S1 Are you over 18 years of age and registered to vote? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Yes 100
No -
D1 What is your age? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
18 *
19 *
20 *
21 1
22 1
23 1
24 1
25 2
26 1
27 1
28 2
29 2
30 2
31 1
32 2
33 1
34 2
35 2
36 2
37 2
38 1
39 1
40 1
41 1
42 1
43 2
44 2
Continued D1 What is your age? Respondents: Total Total -----
45 2
46 2
47 3
48 2
49 2
50 2
51 3
52 3
53 2
54 3
55 1
56 2
57 1
58 2
59 2
60 2
61 1
62 3
63 2
64 2
65 2
66 2
67 2
68 2
69 2
70 2
71 1
72 1
73 1
Continued D1 What is your age? Respondents: Total Total -----
74 1
75 1
76 1
77 1
78 *
79 *
80 *
81 *
82 *
83 *
84 *
85 *
86 *
87 *
88 -
89 *
90 -
91 -
92 -
93 *
94 -
95 -
96 -
97 -
98 -
99 -
D2 What is your gender? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Male 49
Female 51
D3 What is your race? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
White 73
Hispanic or Latino 13
Black or African 13 American
Native American or 2 American Indian
Asian 5
Pacific Islander *
Other 1
Decline to state -
D3B Which of the following races do you most identify with? Respondents: selected 2+ from options 1- 7 at D3 Total -----
Base: Unweighted 128
Base: Weighted 152
White 22
Hispanic or Latino 48
Black or African 14 American
Native American or 8 American Indian
Asian 3
Pacific Islander -
Other 5
Code race Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
White 69
Hispanic 12
African-American or 12 Black
Asian or Pacific 4 Islander
Other 3
S2 In which state do you reside? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Alabama 1
Alaska *
Arizona 2
Arkansas 1
California 9
Colorado 2
Connecticut 2
Delaware *
District of Columbia *
Florida 9
Georgia 3
Hawaii *
Idaho *
Illinois 5
Indiana 2
Iowa 1
Kansas 1
Kentucky 1
Louisiana 1
Maine 1
Maryland 2
Massachusetts 2
Michigan 4
Minnesota 2
Mississippi 1
Missouri 2
Montana *
Continued S2 In which state do you reside? Respondents: Total Total -----
Nebraska 1
Nevada 1
New Hampshire *
New Jersey 4
New Mexico 1
New York 8
North Carolina 3
North Dakota *
Ohio 4
Oklahoma 1
Oregon 1
Pennsylvania 4
Rhode Island *
South Carolina 1
South Dakota *
Tennessee 2
Texas 7
Utah *
Vermont *
Virginia 2
Washington 2
West Virginia 1
Wisconsin 2
Wyoming *
I do not live in United * States
S3 Some people had the chance to vote in this year's presidential election on November 8, 2016. Others did not. Did you vote in November's presidential election? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Yes 93
No 7
S4 What was the reason you did not vote in November’s presidential election? Respondents: No (S3) Total -----
Base: Unweighted 152
Base: Weighted 163
I am not political / not 19 interested
I did not like any of 51 the candidates
I was not registered to 5 vote
I could not get time off 9 from work
I could not get to the 13 polling station
I have a disability that 5 prevented me from going to the polling station
I did not know where the 8 polling station is
I went to the polling 4 booth but the wait time was too long
Other 11
S5 How about your state's primary or caucus. Where you able to vote in your state's primary or caucus earlier in the year? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Yes 71
No 29
S6 In which party's primary or caucus did you vote? Respondents: Yes (S5) Total -----
Base: Unweighted 1581
Base: Weighted 1603
Democrats 50
Republicans 41
Other 8
S6A For whom did you vote? Respondents: S6 c1 (Democrats) Total -----
Base: Unweighted 809
Base: Weighted 808
Hillary Clinton 66
Bernie Sanders 29
Someone else 5
S6B For whom did you vote? Respondents: S6 c2 (Republicans) Total -----
Base: Unweighted 665
Base: Weighted 663
Donald Trump 63
Ted Cruz 9
John Kasich 10
Marco Rubio 6
Carly Fiorina 1
Ben Carson 6
Jeb Bush 1
Chris Christie 1
Someone else 2
M1 In general, do you think the country is on the right track or is it off on the wrong track? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Right track 23
Wrong track 64
Don't know / Unsure 14
M2 In general, do you think the American economy is on right track or is it off on the wrong track? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Right track 29
Wrong track 56
Don't know / Unsure 15
M3 Do you approve or disapprove of the job Barack Obama is doing as President of the United States? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly approve 25
Somewhat approve 22
Neither approve nor 10 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 13
Strongly disapprove 29
M4 Donald Trump was elected President of the United States on November 8, 2016. Do you think President-elect Donald Trump should continue the policies of President Barack Obama or should the next president make more liberal or more conservative policies? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Continue the policies of 24 President Obama
Make more conservative 24 policies
Make more liberal 9 policies
Chart his own path 32
Not sure 10
M6_1 To what extent do you approve or disapprove of the following campaign promises made by President-elect Donald Trump? Taxing foreign imports at 35% Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly approve 24
Somewhat approve 25
Neither approve or 29 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 12
Strongly disapprove 10
Top 2 50
Bottom 2 22
M6_2 To what extent do you approve or disapprove of the following campaign promises made by President-elect Donald Trump? Making NATO members paying their dues Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly approve 35
Somewhat approve 28
Neither approve or 27 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 5
Strongly disapprove 6
Top 2 63
Bottom 2 11
M6_3 To what extent do you approve or disapprove of the following campaign promises made by President-elect Donald Trump? Stop and frisk policies Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly approve 19
Somewhat approve 18
Neither approve or 28 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 12
Strongly disapprove 23
Top 2 38
Bottom 2 34
M6_4 To what extent do you approve or disapprove of the following campaign promises made by President-elect Donald Trump? Repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (also known as “Obamacare†) Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly approve 37
Somewhat approve 18
Neither approve or 14 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 11
Strongly disapprove 20
Top 2 54
Bottom 2 31
M6_5 To what extent do you approve or disapprove of the following campaign promises made by President-elect Donald Trump? Building a wall between the United States and Mexico Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly approve 27
Somewhat approve 16
Neither approve or 17 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 12
Strongly disapprove 28
Top 2 43
Bottom 2 40
M6_6 To what extent do you approve or disapprove of the following campaign promises made by President-elect Donald Trump? Making Mexico pay for the wall between the United States and Mexico Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly approve 23
Somewhat approve 16
Neither approve or 23 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 10
Strongly disapprove 28
Top 2 39
Bottom 2 38
M6_7 To what extent do you approve or disapprove of the following campaign promises made by President-elect Donald Trump? Deporting illegal immigrants Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly approve 33
Somewhat approve 21
Neither approve or 18 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 12
Strongly disapprove 16
Top 2 54
Bottom 2 28
M6_8 To what extent do you approve or disapprove of the following campaign promises made by President-elect Donald Trump? Stop immigration from Syria (and other terror-prone regions) Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly approve 37
Somewhat approve 20
Neither approve or 20 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 11
Strongly disapprove 12
Top 2 57
Bottom 2 23
M6_9 To what extent do you approve or disapprove of the following campaign promises made by President-elect Donald Trump? Undoing the Iran deal Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly approve 27
Somewhat approve 16
Neither approve or 32 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 11
Strongly disapprove 14
Top 2 43
Bottom 2 25
M6_10 To what extent do you approve or disapprove of the following campaign promises made by President-elect Donald Trump? Renegotiating or repealing the North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly approve 26
Somewhat approve 22
Neither approve or 33 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 9
Strongly disapprove 9
Top 2 48
Bottom 2 19
M6_11 To what extent do you approve or disapprove of the following campaign promises made by President-elect Donald Trump? Prevent passage of the Trans-Pacific Trade Pact (TPP) Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly approve 23
Somewhat approve 17
Neither approve or 42 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 9
Strongly disapprove 8
Top 2 40
Bottom 2 17
M6_12 To what extent do you approve or disapprove of the following campaign promises made by President-elect Donald Trump? Expand family leave policies Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly approve 32
Somewhat approve 30
Neither approve or 27 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 6
Strongly disapprove 4
Top 2 62
Bottom 2 10
M6_13 To what extent do you approve or disapprove of the following campaign promises made by President-elect Donald Trump? New lobbying restrictions Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly approve 39
Somewhat approve 27
Neither approve or 26 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 4
Strongly disapprove 4
Top 2 66
Bottom 2 8
M6_14 To what extent do you approve or disapprove of the following campaign promises made by President-elect Donald Trump? Cut taxes on corporations Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly approve 18
Somewhat approve 17
Neither approve or 21 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 18
Strongly disapprove 26
Top 2 35
Bottom 2 44
M6_15 To what extent do you approve or disapprove of the following campaign promises made by President-elect Donald Trump? Cut taxes for individuals Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly approve 46
Somewhat approve 30
Neither approve or 16 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 5
Strongly disapprove 4
Top 2 75
Bottom 2 9
M6_16 To what extent do you approve or disapprove of the following campaign promises made by President-elect Donald Trump? Building new infrastructure (airports, highways, bridges, etc.) Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly approve 47
Somewhat approve 31
Neither approve or 15 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 4
Strongly disapprove 3
Top 2 78
Bottom 2 7
M7_1 To what extent do you trust President-elect Donald Trump to fulfil his campaign promises on the following issues? Taxing foreign imports at 35% Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly trust 19
Somewhat trust 24
Neither trust nor 31 distrust
Somewhat distrust 12
Strongly distrust 14
Top 2 43
Bottom 2 26
M7_2 To what extent do you trust President-elect Donald Trump to fulfil his campaign promises on the following issues? Making NATO members pay their dues Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly trust 19
Somewhat trust 23
Neither trust nor 32 distrust
Somewhat distrust 11
Strongly distrust 14
Top 2 42
Bottom 2 25
M7_3 To what extent do you trust President-elect Donald Trump to fulfil his campaign promises on the following issues? Stop and frisk policies Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly trust 17
Somewhat trust 23
Neither trust nor 34 distrust
Somewhat distrust 10
Strongly distrust 15
Top 2 40
Bottom 2 25
M7_4 To what extent do you trust President-elect Donald Trump to fulfil his campaign promises on the following issues? Repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (also known as “Obamacare†) Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly trust 27
Somewhat trust 27
Neither trust nor 22 distrust
Somewhat distrust 10
Strongly distrust 14
Top 2 54
Bottom 2 24
M7_5 To what extent do you trust President-elect Donald Trump to fulfil his campaign promises on the following issues? Building a wall between the United States and Mexico Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly trust 20
Somewhat trust 20
Neither trust nor 25 distrust
Somewhat distrust 14
Strongly distrust 21
Top 2 40
Bottom 2 35
M7_6 To what extent do you trust President-elect Donald Trump to fulfil his campaign promises on the following issues? Making Mexico pay for the wall between the United States and Mexico Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly trust 16
Somewhat trust 18
Neither trust nor 27 distrust
Somewhat distrust 15
Strongly distrust 25
Top 2 34
Bottom 2 40
M7_7 To what extent do you trust President-elect Donald Trump to fulfil his campaign promises on the following issues? Deporting illegal immigrants Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly trust 22
Somewhat trust 28
Neither trust nor 24 distrust
Somewhat distrust 11
Strongly distrust 14
Top 2 50
Bottom 2 26
M7_8 To what extent do you trust President-elect Donald Trump to fulfil his campaign promises on the following issues? Stop immigration from Syria (and other terror-prone regions) Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly trust 25
Somewhat trust 28
Neither trust nor 25 distrust
Somewhat distrust 10
Strongly distrust 13
Top 2 53
Bottom 2 22
M7_9 To what extent do you trust President-elect Donald Trump to fulfil his campaign promises on the following issues? Undoing the Iran deal Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly trust 20
Somewhat trust 23
Neither trust nor 32 distrust
Somewhat distrust 12
Strongly distrust 14
Top 2 43
Bottom 2 25
M7_10 To what extent do you trust President-elect Donald Trump to fulfil his campaign promises on the following issues? Renegotiating or repealing the North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly trust 19
Somewhat trust 23
Neither trust nor 33 distrust
Somewhat distrust 11
Strongly distrust 13
Top 2 43
Bottom 2 24
M7_11 To what extent do you trust President-elect Donald Trump to fulfil his campaign promises on the following issues? Prevent passage of the Trans-Pacific Trade Pact (TPP) Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly trust 19
Somewhat trust 23
Neither trust nor 37 distrust
Somewhat distrust 10
Strongly distrust 12
Top 2 42
Bottom 2 22
M7_12 To what extent do you trust President-elect Donald Trump to fulfil his campaign promises on the following issues? Expand family leave policies Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly trust 17
Somewhat trust 23
Neither trust nor 33 distrust
Somewhat distrust 12
Strongly distrust 15
Top 2 40
Bottom 2 27
M7_13 To what extent do you trust President-elect Donald Trump to fulfil his campaign promises on the following issues? New lobbying restrictions Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly trust 20
Somewhat trust 25
Neither trust nor 28 distrust
Somewhat distrust 12
Strongly distrust 16
Top 2 45
Bottom 2 27
M7_14 To what extent do you trust President-elect Donald Trump to fulfil his campaign promises on the following issues? Cut taxes on corporations Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly trust 25
Somewhat trust 25
Neither trust nor 24 distrust
Somewhat distrust 10
Strongly distrust 17
Top 2 50
Bottom 2 27
M7_15 To what extent do you trust President-elect Donald Trump to fulfil his campaign promises on the following issues? Cut taxes for individuals Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly trust 21
Somewhat trust 26
Neither trust nor 23 distrust
Somewhat distrust 13
Strongly distrust 17
Top 2 47
Bottom 2 30
M7_16 To what extent do you trust President-elect Donald Trump to fulfil his campaign promises on the following issues? Building new infrastructure (airports, highways, bridges, etc.) Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly trust 24
Somewhat trust 29
Neither trust nor 24 distrust
Somewhat distrust 10
Strongly distrust 13
Top 2 53
Bottom 2 23
M8 Given that Republicans will control both chambers of Congress, how effective do you think President-elect Trump will be at fulfilling his campaign promises? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Very effective 22
Somewhat effective 42
Neither effective nor 13 ineffective
Somewhat ineffective 8
Very ineffective 8
Unsure 7
M9 Which is closer to your view: Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
President-elect Trump 27 should hold out for his agenda, even if it means achieving change without Congressional approval
President-elect Trump 73 should compromise on his agenda in order to work together with Congress
M10 President Trump has indicated that he might not live full time in the White House. Which is closer to your view: Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
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President Trump should 63 be required to live in the White House
President Trump should 37 be allowed to spend as much time as he wants at his residence in Trump Tower in New York
M11 In general, do you consider yourself: Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
A Democrat 34
A Republican 26
An independent 40
M12A Do you consider yourself a strong Democrat or a weak Democrat? Respondents: M11 DEMOCRAT Total -----
Base: Unweighted 832
Base: Weighted 765
Strong Democrat 68
Weak Democrat 32
M12B Do you consider yourself a strong Republican or a weak Republican? Respondents: M11 REPUBLICAN Total -----
Base: Unweighted 620
Base: Weighted 585
Strong Republican 65
Weak Republican 35
M12C Do you think of yourself as closer to one of the two parties? Respondents: M11 INDEPENDENT Total -----
Base: Unweighted 751
Base: Weighted 900
Lean Democrat 24
Lean Republican 25
Do not lean to one party 51 or the other
M13 Which best describes your political ideology? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strong Liberal 14
Lean Liberal 12
Moderate 44
Lean Conservative 15
Strong Conservative 14
M14 Do you think of yourself as fiscally liberal or conservative? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Fiscally liberal 19
Fiscally conservative 45
Do not lean one way or 36 the other
M15 Do you think of yourself as socially liberal or conservative? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Socially liberal 35
Socially conservative 35
Do not lean one way or 30 the other
M16 Confidentially and for statistical purposes only which candidate did you vote for in the general election on Nov. 8, 2016? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Hillary Clinton 42
Donald Trump 40
Gary Johnson 5
Jill Stein 2
Other 3
No Response 8
H1_1 Now we will show you some names. Please indicate if you have a favorable or unfavorable view of that person. Hillary Clinton Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Very Favorable 19
Favorable 21
Unfavorable 14
Very Unfavorable 40
No Opinion 6
Positive Net 40
Negative Net 54
H1_2 Now we will show you some names. Please indicate if you have a favorable or unfavorable view of that person. Donald Trump Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Very Favorable 23
Favorable 20
Unfavorable 13
Very Unfavorable 36
No Opinion 7
Positive Net 43
Negative Net 49
H1_3 Now we will show you some names. Please indicate if you have a favorable or unfavorable view of that person. Barack Obama Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Very Favorable 30
Favorable 22
Unfavorable 12
Very Unfavorable 30
No Opinion 5
Positive Net 52
Negative Net 43
H1_4 Now we will show you some names. Please indicate if you have a favorable or unfavorable view of that person. Mike Pence Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Very Favorable 21
Favorable 23
Unfavorable 14
Very Unfavorable 24
No Opinion 18
Positive Net 44
Negative Net 38
H1_5 Now we will show you some names. Please indicate if you have a favorable or unfavorable view of that person. Joe Biden Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Very Favorable 24
Favorable 28
Unfavorable 16
Very Unfavorable 18
No Opinion 14
Positive Net 52
Negative Net 34
H1_6 Now we will show you some names. Please indicate if you have a favorable or unfavorable view of that person. Melania Trump Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Very Favorable 14
Favorable 23
Unfavorable 14
Very Unfavorable 24
No Opinion 24
Positive Net 38
Negative Net 38
H1_7 Now we will show you some names. Please indicate if you have a favorable or unfavorable view of that person. Michelle Obama Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Very Favorable 35
Favorable 23
Unfavorable 12
Very Unfavorable 22
No Opinion 8
Positive Net 58
Negative Net 34
H1_8 Now we will show you some names. Please indicate if you have a favorable or unfavorable view of that person. Paul Ryan Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Very Favorable 8
Favorable 28
Unfavorable 22
Very Unfavorable 20
No Opinion 22
Positive Net 36
Negative Net 42
H1_9 Now we will show you some names. Please indicate if you have a favorable or unfavorable view of that person. Nancy Pelosi Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Very Favorable 7
Favorable 17
Unfavorable 17
Very Unfavorable 33
No Opinion 25
Positive Net 24
Negative Net 50
H1_10 Now we will show you some names. Please indicate if you have a favorable or unfavorable view of that person. Mitch McConnell Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Very Favorable 3
Favorable 14
Unfavorable 20
Very Unfavorable 22
No Opinion 41
Positive Net 17
Negative Net 42
H1_11 Now we will show you some names. Please indicate if you have a favorable or unfavorable view of that person. Chuck Schumer Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Very Favorable 7
Favorable 16
Unfavorable 15
Very Unfavorable 16
No Opinion 46
Positive Net 23
Negative Net 31
H1_12 Now we will show you some names. Please indicate if you have a favorable or unfavorable view of that person. Bernie Sanders Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Very Favorable 27
Favorable 31
Unfavorable 16
Very Unfavorable 16
No Opinion 11
Positive Net 57
Negative Net 32
H1_13 Now we will show you some names. Please indicate if you have a favorable or unfavorable view of that person. Elizabeth Warren Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Very Favorable 14
Favorable 17
Unfavorable 14
Very Unfavorable 21
No Opinion 34
Positive Net 31
Negative Net 35
H1_14 Now we will show you some names. Please indicate if you have a favorable or unfavorable view of that person. Rudy Giuliani Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Very Favorable 17
Favorable 25
Unfavorable 14
Very Unfavorable 25
No Opinion 19
Positive Net 42
Negative Net 39
H1_15 Now we will show you some names. Please indicate if you have a favorable or unfavorable view of that person. Newt Gingrich Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Very Favorable 10
Favorable 20
Unfavorable 18
Very Unfavorable 29
No Opinion 23
Positive Net 30
Negative Net 47
H1_16 Now we will show you some names. Please indicate if you have a favorable or unfavorable view of that person. Chris Christie Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Very Favorable 5
Favorable 20
Unfavorable 23
Very Unfavorable 31
No Opinion 22
Positive Net 25
Negative Net 54
H1_17 Now we will show you some names. Please indicate if you have a favorable or unfavorable view of that person. Jeff Sessions Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Very Favorable 8
Favorable 13
Unfavorable 13
Very Unfavorable 17
No Opinion 49
Positive Net 21
Negative Net 30
H1_18 Now we will show you some names. Please indicate if you have a favorable or unfavorable view of that person. Jared Kushner Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Very Favorable 5
Favorable 11
Unfavorable 13
Very Unfavorable 14
No Opinion 58
Positive Net 16
Negative Net 27
H1_19 Now we will show you some names. Please indicate if you have a favorable or unfavorable view of that person. Ivanka Trump Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Very Favorable 17
Favorable 25
Unfavorable 15
Very Unfavorable 20
No Opinion 24
Positive Net 42
Negative Net 35
H1_20 Now we will show you some names. Please indicate if you have a favorable or unfavorable view of that person. Donald Trump Jr. Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Very Favorable 13
Favorable 20
Unfavorable 12
Very Unfavorable 28
No Opinion 27
Positive Net 33
Negative Net 40
H1_21 Now we will show you some names. Please indicate if you have a favorable or unfavorable view of that person. Eric Trump Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Very Favorable 11
Favorable 19
Unfavorable 14
Very Unfavorable 25
No Opinion 32
Positive Net 30
Negative Net 38
I11 What would you say are the most important issues facing the country today? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
The economy 39
Health care 37
Terrorism/national 36 security
Immigration 27
National debt/federal 22 budget deficits
Race relations 16
Taxes 14
Corruption 14
Income inequality 12
Climate change 12
Education 11
Criminal justice 9 (policing, courts, prisons)
Environment 8
Defense 7
Foreign policy 6
Women's rights 6
Political Correctness 4
Other 2
I5 How strong do you think the U.S. economy is today? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Very Strong 7
Somewhat Strong 37
Somewhat Weak 44
Very Weak 12
I6 For you and your family personally, has the economy been strong or weak? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Very Strong 7
Somewhat Strong 36
Somewhat Weak 40
Very Weak 17
I7 Are you feeling pretty good these days about the amount of money you have to spend? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Yes 41
No 59
I8 Would you say that your financial situation is improving or getting worse? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Improving 22
Getting worse 31
Just as well off 38
No opinion 9
I9_1 To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Cutting taxes is an effective way to increase economic growth. Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly agree 26
Somewhat agree 35
Neither agree or 25 disagree
Somewhat disagree 9
Strongly disagree 5
Top 2 61
Bottom 2 14
I9_2 To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Cutting taxes creates new jobs. Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly agree 23
Somewhat agree 29
Neither agree or 29 disagree
Somewhat disagree 11
Strongly disagree 7
Top 2 53
Bottom 2 18
I9_3 To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Government spending is an effective way to increase economic growth. Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly agree 13
Somewhat agree 26
Neither agree or 33 disagree
Somewhat disagree 17
Strongly disagree 11
Top 2 39
Bottom 2 28
I9_4 To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Government spending creates new jobs. Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly agree 14
Somewhat agree 28
Neither agree or 32 disagree
Somewhat disagree 15
Strongly disagree 11
Top 2 42
Bottom 2 26
I9_5 To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? New technology and technological innovation lead to economic growth. Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly agree 33
Somewhat agree 41
Neither agree or 22 disagree
Somewhat disagree 4
Strongly disagree 1
Top 2 73
Bottom 2 5
I9_6 To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? New technology and technological innovation lead to new jobs. Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly agree 33
Somewhat agree 40
Neither agree or 21 disagree
Somewhat disagree 5
Strongly disagree 1
Top 2 74
Bottom 2 6
I9_7 To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Our country’s goal in trade policy should be to eliminate all barriers to trade and employment so that we have a truly global economy. Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly agree 15
Somewhat agree 26
Neither agree or 36 disagree
Somewhat disagree 15
Strongly disagree 8
Top 2 41
Bottom 2 23
I9_8 To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Our country’s goal in trade policy should be to preserve American jobs at home, even if it means imposing tariffs or quotas on foreign goods. Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly agree 32
Somewhat agree 33
Neither agree or 24 disagree
Somewhat disagree 8
Strongly disagree 3
Top 2 65
Bottom 2 10
I10 Do you feel your economic wellbeing is affected by illegal immigrants from Mexico? Respondents: SAMPLE A Total -----
Base: Unweighted 1100
Base: Weighted 1125
Yes 44
No 56
I10A Do you feel your economic wellbeing is affected by illegal immigrants? Respondents: SAMPLE B Total -----
Base: Unweighted 1103
Base: Weighted 1125
Yes 48
No 52
I111 Do you feel your personal security is affected by illegal immigrants from Mexico? Respondents: SAMPLE A Total -----
Base: Unweighted 1100
Base: Weighted 1125
Yes 39
No 61
I11A Do you feel your personal security is affected by illegal immigrants? Respondents: SAMPLE B Total -----
Base: Unweighted 1103
Base: Weighted 1125
Yes 49
No 51
I121 Would you favor or oppose building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border to try to stop illegal immigration? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Favor 51
Oppose 49
I14 If Congress does not act to address the immigration issue, do you think President Trump should or should not take action using executive orders? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Should take executive 53 action
Should not take 47 executive action
I15 If you had to choose one priority for dealing with illegal immigration, which one would you choose? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Better border security 45 and stronger law enforcement
A way for those in U.S. 39 to legally become citizens if they meet requirements
A way for those in the 16 U.S. to legally obtain work permits if they meet requirements
I16 There are about 11 million illegal immigrants living in the United States. Would you support or oppose an effort by the federal government to deport all these illegal immigrants and send them back to their home countries? Respondents: SAMPLE A Total -----
Base: Unweighted 1100
Base: Weighted 1125
Favor 50
Oppose 50
I16A There are about 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the United States. Would you support or oppose an effort by the federal government to deport all these undocumented immigrants and send them back to their home countries? Respondents: SAMPLE B Total -----
Base: Unweighted 1103
Base: Weighted 1125
Favor 51
Oppose 49
I17 Would you support or oppose and effort by the federal government to deport illegal immigrants with a criminal record? Respondents: SAMPLE A Total -----
Base: Unweighted 1100
Base: Weighted 1125
Favor 90
Oppose 10
I17A Would you support or oppose and effort by the federal government to deport undocumented immigrants with a criminal record? Respondents: SAMPLE B Total -----
Base: Unweighted 1103
Base: Weighted 1125
Favor 88
Oppose 12
I18 Should cities that arrest illegal immigrants for crimes be required to turn them over to immigration authorities? Respondents: SAMPLE A Total -----
Base: Unweighted 1100
Base: Weighted 1125
Yes 85
No 15
I18A Should cities that arrest undocumented immigrants for crimes be required to turn them over to immigration authorities? Respondents: SAMPLE B Total -----
Base: Unweighted 1103
Base: Weighted 1125
Yes 84
No 16
I19_1 To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following positions? Anyone who wants to come to America should be allowed to do so Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly agree 13
Somewhat agree 18
Neither agree or 23 disagree
Somewhat disagree 19
Strongly disagree 27
Top 2 31
Bottom 2 46
I19_2 To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following positions? A wall should be built across the US-Mexico border to stop illegal immigration Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly agree 30
Somewhat agree 17
Neither agree or 16 disagree
Somewhat disagree 10
Strongly disagree 26
Top 2 48
Bottom 2 37
I19_3 To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following positions? All illegal immigrant should be deported Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly agree 26
Somewhat agree 16
Neither agree or 19 disagree
Somewhat disagree 17
Strongly disagree 22
Top 2 42
Bottom 2 38
I19_4 To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following positions? Illegal immigrants in the United States who have lived here for at least 5 years and paid their taxes should be able to apply for permanent residency or U.S. citizenship Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly agree 31
Somewhat agree 35
Neither agree or 18 disagree
Somewhat disagree 8
Strongly disagree 9
Top 2 65
Bottom 2 16
I19_5 To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following positions? Illegal immigrants who are not convicted of a crime should be given a pathway to citizenship, regardless of the period of time they have lived in the U.S. Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly agree 22
Somewhat agree 30
Neither agree or 22 disagree
Somewhat disagree 13
Strongly disagree 14
Top 2 52
Bottom 2 27
I19_6 To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following positions? Illegal immigrants should be able to receive U.S. driver licenses Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly agree 9
Somewhat agree 13
Neither agree or 20 disagree
Somewhat disagree 17
Strongly disagree 40
Top 2 22
Bottom 2 58
I19_7 To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following positions? All Americans including illegal immigrants should be issued a national ID card Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly agree 17
Somewhat agree 18
Neither agree or 26 disagree
Somewhat disagree 13
Strongly disagree 26
Top 2 35
Bottom 2 39
I20_1 Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Immigrants make our country less safe Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly agree 17
Somewhat agree 28
Somewhat disagree 34
Strongly disagree 20
Top 2 46
Bottom 2 54
I20_2 Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Immigrants improve America’s economy Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly agree 20
Somewhat agree 39
Somewhat disagree 26
Strongly disagree 15
Top 2 59
Bottom 2 41
I20_3 Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Immigrants deserve to be here Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly agree 21
Somewhat agree 40
Somewhat disagree 25
Strongly disagree 15
Top 2 60
Bottom 2 40
I20_4 Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Immigrants enrich our American values Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly agree 22
Somewhat agree 39
Somewhat disagree 25
Strongly disagree 13
Top 2 62
Bottom 2 38
I20_5 Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Immigrants hurt our American values Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly agree 16
Somewhat agree 23
Somewhat disagree 35
Strongly disagree 26
Top 2 39
Bottom 2 61
I21_1 Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: The United States should bar all immigrants from entering the country Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly agree 11
Somewhat agree 16
Somewhat disagree 33
Strongly disagree 40
Top 2 27
Bottom 2 73
I21_2 Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: The United States should impose a Christian Religious test on incoming immigrants Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly agree 8
Somewhat agree 13
Somewhat disagree 25
Strongly disagree 54
Top 2 21
Bottom 2 79
I21_3 Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: The United States should impose an English language test on incoming immigrants Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly agree 33
Somewhat agree 32
Somewhat disagree 20
Strongly disagree 14
Top 2 65
Bottom 2 35
I21_4 Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: The United States should bar all immigrants from countries with a history of violent extremism Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly agree 39
Somewhat agree 26
Somewhat disagree 22
Strongly disagree 12
Top 2 66
Bottom 2 34
I21_5 Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: The United States should only limit the flow of individual immigrants whom are deemed dangerous Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly agree 33
Somewhat agree 38
Somewhat disagree 17
Strongly disagree 12
Top 2 71
Bottom 2 29
I22 Do you support comprehensive immigration reform? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Yes 72
No 28
I23 Which of the following statements best explains your position on immigration reform? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Congress should pass 35 comprehensive immigration reform because illegal immigrants deserve a fair shot at the American dream.
Congress should pass 22 comprehensive immigration reform because illegal immigrants can add hundreds of billions of dollars to our GDP.
Congress shouldn’t pass 26 comprehensive immigration reform because doing so would grant amnesty to illegal aliens who have broken the law.
Congress shouldn’t pass 17 comprehensive immigration reform because illegal immigrants pose a criminal threat to our society.
I23_1 Do you think the U.S. government is doing enough or not doing enough to prevent a future terrorist attack on American soil? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Doing Enough 38
Not Doing Enough 62
I24 Do you think our current anti-terrorism policies are adequately protecting our country? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Yes 37
No 63
I25 Do you support or oppose the proposal of a bill banning all Muslims from entering the U.S.? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Support 37
Oppose 63
I26 Do you support or oppose a blanket ban on the immigration of any person who lives in a country where there has been a history of terrorism against the west? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Support 52
Oppose 48
I27 Which worries you more: that the United States will not go far enough in monitoring the activities and communications of potential terrorists living in the United States, or that the United States will go too far and violate the privacy rights of average citizens? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Will not go far enough 57
Will go too far 43
I28 Do you think our anti-terrorism policies are infringing on citizens' civil liberties? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Yes 25
No 44
Don't Know / Unsure 31
I29 In which ways do you think our anti-terrorism policies are infringing on citizens’ civil liberties? Respondents: Yes (I28) Total -----
Base: Unweighted 523
Base: Weighted 573
Freedom of religion 46
Freedom of speech 50
Freedom of assembly 37
Right to equal treatment 60 under the law
Right to privacy 73
I30 Do you think the United States and its allies are winning or losing the fight against ISIS? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Winning 41
Losing 59
I31 In your opinion, how likely is it that an organized terrorist group will conduct an attack on US soil sometime in the next 6 months? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Very likely 19
Likely 22
Somewhat likely 41
Not likely at all 18
I32 Do you think we should increase border patrol? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Yes 84
No 16
I33 Do you think increasing border patrol would do any of the following? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Keep drugs out 53
Reduce crime 46
Decrease terrorism 44
Decrease illegal 66 immigration
Don't Know / Unsure 20
Which of the following do you think is the top threat to America? (I34) Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
ISIS 46
China 4
Russia 9
Iran 5
North Korea 9
Mexico 1
Hackers 13
Don't Know / Unsure 13
I35 Which of the following actions do you think the U.S. should take to fight ISIS? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Air strikes 73
No fly zone 43
Ground troops 41
Do nothing 9
I36 Do you think allowing in refugees enhances the country, harms the country, or does not affect the country? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Enhances the U.S. 28
Harms the U.S. 48
Does not affect the U.S. 24
I37_1 To what extent are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the following: Your local police Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Very satisfied 40
Somewhat satisfied 41
Somewhat unsatisfied 12
Not at all satisfied 7
Top 2 81
Bottom 2 19
I37_2 To what extent are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the following: State and local police around the country Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Very satisfied 27
Somewhat satisfied 47
Somewhat unsatisfied 18
Not at all satisfied 8
Top 2 74
Bottom 2 26
I37_3 To what extent are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the following: The legal system in general, including courts, judges, and sentencing Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Very satisfied 12
Somewhat satisfied 40
Somewhat unsatisfied 32
Not at all satisfied 16
Top 2 52
Bottom 2 48
I37_4 To what extent are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the following: The corrections system, including federal and state prisons Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Very satisfied 12
Somewhat satisfied 37
Somewhat unsatisfied 32
Not at all satisfied 20
Top 2 48
Bottom 2 52
I38 Do you think that criminal offenses should or should not have a minimum prison sentence lengths? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Yes, they should have 69 minimum sentences
No, they should not have 31 minimum sentences
I39 Should judges have the final decision in determining sentences for criminal offenses? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Yes 68
No 32
I40 As you may know, current federal mandatory sentencing laws begin at a minimum of 5 years for first-time, nonviolent drug offenders and increase in severity to life in prison for third-time offenders. Which of the following proposals would you support? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Increase the scope and 26 length of mandatory sentencing laws.
Do not reform mandatory 21 sentencing laws, leave laws as they are.
Abandon mandatory 41 sentencing laws for first-time, nonviolent drug offenders.
Decrease mandatory 22 minimum sentence lengths.
Eliminate all federal 15 mandatory sentencing laws.
I41 If someone is convicted of a felony, do you think that their right to vote should be: Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Never taken away 17
Taken away until they 31 serve their sentence
Taken away until they 39 apply for the right to vote after serving their sentence
Permanently taken away 13
I42 Do you think that a felon's right to vote should be determined based on the type of crime that they have committed? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Yes 52
No 48
I43_1 If the right to vote were to be determined based on the type of crime, how do you feel about that right for an individual who has committed A violent felony, like murder, armed robbery, aggravated assault, or manslaughter? Respondents: Yes (I42) Total -----
Base: Unweighted 1143
Base: Weighted 1162
Never taken away 4
Taken away for the 12 duration of their sentence
Taken away until they 23 apply for the right to vote after serving their sentence
Permanently taken away 62
I43_2 If the right to vote were to be determined based on the type of crime, how do you feel about that right for an individual who has committed A white collar felony, like fraud, bribery, insider trading, or identity theft? Respondents: Yes (I42) Total -----
Base: Unweighted 1143
Base: Weighted 1162
Never taken away 6
Taken away for the 29 duration of their sentence
Taken away until they 45 apply for the right to vote after serving their sentence
Permanently taken away 20
I43_3 If the right to vote were to be determined based on the type of crime, how do you feel about that right for an individual who has committed A sex-based felony like sex-trafficking, child pornography, or sexual assault? Respondents: Yes (I42) Total -----
Base: Unweighted 1143
Base: Weighted 1162
Never taken away 4
Taken away for the 12 duration of their sentence
Taken away until they 24 apply for the right to vote after serving their sentence
Permanently taken away 59
I49 Do you support or oppose requiring police officers to wear a body camera in order to record video of their interactions while on duty? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Support 80
Oppose 7
No opinion 13
I50 Would you support or oppose a policy that would give surplus military equipment to local police departments? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Support 54
Oppose 23
No opinion 23
I51 As you may know, implicit bias refers to the attitudes or stereotypes that affect people's understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner. Would you support or oppose requiring all police officers to undergo implicit bias training? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Support 68
Oppose 10
No opinion 21
I52 As you may know, the No Fly List is a list, created and maintained by the United States federal government's Terrorist Screening Center, of people who are prohibited from boarding a commercial aircraft for travel in or out of the United States. Would you support or oppose a policy that would prevent individuals whose names are on the federal No Fly list from purchasing firearms? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Support 77
Oppose 8
No opinion 15
I53 Would you support or oppose promoting community-oriented policing, where police are focused on building relationships with the communities they serve? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Support 80
Oppose 4
No opinion 15
I54 Would you support or oppose a combination of community-oriented policing with requiring police to wear body cameras? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Support 77
Oppose 7
No opinion 17
Code Cell Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
CELL 1 = ECONOMY 33
CELL 2 = CRIMINAL 33 JUSTICE
CELL 3 = DEFENSE, 33 SECURITY & EDUCATION
ME1 Which is closer to your view: Respondents: CELL 1 = ECONOMY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 734
Base: Weighted 750
New technology and 31 innovations are creating more new jobs than they are eliminating
New technology and 31 innovations are eliminating more jobs than they are creating
New technology and 37 innovations are creating about the same amount of jobs as they are eliminating
ME2 Which of the following do you see as the leading contributor to the loss of jobs in the U.S. economy? Respondents: CELL 1 = ECONOMY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 734
Base: Weighted 750
Wall Street 22
Trade deals 30
Globalization 26
New technologies 23
Government policies 40
Don't Know / Other 23
What do you feel should be done in regards to the federal minimum wage, which is presently $7.25? (ME3) Respondents: CELL 1 = ECONOMY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 734
Base: Weighted 750
It should be kept at its 21 current level.
It should be raised. 72
It should be lowered. 1
It should be eliminated. 5
ME4 2.6 million Americans work at or below the $7.25 minimum wage. Raising the minimum wage could help stimulate consumption and the economy as a whole. This in turn could aid small businesses. Would you approve of President-elect Trump raising the minimum wage? ( Respondents: CELL 1 = ECONOMY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 245
Base: Weighted 250
Strongly approve 54
Somewhat approve 20
Neither approve nor 13 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 4
Strongly disapprove 7
Unsure 2
ME5 Only 3.3% of Americans work at or below the minimum wage of $7.25. Raising the minimum wage could prove detrimental to small businesses as they struggle to pay their workers. Would you approve of President-elect Trump raising the minimum wage? Respondents: CELL 1 = ECONOMY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 244
Base: Weighted 250
Strongly approve 35
Somewhat approve 33
Neither approve nor 10 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 8
Strongly disapprove 8
Unsure 6
ME6 2.6 million Americans, or 3.3% of Americans, work at or below the $7.25 minimum wage. Raising the minimum wage could help stimulate consumption, but could also hurt small businesses struggling to pay workers. Would you approve of President-elect Trump raising the minimum wage? Respondents: CELL 1 = ECONOMY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 245
Base: Weighted 250
Strongly approve 40
Somewhat approve 27
Neither approve nor 8 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 14
Strongly disapprove 6
Unsure 5
ME7A President-elect Trump raising the federal minimum wage to $12 to an hour Respondents: CELL 1 = ECONOMY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 245
Base: Weighted 249
Strongly approve 28
Somewhat approve 18
Approve but believe that 18 the federal minimum wage should be $15
Neither approve nor 8 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 9
Strongly disapprove 15
Unsure 3
ME7B President-elect Trump raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour Respondents: CELL 1 = ECONOMY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 245
Base: Weighted 249
Strongly approve 29
Somewhat approve 13
Approve but believe the 15 federal minimum wage should be $12 an hour
Neither approve nor 5 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 10
Strongly disapprove 24
Unsure 4
ME8A President-elect Trump raising the federal minimum wage to $12 to an hour Respondents: CELL 1 = ECONOMY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 244
Base: Weighted 248
Strongly approve 28
Somewhat approve 24
Approve but believe that 10 the federal minimum wage should be $15
Neither approve nor 9 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 13
Strongly disapprove 11
Unsure 5
President-elect Trump raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour (ME8B) Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Strongly approve 3
Somewhat approve 1
Approve but believe the 1 federal minimum wage should be $12 an hour
Neither approve nor 1 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 1
Strongly disapprove 2
Unsure 1
No Response 89
ME9A President Trump raising the federal minimum wage to $12 to an hour Respondents: CELL 1 = ECONOMY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 245
Base: Weighted 253
Strongly approve 26
Somewhat approve 23
Approve but believe that 13 the federal minimum wage should be $15
Neither approve nor 7 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 13
Strongly disapprove 14
Unsure 5
ME9B President-elect Trump raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour Respondents: CELL 1 = ECONOMY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 245
Base: Weighted 253
Strongly approve 27
Somewhat approve 9
Approve but believe the 13 federal minimum wage should be $12 an hour
Neither approve nor 8 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 11
Strongly disapprove 25
Unsure 6
ME10 Since it has been shown that the living wage varies depending on where a person lives, some economists have advocated that minimum wage laws should be implemented at the state or local level. In some cases the minimum wage could be above or below $15. Based on this information how would you feel if President-elect Trump did not raise the federal minimum wage, but instead worked with state and local governments to raise the minimum wage? Respondents: CELL 1 = ECONOMY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 245
Base: Weighted 255
Strongly approve 26
Somewhat approve 35
Neither approve nor 18 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 6
Strongly disapprove 10
Unsure 6
ME11 Allowing state and local governments to determine the minimum wage could lead to some areas of the countries having significantly lower minimum wages than others. Additionally, President-elect Trump could have difficulty persuading local leaders to institute a $15 minimum wage, let alone a $12 minimum wage. Based on this information how would you feel if President-elect Trump did not raise the federal minimum wage, but instead worked with state and local governments to raise the minimum wage? Respondents: CELL 1 = ECONOMY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 244
Base: Weighted 244
Strongly approve 17
Somewhat approve 27
Neither approve nor 20 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 12
Strongly disapprove 12
Unsure 11
ME12 Since it has been shown that the living wage varies depending on where a person lives, some economists have advocated that minimum wage laws should be implemented at the state or local level. President-elect Trump could work with state and local leaders to raise their respective minimum wages. Working with state and local leaders could, however, prove difficult and there is no guarantee they will listen to him. If successful, in some cases the minimum wage could be above or below $15. Based on this information how would you feel if President-elect Trump did not raise the federal minimum wage, but instead worked with state and local governments to raise the minimum wage? Respondents: CELL 1 = ECONOMY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 245
Base: Weighted 251
Strongly approve 16
Somewhat approve 27
Neither approve nor 20 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 12
Strongly disapprove 16
Unsure 9
ME13 The wealthiest Americans don't pay their fair share in taxes. Would you approve of President-elect Trump raising the tax rate on the wealthiest Americans? Respondents: CELL 1 = ECONOMY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 245
Base: Weighted 245
Strongly approve 59
Somewhat approve 15
Neither approve nor 12 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 5
Strongly disapprove 8
Unsure 2
ME14 People with adjusted gross income above $250,000 paid just over half of all individual income taxes in the United States. In other words, the wealthiest Americans already contribute more in taxes than all other Americans combined. Would you approve of President-elect Trump raising the tax rate on the wealthiest Americans? Respondents: CELL 1 = ECONOMY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 244
Base: Weighted 259
Strongly approve 36
Somewhat approve 26
Neither approve nor 16 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 6
Strongly disapprove 8
Unsure 8
ME15 The wealthiest Americans already pay more in taxes than anyone else. Yet they are still significantly more well off than the vast majority of Americans. Would you approve of President-elect Trump raising the tax rate on the wealthiest Americans? Respondents: CELL 1 = ECONOMY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 245
Base: Weighted 245
Strongly approve 50
Somewhat approve 18
Neither approve nor 13 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 8
Strongly disapprove 7
Unsure 4
ME16 We are the only industrialized nation that does not offer paid family leave. Would you approve of President-elect Trump implementing paid family leave to ensure mothers and fathers are able to take time to raise their children while keeping their career ambitions alive? Respondents: CELL 1 = ECONOMY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 245
Base: Weighted 240
Strongly approve 47
Somewhat approve 24
Neither approve nor 16 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 3
Strongly disapprove 7
Unsure 4
ME17 Many have noted that implementing paid family leave would decrease the productivity and efficiency of American businesses. At a time when America is struggling to maintain its position as a global leader, implementing paid leave could prove detrimental to the economy and lead to lower wages and salaries for the average American worker. Would you approve of President-elect Trump implementing paid family leave? Respondents: CELL 1 = ECONOMY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 245
Base: Weighted 254
Strongly approve 27
Somewhat approve 26
Neither approve nor 24 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 8
Strongly disapprove 6
Unsure 9
ME18 We are the only industrialized nation that does not offer paid family leave. Implementing paid family may hurt the productivity and efficiency of businesses, but would allow parents more time to spend with their children. Would you approve of President-elect Trump implementing paid family leave? Respondents: CELL 1 = ECONOMY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 244
Base: Weighted 256
Strongly approve 38
Somewhat approve 29
Neither approve nor 15 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 6
Strongly disapprove 8
Unsure 4
ME19 Wall Street shouldn't be allowed to wreck Main Street. Would you approve of President-elect Trump taking steps to further regulate the financial industry? Respondents: CELL 1 = ECONOMY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 245
Base: Weighted 250
Strongly approve 36
Somewhat approve 33
Neither approve nor 14 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 5
Strongly disapprove 3
Unsure 8
ME20 Regulating Wall Street could stifle investment in the American economy, which would lead to everyone being worse off. Would you approve of President-elect Trump taking steps to further regulate the financial industry? Respondents: CELL 1 = ECONOMY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 245
Base: Weighted 253
Strongly approve 26
Somewhat approve 22
Neither approve nor 21 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 10
Strongly disapprove 7
Unsure 13
ME21 Regulating Wall Street could help protect the average American from the actions of the big banks. However, it could also stifle investment in the American economy. Would you approve of President-elect Trump taking steps to further regulate the financial industry? Respondents: CELL 1 = ECONOMY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 244
Base: Weighted 247
Strongly approve 26
Somewhat approve 28
Neither approve nor 25 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 8
Strongly disapprove 4
Unsure 8
ME21_1 Total student debt in the United States currently exceeds $1.2 trillion. Some have proposed making college more affordable by eliminating tuition for community colleges, working to gradually make tuition free for working families sending their children to in-state public colleges, and helping students to refinance their loans. Would you approve of President-elect Trump enacting these plans to make college more affordable? Respondents: CELL 1 = ECONOMY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 245
Base: Weighted 244
Strongly approve 38
Somewhat approve 29
Neither approve nor 13 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 8
Strongly disapprove 7
Unsure 5
ME22 President-elect Trump could use taxpayer funding to reduce student debt and the cost of college. It is believed much of this funding will be wasted on students likely to drop out of college. Additionally, this would do nothing to actually provide academic support to college students. Would you approve of Mr. Trump funding the cost of college on the backs of taxpayers? Respondents: CELL 1 = ECONOMY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 245
Base: Weighted 252
Strongly approve 16
Somewhat approve 21
Neither approve nor 19 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 12
Strongly disapprove 23
Unsure 10
ME23 Some wish to make college more affordable for students. Plans include raising taxes to eliminate tuition for community colleges and to make tuition free for working families sending their children to in-state public colleges. Additional action could be taken to help students to refinance their loans. Would you approve of President-elect Trump enacting these plans to make college more affordable by using taxpayer money? Respondents: CELL 1 = ECONOMY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 244
Base: Weighted 253
Strongly approve 32
Somewhat approve 27
Neither approve nor 15 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 6
Strongly disapprove 13
Unsure 7
ME241 America has a strong social safety net for its workers and trade makes the economy as a whole better off. Would you approve of President-elect Trump enacting the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal after making sure that the deal was fair to our workers? Respondents: CELL 1 = ECONOMY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 245
Base: Weighted 248
Strongly approve 19
Somewhat approve 29
Neither approve nor 25 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 8
Strongly disapprove 4
Unsure 15
ME251 Bad trade deals like NAFTA have crippled our economy. Making more trade deals won’t lead to economic prosperity. It will make us all worse off. Given the struggling state of our working class, President-elect Trump cannot possibly justify another disastrous trade deal. How would you feel about President-elect Trump taking action to stop the Trans Pacific Partnership? Respondents: CELL 1 = ECONOMY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 245
Base: Weighted 253
Strongly approve 25
Somewhat approve 14
Neither approve nor 26 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 11
Strongly disapprove 5
Unsure 20
ME261 Trade deals overall aid the economy and lead to increases in GDP. While some members of the working class would lose their jobs, there would be an overall net increase in jobs. Would you approve of President-elect Trump enacting the Trans Pacific Partnership? Respondents: CELL 1 = ECONOMY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 244
Base: Weighted 249
Strongly approve 11
Somewhat approve 21
Neither approve nor 28 disapprove
Somewhat disapprove 10
Strongly disapprove 14
Unsure 16
MC1 Mandatory sentencing laws are intended to minimize individual discretion in the sentencing process. In practice, however, they simply transfer discretion from judges to prosecutors, since district attorneys can decide whether to bring charges that trigger mandatory sentences. Knowing this, are you more likely, less likely or equally likely to support mandatory sentencing laws? Respondents: CELL 2 = CRIMINAL JUSTICE Total -----
Base: Unweighted 735
Base: Weighted 750
More likely 22
Less likely 32
Equally likely 46
MC2 By providing a pre-set, minimum period of imprisonment that judges and parole officials cannot alter and “hitching the sentence to the crime, not the person,†mandatory sentencing laws act as a powerful deterrent to crime. Do you find this statement believable or not believable? Respondents: CELL 2 = CRIMINAL JUSTICE Total -----
Base: Unweighted 735
Base: Weighted 750
Believable 53
Not believable 47
MC3 Does knowing this make you more likely, less likely or equally likely to support mandatory sentencing laws? Respondents: MC2 C1 Total -----
Base: Unweighted 391
Base: Weighted 399
More likely 44
Less likely 8
Equally likely 48
MC4 In the last decade, over half of U.S. state governments have reformed state-level mandatory sentencing laws. Crime levels in these states have largely remained constant or declined. Knowing this, would you be more likely, less likely or equally likely to approve current federal mandatory sentencing laws? Respondents: CELL 2 = CRIMINAL JUSTICE Total -----
Base: Unweighted 735
Base: Weighted 750
More likely 34
Less likely 24
Equally likely 42
MC5 Federal prisons are presently operating at 20% over capacity and roughly half of inmates in the federal prison system are serving drug sentences. Since most mandatory minimum sentencing laws target drug offenses, they contribute significantly to the problem of overcrowded prisons. Does learning this make you more likely, less likely or equally likely to support mandatory sentencing laws? Respondents: CELL 2 = CRIMINAL JUSTICE Total -----
Base: Unweighted 735
Base: Weighted 750
More likely 20
Less likely 42
Equally likely 38
MC6 In the U.S. today, 5.85 million people are disenfranchised because of state laws that prevent citizens who have committed felonies from being able to perform their civic duty of voting. These restrictions are particularly harmful to African-Americans, as 7 percent of them are disenfranchised compared to 1.8 percent of the rest of the country. Knowing this, would you be more likely, less likely or equally likely to support current voter restriction laws? Respondents: CELL 2 = CRIMINAL JUSTICE Total -----
Base: Unweighted 735
Base: Weighted 750
More likely 25
Less likely 35
Equally likely 41
MC7 Prison exists as a punishment for individuals who break the law, and the point of prison sentences is to show the offender and society as a whole that criminal behavior results in loss of freedom and most of the rights that freedom offers. Knowing this, would you be more likely, less likely or equally likely to support current voter restriction laws? Respondents: CELL 2 = CRIMINAL JUSTICE Total -----
Base: Unweighted 735
Base: Weighted 750
More likely 34
Less likely 22
Equally likely 44
MC8 Equipping every police officer with a body camera will help improve transparency and accountability while protecting people on both sides of the lens. Does this statement make you more likely, less likely, or equally likely to support raising taxes to fund body cameras for police? Respondents: CELL 2 = CRIMINAL JUSTICE Total -----
Base: Unweighted 735
Base: Weighted 750
More likely 59
Less likely 13
Equally likely 28
MC9 Police officers put their lives at risk to protect citizens and put down riots that threaten the communities they protect, so police departments should be provided with the best equipment available. Does this statement make you more likely, less likely, or equally likely to support giving surplus military-style equipment to local police? Respondents: CELL 2 = CRIMINAL JUSTICE Total -----
Base: Unweighted 735
Base: Weighted 750
More likely 52
Less likely 18
Equally likely 30
MC10 Transferring military-grade weapons and vehicles to local law enforcement can alienate the communities they serve and send the wrong message about the police. Does this statement make you more likely, less likely, or equally likely to support keeping military-style equipment out of the hands of local police? Respondents: CELL 2 = CRIMINAL JUSTICE Total -----
Base: Unweighted 735
Base: Weighted 750
More likely 26
Less likely 31
Equally likely 43
MC11 The No Fly List is a watch list of people the government has designated as known or suspected terrorists, and who are judged too dangerous to fly in the United States. ‘No Fly, No Buy’ legislation would ban these same individuals from purchasing firearms in the United States. Hearing this, does this make you more or less likely to support ‘No Fly, No Buy’ legislation? Respondents: CELL 2 = CRIMINAL JUSTICE Total -----
Base: Unweighted 735
Base: Weighted 750
More likely 61
Less likely 11
Equally likely 28
MD1 How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: The Syrian refugee crisis is the worst humanitarian disaster of our time. To date, more than 11 million people have been killed or displaced as a result of the ongoing civil war. The United States has a moral obligation to increase the numbers of Syrian refugees allowed into the United States. Respondents: CELL 3 = CRIMINAL SECURITY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 367
Base: Weighted 376
Strongly agree 14
Agree 20
Disagree 19
Strongly disagree 30
No opinion 16
MD2 How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Many Syrians are looking to immigrate to the United States as a result of the Syrian Civil War. However, the director of the FBI has stated that we can’t know for certain if any individual refugee is dangerous or not. We as a nation have got to err on the side of safety for our own citizens, so we shouldn’t increase the numbers of Syrian refugees allowed into the United States. Respondents: CELL 3 = CRIMINAL SECURITY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 367
Base: Weighted 374
Strongly agree 41
Agree 24
Disagree 12
Strongly disagree 7
No opinion 16
MD3 Would you support a proposal to increase border security that also provided a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants living in the United States? Increasing border security could involve adding more border patrol agents, upgrading our border fencing, and using additional surveillance technology. Respondents: CELL 3 = CRIMINAL SECURITY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 367
Base: Weighted 375
Yes 77
No 23
MD4 Would you support a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants if the United States created a rigorous application process that must be completed before citizenship is granted? The requirements for an application process could include: Respondents: CELL 3 = CRIMINAL SECURITY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 367
Base: Weighted 375
Yes 80
No 20
MD5 Which of the following requirements do you consider most important for an illegal immigrant citizen application test? Respondents: Yes (MD4) Total -----
Base: Unweighted 294
Base: Weighted 298
Demonstrating good moral 15 character
Passing a criminal 52 background check
Demonstrating proof they 9 have paid their taxes
Demonstrating proof they 7 can speak English
Proof of having lived in 9 the US for at least the last 5 years
Proof of graduation from 5 an institute for higher learning or having served for in the military for at least 2 years with
Other 4
MD6_1 Please read the statements below and respond to each with one of the following: The United States is safer now than it was before 9 11. Respondents: CELL 3 = CRIMINAL SECURITY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 734
Base: Weighted 750
Strongly agree 11
Somewhat agree 28
Neutral 28
Somewhat disagree 18
Strongly disagree 14
Top 2 40
Bottom 2 33
MD6_2 Please read the statements below and respond to each with one of the following: I trust that our current political leaders are taking the appropriate actions to combat terrorism. Respondents: CELL 3 = CRIMINAL SECURITY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 734
Base: Weighted 750
Strongly agree 10
Somewhat agree 32
Neutral 26
Somewhat disagree 18
Strongly disagree 14
Top 2 42
Bottom 2 32
MD6_3 Please read the statements below and respond to each with one of the following: The United States should ban gun sales to people on the No-Fly list to prevent terrorist attacks. Respondents: CELL 3 = CRIMINAL SECURITY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 734
Base: Weighted 750
Strongly agree 54
Somewhat agree 20
Neutral 16
Somewhat disagree 5
Strongly disagree 5
Top 2 74
Bottom 2 10
MD6_4 Please read the statements below and respond to each with one of the following: I worry about the possibility of someone in my family being a victim of a terrorist attack. Respondents: CELL 3 = CRIMINAL SECURITY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 734
Base: Weighted 750
Strongly agree 16
Somewhat agree 25
Neutral 31
Somewhat disagree 18
Strongly disagree 11
Top 2 40
Bottom 2 28
MD6_5 Please read the statements below and respond to each with one of the following: Declaring war against ISIS would do more harm than good to the safety of American citizens. Respondents: CELL 3 = CRIMINAL SECURITY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 734
Base: Weighted 750
Strongly agree 11
Somewhat agree 17
Neutral 33
Somewhat disagree 20
Strongly disagree 19
Top 2 28
Bottom 2 39
MD6_6 Please read the statements below and respond to each with one of the following: I would be willing to sacrifice some of my privacy as a result of government counterterrorism security efforts. Respondents: CELL 3 = CRIMINAL SECURITY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 734
Base: Weighted 750
Strongly agree 17
Somewhat agree 26
Neutral 30
Somewhat disagree 14
Strongly disagree 12
Top 2 43
Bottom 2 27
MD6_7 Please read the statements below and respond to each with one of the following: The government should place a temporary ban on immigrants from places with a history of terrorism. Respondents: CELL 3 = CRIMINAL SECURITY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 734
Base: Weighted 750
Strongly agree 34
Somewhat agree 26
Neutral 21
Somewhat disagree 11
Strongly disagree 9
Top 2 59
Bottom 2 20
MD6_8 Please read the statements below and respond to each with one of the following: Using our economic and military power around the world creates more enemies than friends. Respondents: CELL 3 = CRIMINAL SECURITY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 734
Base: Weighted 750
Strongly agree 14
Somewhat agree 26
Neutral 37
Somewhat disagree 15
Strongly disagree 8
Top 2 40
Bottom 2 23
MD6_9 Please read the statements below and respond to each with one of the following: The only way to prevent an imminent attack against us is to act preemptively. Respondents: CELL 3 = CRIMINAL SECURITY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 734
Base: Weighted 750
Strongly agree 21
Somewhat agree 31
Neutral 33
Somewhat disagree 9
Strongly disagree 6
Top 2 52
Bottom 2 15
MD6_10 Please read the statements below and respond to each with one of the following: American values of freedom, democracy, and open markets make us a target of hostility from those who oppose our way of life. Respondents: CELL 3 = CRIMINAL SECURITY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 734
Base: Weighted 750
Strongly agree 32
Somewhat agree 36
Neutral 23
Somewhat disagree 6
Strongly disagree 3
Top 2 68
Bottom 2 9
MD6_11 Please read the statements below and respond to each with one of the following: I would feel less safe living in a country other than the United States. Respondents: CELL 3 = CRIMINAL SECURITY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 734
Base: Weighted 750
Strongly agree 38
Somewhat agree 27
Neutral 22
Somewhat disagree 7
Strongly disagree 5
Top 2 66
Bottom 2 12
MD17 Which of the following statements is closest to what you believe? Respondents: CELL 3 = CRIMINAL SECURITY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 734
Base: Weighted 750
Leaders should not use 41 the phrase 'radical Islam' because it lends legitimacy to terrorists by falsely suggesting that their actions are supported by Islamic teachings.
'Radical Islam' is an 59 accurate description of the cause of terrorist attacks.
MD18 Which of the following statements is closest to what you believe? Respondents: CELL 3 = CRIMINAL SECURITY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 734
Base: Weighted 750
Terrorists from overseas 31 pose the greatest threat of future attacks on American soil.
U.S. citizens who are 69 radicalized pose the greatest threat of future attacks on American soil.
MD19 Which of the following statements is closest to what you believe? Respondents: CELL 3 = CRIMINAL SECURITY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 734
Base: Weighted 750
The government's 30 anti-terrorism policies have gone too far in restricting the civil liberties of law-abiding citizens.
The government's 70 anti-terrorism policies have not done enough to protect the country.
MD20 Each year, approximately 65,000 undocumented students graduate public high-schools. Knowing this I feel ______about undocumented students in the country. Respondents: CELL 3 = CRIMINAL SECURITY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 734
Base: Weighted 750
Positively 23
Negatively 37
Neutral / No Change 39
MD21 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: A college degree is necessary in order to obtain work that pays a living wage. Respondents: CELL 3 = CRIMINAL SECURITY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 734
Base: Weighted 750
Agree 48
Disagree 52
MD22 The United States Government should do everything it can to make college free for all American citizens. Respondents: CELL 3 = CRIMINAL SECURITY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 734
Base: Weighted 750
Strongly agree 32
Agree 32
Disagree 21
Strongly disagree 14
MD23 There is a serious college debt problem in America. Respondents: CELL 3 = CRIMINAL SECURITY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 734
Base: Weighted 750
Strongly agree 62
Agree 32
Disagree 5
Strongly disagree 1
MD24 Using National Funds to make college debt-free would constitute a "giving in" to the demands of the spoiled Millennial generation. Respondents: CELL 3 = CRIMINAL SECURITY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 734
Base: Weighted 750
Strongly agree 29
Agree 29
Disagree 28
Strongly disagree 15
MD25 The United States Government cannot financially afford to help subsidize college debt. Respondents: CELL 3 = CRIMINAL SECURITY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 734
Base: Weighted 750
Strongly agree 34
Agree 32
Disagree 22
Strongly disagree 12
MD26 United States citizens owe approximately 1.3 trillion in Student Loan Debt. The American Government has both a moral and constitutional obligation to maximize the freedom of its citizens by relieving them of this financial weight. Respondents: CELL 3 = CRIMINAL SECURITY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 734
Base: Weighted 750
Strongly agree 23
Agree 30
Disagree 28
Strongly disagree 19
MD27 In many industrialized nations (including England, France, Germany) college tuition is either free, or heavily subsidized. By not subsidizing the cost of education for its own students the United States trails behind its foreign competitors. Respondents: CELL 3 = CRIMINAL SECURITY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 734
Base: Weighted 750
Strongly agree 33
Agree 35
Disagree 23
Strongly disagree 8
MD28 Education is key to ending cycles of poverty. As such the American Government must ensure that its poorest citizens have access to the highest standards of education -- on all levels-- by working to fund, both K-12 School Choice Initiatives, as well as College Debt Relief. Respondents: CELL 3 = CRIMINAL SECURITY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 734
Base: Weighted 750
Strongly agree 34
Agree 43
Disagree 18
Strongly disagree 5
MD29 The use of property taxes to fund local schools increases the disparity between our wealthiest and poorest schools. The United States government must work to revamp our school finance system, so that fewer schools are forced to rely on local property taxes as a source of funding. Respondents: CELL 3 = CRIMINAL SECURITY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 734
Base: Weighted 750
Strongly agree 37
Agree 45
Disagree 14
Strongly disagree 4
F1 Do you know someone close to you that is an undocumented immigrant? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Yes 11
No 89
F2 In your family, which of your ancestors immigrated to the United States first? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Myself 6
My mother and/or father 9
My grandmother and/or 18 grandfather
My great grandmother 18 and/or great-grandfather
My family has lived in 48 the United States since before my great-grandparents
F3 In the last ten years, have you or has someone close to you had any involvement with the criminal justice system in any of the following ways? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Being charged with a 11 crime
Being a witness in a 4 trial
Being a juror 22
Being in jail or prison 12
Working in the justice 8 system (i.e. police, courts, corrections)
Being a victim of a 14 crime
None of the above 59
F4 In your view, are students in American schools today learning more or less then students did in the past? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Learning More 23
Learning Less 57
About the Same 21
F5 In your view, are American schools making children work harder, about the same, or easier as children in the past? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Harder work 31
Easier work 45
About the same work 24
F6 I have someone in my immediate family currently in... Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Elementary School 19
Middle School 14
High School 17
Pursuing an Associate’s 5 or Technical Degree
College/ University 17
Graduate Level Program 5
Continuing Education 3 Studies
None of the above 50
D4 Which of the following best describes your current employment status? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Employed Full-time 38
Employed Part-Time 9
Self-employed 6
Out of work and looking 5 for work
Out of work but not 1 looking for work
Homemaker 7
Student 2
Military personnel *
Retired 23
Unable to work 7
Decline to state *
D5 The organization you work for is in which of the following: Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Public sector 23
Private sector 27
Not-for-profit 6
Don’t know 9
Other 35
D6 Is anyone in your household a member of a labor union? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
I am a member of a labor 8 union
Someone else in my 4 household is a member of a labor union
Both me and another 1 member of my household are members of a labor union
No one in my household 82 is a member of a labor union
Decline to state 5
D7 What is the highest degree or level of education that you have COMPLETED? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Grade School *
Some high school, no 2 diploma
High school graduate, 19 diploma, or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Some college credit, no 21 degree
Trade/technical/ 6 vocational training
Associate Degree 12
Bachelor’s Degree 26
Master’s Degree 10
Doctoral Degree 3
Other (Please specify) *
Decline to state *
D8 What is your current marital status? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Single, never married 28
Married or domestic 55 partnership
Widowed 5
Divorced 10
Separated 1
Decline to state *
D9 How many children live in your household? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
None 64
One 17
Two 12
Three 4
Four or more 2
D10 Are you registered to vote at your present address? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Yes 97
No 3
Not Sure 1
D11 What is your religion? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Evangelical Protestant 13
Non-Evangelical 11 Protestant
Roman Catholic 23
Mormon 1
Other Christian 18
Jewish 4
Muslim 1
Hindu *
Buddhist 1
Atheist/Agnostic 13
Other 15
D12 How often do you attend religion services, events, or gatherings? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Daily 3
Weekly 24
A few times per month 9
Once a month 9
Almost never 55
D13 How important or unimportant is religion in your life? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Very important 38
Somewhat important 29
Somewhat unimportant 12
Very unimportant 20
D14 Does anyone in your household own a gun? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Yes 31
No 69
D15 Do you rent or own a home? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Rent 29
Own 65
Do not rent or own but 4 live with someone who does
Other 1
D16 Do you live in a suburban, urban, or rural area? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Urban 30
Suburban 51
Rural 20
D18 Are you a Citizen of the United States? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Yes 99
No 1
D19 Have any members of your household signed up for health insurance through Healthcare.gov and the Affordable Care Act? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Yes, I have 17
Another member of my 4 household has
Multiple people in my 3 household have
No one in my household 72
Decline to state 4
D20 What was your total household income during 2015? Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Less than $10,000 5
$10,000 to $19,999 10
$20,000 to $29,999 11
$30,000 to $39,999 12
$40,000 to $49,999 9
$50,000 to $59,999 11
$60,000 to $69,999 8
$70,000 to $79,999 7
$80,000 to $89,999 4
$90,000 to $99,999 5
$100,000 to $149,999 10
$150,000 to $200,000 3
More than $200,000 1
Decline to state 5
M6 To what extent do you approve or disapprove of the following campaign promises made by President-elect Donald Trump? Summary Top Box Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
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Building new 47 infrastructure (airports, highways, bridges, etc.)
Cut taxes for 46 individuals
New lobbying 39 restrictions
Stop immigration from 37 Syria (and other terror-prone regions)
Repealing and replacing 37 the Affordable Care Act (also known as “Obamacare†)
Making NATO members 35 paying their dues
Deporting illegal 33 immigrants
Expand family leave 32 policies
Building a wall between 27 the United States and Mexico
Undoing the Iran deal 27
Renegotiating or 26 repealing the North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Taxing foreign imports 24 at 35%
Making Mexico pay for 23 the wall between the United States and Mexico
Prevent passage of the 23 Trans-Pacific Trade Pact (TPP)
Stop and frisk policies 19
Continued M6 To what extent do you approve or disapprove of the following campaign promises made by President-elect Donald Trump? Summary Top Box Respondents: Total Total -----
Cut taxes on 18 corporations
M7 To what extent do you trust President-elect Donald Trump to fulfil his campaign promises on the following issues? Summary Top Box Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Repealing and replacing 27 the Affordable Care Act (also known as “Obamacare†)
Stop immigration from 25 Syria (and other terror-prone regions)
Cut taxes on 25 corporations
Building new 24 infrastructure (airports, highways, bridges, etc.)
Deporting illegal 22 immigrants
Cut taxes for 21 individuals
New lobbying 20 restrictions
Undoing the Iran deal 20
Building a wall between 20 the United States and Mexico
Renegotiating or 19 repealing the North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Taxing foreign imports 19 at 35%
Making NATO members pay 19 their dues
Prevent passage of the 19 Trans-Pacific Trade Pact (TPP)
Stop and frisk policies 17
Expand family leave 17 policies
Continued M7 To what extent do you trust President-elect Donald Trump to fulfil his campaign promises on the following issues? Summary Top Box Respondents: Total Total -----
Making Mexico pay for 16 the wall between the United States and Mexico
H1 Now we will show you some names. Please indicate if you have a favorable or unfavorable view of that person. Summary Top Box Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Michelle Obama 35
Barack Obama 30
Bernie Sanders 27
Joe Biden 24
Donald Trump 23
Mike Pence 21
Hillary Clinton 19
Ivanka Trump 17
Rudy Giuliani 17
Melania Trump 14
Elizabeth Warren 14
Donald Trump Jr. 13
Eric Trump 11
Newt Gingrich 10
Jeff Sessions 8
Paul Ryan 8
Chuck Schumer 7
Nancy Pelosi 7
Chris Christie 5
Jared Kushner 5
Mitch McConnell 3
I9 To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Summary Top Box Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
New technology and 33 technological innovation lead to new jobs.
New technology and 33 technological innovation lead to economic growth.
Our country’s goal in 32 trade policy should be to preserve American jobs at home, even if it means imposing tariffs or quotas on foreign goods.
Cutting taxes is an 26 effective way to increase economic growth.
Cutting taxes creates 23 new jobs.
Our country’s goal in 15 trade policy should be to eliminate all barriers to trade and employment so that we have a truly global economy.
Government spending 14 creates new jobs.
Government spending is 13 an effective way to increase economic growth.
I19 To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following positions? Summary Top Box Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Illegal immigrants in 31 the United States who have lived here for at least 5 years and paid their taxes should be able to apply for permanent residency or U.S. citizenship
A wall should be built 30 across the US-Mexico border to stop illegal immigration
All illegal immigrant 26 should be deported
Illegal immigrants who 22 are not convicted of a crime should be given a pathway to citizenship, regardless of the period of time they have lived in the U.S.
All Americans including 17 illegal immigrants should be issued a national ID card
Anyone who wants to come 13 to America should be allowed to do so
Illegal immigrants 9 should be able to receive U.S. driver licenses
I20 Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Summary Top Box Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Immigrants enrich our 22 American values
Immigrants deserve to be 21 here
Immigrants improve 20 America’s economy
Immigrants make our 17 country less safe
Immigrants hurt our 16 American values
I21 Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Summary Top Box Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
The United States should 39 bar all immigrants from countries with a history of violent extremism
The United States should 33 impose an English language test on incoming immigrants
The United States should 33 only limit the flow of individual immigrants whom are deemed dangerous
The United States should 11 bar all immigrants from entering the country
The United States should 8 impose a Christian Religious test on incoming immigrants
I37 To what extent are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the following: Summary Top Box Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Your local police 40
State and local police 27 around the country
The legal system in 12 general, including courts, judges, and sentencing
The corrections system, 12 including federal and state prisons
MD6 Please read the statements below and respond to each with one of the following: Summary Top Box Respondents: CELL 3 = CRIMINAL SECURITY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 734
Base: Weighted 750
The United States should 54 ban gun sales to people on the No-Fly list to prevent terrorist attacks.
I would feel less safe 38 living in a country other than the United States.
The government should 34 place a temporary ban on immigrants from places with a history of terrorism.
American values of 32 freedom, democracy, and open markets make us a target of hostility from those who oppose our way of life.
The only way to prevent 21 an imminent attack against us is to act preemptively.
I would be willing to 17 sacrifice some of my privacy as a result of government counterterrorism security efforts.
I worry about the 16 possibility of someone in my family being a victim of a terrorist attack.
Using our economic and 14 military power around the world creates more enemies than friends.
The United States is 11 safer now than it was before 9 11.
Continued MD6 Please read the statements below and respond to each with one of the following: Summary Top Box Respondents: CELL 3 = CRIMINAL SECURITY Total -----
Declaring war against 11 ISIS would do more harm than good to the safety of American citizens.
I trust that our current 10 political leaders are taking the appropriate actions to combat terrorism.
M6 To what extent do you approve or disapprove of the following campaign promises made by President-elect Donald Trump? Summary Top 2 Box Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Building new 78 infrastructure (airports, highways, bridges, etc.)
Cut taxes for 75 individuals
New lobbying 66 restrictions
Making NATO members 63 paying their dues
Expand family leave 62 policies
Stop immigration from 57 Syria (and other terror-prone regions)
Repealing and replacing 54 the Affordable Care Act (also known as “Obamacare†)
Deporting illegal 54 immigrants
Taxing foreign imports 50 at 35%
Renegotiating or 48 repealing the North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Building a wall between 43 the United States and Mexico
Undoing the Iran deal 43
Prevent passage of the 40 Trans-Pacific Trade Pact (TPP)
Making Mexico pay for 39 the wall between the United States and Mexico
Stop and frisk policies 38
Continued M6 To what extent do you approve or disapprove of the following campaign promises made by President-elect Donald Trump? Summary Top 2 Box Respondents: Total Total -----
Cut taxes on 35 corporations
M7 To what extent do you trust President-elect Donald Trump to fulfil his campaign promises on the following issues? Summary Top 2 Box Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Repealing and replacing 54 the Affordable Care Act (also known as “Obamacare†)
Building new 53 infrastructure (airports, highways, bridges, etc.)
Stop immigration from 53 Syria (and other terror-prone regions)
Deporting illegal 50 immigrants
Cut taxes on 50 corporations
Cut taxes for 47 individuals
New lobbying 45 restrictions
Taxing foreign imports 43 at 35%
Undoing the Iran deal 43
Renegotiating or 43 repealing the North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Making NATO members pay 42 their dues
Prevent passage of the 42 Trans-Pacific Trade Pact (TPP)
Stop and frisk policies 40
Expand family leave 40 policies
Building a wall between 40 the United States and Mexico
Continued M7 To what extent do you trust President-elect Donald Trump to fulfil his campaign promises on the following issues? Summary Top 2 Box Respondents: Total Total -----
Making Mexico pay for 34 the wall between the United States and Mexico
H1 Now we will show you some names. Please indicate if you have a favorable or unfavorable view of that person. Summary Top 2 Box Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
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Michelle Obama 58
Bernie Sanders 57
Joe Biden 52
Barack Obama 52
Mike Pence 44
Donald Trump 43
Rudy Giuliani 42
Ivanka Trump 42
Hillary Clinton 40
Melania Trump 38
Paul Ryan 36
Donald Trump Jr. 33
Elizabeth Warren 31
Eric Trump 30
Newt Gingrich 30
Chris Christie 25
Nancy Pelosi 24
Chuck Schumer 23
Jeff Sessions 21
Mitch McConnell 17
Jared Kushner 16
I9 To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Summary Top 2 Box Respondents: Total Total -----
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Base: Weighted 2250
New technology and 74 technological innovation lead to new jobs.
New technology and 73 technological innovation lead to economic growth.
Our country’s goal in 65 trade policy should be to preserve American jobs at home, even if it means imposing tariffs or quotas on foreign goods.
Cutting taxes is an 61 effective way to increase economic growth.
Cutting taxes creates 53 new jobs.
Government spending 42 creates new jobs.
Our country’s goal in 41 trade policy should be to eliminate all barriers to trade and employment so that we have a truly global economy.
Government spending is 39 an effective way to increase economic growth.
I19 To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following positions? Summary Top 2 Box Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Illegal immigrants in 65 the United States who have lived here for at least 5 years and paid their taxes should be able to apply for permanent residency or U.S. citizenship
Illegal immigrants who 52 are not convicted of a crime should be given a pathway to citizenship, regardless of the period of time they have lived in the U.S.
A wall should be built 48 across the US-Mexico border to stop illegal immigration
All illegal immigrant 42 should be deported
All Americans including 35 illegal immigrants should be issued a national ID card
Anyone who wants to come 31 to America should be allowed to do so
Illegal immigrants 22 should be able to receive U.S. driver licenses
I20 Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Summary Top 2 Box Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Immigrants enrich our 62 American values
Immigrants deserve to be 60 here
Immigrants improve 59 America’s economy
Immigrants make our 46 country less safe
Immigrants hurt our 39 American values
I21 Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Summary Top 2 Box Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
The United States should 71 only limit the flow of individual immigrants whom are deemed dangerous
The United States should 66 bar all immigrants from countries with a history of violent extremism
The United States should 65 impose an English language test on incoming immigrants
The United States should 27 bar all immigrants from entering the country
The United States should 21 impose a Christian Religious test on incoming immigrants
I37 To what extent are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the following: Summary Top 2 Box Respondents: Total Total -----
Base: Unweighted 2203
Base: Weighted 2250
Your local police 81
State and local police 74 around the country
The legal system in 52 general, including courts, judges, and sentencing
The corrections system, 48 including federal and state prisons
MD6 Please read the statements below and respond to each with one of the following: Summary Top 2 Box Respondents: CELL 3 = CRIMINAL SECURITY Total -----
Base: Unweighted 734
Base: Weighted 750
The United States should 74 ban gun sales to people on the No-Fly list to prevent terrorist attacks.
American values of 68 freedom, democracy, and open markets make us a target of hostility from those who oppose our way of life.
I would feel less safe 66 living in a country other than the United States.
The government should 59 place a temporary ban on immigrants from places with a history of terrorism.
The only way to prevent 52 an imminent attack against us is to act preemptively.
I would be willing to 43 sacrifice some of my privacy as a result of government counterterrorism security efforts.
I trust that our current 42 political leaders are taking the appropriate actions to combat terrorism.
I worry about the 40 possibility of someone in my family being a victim of a terrorist attack.
Using our economic and 40 military power around the world creates more enemies than friends.
Continued MD6 Please read the statements below and respond to each with one of the following: Summary Top 2 Box Respondents: CELL 3 = CRIMINAL SECURITY Total -----
The United States is 40 safer now than it was before 9 11.
Declaring war against 28 ISIS would do more harm than good to the safety of American citizens.