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This weekend's Zogby poll
Ernest Hancock Website: www.ernesthancock.com Date: 01-21-2006 Subject: Politics: Republican Campaigns Thank you for taking the time to participate in this survey. We have questions on a variety of topics and really appreciate your input. Are you registered to vote in the United States? Yes No Not sure -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How likely are you to vote in national elections? Very likely Somewhat likely Not likely Not sure -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the 2004 presidential election, the candidates were Democrat John Kerry, Republican George W. Bush, and independent Ralph Nader. For whom did you vote? Kerry Bush Nader Someone else Not sure -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In which party are you either registered to vote or do you consider yourself to be a member ... Democratic Republican Independent Libertarian Constitution Green Natural Law Reform Other Not sure -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Is your overall opinion of George W. Bush very favorable, somewhat favorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable, or you are not familiar enough to form an opinion? Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not familiar Not sure -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Overall, how would you rate President Bush's performance on the job? Excellent Good Fair Poor Not Sure -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the 2006 general election, when voting for the U.S. House of Representatives, for which candidate will you vote? Democratic Republican Independent Libertarian Constitution Green Natural Law Reform Other Not sure -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you proud or ashamed to have George W. Bush as President of the United States? Proud Ashamed Not Sure -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Overall, do you think the U.S. is headed in the right direction or are things off on the wrong track? Right direction Wrong track Not sure -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Overall, do you strongly support, somewhat support, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose the war in Iraq? Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Not sure Bottom of Form . . 22% complete Top of Form -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What is your age? Age Select from list Refused Bottom of Form . . 24% complete Top of Form Which of the following best describes your position on abortion? (Choose one) You favor abortion; a woman has the right to choose in all situations You favor abortion, except you oppose government financing of abortions You oppose abortion, except in cases of rape and incest and to save the life of the mother You oppose abortion, except when the mother's life is in danger You oppose abortion in all instances Not sure -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Which of the following statements, A, B or C, come closest to your own view? Statement A says that you oppose late-term abortion, except that it should be permitted if a doctor determines that the mother's life is in danger. Statement B says that you oppose late-term abortion, unless a doctor determines that there is a risk to the health of the mother. Statement C says that you oppose late-term abortion in all circumstances. Statement A Statement B Statement C None Not sure -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Which of the following two statements about abortion comes closer to your own view - A or B? Statement A. Abortion destroys a human life and is manslaughter. Statement B. Abortion does not destroy a life and is not manslaughter. Statement A Statement B Not sure -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Again, which of the following two statements comes closer to your own view - A or B? Statement A. Parents are responsible for the the welfare and health of their children. A parent should be notified if their minor daughter is seeking to have an abortion. Statement B. There are lots of reasons why a minor might not want to tell her parents that she is seeking an abortion. There should be no mandatory parental notification for a minor seeking an abortion. Statement A Statement B Not sure Bottom of Form . . 51% complete Top of Form Thank you. Please give us some information about yourself. Which of the following best describes your highest level of education? Less than high school graduate High school graduate Some college College graduate Refused -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Which of the following best represents your race or ethnic group? White, non-Hispanic Hispanic African American Asian/Pacific Arab American Other-Specify Refused -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Which of the following best represents where you live? Large city (100,000 or more residents) Small city (less than 100,000 residents) Suburbs Rural area Not sure Refused -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Which description best represents your political ideology? Progressive/very liberal Liberal Moderate Conservative Very conservative Libertarian Not sure Refused -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Which of the following best represents your religious affiliation? Roman Catholic Protestant/other non-denominational Christian Jewish Muslim Mormon No affiliation Other-Specify Refused Bottom of Form . . 62% complete Top of Form Do you consider yourself to be a born-again, evangelical, or fundamentalist Christian? Yes No Not sure Refused -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you or is anyone in your household a member of a union? Yes No Not sure Refused -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you a parent or guardian of a child under 17 who is living at home? Yes No Refused -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Which of the following best describes your marital status? Married Single, never married Divorced/widowed/separated Civil union/domestic partnership Not sure Refused -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you or is any member of your family a member of the Armed Forces? Yes No Not sure Refused -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you consider yourself a NASCAR fan? Yes No Not sure Refused -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How often do you attend church, mosque, synagogue or other place of worship? More than once a week About once a week Once or twice a month Only on religious holidays Rarely Never Not sure Refused Bottom of Form . . 77% complete Top of Form Which of the following best describes the types of stocks you own that are traded on either the New York Stock Exchange or NASDAQ? (Choose all that apply.) Own stock personally Own stock through 401 (k) (Four-oh-one-kay) Own stock through other pension plan None Not sure Refused Bottom of Form . . 80% complete Top of Form Would you consider yourself to be a member of the "investor class?" Yes No Not sure Refused -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you or does anyone in your household keep a gun for personal protection or hunting at your home, place of business, or at a vacation home or club? Yes No Not sure Refused -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How often do you shop at Wal-Mart? Every week A few times a month A couple times a year Never Other Not sure -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Which of the following best represents your household income last year before taxes? Less than $15,000 $15,000-24,999 $25,000-34,999 $35,000-49,999 $50,000-74,999 $75,000 or more Refused -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you male or female. Male Female Refused Bottom of Form . . 91% complete Top of Form What state do you live in? State Select from listAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWashington DCWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingOutside the U.S.Don't KnowRefusedNot applicable Bottom of Form . . 95% complete Top of Form Are you currently enrolled in a four year college/university? Yes No Not sure Bottom of Form . . 97% complete Top of Form Thank you for taking time to complete the survey. Bottom of Form . . 100% complete |
