41 20 10 18

2/021 7 40 18 11 1 23

* Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM A). 1 February 2002 trend data taken from a survey by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life.

HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES December 2015 (12/14/15 PM Release) Q31b


Is your overall opinion of American Muslims very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable?** Very favorable ......................................................... Mostly favorable ...................................................... Mostly unfavorable .................................................. Very unfavorable ..................................................... Never heard of (VOL) ............................................ Not sure ................................................................

14 50 20 10 6

** Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM B).

QX1.

Recently, Donald Trump has called for a total and complete shutdown for any Muslim being allowed to enter the United States. Do you favor or oppose this proposal or do you not have an opinion one way or the other? (IF FAVOR/OPPOSE, THEN ASK) And, do you strongly (favor/oppose) or just somewhat 1 (favor/oppose) this proposal? Strongly favor ................................. Somewhat favor ............................. Somewhat oppose ......................... Strongly oppose ............................. No opinion either way..................... Not sure .......................................

16 9 11 46 17 1

1

Question asked of 495 respondents December 89, 2015. MoE = +/- 4.40

QX2.

When Donald Trump calls for a total and complete shutdown for any Muslim being allowed to enter the United States, which one better describes what you think… (ROTATE 1 & 2)1 Trump is stating his own beliefs but they are not shared by most Republican voters...... Trump is speaking for most Republican voters who share these views as well .............. Or, do you not know enough about this issue to have an opinion at this time? .............. Not sure ......................................................................................................................... 1

Question asked of 495 respondents December 8-9, 2015. MoE = +/- 4.40

NBC News – July 2015 Now, as you may have heard, Donald Trump has said Mexico is, quote, “sending people that have lots of problems...They are bringing drugs. They are bringing crime. They are rapists. And some, I assume, are good people.” When he says this, which one better describes what you think… Stating his own beliefs but they are not shared by most Republican voters ..... Speaking for most Republican voters who share these views as well .............. Don’t know enough to have an opinion ............................................................. Not sure ..........................................................................................................

46 33 20 1

41 25 31 3



Now, thinking again about some other issues… (Q32-Q35 RANDOMIZED AMONG REG VOTERS) Q32 Which of the following statements comes closer to what you think…(ROTATE) + Statement A: I am more concerned that the wealthy are rigging the system for the rich and leaving the rest of us behind Statement B: I am more concerned about diminishing opportunity for average people to achieve economic stability Statement A: Wealthy rigging system .................................................... Statement B: Diminished opportunity .................................................... Mixed/Some of Both (VOL) ................................................................. Neither (VOL) ..................................................................................... Not sure ...............................................................................................

37 57 3 2 1


Q33

Which of the following statements comes closer to what you think…(ROTATE) + Statement A: I think free trade with foreign countries is good for America because it opens up new markets and we cannot avoid the fact that it is a global economy Statement B: I think free trade with foreign countries is bad for America because it has hurt manufacturing and other key industries and there is no proof more trade creates better jobs Statement A: Free trade is good ........................................................... Statement B: Free trade is bad ............................................................. Mixed/Some of Both (VOL) ................................................................ Neither (VOL) ..................................................................................... Not sure ..............................................................................................

51 41 3 1 4


Q34

Which of the following statements comes closer to what you think…(ROTATE) + Statement A: We need to focus here at home because America cannot be the world’s policeman trying to solve all the problems and intervening in countries around the world. Statement B: America has not been strong enough and has allowed Russia, China, and ISIS (‘EYE-SIS”), to extend their influence and power throughout the world. Statement A: Focus here at home ......................................................... Statement B: America has not been strong enough .............................. Mixed/Some of Both (VOL) ................................................................. Neither (VOL) ...................................................................................... Not sure ...............................................................................................

52 40 4 3 1


Q35

Which of the following statements concerns you more—(ROTATE) Statement A: The government will go too far in restricting the rights of citizens to own guns Statement B: The government will not do enough to regulate access to firearms

Statement A: Too far in restricting citizen gun rights.............................. Statement B: Not enough to regulate access to firearms ....................... Mixed/Some of Both (VOL) ................................................................. Neither (VOL) ...................................................................................... Not sure ............................................................................................... + Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

12/15+ 52 44 1 2 1

6/95 35 58 NA NA 7



Do you believe that it is more important to have––(ROTATE) a president who stands up for his or her convictions, OR a president who seeks common ground? (IF "BOTH," ASK:) Well, between the two, which do you think is MORE important?

Stands up for convictions ................. Seeks common ground .................... Depends (VOL) .............................. Not sure ..........................................

12/15+ 39 56 3 2

10/2529/15+ 47 49 2 2

6/07 46 43 8 3


Now, switching topics… Q37 Which worries you more (ROTATE) that the United States will not go far enough in monitoring the activities and communications of potential terrorists living in the United States or that the United States will go too far and violate the privacy rights of average citizens?

Will not go far enough..................... Will go too far.................................... Both equally (VOL)......................... Not sure..........................................

12/15** 55 40 3 2

1/15 46 47 2 5

7/13 36 56 3 5

7/06 43 45 8 4

12/01 55 31 9 5

** Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM B).

Q38

How worried are you that (READ ITEM)--very worried, fairly worried, only slightly worried, or not really worried at all? THIS TABLE HAS BEEN RANKED BY THE PERCENTAGE WHO SAY VERY OR FAIRLY WORRIED

You or someone you love will be the victim of gun violence December 2015 .............................. October 15-18, 2015 ....................... You or someone you love will be the victim of a terrorist attack December 2015 .............................. October 15-18, 2015 ....................... September 2001 .............................

Very Worried

Fairly Worried

Only Slightly Worried

Not Really Worried at all

Not Sure

17 17

15 15

34 31

33 37

1 -

13 9 16

16 16 12

36 35 31

34 40 40

1 1



Now, as you may know, a terrorist group called ISIS is operating in Syria and Iraq. ISIS militants have made significant territorial gains in these countries and have declared an independent Islamic state. Q39 Do you generally approve or disapprove of the job Barack Obama is doing handling the situation involving the terrorist militants known as ISIS in Iraq and Syria?

Approve................................................................... Disapprove............................................................. Not sure...............................................................

12/15 34 60 6

10/812/14+ 37 55 8


Q40

Is taking military action against ISIS in Iraq and Syria in our national interest or not? If you do not know enough about this to have an opinion, please just say so and we will move on.

Yes, in our national interest................................. No, not in our national interest............................ Don’t know enough to have an opinion.............. Not sure.............................................................

12/151 60 13 26 1

10/812/14+ 61 16 22 1

9/14+ 61 13 24 2

1

Question asked of 752 respondents. MoE = +/- 3.57 + Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

NBC News – August 2013 Is taking military action against the Syrian government in our national interest or not? If you do not know enough about this to have an opinion, please just say so and we will move on. Yes, in our national interest...................... No, not in our national interest.................. Don’t know enough to have an opinion.. Not sure.................................................. Q41a

21 33 45 1

Now, more specifically, should U.S. military action against ISIS be limited to only air strikes, should it include both air strikes and American combat troops on the ground, or should U.S. military action not be taken at all? 10/812/15* 12/14+ 9/14+ Limited to air strikes only................................... 36 35 40 Include air strikes and combat troops............... 42 41 34 U.S. military action should not be taken........... 12 15 15 Not sure........................................................... 10 9 11 * Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM A). + Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

Q41b held for later release.



Now I am going to ask you a few questions for statistical purposes only. QF1b/c A lot of people are unable to get out and vote for many reasons. Did you happen to vote in the November 2012 election for president? (IF “YES,” ASK:) For whom did you vote––Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, or someone else? + Voted for Barack Obama ............................... Voted for Mitt Romney ................................... Voted for someone else ................................. Not sure ......................................................... No, Did Not Vote ............................................ Not sure .......................................................

44 32 10 2 10 2


QF1d

And did you happen to vote in the 2014 election for U.S. Congress? + Yes, voted ............................................................... No, did not vote ....................................................... Not sure ..................................................................

66 30 4


QF2

Are you currently employed? (IF "CURRENTLY EMPLOYED," ASK:) What type of work do you do? (RECORD UNDER "6--OTHER.") (IF "NOT CURRENTLY EMPLOYED," ASK:) Are you a student, a stay-athome mom or dad, retired, or unemployed and looking for work? Currently Employed Professional, manager ............................ White-collar worker ................................. Blue-collar worker ................................... Farmer, rancher ...................................... Not Currently Employed Student .................................................... Stay at home mom/dad ........................... Retired .................................................... Unemployed, looking for work ................. Other ....................................................... Not sure ................................................

QF3

27 16 19 3 7 23 4 1

What is the last grade that you completed in school? (DO NOT READ CHOICES.) Grade school ........................................................... Some high school .................................................... High school graduate ............................................... Some college, no degree ......................................... Vocational training/School ...................................... 2-year college degree .............................................. 4-year college/bachelor's degree ............................. Some postgraduate work, no degree ....................... 2-3 years postgraduate work/master's degree ......... Doctoral/law degree ................................................. Not sure/refused ....................................................

4 22 16 3 12 25 3 11 4 -

HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES December 2015 (12/14/15 PM Release) QF4

Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, a Republican, an independent, or something else? (IF "DEMOCRAT" OR "REPUBLICAN," ASK:) Would you call yourself a strong (Democrat/Republican) or not a very strong (Democrat/Republican)? (IF "NOT SURE," CODE AS "NOT VERY STRONG DEMOCRAT/REPUBLICAN.") (IF "INDEPENDENT," ASK:) Do you think of yourself as closer to the Republican Party, closer to the Democratic Party, or do you think of yourself as strictly independent? (IF "NOT SURE," CODE AS "STRICTLY INDEPENDENT.") Strong Democrat ............................. Not very strong Democrat ............... Independent/lean Democrat ............ Strictly Independent......................... Independent/lean Republican .......... Not very strong Republican ............. Strong Republican ........................... Other (VOL) ................................... Not sure.........................................

QF5


22 9 12 13 13 8 17 4 2

Thinking about your general approach to issues, do you consider yourself to be liberal, moderate, or conservative? (IF "LIBERAL" OR "CONSERVATIVE," ASK:) Do you consider yourself to be very (liberal/conservative) or somewhat (liberal/conservative)? Very liberal ......................................................... Somewhat liberal ............................................... Moderate ............................................................ Somewhat conservative ..................................... Very conservative .............................................. Not sure ...........................................................

12 14 42 15 14 3

QF5a-l held for later release.

QF6a/b Are you a current or retired labor union member? (ASK ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO SAY "NO" OR "NOT SURE" IN QF6a.) Is anyone else in your household a current or retired labor union member? Labor union member ........................................ Union household .............................................. Non-union household ....................................... Not sure .......................................................... QF7

14 10 75 1

How often do you attend services at a church, synagogue, mosque, or other place of worship? (READ LIST.) Never ....................................... Once a year ............................. A few times a year ................... Once a month .......................... About twice a month ................ Once a week or more often ...... Not sure .................................

25 8 20 7 8 32 -

HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES December 2015 (12/14/15 PM Release) QF8


If you added together the yearly income of all the members of your family who were living at home last year, would the total be less than ten thousand dollars, between ten thousand dollars and twenty thousand dollars, between twenty thousand dollars and thirty thousand dollars, between thirty thousand dollars and forty thousand dollars, between forty thousand dollars and fifty thousand dollars, between fifty thousand dollars and seventy-five thousand dollars, between seventy-five thousand dollars and one hundred thousand dollars, or would the total be more than that? Less than $10,000 ............................................... Between $10,000 and $20,000............................ Between $20,000 and $30,000............................ Between $30,000 and $40,000............................ Between $40,000 and $50,000............................ Between $50,000 and $75,000............................ Between $75,000 and $100,000.......................... More than $100,000 ............................................ Not sure/refused .................................................

3 8 9 9 8 18 12 26 7