Majority of Americans Support Prime Minister Netanyahu's Speech to ...

To: SecureAmericaNow.org From: John McLaughlin Re: National Survey Results – Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Speech on Iran Date: February 18th, 2015

Majority of Americans Support Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Speech to Joint Session of Congress Methodology: This national survey of 1,007 likely 2016 general election voters was conducted from February 13th to 17th, 2014. All interviews were conducted online; survey invitations were distributed randomly within predetermined geographic units. These units were structured to correlate with actual voter turnout in a nationwide general election. This poll of 1,007 likely general election voters has an accuracy of +/- 3.1% at a 95% confidence interval. Survey Results: A nationwide survey of 2016 likely general election voters conducted by McLaughlin & Associates for Secure America Now finds that Americans overwhelmingly support Prime Minister Netanyahu speaking to a joint session of Congress to address any Iran nuclear deal before the negotiating deadline in late March. Furthermore, 4 out of 5 voters believe Congress should have to approve any deal made by the Obama Administration with regards to Iran’s nuclear capabilities. “Republican House Speaker John Boehner has invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address a joint session of Congress on March 3rd. President Obama and some Democrats think it should be cancelled because it is 2 weeks before an Israeli election. Israeli Prime Minister wants to speak to the American Congress to try to stop a deal that would give Iran a nuclear weapon. These negotiations are set to conclude 3 weeks after the Prime Minister’s speech. Knowing all of this is true, do you support or oppose Prime Minister Netanyahu speaking to Congress on March 3rd?” Support Strongly Somewhat Oppose Somewhat Strongly Don’t Know

59% 36% 24% 23% 11% 11% 18%

“Regarding the United States’ negotiations with Iran which would lead to an agreement as to whether Iran could develop a nuclear weapon, do you think the agreement should rely solely upon President Obama’s approval, or should Congress be required to approve any agreement as well?” Pres. Obama’s Approval Only Approval of BOTH President and Congress Don’t Know

11% 79% 10%

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Three out of every four Americans believe negotiations with Iran should stop Iran from ever getting a nuclear weapon, while only 1 in 10 of Americans believe negotiations should be to accept Iran into the ranks of nations who have nuclear weapons. “Currently the United States is in secret negotiations with Iran about their potential development of a nuclear weapon. In your opinion, should the goal of these negotiations be to stop Iran from ever getting a nuclear weapon, or should it be to accept Iran into the ranks of nations who have nuclear weapons?” Stop Iran from ever getting a nuclear weapon Accept Iran into the ranks of nations who have nuclear weapons Don’t Know

76% 10% 14%

Two-thirds of Americans believe if Iran obtained nuclear weapons they would arm terrorists who would use the nuclear weapons to attack the United States. Similarly, two-thirds of Americans believe that if Iran obtains nuclear weapons they would use them to attack Israel. “If Iran attains nuclear weapons, do you believe Iran would arm terrorists who would use the nuclear weapons to attack the United States?” Yes No Don’t Know

67% 12% 22%

“If Iran attains nuclear weapons, do you believe Iran would use them to attack Israel?” Yes No Don’t Know

67% 11% 22%

Voters were less likely to approve of a deal with Iran because of their refusal to allow international inspectors to visit the sights. Similarly, they were less likely to approve of a deal with Iran if they were allowed to keep their 19,000 atomic centrifuges, as well as being less likely to approve of a deal with Iran because if Iran is allowed to develop a nuclear weapon, several other Middle East nations like Saudi Arabia and the Gulf States will obtain nuclear weapons. “Would you be more or less likely to approve of a nuclear deal with Iran if you knew that each of the following statements were true. If each made no difference, just say so.” “Iran has refused to allow international inspectors to visit their nuclear sites.” More Likely Less Likely No Difference Don’t Know

19% 62% 10% 9%


“According to media reports about the negotiations, Iran would be allowed to keep every one of the 19,000 atomic centrifuges that they currently have which would allow them to develop a nuclear weapon in a matter of months.” More Likely Less Likely No Difference Don’t Know

19% 59% 11% 10%

“If Iran is allowed to develop a nuclear weapon, several other Middle East nations like Saudi Arabia and the Gulf States will obtain nuclear weapons.” More Likely Less Likely No Difference Don’t Know Demographic Breakdown 2 -17- 2014 Party Republican Democrat Independent Ideology Liberal Moderate Conservative

Total 32% 38% 31% % 32% 34% 34%

29% 51% 10% 9%

Age 18-29 30-40 41-55 56-65 Over 65

Total 15% 18% 27% 21% 19%

Race White African American Hispanic Asian Gender Male Female

% 71% 12% 12% 3% % 47% 53%

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