NBC News - Wall Street Journal

HART/McINTURFF March 2010

Study #10156--page 1 NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey

Interviews: 1,000 adults, including104 reached by cell phone

FINAL 48 Male 52 Female

Study #10156 NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey March 11,13-14, 2010 Please note: all results are shown as percentages unless otherwise stated.

The margin of error for 1,000 Adult interviews is ±3.10% The margin of error for the 846 Registered Voter interviews is ±3.37% (ASK ALL) 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

10 7 9 9 11 8 10 10 10 5 5 6 --

11 88 1

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..............................

75 11 2 4 6 2


Q3


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?

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

High

Low

3/10

1/23 25/10

1/1014/10

12/09

10/09

9/09

7/09

9/01

10/1720/08+

33 59 5 3

32 58 7 3

34 54 10 2

33 55 10 2

36 52 9 3

39 48 10 3

39 49 9 3

72 11 11 6

12 78 7 3

10/45/08+ 12 77 9 2

9/1922/08+ 16 73 9 2

1/07 28 57 13 2

6/09 42 46 9 3

4/09 43 43 10 4

2/09 41 44 9 6

1/09 26 59 9 6

12/08 26 60 10 4

10/1720/08 + 12 78 7 3

8/08+ 18 67 12 3

7/08+ 13 74 10 3

6/08+ 16 71 11 2

4/08+ 15 73 10 2

3/710/08+ 20 66 11 3

1/08+ 20 68 9 3

9/07 25 63 9 3

9/06+ 31 54 12 3

1/06 31 57 10 2

9/05 32 57 8 3

1/05 40 47 10 3

9/04+ 39 49 10 2

1/04 47 43 6 4

9/03 38 50 8 4

1/03 36 47 14 3

9/02 42 43 12 3

1/02 62 20 14 4

9/01 72 11 11 6

12/99 49 34 15 2

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

Q4a

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

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

3/10 48 47 5

1/2325/10 50 44 6

1/1014/10 48 43 9

12/09 47 46 7

6/09 56 34 10

4/09 61 30 9

2/09 60 26 14

10/09 51 42 7

9/09 51 41 8

8/09 51 40 9

7/09 53 40 7

HART/McINTURFF March 2010 Q4b


Do you generally approve or disapprove of the job that Barack Obama is doing in handling the economy?

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

Q5a

3/10 47 50 3

1/2325/10 47 49 4

1/1014/10 43 49 8

12/09 42 51 7

6/09 51 38 11

4/09 55 37 8

2/09 56 31 13

10/09 47 46 7

9/09 50 42 8

7/09 49 44 7

Do you generally approve or disapprove of the job Barack Obama is doing in handling the war in Afghanistan? 3/10* 53 35 12

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

12/09 46 42 12

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

Q5b

In general, do you approve or disapprove of the job that Barack Obama is doing in handling the situation in Iraq? 3/10** 53 39 8

Approve ............................................ Disapprove ........................................ Not sure .......................................... **Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM B).

BUSH TREND

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

Q6

4/06 33 62 5

3/06 35 61 4

1/06 39 56 5

12/05 36 60 4

9/05 37 58 5

7/05 39 55 6

5/05 44 52 4

11/05 32 64 4

And, how would you rate Barack Obama on improving America's image around the world? Use a five-point scale, on which a "five" means a very good rating, a "one" means a very poor rating, and a "three" means a mixed rating.

Improving America's image around the world* * Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM A).

Very Good Rating 5 4 17 18 35

3 31

Very Poor Rating 2 1 11 22 33

Cannot Rate 1


Q7


In general, do you approve or disapprove of the job that Congress is doing? High

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

3/10 17 77 6

1/1014/10 21 67 12

12/09 22 68 10

10/09 24 65 11

9/09 22 66 12

7/09 24 63 13

6/09 29 57 14

9/98 61 28 11

Low 10/1720/08+ 12 79 9

4/09 28 58 14

2/09 31 54 15

1/09 23 68 9

12/08 21 69 10

10/1720/08+ 12 79 9

10/45/08+ 13 78 9

9/1922/08+ 15 73 12

7/08+ 15 75 10

6/08+ 13 79 8

1/08 18 70 12

9/07 23 65 12

3/07 31 53 16

9/06+ 20 65 15

1/06 29 56 15

9/05 29 53 18

1/05 41 40 19

6/04+ 40 42 18

1/04 46 41 13

9/03 39 45 16

1/03 42 39 19

9/02 40 44 16

1/02 54 29 17

6/01 47 34 19

1/01 48 35 17

9/00+ 46 41 13

1/00 48 36 16

9/99 40 49 11

12/98 44 42 14

1/96 26 65 9

1/94 33 54 13


Q8

And how would you rate the congressman or woman from your district—do you approve or disapprove of the job your representative is doing?

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

Q9a

3/10 45 41 14

7/91 59 29 12

10/90 57 30 13

11/89 68 16 16

Do you generally approve or disapprove of the job Barack Obama is doing in handling the issue of health care reform?

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

3/10* 41 57 2

1/1014/10* 38 55 7

10/09 43 48 9

9/09 45 46 9

8/09 41 47 12

7/09 41 46 13

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

Q9b

Do you generally approve or disapprove of the way that Republicans in Congress are handling the issue of health care reform?

3/10** Approve ........................................ 35 Disapprove .................................... 59 Not sure ...................................... 6 ** Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM B).

1/1014/10** 26 64 10

10/09 23 64 13

9/09 21 65 14

8/09 21 62 17


Q10


Now I'm going to read you the names of several public figures and groups, and I'd like you to rate your feelings toward each one as either very positive, somewhat positive, neutral, somewhat negative, or very negative. If you don't know the name, please just say so.

Barack Obama March 2010 ............................... January 23-25, 2010 ................. January 10-14, 2010 ................. December 2009 ........................ October 2009 ............................ September 2009 ....................... July 2009 .................................. June 2009 ................................. April 2009 ................................. February 2009 .......................... January 2009 ............................ December 2008 ........................ October 17-20, 2008+ ............... October 4-5, 2008+ ................... September 19-22, 2008+ .......... September 6-8, 2008+ .............. August 2008+ ........................... July 2008+ ................................ June 2008+ ............................... April 2008+ ............................... March 2008+ ............................. January 2008 ............................ December 2007 ........................ November 2007 ........................ September 2007 ....................... July 2007 .................................. April 2007 ................................. March 2007 ............................... High February 2009 .......................... Low Oct. 28-30, 2006+ .....................

Neutral

Somewhat Negative

Very Negative

Don't Know Name/ Not Sure

19 23 23 21 20 18 18 19 19 21 23 22 19 22 19 20 22 21 23 23 25 30 29 28 27 26 26 19

11 14 12 13 11 11 10 11 12 12 17 15 10 12 15 13 13 16 17 16 18 22 22 24 23 24 25 26

14 14 16 15 12 14 14 12 10 9 8 8 10 12 14 12 17 11 11 17 16 11 14 12 13 12 8 11

24 20 19 22 21 19 20 17 13 10 6 8 23 23 22 20 19 23 22 20 16 14 12 12 12 10 6 6

1 1 1 1 1 3 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 4 6 9 10 12 16 20

47

21

12

9

10

1

14

17

18

5

6

40

Very Positive

Somewhat Positive

31 29 29 29 36 38 37 41 45 47 43 45 37 30 29 33 28 27 25 23 24 19 17 15 15 16 19 18




Q.10 (cont'd)

The Democratic Party March 2010 ................................ January 23-25, 2010 ................... January 10-14, 2010 ................... December 2009........................... October 2009 ............................. September 2009......................... July 2009 .................................... June 2009 .................................. April 2009 ................................... February 2009 ............................ December 2008.......................... October 17-20, 2008+ ................ October 4-5, 2008+ .................... September 19-22, 2008+ ........... September 6-8, 2008+ ............... August 2008+ ............................. July 2008+.................................. June 2008+ ................................ April 2008+ ................................. March 7-10, 2008+ ..................... January 2008 ............................. November 2007.......................... September 2007......................... July 2007 .................................... January 2007 ............................. October 28-30, 2006+ ................ July 2006 .................................... January 2006 ............................. May 2005 ................................... February 2005 ............................ October 2004+ ........................... January 2002 ............................. January 1998 ............................. January 1994 ............................. High January 2000 ............................. Low July 2006 ....................................

Neutral

Somewhat Negative

Very Negative


28 25 27 25 28 27 29 26 28 29 32 23 26 23 25 26 28 27 27 25 25 27 26 27 29 25 25 25 26 28 25 33 30 29

19 22 20 19 20 18 19 16 19 18 22 22 20 20 17 21 18 24 22 18 19 24 27 21 26 25 27 28 26 28 22 23 30 29

19 17 18 19 14 17 17 16 15 14 15 17 18 16 19 16 18 13 15 16 18 18 22 20 16 18 22 20 20 16 16 15 16 17

24 21 23 26 22 22 20 21 19 17 13 21 19 20 14 19 19 19 17 19 15 17 16 15 14 17 17 15 14 13 19 11 9 11

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

20

30

23

15

10

2

7

25

27

22

17

2

Very Positive

Somewhat Positive

9 14 11 10 14 14 13 19 17 20 17 16 15 19 24 17 15 16 17 20 22 12 8 15 13 14 7 11 12 14 17 16 13 11




Q.10 (cont'd)

The Republican Party March 2010 ................................ January 23-25, 2010 .................. January 10-14, 2010 .................. December 2009.......................... October 2009 ............................. September 2009......................... July 2009 .................................... June 2009 .................................. April 2009 ................................... February 2009 ............................ December 2008.......................... October 17-20, 2008+ ................ October 4-5, 2008+ .................... September 19-22, 2008+ ........... September 6-8, 2008+ ............... August 2008+ ............................. July 2008+ .................................. June 2008+ ................................ April 2008+ ................................. March 7-10, 2008+ ..................... January 2008 ............................. November 2007.......................... September 2007......................... July 2007 .................................... January 2007 ............................. Oct 28-30, 2006+ ....................... July 2006 .................................... January 2006 ............................. May 2005 ................................... February 2005 ............................ October 2004+ ........................... January 2002 ............................. January 1998 ............................. January 1994 ............................. High December 2001.......................... Low October 2009 .............................

Neutral

Somewhat Negative

Very Negative


25 25 23 23 19 23 19 19 22 19 20 21 23 21 22 25 23 21 19 24 21 24 23 25 23 20 22 24 27 27 24 32 29 30

24 27 27 27 27 27 29 29 25 24 20 18 17 18 15 22 20 24 23 15 26 24 20 19 21 16 18 20 17 19 18 24 30 29

20 18 24 24 23 22 21 23 22 25 26 23 21 19 18 19 22 22 22 21 19 20 27 23 23 20 21 20 19 18 15 12 18 16

23 20 18 19 23 21 20 21 22 22 26 25 26 28 25 23 26 25 26 28 18 22 20 23 21 28 25 22 22 18 22 9 12 9

2 3 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 1 3 1 2 1 1 3 2 4

21

36

18

13

9

3

6

19

27

23

23

2

Very Positive

Somewhat Positive

6 7 7 5 6 5 9 6 7 7 7 11 12 13 18 10 8 7 8 10 13 8 8 8 10 15 11 13 13 17 20 20 9 12



Q.10 (cont'd)

Neutral

Somewhat Negative

Very Negative


16

22

10

18

21

14

20

6

15

31

5 3

9 7

17 18

11 10

20 25

38 37

7 5 57

9 10 19

39 38 13

20 18 1

18 24 1

7 5 9

March 2010** ..............................

4

12

18

7

17

42

January 2009 ** ..........................

3

12

18

7

7

53

Very Positive

Somewhat Positive

March 2010.................................

13

January 23-25, 2010 ................... Karl Rove March 2010* ............................... November 2005* ......................... Tiger Woods March 2010* ............................... December 2009 .......................... April 1997 ................................... Rahm Emanuel

14

The Tea Party Movement

Sarah Palin March 2010** ..............................

12

18

21

13

32

4

December 2009 ..........................

14

18

23

14

26

5

October 2009 ..............................

11

16

22

15

31

5

July 2009 ....................................

14

18

20

16

27

5

April 2009 ...................................

14

18

24

11

27

6

December 2008 ** ......................

15

20

16

15

30

4

October 17-20, 2008+.................

23

15

13

13

34

2

October 4-5, 2008+.....................

26

18

15

15

22

4

September 19-22, 2008+ ............

26

16

17

12

24

5

September 6-8, 2008+ ................

30

17

17

10

17

9 19

Mitt Romney March 2010** ..............................

7

20

29

16

9

July 2009* ...................................

10

18

30

12

8

22

April 2008+ **..............................

9

19

31

17

11

13

January 2008 ..............................

7

21

24

19

13

16

December 2007 ..........................

9

16

26

16

11

22

November 2007 ..........................

4

18

27

17

12

22

September 2007 4 .......................

6

18

26

14

11

25

June 2007 * ................................

5

16

23

13

7

36

March 2007 ** .............................

4

11

24

11

6

44

December 2006 ..........................

3

8

22

7

4

56

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


Study #10156--page 9 NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey THIS TABLE IS RANKED BY D/S (TOTAL POSITIVE – TOTAL NEGATIVE) Total Total D/S Summary Table of Images Positive Negative 50 38 12 Barack Obama 27 25 2 Mitt Romney 29 28 1 The Tea Party Movement 37 43 -6 The Democratic Party 16 24 -8 Rahm Emanuel 31 43 -12 The Republican Party 30 45 -15 Sarah Palin 14 31 -17 Karl Rove 16 38 -22 Tiger Woods

(ASK ALL) Q11 Please tell me how interested you are in November's elections, using a scale from one to ten, on which a "ten" means that you are very interested in November's elections and a "one" means that you are not at all interested. You may choose any number from one to ten. (IF "NOT SURE," RECORD AS "DK.")

10, very interested ..................... 9 ................................................. 8 ................................................. 7 ................................................. 6 ................................................. 5 ................................................. 4 ................................................. 3 ................................................. 2 ................................................. 1, not interested at all ................. Cannot rate ..............................

3/10+ 47 6 15 9 5 9 2 3 4 -

1/2325/10+ 41 6 16 10 5 14 2 2 1 3 -

1/1014/10 44 5 12 10 7 11 2 2 1 5 1

12/09 48 6 12 10 5 9 2 2 1 5 -

12/07 62 9 13 5 3 4 1 1 2 -

11/07 59 9 12 7 3 5 1 1 3 -

10/1316/06+ 53 8 14 7 6 5 2 1 1 3 -

9/811/06+ 47 8 16 10 5 8 2 1 2 1

7/06+

6/06+

4/06+

3/06+

1/06+

51 9 17 10 4 6 2 1 -

47 8 17 9 5 8 1 2 1 2 -

49 7 17 10 5 7 2 1 2 -

45 7 18 11 5 7 1 2 1 3 -

46 7 15 12 5 7 2 1 1 4 -


9/3010/2/06+ 46 9 17 12 5 6 1 2 2 -


Q12a


What is your preference for the outcome of this year's congressional elections--(ROTATE:) a Congress controlled by Republicans or a Congress controlled by Democrats?

Republican-controlled Congress ..... Democrat-controlled Congress ....... Not sure ........................................

3/10+ 42 45 13

1/2325/10+ 42 44 14

1/1014/10+ 41 41 18

12/09+ 41 43 16

10/09+ 38 46 16

9/09+ 40 43 17

7/09+ 39 46 15

4/09+ 39 48 13

10/08+ 36 49 15

9/08+ 37 50 13

8/08+ 36 47 17

7/08+ 36 49 15

6/08+ 33 52 15

4/08+ 34 49 17

3/08+ 35 49 16

11/07+ 37 46 17

9/07+ 35 47 18

10/06+ 37 52 11

9/06+ 39 48 13

7/06+ 38 48 14

6/06+ 38 49 13

4/06+ 39 45 16

3/06+ 37 50 13

1/06+ 38 47 15

12/05+ 38 46 16

11/05+ 37 48 15

10/05+ 39 48 13

7/05+ 40 45 15

5/05+ 40 47 13

10/04+ 43 44 13

9/04+ 42 46 12

6/04+ 42 44 14

5/04+ 41 44 15

3/04+ 42 45 13

1/04 42 43 15

12/13/03 42 42 16

10/02+ 43 42 15

9/02 42 42 16

7/02 43 41 16

6/02 42 41 17

1/02 44 40 16

12/01 42 40 18

12/99 40 44 16

10/99 39 41 20

7/99 39 43 18

6/99 42 41 17

4/99 41 40 19

3/99 37 43 20

10/98+ 41 43 16

9/98 40 39 21

7/98 41 40 19

6/98 39 40 21

2/98 41 37 22

1/98 40 42 18

12/97 41 37 22

9/97 41 39 20

7/97 45 39 16


11/08+ 36 48 16

4/97 44 38 18


Q12b


In the next election for U.S. Congress, do you feel that your representative deserves to be reelected, or do you think that it is time to give a new person a chance?

Deserves to be reelected ........... Give new person a chance ........ Not sure ...................................

3/10+ 38 51 11

1/1014/10+ 39 49 12

12/09+ 38 49 13

10/09+ 41 49 10

9/09+ 40 49 11

7/08+ 40 47 13

11/07+ 39 51 10

6/07+ 41 48 11

10/1316/06+ 39 45 16

9/3010/2/06+ 38 45 17

9/811/06+ 41 43 16

7/06+ 38 48 14

6/06+ 42 45 13

3/06+ 41 48 11

1/06+ 41 46 13

12/05+ 41 44 15

11/05+ 37 51 12

5/05+ 42 45 13

10/04+ 49 34 17

10/02+ 42 39 19

9/02 41 42 17

10/00+ 50 35 15

9/00+ 49 38 13

6/00+ 49 39 12

12/99 42 47 11

10/98+ 48 37 15

12/97+ 41 45 14

10/94+ 39 49 12

9/94 30 53 17

5/94 34 50 16

1/94 35 47 18

10/93 34 52 14

9/93 37 47 16

7/93 30 55 15

10/92+ 31 56 13

9/92+ 31 56 13

7/92+ 27 62 11

4/92+ 33 57 10

2/92+ 37 52 11

1/92+ 42 48 10


HART/McINTURFF March 2010 Q12c


In general, do you think that it is better for the same political party to control both the Congress and the presidency, so they can work together more closely, or do you think that it is better to have different political parties controlling the Congress and the presidency to prevent either one from going too far? 10/45/08+

3/10

Better if same party controls Congress and the presidency Better if different parties control Congress and the presidency Not sure


12/13/03 12/02

10/00+

9/00+

12/99

29 62 9

41 47 12

41 47 12

33 60 7

12/95 42 48 10

1/95 33 55 12

10/94 36 55 9

10/93 30 58 12

12/92 37 51 12

4/92+ 32 61 7

1/92+ 28 62 10

12/92 37 51 12

9/92+ 40 46 14

8/92+ 43 44 13

7/92+ 40 47 13

4/92+ 32 61 7

10/91+ 24 67 9

10/90+ 23 67 10

1/90+ 24 63 13

9/86+ 28 64 8

All Adults 30 61 9

Reg Voters+ 31 60 9

41 48 11

32 57 11

9/98 34 55 11

9/97 25 67 8

6/96+ 43 44 13

6/94 30 59 11

1/94 33 56 11

10/92+ 39 47 14 1/92+ 28 62 10



(ASKED OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAD HEARD OF THE TEA PARTY MOVEMENT, Q10:1-5) Q13 From what you know about the so-called Tea Party Movement, would it be a third party that you would be interested in voting for this year for Congress?

Yes ......................................................................................................... No .......................................................................................................... Depends (VOL) ................................................................................... Not sure ............................................................................................... Unaware of Tea Party (10:6) .................................................................

3/10+ 20 50 5 7 18


Now, thinking some more about you preference for who controls Congress… (RESULTS REFLECT REGISTERED VOTERS WHO PREFER REPUBLICAN CONTROL OF CONGRESS (Q12a:1)) Q14a Which one or two of the following reasons best explains why you would prefer the Republicans to be in control of Congress? (RANDOMIZE LIST. ACCEPT UP TO TWO RESPONSES.) TABLE RANKED BY HIGHEST PERCENTAGE

To reduce government spending ....................................................................... To stop health care legislation ........................................................................... To keep taxes down .......................................................................................... To promote moral values ................................................................................... To protest the policies of Barack Obama ........................................................... To strengthen national defense ......................................................................... To stop Democrats from controlling Congress................................................... To protest against special interests ................................................................... Other (VOL) .................................................................................................... All of these (VOL) ........................................................................................... None of these (VOL) .......................................................................................

3/10+ 42 29 24 16 11 10 10 4 2 6 1


(RESULTS REFLECT REGISTERED VOTERS WHO PREFER DEMOCRATIC CONTROL OF CONGRESS (Q12a:2)) Q14b Which one or two of the following reasons best explains why you would prefer the Democrats to be in control of Congress? (RANDOMIZE LIST. ACCEPT UP TO TWO RESPONSES.) TABLE RANKED BY HIGHEST PERCENTAGE

To look out for working people ................................................................... To pass health care legislation ................................................................... To support the policies of Barack Obama................................................... To protest against special interests ............................................................ To prevent Republicans from controlling Congress .................................... To continue current economic policies ....................................................... To support policy in Iraq and Afghanistan .................................................. To continue in the same direction in Washington ....................................... Other (VOL) ............................................................................................. All of these (VOL) .................................................................................... None of these (VOL) ................................................................................ + Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

3/10+ 39 31 28 10 10 7 6 6 2 1 2



(ROTATE Q15 AND Q16) Now, switching topics... Q15 Now I'm going to list some government offices, and I'd like you to tell me how much of the time you trust each one to do what is right--just about always, most of the time, only some of the time or never. (RANDOMIZE) TABLE RANKED BY HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL ALWAYS/MOST

The President .................................................................... Your mayor ........................................................................ Your representative in the U.S. House of Representatives Your U.S. Senators ............................................................ Your governor .................................................................... Your state legislature ....................................................... The U.S. Congress ............................................................

Total Always/ Most 49 46 41 38 37 34 23

Just about Always 15 13 9 8 8 6 4

Most of the Time 34 33 32 30 29 28 19

Total Some/ Never 51 42 54 60 60 60 76

Only some of the time 33 31 44 49 39 49 59

Never 18 11 10 11 21 11 17

Not Sure 12 5 2 3 6 1

D/S -2 4 -13 -22 -23 -26 -53


Q16


When it comes to (READ ITEM) which party do you think would do a better job--the Democratic Party, the Republican Party, or both about the same? If you think that neither would do a good job, please just say so. (RANDOMIZE)

THIS TABLE HAS BEEN RANKED BY THE PERCENTAGE WHO GIVE THE ADVANTAGE TO THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY

Dealing with global warming March 2010 ................................. July 2009*.................................... January 2008 .............................. July 2007 ..................................... Dealing with health care March 2010 ................................. July 2009 ..................................... July 2008+ ................................... January 2008............................... July 2007 ..................................... March 2006 ................................. November 2005 ........................... December 2004 ........................... January 2004............................... December 13, 2003 ..................... October 2002+ ............................ June 2002.................................... June 2001.................................... December 1999 ........................... March 1999 ................................. October 1998+ ............................ September 1998 .......................... June 1998.................................... May 1996..................................... December 1995 ........................... October 1994............................... July 1994 ..................................... May 1994..................................... October 1993............................... March 1993 ................................. July 1992+ ................................... April 1992+ .................................. October 1991+ ............................ October 1991...............................

Party Advantage

Democratic Party

Republican Party

Both About The Same

Neither

Not Sure

D-24 D-27 D-45 D-39

39 40 53 48

15 13 8 9

18 22 22 19

21 19 10 17

7 6 7 7

D-9 D-17 D-31 D-36 D-36 D-31 D-26 D-18 D-26 D-18 D-25 D-22 D-21 D-26 D-24 D-20 D-20 D-13 D-20 D-21 D-12 D-16 D-9 D-28 D-48 D-34 D-36 D-34 D-23

37 40 49 51 49 43 43 39 48 43 46 38 41 43 42 41 40 25 42 43 37 37 26 44 57 44 48 46 39

28 23 18 15 13 12 17 21 22 25 21 16 20 17 18 21 20 12 22 22 25 21 17 16 9 10 12 12 16

15 15 12 17 14 21 17 23 18 14 19 23 21 21 23 26 24 34 16 13 12 18 38 16 17 21 17 18 24

19 19 16 12 21 19 18 11 10 13 11 18 12 13 12 8 13 23 17 16 20 18 15 18 12 19 18 16 12

1 3 5 5 3 5 5 6 2 6 3 5 6 6 5 4 3 6 3 6 6 6 4 6 5 6 5 8 9

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


Q.16 (cont’d)

Dealing with the economy March 2010 ............................... July 2009 ..................................... July 2008+ ................................... January 2008............................... July 2007 ..................................... October 13-16, 2006+ ................. September 2006+ ........................ March 2006 ................................. November 2005 ........................... December 2004 ........................... July 2004+ ................................... January 2004+ ............................ December 13, 2003 ..................... October 2002+ ............................ June 2002.................................... June 2001.................................... December 1999 ........................... March 1999 ................................. September 1998 ............................ September 1997 ............................ October 1996 ................................. May 1996+ .................................. December 1995 ........................... June 1995.................................... October 1994............................... July 1994 ..................................... June 1994.................................... October 1993............................... March 1993 ................................. July 1992+ ................................. May 1992................................... January 1992+ .......................... October 1991+ ..........................


Party Advantage

Democratic Party

Republican Party

Both About The Same

Neither

Not Sure

D-6 D-16 D-18 D-15 D-13 D-12 D-12 D-14 D-9 D-8 R-2 R-1 D-6 D-1 D-6 D-3 D-6 R-9 D-4 R-4 R-8 R-12 R-8 R-11 R-5 R-5 D-16 D-8 D-6 D-5 R-1

31 35 41 43 41 43 40 39 39 39 40 36 37 36 32 37 34 35 31 25 36 26 22 17 22 18 21 22 34 26 29 28 27

31 29 25 25 26 30 28 27 25 30 32 38 38 30 31 31 31 29 31 34 32 30 30 29 30 29 26 27 18 18 23 23 28

18 19 14 21 17 17 17 20 17 20 19 15 14 21 24 20 24 26 29 26 15 27 27 29 28 32 39 20 34 35 26 33 26

18 14 14 8 12 7 10 11 14 7 7 8 7 9 9 6 7 6 6 9 10 14 17 23 16 17 12 28 11 18 17 12 14

2 3 6 3 4 3 5 3 5 4 2 2 5 4 4 6 4 4 3 6 7 3 4 2 4 4 2 3 3 3 5 4 5



Q.16 (cont’d)

Reducing the federal deficit March 2010 ................................. July 2009 ..................................... January 2008 .............................. July 2007 ..................................... November 2005 .......................... January 2004............................... December 13, 2003 ..................... September 1997 ............................ October 1996 ................................. June 1995 ...................................... October 1993 ................................. March 1993 .................................... April 1992+ .................................... October 1991+ ............................... October 1990+ ............................... Dealing with taxes March 2010 ................................. July 2009 ..................................... July 2008+ ................................... January 2008 .............................. July 2007 ..................................... March 2006 ................................. November 2005 ........................... January 2004 .............................. December 13, 2003 ..................... October 2002+ ............................ June 2002.................................... June 2001.................................... December 1999 ........................... March 1999 ................................. September 1997 ............................ October 1998+ ............................ September 1998 .......................... October 1996 ................................. May 1996+ .................................. December 1995 ........................... June 1995.................................... November 1994 ........................... October 1994............................... October 1993...............................


Party Advantage

Democratic Party

Republican Party

Both About The Same

Neither

Not Sure

R-6 R-6 D-22 D-25 D-19 D-11 D-13 R-8 R-3 R-21 D-4 D-23 D-1 R-5 R-2

24 25 42 43 38 37 38 23 29 16 27 39 20 24 25

30 31 20 18 19 26 25 31 32 37 23 16 19 29 27

18 18 17 14 15 18 12 22 11 17 27 23 18 16 19

25 22 15 21 22 15 16 18 19 26 18 18 37 24 23

3 4 6 4 6 4 10 6 9 4 5 4 6 7 6

R-11 R-7 D-1 D-5 D-9 D-9 D-10 R-2 R-3 R-5 R-6 R-8 R-3 R-6 R-5 R-6 R-5 R-9 R-8 R-13 R-13 R-15 R-11

25 28 37 36 36 35 40 35 34 31 27 28 30 29 26 32 29 30 25 26 22 23 23 23

36 35 36 31 27 26 30 37 37 36 33 36 33 35 31 32 35 35 34 34 35 36 38 34

19 17 8 17 14 21 14 16 12 17 20 20 19 20 20 21 22 15 17 14 15 16 17 16

18 16 15 12 18 15 12 10 9 11 15 11 13 12 16 10 11 13 19 20 22 17 18 23

2 4 4 4 5 3 4 2 9 5 5 5 5 4 7 5 3 7 5 6 6 8 4 4



Q.16 (cont’d)

Dealing with the war on terrorism March 2010* .............................. July 2009** .................................. July 2008+ ................................... January 2008 .............................. July 2007 ..................................... October 13-16, 2006+ ................. September 8-11, 2006+............... November 2005 ........................... December 2004 ........................... January 2004............................... December 13, 2003 ..................... October 2002+ ............................ Dealing with terrorism March 2010**.............................


Party Advantage

Democratic Party

Republican Party

Both About The Same

Neither

Not Sure

R-14 R-8 R-11 R-1 R-10 R-14 R-9 R-18 R-24 R-26 R-36

22 26 29 30 29 25 24 26 24 23 20 13

36 34 40 31 29 35 38 35 42 46 46 49

25 25 16 27 20 25 21 23 22 22 19 27

15 11 10 8 18 11 12 11 7 6 9 6

2 4 5 4 4 4 5 5 5 3 5 5

R-21

16

37

33

12

2




And, thinking again about Congress… Q17a If there were a place on your ballot that allowed you to vote to defeat and replace every single member of Congress, including your own representative, would you do this, or not?

Yes ..................................................................... No....................................................................... Not sure ............................................................

3/10+ 50 47 3


(RESULTS REFLECT REGISTERED VOTERS WHO SAY “YES” IN Q17a). Q17b What if this meant that even though there would be all new members the Democrats would still control the majority in the Congress? Would you still vote to replace every member of Congress, or not?

Yes ..................................................................... No ...................................................................... Not sure............................................................

3/10+ 72 22 6


(RESULTS REFLECT REGISTERED VOTERS WHO RESPONDENTS WHO SAY “YES” IN Q17a). Q17c What if this meant that even though there would be all new members the Republicans would control the majority in the Congress? Would you still vote to replace every member of Congress, or not?

Yes ...................................................................... No ....................................................................... Not sure ............................................................

3/10+ 73 24 3


HART/McINTURFF March 2010 Q18a


Please tell me which one or two of the following words or phrases best describe your feelings about most members of Congress. If you do not have an opinion just say so. (RANDOMIZE LIST. ACCEPT UP TO TWO RESPONSES.) TABLE RANKED BY HIGHEST PERCENTAGE

Are only interested in staying in office ........................................................ Too close to special interest groups ........................................................... Too partisan ................................................................................................ Supporting pork projects that create government waste ............................. Getting things done for the people they represent ...................................... Looking out for the needs of average people .............................................. Care about the country ............................................................................... Hard working............................................................................................... No Opinion ............................................................................................... None of these (VOL) ................................................................................

3/10* 37 28 19 16 6 6 5 4 14 1


Q18b

Please tell me which one or two of the following words or phrases best describe your feelings about your own member in Congress. If you do not have an opinion just say so. (RANDOMIZE LIST. ACCEPT UP TO TWO RESPONSES.) TABLE RANKED BY HIGHEST PERCENTAGE 3/10** 23 13 12 10 10 10 9 5 31 -

Are only interested in staying in office .......................................................... Getting things done for the people they represent ........................................ Too close to special interest groups ............................................................. Hard working................................................................................................. Too partisan .................................................................................................. Looking out for the needs of average people ................................................ Cares about the country ............................................................................... Supporting pork projects that create government waste ............................... No Opinion ................................................................................................. None of these (VOL) .................................................................................. ** Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM B).

Q19

As you may know, there have been a number of allegations of ethics violations and misconduct by members of Congress. Do you think this Congress has had more ethical problems than those in the past, fewer ethical problems than those in the past, or about the same number of ethical problems as those in the past?

More ethical problems ..................................... Fewer ethical problems ................................... About the same number of ethical problems ... Not sure .........................................................

3/10 All Reg. Adults Voters+ 30 29 4 3 63 65 3 3


6/06 10/1316/06+ 33 3 62 2

All Adults 33 3 60 4

Reg. Voters+ 34 2 60 4



Now turning to the economy… Q20 During the next twelve months, do you think that the nation’s economy will get better, get worse, or stay about the same?

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

1

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

12/08 36 28 34 2

7/08+ 25 43 28 4

6/08+ 21 49 27 3

4/08+ 19 45 29 7

3/07 16 31 49 4

1/07 21 16 60 3

9-10/06+ 22 22 51 5

6/06 16 39 43 2

4/06 17 44 36 3

3/06 24 27 46 3

1/06 24 30 42 4

12/05 26 34 37 3

5/05 28 30 36 6

1/05 43 17 36 4

10/04+ 43 10 33 14

9/04+ 43 13 33 11

5/04+ 42 16 34 8

3/04+ 44 18 35 3

1/04 50 10 37 3

11/03 49 15 33 3

9/03 44 19 33 4

7/03 45 16 34 4

5/03+ 49 17 31 3

1/03 35 25 37 3

12/02 40 20 35 5

10/02+ 41 20 34 5

9/02 39 18 39 4

7/02 41 20 37 2

4/02 50 13 32 5

12/01 50 15 32 3

4/011 36 25 34 5

3/01 28 29 37 6

10/98+ 17 24 54 5

9/98 19 22 53 6

4/97 19 22 57 2

1/96 21 21 52 6

7/95 20 21 54 5

4/95 24 23 50 3

12/94 31 17 46 6

10/94 31 24 40 5

9/94 28 24 44 4

6/94 28 17 52 3

5/94 27 21 49 3

3/94 29 16 52 3

1/94 44 16 36 4

10/93 21 27 50 2

9/93 23 24 51 2

7/93 20 29 48 3

6/93 23 27 47 3

4/93 33 21 44 2

Prior to April 2001, the question was phrased, “Over the past year…” + Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

10/08+ 38 20 37 5

3/93 39 15 43 3

HART/McINTURFF March 2010 Q21


How much have you been affected personally by the downturn in the economy—a great deal, quite a bit, just some, or not at all? 4/09 2/09 1/091 1/01 3/10 Affected a great deal ...................... 25 23 23 22 12 Affected quite a bit ......................... 23 23 20 20 12 Affected just some.......................... 40 41 42 42 40 Not affected at all ........................... 12 13 15 16 36 Not sure ....................................... 1 In January 2009, the question was phrased, “ . . .the slowdown in the economy . . . .“

Q22

Do you think that the economic stimulus legislation passed in February of 2009 was a good idea or a bad idea? If you do not have an opinion either way, please just say so.

Good idea ......................................... Bad idea ........................................... Do not have an opinion .................... Not sure..........................................

3/10**1 35 42 23 -

9/092 34 45 18 3

7/09 34 43 20 3

6/09 37 39 20 4

4/09 38 39 18 5

2/09 44 36 15 5

1/093 43 27 24 6

** Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM B). 1 Prior to March 2010, the question was phrased, “…the economic stimulus legislation passed earlier this year…” 2 ... . Prior to September 2009, the question was phrased, “ . . the recently passed economic stimulus legislation “ 3 In January 2009, the question was phrased, “ . . . recently proposed economic stimulus legislation . . . .”

Q23

Do you think that without the economic stimulus legislation that the U.S. economy would have gone into a greater economic downturn than it did, or not?

Yes, would have gone into a greater economic downturn ......... No, would not have gone into a greater economic downturn .... Not sure .................................................................................. ** Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM B).

3/10** 45 46 9

9/09 46 43 11



Turning to the issue of health care… Q24 From what you have heard about Barack Obama’s health care plan, do you think his plan is a good idea or a bad idea? If you do not have an opinion either way, please just say so.

Good idea ....................... Bad idea ......................... Do not have an opinion ... Not sure ........................

Q25

3/10 36 48 15 1

1/2325/10 31 46 22 1

1/1014/10 33 46 18 3

12/09 32 47 17 4

9/09 39 41 17 3

8/09 36 42 17 5

7/09 36 42 17 5

6/09 33 32 30 5

4/09 33 26 34 7

Do you think it would be better to pass Barack Obama’s health care plan and make its changes to the health care system or to not pass this plan and keep the current health care system?

Better to pass this plan, make these changes ........... Better to not pass this plan, keep current system ...... Neither (VOL) .......................................................... Not sure ...................................................................

Q26a

10/09 38 42 16 4

3/10 46 45 4 5

12/09 41 44 7 8

10/09 45 39 8 8

9/09 45 39 9 7

If you knew that your representative in Congress voted with the Republicans to defeat the current health care bill, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for him or her, or would it make no difference to you either way in your vote?

More likely .................................................................................. Less likely................................................................................... No difference either way .......................................................... Not sure....................................................................................

3/10+* 31 34 34 1

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

Q26b

If you knew that your representative in Congress voted with the Democrats to pass the current health care bill, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for him or her, or would it make no difference to you either way in your vote?

More likely................................................................................. Less likely ................................................................................. No difference either way ......................................................... Not sure ..................................................................................

3/10+** 28 36 34 2

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

Q26c

And, suppose the health care reform bill passes Congress this year. If a candidate for Congress proposed repealing and overturning this health care bill, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for him or her, or would it make no difference to you either way in your vote?

More likely ................................................................................. Less likely.................................................................................. No difference either way.......................................................... Not sure................................................................................... + Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

3/10+ 37 33 29 1



(ASK ALL) Q27a Here are some reasons people have given for supporting the proposed health care legislation. Which one or two, if any, of the following reasons do you most agree with for supporting this legislation? (IF MORE THAN TWO, SAY:) Well, if you had to choose just two, which would you choose? (RANDOMIZE LIST.) TABLE RANKED BY HIGHEST PERCENTAGE AMONG ALL ADULTS

It allows you to get and keep health insurance even with a pre-existing condition........... It could provide health care coverage for almost all Americans ....................................... It could prevent insurance companies from unfairly raising premiums ............................ It could help lower and control health care costs ............................................................. It could be years before we have another chance to fix health care ................................ None ..............................................................................................................................

All Adults 31 29 28 18 7 19

Not sure .........................................................................................................................

2

Q27b

Obama Health Care Plan Good Bad No Idea Idea Opinion 38 26 27 45 13 39 32 22 35 24 13 19 11 4 10 1 2

37 2

3 4

Here are some reasons people have given for opposing the proposed health care legislation. Which one or two, if any, of the following reasons do you most agree with for opposing this legislation? (IF MORE THAN TWO, SAY:) Well, if you had to choose just two, which would you choose? (RANDOMIZE LIST.) TABLE RANKED BY HIGHEST PERCENTAGE AMONG ALL ADULTS

It is too big and tries to change too many things all at once .............................................. It could increase the federal deficit .................................................................................... It could raise taxes ............................................................................................................ It could cut funding to Medicare, the government health care program for seniors ........... It could expand the role of government in providing health care ....................................... None ............................................................................................................................... Not sure ..........................................................................................................................

Q28

Obama Health Care Plan Good Bad No Idea Idea Opinion 16 40 27 17 31 23 17 31 21 18 26 25 11 29 8 30 2 14 3 7

As you may know, a health care bill has not yet passed through Congress. Do you feel that this is mainly due to an unwillingness of the Republicans to compromise and find a middle ground to work with the Democrats, or that this is due to an unwillingness of the Democrats to compromise and find a middle ground to work with the Republicans, or do you feel that it is equally the fault of both parties?

Due to unwillingness of Republicans ......... Due to unwillingness of Democrats ........... Equally the fault of both parties ................. Neither party at fault (VOL) ...................... Not sure ...................................................

Q29

All Adults 29 25 24 23 19 14 3

3/10 25 18 54 2 1

10/09 23 16 56 2 3

If President Obama’s comprehensive health care plan is not passed by Congress in the next few months, when do you think Congress should consider significant health care reform legislation again?

Immediately ................................................................................ Sometime in the next couple of years ........................................ After the next presidential election ............................................. Never ......................................................................................... Not sure.................................................................................... * Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM A).

3/10* 47 23 15 13 2



Now, thinking about something else… Q30 In the U.S. Senate there is a procedure called the filibuster which prevents legislation from coming to a vote unless there are sixty votes out of the one-hundred US Senators, meaning that more than a simple majority is necessary for legislation to pass. Over the last few months, how much have you seen, read, or heard about the use of this procedure called a filibuster?

A lot ............................................................................................ Some .......................................................................................... Not too much .............................................................................. Nothing at all .............................................................................. Not sure....................................................................................

Q31

3/10 33 26 23 17 1

Would you favor or oppose the Democrats using a Senate rule called reconciliation that would allow them to avoid a Republican filibuster and resolve the final details of the health care bill so it can pass with a majority vote? If you do not know enough about this to have an opinion, please say so.

Favor .......................................................................................... Oppose ....................................................................................... No opinion .................................................................................. Not sure ....................................................................................

S/R/H Filibuster Procedure Not too much/ A lot Some Nothing 44 24 14 42 41 24 13 33 59 1 2 3

3/10 26 35 37 2

Now changing topics again… Q32a Thinking of the situation in Afghanistan over the past three months, do you think the situation there has gotten better, gotten worse, or stayed about the same?

Gotten better ........................................ Gotten worse ....................................... Stayed about the same ........................ Not sure .............................................

3/10* 25 22 50 3


Q32b

Thinking of the situation in Iraq over the past three months, do you think the situation there has gotten better, gotten worse, or stayed about the same?

Gotten better ........................................ Gotten worse........................................ Stayed about the same ........................ Not sure .............................................

3/10** 31 9 57 3

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

6/07 10 54 33 3

4/07 12 49 37 2

HART/McINTURFF March 2010 Q33


And now, thinking about Iran, if Iran continues with its nuclear research and is close to developing a nuclear weapon, do you believe that the United States should or should not initiate military action to destroy Iran's ability to make nuclear weapons? (IF "SHOULD" OR "SHOULD NOT," ASK:) And do you feel strongly about that, or not?

Should Initiate Military Action Feel strongly .......................................... Do not feel strongly ................................ Should NOT Initiate Military Action Do not feel strongly ................................ Feel strongly .......................................... Depends (VOL) .................................... Not sure ...............................................

3/10 51 39 12 38 11 27 3 8

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

10/09*

7/08+

3/07

9/06+

7/06

4/06

45 7

31 10

33 10

38 16

37 11

33 9

10 27 NA 11

13 33 NA 13

12 35 NA 10

12 27 NA 7

11 29 NA 12

13 33 5 7



FACTUALS: Now I am going to ask you a few questions for statistical purposes only. Q34/35 Do you have a health plan, that is, are you covered by a private health insurance plan or by a government program such as Medicare, Medicaid, or Tricare? (IF YES, THEN ASK:) What kind of health plan do you have? (DO NOT READ LIST. ACCEPT ONLY ONE RESPONSE. IF MORE THAN ONE, ASK:) Well, what kind of plan would you say your primary plan is? (IF RESPONDENT SAYS SOMETHING NOT ON LIST, RECORD UNDER 6--OTHER.) Yes, Have A Health Plan Private health insurance ......................... MediCARE .............................................. MediCAID................................................ Tricare ..................................................... VA, military .............................................. Other (specify) ...................................... Don't know what kind of plan ................ NO, Do Not Have A Health Plan ............. Don't know/refused .................................

QF1a

Are you currently registered to vote at this address? Registered ....................................... Not registered .................................. Not sure.........................................

F1b/c.

60 16 4 3 1 1 2 13 1

85 15 -

A lot of people are unable to get out and vote for many reasons. Did you happen to vote in last November's election for president? (IF “YES,” ASK:) For whom did you vote––Barack Obama, John McCain, or someone else? Yes, Voted Voted for Barack Obama ................ Voted for John McCain ................... Voted for someone else ................. Not sure .......................................... No, Did Not Vote ............................. Not sure ........................................

QF1d

41 34 4 5 16 -

And did you happen to vote in the 2006 election for U.S. Congress? Yes, voted ....................................... No, did not vote ............................... Not sure.........................................

63 32 5

HART/McINTURFF March 2010 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 homemaker, retired, or unemployed and looking for work? Currently Employed Professional, manager............................. White-collar worker .................................. Blue-collar worker .................................... Farmer, rancher ....................................... Not Currently Employed Student .................................................... Homemaker ............................................. Retired ..................................................... Unemployed, looking for work ................. Not sure .................................................

QF3

16 22 18 4 8 22 8 2

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/2-year college ............................ 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.....................................................

QF4

Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as (ROTATE:) 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

1 5 25 18 10 23 2 12 3 -

20 12 12 15 13 8 15 4 1

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 .........................................

10 14 35 21 17 3

HART/McINTURFF March 2010 QF6a


What is your religion? Protestant (includes Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Episcopal, Presbyterian, and other Christians) ............................................. Catholic ......................................................................................... Jewish ........................................................................................... Muslim .......................................................................................... Mormon/LDS/Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints ........... Other ............................................................................................. None ............................................................................................. Not sure/refused .........................................................................

CONTINUE

50 24 2 1 2 9 10 2

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(RESULTS REFLECT RESPONDENTS WHO SAY PROTESTANT, OTHER, NONE, OR NOT SURE IN QF6a.) QF6b Would you describe yourself as either a fundamentalist or an evangelical Christian, or would you not describe yourself that way? Fundamentalist/evangelical ............................................ Neither fundamentalist nor evangelical .......................... Not sure........................................................................ Catholic/Jewish/Muslim/Mormon (Q.F6a).......................

QF7

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 ..........................................

F8a/b.

17 8 18 8 10 37 2

Are you a current or retired labor union member? (IF “NO,” OR “NOT SURE,” ASK:) Is anyone else in your household a current or retired labor union member?

Labor union member ....................... Union household ............................. Non-union household ...................... Not sure .........................................

QF9

15 48 8 29

13 8 77 2

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 ................................

5 7 10 10 7 16 14 21 10