POLL
NEW JERSEY Oct. 20-25, 2006
Total N = 1,023 Registered N = 849
Results are based on the total statewide sample unless otherwise noted. An asterisk indicates registered respondents.
TRENDS ARE BASED ON NEW YORK TIMES POLLS EXCEPT: NEW YORK TIMES/CBS NEWS POLLS: SEPT. & OCT. 1997 NEW YORK TIMES/WCBS-TV POLLS: SEPT. & OCT. 1993
Some people are registered to vote and others are not. Are you registered to vote in the election district where you now live, or aren't you?
Yes No DK/NA
10/20-25/06 76 24 -
1. How much attention have you been able to pay to the 2006 election campaign for United States Senator from New Jersey -- a lot, some, not much, or no attention so far?
A lot Some Not much No attention DK/NA
10/12-15/00* 20 42 27 11 - 10/19-24/02* 36 38 20 6 - 10/20-25/06* 25 48 19 7 1
2. How likely is it that you will vote in the 2006 election in November -- would you say you will definitely vote, probably vote, probably not vote, or definitely not vote in the election for U.S. Senator?
Definitely Probably Probably not Definitely not Already voted DK/NA
10/20-25/06* 74 18 6 2 - 1
3. Compared to previous Congressional elections, this year are you more enthusiastic about voting than usual, or less enthusiastic?
More Less Same(vol.) DK/NA 10/5-8/06* NATL 39 39 19 3
10/20-25/06* 30 42 25 3
1 4. Is your opinion of Robert Menendez favorable, not favorable, undecided or haven't you heard enough about Robert Menendez yet to have an opinion? QUESTIONS 4 AND 5 WERE ROTATED
Favorable Not favorable Undecided DK enough Refused
10/20-25/06* 18 28 29 24 1
5. Is your opinion of Thomas Kean Jr. favorable, not favorable, undecided or haven't you heard enough about Thomas Kean Jr. yet to have an opinion? QUESTIONS 4 AND 5 WERE ROTATED
Favorable Not favorable Undecided DK enough Refused
10/20-25/06* 24 22 31 23 1
6. If the 2006 election for United States Senator were being held today, would you vote for Robert Menendez, the Democratic candidate or would you vote for Thomas Kean Jr., the Republican candidate? CANDIDATES’ NAMES WERE ROTATED
Menendez Kean Someone else/Neither/Other Won't Vote Depends DK/NA
10/20-25/06* 38 36 3 3 6 13 10/20-25/06* L 40 39 3 2 6 11
7. ASKED OF THOSE WHO DID NOT NAME A CANDIDATE IN Q.6: Well as of today, do you lean more towards Robert Menendez or more towards Thomas Kean Jr.? RESULTS INCLUDES RESPONSES FROM QUESTION 6
Menendez Kean Someone else/Neither/Other Won't Vote DK/NA
10/20-25/06* 41 41 3 3 11 10/20-25/06 L 43 43 3 2 10
8. ASKED OF THOSE WHO NAMED A CANDIDATE IN Q.6: And is your mind made up, or do you think you might change your mind before the election?
Made up Might change DK/NA
10/20-25/06* 60 39 1 Menendez voters 59 41 - Kean voters 61 39 - 10/20-25/06* L 65 35 1 Menendez voters 63 36 - Kean voters 65 34 -
9. ASKED OF THOSE WHO NAMED MENENDEZ OR KEAN IN Q.6 OR Q.7: Would you describe your support for (Robert Menendez/Thomas Kean Jr.) as strongly favoring him, or do you like (Robert Menendez/Thomas Kean Jr.) but with reservations, or do you support (Robert Menendez/Thomas Kean Jr.) because you dislike (Thomas Kean Jr./Robert Menendez)? Strongly favor Reservations Dislike others DK/NA
10/20-25/06* 24 46 20 10 Menendez voters 25 46 18 11 Kean voters 26 43 24 7 10/20-25/06* L1 26 45 20 9 Menendez voters 27 45 17 11 Kean voters 29 42 23 6
L indicates results that have been weighted to a likely voter model based on stated intention of voting and past voting behavior adjusted for regional differences in turnout in previous years.
2 10. ASKED OF THOSE WHO NAMED MENENDEZ OR KEAN IN Q.6 OR Q.7: What’s the main reason you’re supporting (Robert Menendez/Thomas Kean Jr.): 1. His personal qualities, or 2. His stands on the issues, or 3. Because he’s a (Democrat/Republican)?
Personal qualities Stands on issues Party DK/NA
10/20-25/06* 8 43 42 7 Menendez voters 3 37 56 4 Kean voters 13 46 34 7 10/20-25/06* L 1 8 44 41 7 Menendez voters 2 39 55 4 Kean voters 14 48 31 7
11. Regardless of how you intend to vote, do you expect Robert Menendez or Thomas Kean Jr. to finally win the Senate election in November?
Menendez Kean DK/NA
10/20-25/06* 45 27 27 Menendez voters 71 6 24 Kean voters 33 49 18 10/20-25/06* L 47 28 25 Menendez voters 72 5 23 Kean voters 33 51 16
12. If the 2006 election for U.S. House of Representatives were being held today, would you vote for the Republican candidate or the Democratic candidate in your district?
Republican Democrat Someone else/Neither/Other Won't Vote Depends DK/NA
10/5-8/06* NATL 35 49 1 1 6 9
10/20-25/06* 33 46 1 3 7 10
13. Regardless of how you intend to vote in November, which will matter more to you when you vote this November -- your state's local issues or national issues?
Local National Both DK/NA
9/15-19/06* NATL 27 63 9 1
10/20-25/06* 41 44 13 2
18. Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling his job as President?
Approve Disapprove DK/NA 10/5-8/06 NATL 34 60 5
10/20-23/01 88 8 4 10/19-24/02 61 27 13 10/14-19/05 38 55 7 10/20-25/06 33 60 7 10/20-25/06* 35 60 5
L indicates results that have been weighted to a likely voter model based on stated intention of voting and past voting behavior adjusted for regional differences in turnout in previous years.
3 19. Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling the economy?
Approve Disapprove DK/NA
10/5-8/06 NATL 34 57 9
10/20-25/06 38 56 7 10/20-25/06* 40 53 6
20. Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling the situation with Iraq? Approve Disapprove DK/NA
10/5-8/06 NATL 30 66 4
10/20-25/06 26 69 5 10/20-25/06* 27 68 5
21. Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling the campaign against terrorism? Approve Disapprove DK/NA
10/5-8/06 NATL 46 48 6
10/20-25/06 46 48 7 10/20-25/06* 47 48 6
22. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Congress is handling its job?
Approve Disapprove DK/NA
10/5-8/06 NATL 27 64 9
10/20-25/06 24 65 11 10/20-25/06* 21 66 12
23. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Jon Corzine is handling his job as Governor?
Approve Disapprove DK/NA
10/20-25/06 49 35 16 10/20-25/06* 51 34 16
24. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Frank Lautenberg is handling his job as United States Senator?
Approve Disapprove DK/NA
10/19-24/021 52 18 30 10/14-19/05 40 21 39 10/20-25/06 44 28 28 10/20-25/06* 46 28 26
1 QUESTION READ: Looking back, do you approve or disapprove of the way Frank Lautenberg handled his job as United States Senator?
4 25. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Robert Menendez is handling his job as United States Senator?
Approve Disapprove DK/NA
10/20-25/06 38 34 28 10/20-25/06* 39 34 27
26. Do you feel things in New Jersey are generally going in the right direction or do you feel things have pretty seriously gotten off on the wrong track?
Right direction Wrong track DK/NA
10/20-25/06 31 63 6 10/20-25/06* 32 63 5
27. Think for a minute about issues and problems facing the COUNTRY. Which ONE would you say will be most important in your vote for U.S. SENATE?
10/20-25/06*
War /Iraq 30 Economy 9 Terrorism 9 Immigration 5 Taxes 4 Defense/Military 4 Homeland security 3 Health care 3 Politicians / Government 3 Education 2 Social Security 2 Jobs/Unemployment 1 Abortion 1 Budget / National debt 1 Income gap 1 President 1 Social issues 1 Foreign Policy 1 Other 6 DK/NA 13
5 28. Now think for a minute about issues and problems facing New Jersey. Which ONE would you say will be most important in your vote for U.S. Senate?
10/20-25/06*
Taxes 45 Economy 11 Education 4 Politicians / Government 4 Budget / debt 3 Jobs/Unemployment 2 Health care 2 Environment 1 War /Iraq 1 Crime 1 Gay marriage 1 Terrorism 1 Immigration 1 Defense/Military 1 Public works, roads 1 Social Security 1 Other 7 DK/NA 13
29. Do you think of your vote for Senator this fall as a vote for George W. Bush, a vote against George W. Bush, or don't you think of your vote this fall as being about George W. Bush? For Against Not about Bush DK/NA
10/19-24/02*1 27 18 51 4 10/20-25/06* 14 30 53 4
1 QUESTION READ: Do you think of your vote for Senator this fall as a vote in support of George W. Bush . . . ?
30. Do you think of your vote for Senate this fall as a vote to help put Democrats in control of the Senate, a vote to help keep Republicans in control of the Senate, or will your vote be about something else?
Put Dems in Keep Reps in Something else DK/NA
10/20-25/06* 33 16 48 4
31. So far, would you be more likely to describe the 2006 election campaign for Senator from New Jersey as interesting or dull?
Interesting Dull DK/NA
10/12-15/00* 35 56 9 10/19-24/02* 65 30 5 10/20-25/06* 39 50 11
6 32. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the name Robert Menendez? QUESTIONS 32 AND 33 WERE ROTATED 10/20-25/06*
Corruption/crooked 19 Democrat 10 Generally like 7 Negative campaigning 5 Generally don't like 4 Hispanic 3 Hudson County politician 2 His campaign ads 2 The Menendez Brothers 1 Connection to Corzine 1 Honesty 1 Taxes 1 Iraq War 1 Nothing 1 Other 12 DK/NA 30
33. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the name Thomas Kean Jr.? QUESTIONS 32 AND 33 WERE ROTATED 10/20-25/06*
His father used to be governor 33 Republican 8 Generally like 6 Generally don't like 5 Negative campaigning 4 Inexperienced 3 His campaign ads 3 Rich 2 Connection to Bush 2 Honesty 2 Taxes 1 Iraq War 1 Nothing 1 Other 9 DK/NA 20
7 QUESTIONS 34-40 WERE ROTATED WITH QUESTIONS 43-49
34. Do you think Robert Menendez has more honesty and integrity than most people in public life? IF NO, ASK: Do you think Robert Menendez has less honesty and integrity than most people in public life or about the same honesty and integrity as most people in public life? More Less Same DK/NA
10/20-25/06* 14 18 39 28
35. Do you think Robert Menendez understands the needs and problems of people like yourself, or not?
Yes No DK/NA
10/20-25/06* 43 37 20
36. Do you think Robert Menendez has the right kind of experience to be a Senator from New Jersey? Yes No DK/NA
10/20-25/06* 59 20 21
37. Do you think of Robert Menendez as more of a liberal, a moderate, or a conservative?
Liberal Moderate Conservative DK/NA
10/20-25/06* 40 33 8 19
38. Regardless of how you intend to vote, are you satisfied that Robert Menendez has the honesty and integrity to serve effectively as a Senator from New Jersey?
Yes No DK/NA
10/20-25/06* 45 34 21
39. Do you think Robert Menendez agrees with President Bush on issues too often, not often enough or about the right amount?
Too often Not often enough Right amount DK/NA
10/20-25/06* 6 33 36 25
40. After Jon Corzine was elected governor last year, Robert Menendez was appointed to finish Corzine's term as U.S. Senator. Does that make you feel more favorably toward Robert Menendez, less favorably toward him, or does it not have an effect on your view of Robert Menendez? More favorably Less favorably No effect DK/NA
10/20-25/06* 13 14 71 1
43. Do you think Thomas Kean Jr. has more honesty and integrity than most people in public life? IF NO, ASK: Do you think Thomas Kean Jr. has less honesty and integrity than most people in public life or about the same honesty and integrity as most people in public life? More Less Same DK/NA
10/20-25/06* 24 8 38 29
8 44. Do you think Thomas Kean Jr. understands the needs and problems of people like yourself, or not? Yes No DK/NA
10/20-25/06* 36 46 19
45. Do you think Thomas Kean Jr. has the right kind of experience to be a Senator from New Jersey? Yes No DK/NA
10/20-25/06* 48 28 24
46. Regardless of how you intend to vote, are you satisfied that Thomas Kean Jr. has the honesty and integrity to serve effectively as a Senator from New Jersey?
Yes No DK/NA
10/20-25/06* 55 24 22
47. Do you think of Thomas Kean Jr. as more of a liberal, a moderate, or a conservative?
Liberal Moderate Conservative DK/NA
10/20-25/06* 9 34 36 21
48. Do you think Thomas Kean Jr. agrees with President Bush on issues too often, not often enough or about the right amount?
Too often Not often enough Right amount DK/NA
10/20-25/06* 36 6 39 19
49. Thomas Kean Jr. is the son of former Governor Tom Kean SENIOR. Does that make you feel more favorably toward Thomas Kean Jr., less favorably toward him, or does it not have an effect on your view of Thomas Kean Jr.?
More favorably Less favorably No effect DK/NA
10/20-25/06* 27 11 61 1
52. If the Democrats take control of Congress in November, do you think your taxes would increase, decrease, or stay about the same?
Increase Decrease Same DK/NA
10/20-25/06* 42 10 43 5
53. If the Republicans keep control of Congress in November, do you think your taxes would increase, decrease, or stay about the same?
Increase Decrease Same DK/NA
10/20-25/06* 43 6 47 4
54. Have you seen any commercials on television for Robert Menendez or Thomas Kean Jr.? IF YES: Which candidate?
Menendez Kean Both No, neither DK/NA
10/20-25/06* 6 6 69 17 2
9 55. What do you think Robert Menendez has been spending more time doing in his campaign — explaining what he would do as Senator or attacking Thomas Kean Jr.?
Explaining Attacking DK/NA
10/20-25/06* 20 59 21
56. What do you think Thomas Kean Jr. has been spending more time doing in his campaign — explaining what he would do as Senator or attacking Robert Menendez?
Explaining Attacking DK/NA
10/20-25/06* 16 64 19
57. Do you think either of these candidates for U.S. Senate — Robert Menendez or Thomas Kean Jr. — has attacked the other UNFAIRLY? IF YES: Who attacked unfairly?
Menendez Kean Both No, neither DK/NA
10/20-25/06* 7 12 29 29 24
58. Who's more responsible for the negative campaigning there has been this year in the race for U.S. Senator -- Robert Menendez or Thomas Kean Jr.?
Menendez Kean Both No, neither DK/NA
10/20-25/06* 21 30 21 2 26
59. Which one of the following issues will matter most to you when you decide how to vote in the race for U.S. Senate: the economy and jobs, terrorism, Iraq, health care, or something else? OPTIONS WERE ROTATED
Economy/jobs Terrorism Iraq Healthcare Something else DK/NA
10/20-25/06* 37 15 22 14 9 2
60. How would you rate the condition of the national economy these days? Is it very good, fairly good, fairly bad or very bad?
Very good Fairly good Fairly bad Very bad DK/NA
10/5-8/06 NATL 7 53 28 11 1
10/20-25/06 7 54 27 10 2 10/20-25/06* 9 51 27 10 3
61. How would you rate the condition of the New Jersey economy these days? Is it very good, fairly good, fairly bad, or very bad?
Very good Fairly good Fairly bad Very bad DK/NA
9/20-26/93* 1 40 41 15 3 9/11-14/97 11 67 14 5 3 10/20-23/01* 3 73 17 4 3 10/19-24/02* 3 57 29 7 3 10/14-19/05 4 54 26 12 3 10/20-25/06 3 45 34 15 3 10/20-25/06* 4 45 34 15 3
10 62. Looking back, do you think the United States did the right thing in taking military action against Iraq, or should the U.S. have stayed out?
Right thing Should have stayed out DK/NA
10/5-8/06 NATL 40 55 4
10/14-19/05 39 55 5 10/20-25/06 36 60 4 10/20-25/06* 36 60 3
63. From what you have seen or heard about the situation in Iraq, what should the United States do NOW — should the U.S. increase the number of U.S. troops in Iraq, keep the same number of U.S. troops in Iraq as there are now, decrease the number of U.S. troops in Iraq, or remove all its troops from Iraq?
Increase Keep same Decrease Remove all DK/NA
10/5-8/06 NATL 17 21 26 30 6
10/20-25/06 13 18 26 35 8 10/20-25/06* 16 18 29 31 8
64. What do you think Robert Menendez would like the U.S. to do now? Do you think Robert Menendez would like to increase the number of U.S. troops in Iraq, keep the same number of U.S. troops in Iraq as there are now, decrease the number of U.S. troops in Iraq, or would Robert Menendez like to remove all U.S. troops from Iraq?
Increase Keep same Decrease Remove all DK/NA
10/20-25/06 4 6 22 35 33 10/20-25/06* 3 6 25 36 30
65. What do you think Thomas Kean Jr. would like the U.S. to do now? Do you think Thomas Kean Jr. would like to increase the number of U.S. troops in Iraq, keep the same number of U.S. troops in Iraq as there are now, decrease the number of U.S. troops in Iraq, or would Thomas Kean Jr. like to remove all U.S. troops from Iraq?
Increase Keep same Decrease Remove all DK/NA
10/20-25/06 15 32 11 6 35 10/20-25/06* 16 38 13 4 30 66. Do you think of the war with Iraq as part of the war on terrorism, or do you think of it as separate from the war on terrorism? IF ANSWERED “PART OF WAR ON TERRORISM”, ASK: Is it a major part of the war on terrorism, or a minor part of the war on terrorism?
Major part Minor part Not part DK/NA 10/5-8/06 NATL 31 12 52 4
10/20-25/06 32 11 53 4 10/20-25/06* 33 12 51 3
67. As a result of the United States' military action against Iraq, do you think the threat of terrorism against the United States has increased, decreased, or stayed about the same?
Increased Decreased About the same DK/NA
10/5-8/06 NATL 34 12 52 3
10/20-25/06 47 14 38 1 10/20-25/06* 48 15 37 1
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68. How common do you think corruption is in New Jersey politics -- is it widespread, or is it limited to a few isolated incidents?
Widespread Limited DK/NA
10/19-24/02* 55 38 6 10/14—19/05* 64 31 5 10/20-25/06 65 28 7 10/20-25/06* 67 27 6
69. Which political party in New Jersey do you think has more corrupt politicians -- the Republican party or the Democratic party?
Republican Democratic Both equal Neither DK/NA
10/19-24/02* 15 25 31 2 28 10/14-19/05* 21 31 26 2 21 10/20-25/06 23 23 36 19 10/20-25/06* 20 24 39 18
70. Do you think corruption in local government is a part of the way things work in New Jersey, or do you think local government can be run without corruption?
Can be run Way things work without corruption DK/NA
10/14-19/05* 33 62 6 10/20-25/06 33 62 6 10/14-19/05* 32 64 4
71. In your community, how serious a problem is illegal immigration -- is it very serious, somewhat serious, not too serious, or not at all serious?
Very Somewhat Not too Not at all DK/NA
10/14-19/05 13 24 29 25 9 10/20-25/06 19 23 31 23 4 10/20-25/06* 17 23 33 24 4
72. As you probably know, property taxes provide a variety of local services, such as education and police. Do you think the local property taxes you pay are too high or are they about right? IF TOO HIGH, ASK: Are they much too high or just a little too high?
Much too high A little too high About right Too low DK/NA
3/19-22/95 32 21 38 10 10/14-19/05 42 24 28 - 5 10/20-25/06 59 18 20 3 10/20-25/06* 58 18 22 2
73. Would you say you personally are very concerned about a terrorist attack in the area where you live, or not?
Yes No DK/NA
10/14-19/05 32 68 - 10/20-25/06 28 71 1 10/20-25/06* 28 71 1
12 74. Do you think New Jersey is adequately prepared to deal with another terrorist attack, or not? Prepared Not DK/NA
10/14-19/05 25 63 12 10/20-25/06 30 60 10 10/20-25/06* 32 60 9
75. Do you think the Federal Government has done all it could reasonably be expected to do to improve port and airport security in New Jersey since September 11, 2001, or could it have done more?
Done all it could Could have done more DK/NA
10/20-25/06 31 66 3 10/20-25/06* 31 66 3
76. Regardless of how you intend to vote, which Senate candidate -- Robert Menendez or Thomas Kean Jr. -- do you think would do a better job of making sure the Federal Government improves port and airport security in New Jersey?
Menendez Kean Both Neither DK/NA
10/20-25/06* 34 34 2 4 26
77. Think about past elections in which you have voted, including national and statewide elections. Would you say you always vote Republican, usually vote Republican, vote about equally for both parties, usually vote Democratic, or always vote Democratic?
Always Usually Equally Usually Always Never voted Republican Republican for both Democrat Democrat before DK/NA
10/5-8/06* NATL 7 21 30 25 14 - 3
10/20-25/06* 6 20 34 26 12 - 4
79. Is your opinion of former Governor Jim McGreevey favorable, not favorable, undecided or haven't you heard enough about Jim McGreevey yet to have an opinion?
Not Haven't Favorable favorable Undecided heard enough Refused
9/11-14/97*1 13 9 22 55 1 10/25-29/97*1 17 23 33 27 - 10/12-15/00*1 13 7 15 63 1 10/20-23/01*1 42 18 22 17 1 10/20-25/06 23 45 20 9 3 10/20-25/06* 25 52 17 5 2
1 Question did not identify Jim McGreevey as a former Governor.
80. Is your opinion of former Governor Tom Kean SENIOR favorable, not favorable, undecided, or haven't you heard enough about Tom Kean yet to have an opinion?
Favorable Not favorable Undecided Haven't heard enough Refused
10/14-19/05*1 47 13 14 25 1 10/20-25/06 43 10 22 24 2 10/20-25/06* 52 10 19 18 1
1 Question did not include Senior.
13 81. Think about your household income, would you say that it is more than enough so that you can save money or buy some extras, just enough to meet your bills and obligations, or is it not enough to meet your bills and obligations?
Can save and Just enough to pay Not enough to buy extras bills and obligations pay bills etc. DK/NA
10/5-8/06 NATL 36 46 17 1
10/20-25/06 24 50 24 2 10/20-25/06* 27 51 21 1
82. Are you or any other members of your household -- that is any other adult living in your home or apartment -- a member of a labor union? IF YES ASK: Is that person you or someone else? Yes, respondent Yes, other No DK/NA
10/20-25/06 10 10 79 1
83. Do you or any of your friends or relatives know someone who is missing, hurt, or killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attack?
Yes No DK/NA
10/20-23/01 51 49 - 10/20-25/06 48 51 -
84. IF YES IN Q.83: Do you personally have a close friend or relative who is missing, hurt or killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attack?
Yes No
10/20-23/01 13 38 10/20-25/06 16 32
85. Do you have any children? IF YES, ASK: Are any of your children under 18?
Yes, under 18 Yes, over 18 No DK/NA
10/20-25/06 33 29 38 1
Did you vote in the Presidential election in 2004, did something prevent you from voting, or did you choose not to vote in the Presidential election in 2000? IF VOTED, ASK: Did you vote for George W. Bush, Al Gore or Ralph Nader?
Voted, won't say Kerry Bush Nader for whom or other Didn't vote DK/NA
10/20-25/06* 43 42 2 2 8 3
Did you vote in the election for U.S. Senator in 2002, did something prevent you from voting, or did you choose not to vote for U.S. Senator in 2002? IF VOTED, ASK: Did you vote for Frank Lautenberg or Doug Forrester?
Voted, won't say Lautenberg Forrester for whom or other Didn't vote DK/NA
10/20-25/06* 33 27 3 25 12
14 Generally speaking, do you usually consider yourself a Republican, a Democrat, an Independent, or what?
Republican Democrat Independent DK/NA
10/20-25/06 22 35 35 8
How would you describe your views on most political matters? Generally do you think of yourself as liberal, moderate, or conservative?
Liberal Moderate Conservative DK/NA
10/20-25/06 23 46 26 5
What is your religious preference today?
Protestant Catholic Jewish Muslim Other None DK/NA
10/20-25/06 30 47 5 1 3 11 4
What was the last grade in school you completed?
Not a Some College H.S. grad H.S. grad college grad Post grad Refused
10/20-25/06 7 37 24 21 11 1
How old are you? 18-29 30-44 45-64 Over 64 Refused
10/20-25/06 18 32 31 18 1
Are you of Hispanic origin or descent, or not?
Hispanic Not Hispanic DK/NA
10/20-25/06 7 93 1
Are you white, black, or some other race?
White Black Asian Other Refused
10/20-25/06 79 13 2 5 1
Are you now married, widowed, divorced, separated, or have you never been married?
Married Widowed Divorced Separated Never married DK/NA
10/20-25/06 57 7 7 3 26 -
Was your TOTAL family income in 2005 UNDER or OVER $50,000? IF UNDER, ASK: Was it under $15,000, between $15,000 and $30,000 or was it between $30,000 and $50,000? IF OVER, ASK: Was it between $50,000 and $75,000, or between $75,000 and $100,000, or was it over $100,000?
Under $15,000- $30,000- $50,000- $75,000- Over $15,000 $29,999 $49,999 $74,999 $100,000 $100,000 Refused
10/20-25/06 5 14 14 23 16 20 8
Gender Male Female
10/20-25/06 48 52
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