OPB Omnibus Survey April 2015; OR & WA Registered Voters; Ages 18+ N=400 in Each State; Margin of Error: +/-2.9 to 4.9% DHM Research

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General Mood 1. All things considered, would you say that (OR/WA) is headed in the right direction, or have things gotten off on the wrong track? OR WA OR Sept ’14 OR Apr ’14 Response Category N=400 N=400 N=400 N=400 Right direction 49% 44% 48% 43% Wrong track 36% 37% 37% 37% [DNR] Don’t know 15% 19% 15% 20%

I would like to ask you about your impressions of some public figures. For each, please tell me if your impression of that person is very positive, somewhat positive, somewhat negative, or very negative. (Ask All: Q2, 3; Oregon Only: Q4, 5, 6, 7; Only: Q8, 9, 10) RANDOMIZE WITHIN GROUPS Very Smwt Smwt Very Response Category Positive Positive Negative negative DK 2. (Ask All) President Barack Obama OR, N=400 23% 25% 11% 39% 2% WA, N=400 25% 24% 13% 35% 4% 3. (Ask All) The United States Congress OR, N=400 3% 16% 36% 37% 8% WA, N=400 3% 21% 30% 34% 12% 4. (OR Only) Governor OR, N=400 15% 33% 11% 6% 35% 5. (OR Only) Senator Ron Wyden OR, N=400 22% 36% 18% 8% 17% 6. (OR Only) Former Oregon Governor (Kitz-hah-ber) OR, N=400 10% 19% 25% 38% 7% 7. (OR Only) Former Oregon First Lady Cylvia Hayes (Sylvia) OR, N=400 1% 11% 13% 48% 27% 8. (WA Only) Governor Jay Inslee (Ins-Lee) WA, N=400 17% 31% 19% 17% 16% 9. (WA Only) Senator Patty Murray WA, N=400 28% 26% 13% 19% 14% 10. (WA Only) State Auditor Troy Kelly WA, N=400 3% 13% 11% 9% 65%

In 2014 (April and Sept) response categories were strongly approve, somewhat approve, somewhat disapprove, strongly disapprove, never heard of, don’t know.

DHM Research | OPB Omnibus Survey | April 2015 1 Economy & Income Inequality Now let’s turn to a new topic: the economy.

11. How worried are you about your family’s personal financial situation: not at all worried, not very worried, somewhat worried, or very worried? OR WA OR Sept ’14 OR Jan’12 Response Category N=400 N=400 N=400 N=500 Not at all worried 18% 21% 20% 11% Not very worried 20% 24% 28% 19% Somewhat worried 40% 37% 35% 39% Very worried 20% 18% 17% 30% [DNR] Don’t know 1% 1% 0% 1%

12. Do you think the economy in (OR/WA) is improving, getting worse, or staying about the same? OR WA Response Category N=400 N=400 Improving 34% 37% Getting worse 17% 19% Staying about the same 46% 41% [DNR] Don’t know 3% 3%

(Ask All; RANDOMIZE Q13-18) Please indicate if you agree or disagree with the following statements. (Wait and ask strongly or somewhat). Strongly Smwt Smwt Strongly Response Category Agree Agree Disagree Disagree DK 13. Differences in income in (OR/WA) are too large OR, N=400 23% 28% 23% 10% 16% WA, N=400 27% 26% 22% 11% 14% 14. It is the responsibility of government to reduce the difference in incomes between people with very high incomes and those with very low incomes OR, N=400 16% 23% 20% 36% 5% WA, N=400 17% 16% 22% 38% 7% 15. People with high incomes are smarter than people with low incomes OR, N=400 3% 12% 23% 57% 4% WA, N=400 4% 11% 25% 58% 4% 16. People with high incomes work harder than people with low incomes OR, N=400 7% 13% 23% 54% 3% WA, N=400 7% 10% 25% 53% 6% 17. The system is rigged to only benefit people with the highest incomes OR, N=400 22% 29% 23% 23% 3% WA, N=400 24% 24% 25% 23% 5% 18. We provide too many benefits and social programs for people with low incomes OR, N=400 21% 22% 19% 32% 6% WA, N=400 23% 18% 23% 29% 7%

DHM Research | OPB Omnibus Survey | April 2015 2 19. Some common words that people use to describe their personal financial situation are rich, poor, and middle class. What of these words best describe you? [rich, poor, or middle class] OR WA Response Category N=400 N=400 Rich 2% 3% Poor 16% 18% Middle Class 78% 74% [DNR] Don’t know 4% 7%

20. Situations are complex, but would say that you are [rich, poor or middle class from Q19] mostly because of personal choices you made in life, or mostly because of circumstances out of your control?

Combined rich, poor, and middle class: OR WA Response Category N=400 N=400 Personal choices you made in life 60% 56% Circumstances out of your control 34% 34% [DNR] Don’t know 7% 11%

Those who say they are rich: OR WA Response Category N=7 N=10 Personal choices you made in life 5 responses 8 responses Circumstances out of your control 1 response 2 responses [DNR] Don’t know 1 response 0 responses

Those who say they are poor: OR WA Response Category N=65 N=70 Personal choices you made in life 20% 21% Circumstances out of your control 75% 67% [DNR] Don’t know 5% 11%

Those who say they are middle class: OR WA Response Category N=313 N=294 Personal choices you made in life 69% 66% Circumstances out of your control 26% 27% [DNR] Don’t know 5% 7%

DHM Research | OPB Omnibus Survey | April 2015 3 Minimum Wage The next few questions are about the minimum wage.

21. (Oregon Only) The state minimum wage in Oregon is now $9.25 per hour. If you could set the rate in Oregon what would it be? (Open ended. Pre-code options) OR Response Category N=400 There should be no minimum wage 3% Less than $9.25 6% $9.25 (current rate) 21% $9.26 to $9.99 2% $10.00 to $10.99 16% $11.00 to $11.99 6% $12.00 to $12.99 13% $13.00 to $13.99 3% $14.00 to $14.99 3% $15.00 14% More than $15.00 2% [DNR] Don’t know 10%

22. (Washington Only) The state minimum wage in Washington is now $9.47 per hour. If you could set the rate in Washington what would it be? (Open ended. Pre-code options) WA Response Category N=400 There should be no minimum wage 3% Less than $9.47 7% $9.47 (current rate) 21% $9.48 to $9.99 2% $10.00 to $10.99 16% $11.00 to $11.99 7% $12.00 to $12.99 14% $13.00 to $13.99 2% $14.00 to $14.99 2% $15.00 16% More than $15.00 3% [DNR] Don’t know 10%

This next question may seem repetitive, but please do your best to answer it.

23. Some in (OR/WA) have proposed increasing the state minimum wage to $15 per hour. Would you support or oppose this? (Wait and ask strongly or somewhat) OR WA Response Category N=400 N=400 Strongly support 26% 29% Smwt support 13% 16% Smwt oppose 18% 14% Strongly oppose 39% 37% [DNR] Don’t know 4% 5%

DHM Research | OPB Omnibus Survey | April 2015 4 24. (Oregon only) Currently in Oregon, local governments are prohibited from setting their own minimum wage. Some have proposed changing this so that local governments could set a minimum wage rate for their community that is higher than the state rate. Would you support or oppose this change? (Wait and ask strongly or somewhat) OR Response Category N=400 Strongly support 22% Smwt support 22% Smwt oppose 14% Strongly oppose 33% [DNR] Don’t know 9%

Race Relations Let’s turn to a new topic. The next set of questions has to do with race relations. In the following areas, do you think race relations are generally good or generally bad? Generally Generally Response Category Good Bad DK 25. In the United States OR, N=400 45% 45% 9% WA, N=400 48% 40% 13% OR, Sept ’14, N=400 63% 30% 6% 26. In (OR/WA) OR, N=400 71% 20% 9% WA, N=400 72% 18% 11% OR, Sept ’14, N=400 76% 17% 7% 27. In your community OR, N=400 80% 14% 6% WA, N=400 81% 12% 8%

28. Do you think that race relations in (OR/WA) are getting better, getting worse or staying about the same? OR WA Response Category N=400 N=400 Getting better 23% 23% Getting worse 8% 13% Staying about the same 65% 61% [DNR] Don’t know 3% 4%

DHM Research | OPB Omnibus Survey | April 2015 5 I am going to read several statements that some people make about race and race relations. For each, please tell me if strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree. (Ask All; Randomize Q29-35) Strongly Smwt Smwt Strongly Response Category DK Agree Agree Disagree Disagree 29. We talk too much about race and race relations OR, N=400 33% 22% 17% 25% 3% WA, N=400 32% 23% 18% 21% 5% 30. Everyone who works hard and plays by the rules has the same opportunity regardless of their race OR, N=400 32% 22% 21% 23% 2% WA, N=400 31% 23% 21% 23% 2% 31. (OR/WA) was a better place to live when there were fewer racial minorities living here OR, N=400 5% 7% 19% 61% 9% WA, N=400 5% 5% 20% 59% 12% 32. Racial diversity is good and we should encourage it in our communities OR, N=400 65% 21% 5% 3% 5% WA, N=400 66% 22% 3% 6% 4% 33. All things considered, communities are better when people of different races live in their own separate neighborhoods OR, N=400 2% 3% 18% 72% 5% WA, N=400 2% 6% 20% 69% 4% 34. Racism is no longer a problem in (OR/WA) OR, N=400 6% 12% 37% 39% 6% WA, N=400 4% 13% 41% 36% 6% 35. Most people try their best to treat others fairly, but everyone is at least a little bit racist OR, N=400 14% 44% 19% 19% 4% WA, N=400 21% 40% 18% 17% 5%

Thank you. Here are a few more questions on this topic.

36. When there are conflicts in society and politics between people of different races, typically who do you do feel is most responsible for causing the conflict: people who are white, people who are racial minorities, or are both equally responsible? OR WA Response Category N=400 N=400 People who are white 11% 9% People who are racial minorities 9% 7% Both are equally responsible 73% 75% [DNR] Don’t know 8% 10%

DHM Research | OPB Omnibus Survey | April 2015 6 37. Again, when there are conflicts in society and politics between people of different races, typically who do you do feel is most responsible for solving the conflict: people who are white, people who are racial minorities, or are both equally responsible? OR WA Response Category N=400 N=400 People who are white 6% 7% People who are racial minorities 3% 3% Both are equally responsible 87% 83% [DNR] Don’t know 4% 8%

38. How confident are you that police in your community will treat everyone equally regardless of their race: very confident, somewhat confident, not too confident, or not at all confident? OR WA Response Category N=400 N=400 Very confident 32% 34% Smwt confident 40% 41% Not too confident 16% 13% Not at all confident 9% 8% [DNR] Don’t know 3% 4%

39. Was there ever a specific instance when you felt you were discriminated against because of your race? OR WA Response Category N=400 N=400 Yes 20% 25% No 80% 73% [DNR] Don’t know 1% 2%

40. Have you ever been accused of being racist? OR WA Response Category N=400 N=400 Yes 17% 16% No 81% 82% [DNR] Don’t know 1% 2%

DHM Research | OPB Omnibus Survey | April 2015 7 Marijuana (Washington only) The next questions are about marijuana in Washington.

41. In 2012, Washington voted to legalize recreational marijuana for adults age 21 and older. If the election were held again today, would you vote yes to support legal recreational marijuana, or vote no to oppose it? (wait and ask strongly/somewhat) WA Response Category N=400 Strongly support 35% Smwt support 16% Smwt oppose 11% Strongly oppose 33% [DNR] Don’t know 5%

42. Whether you agree or disagree with decision to legalize recreational marijuana in Washington, how good of a job has the state done at implementing the new law? Would you say the state has done a very good, good, poor, or very poor job? WA Response Category N=400 Very good 8% Good 39% Poor 25% Very poor 14% [DNR] Don’t know 15%

Marijuana (Oregon only) The next questions are about marijuana in Oregon.

43. In 2014, Oregon voted to legalize recreational marijuana for adults age 21 and older. If the election were held again today, would you vote yes to support legal recreational marijuana, or vote no to oppose it? (wait and ask strongly/somewhat) OR May ’14 Nov ’12 Response Category N=400 N=400‘ N=500 Strongly support 39% 35% 43% Smwt support 14% 19% Smwt oppose 8% 9% 51% Strongly oppose 37% 29% [DNR] Don’t know 1% 9% 6%

44. Whether you agree or disagree with decision to legalize marijuana in Oregon, how good of a job is the state doing at implementing the law? Would you say the state is doing a very good, good, poor, or very poor job? OR Response Category N=400 Very good 4% Good 33% Poor 20% Very poor 12% [DNR] Don’t know 31%

DHM Research | OPB Omnibus Survey | April 2015 8 45. Oregon now has two separate marijuana programs. One for medical marijuana and one for recreational marijuana. Medical marijuana is treated like other prescription drugs and is not taxed. Recreational marijuana will be treated more like alcohol and will be taxed. Some have proposed eliminating the state’s medical marijuana program and establishing a set of policies that treat all marijuana the same. Knowing this, which of the following options is closer to your opinion? (Rotate A/B) OR Response Category N=400 A. Keep the medical and recreational programs 65% separate, each with their unique policies B. Eliminate the medical marijuana program and establish a set of policies that treat all 30% marijuana the same [DNR] Don’t know 5%

Infrastructure Ok, the next questions are about roads, bridges and other infrastructure in the state.

(Ask All) Please give a letter grade, from A to F, for each overall quality of the following public infrastructure in (OR/WA). (Randomize Q46-51) Response Category A B C D F DK 46. Major highways OR, N=400 10% 38% 33% 11% 6% 2% WA, N=400 12% 32% 33% 15% 7% 2% 47. City streets OR, N=400 4% 21% 34% 23% 15% 2% WA, N=400 5% 23% 36% 19% 14% 4% 48. Bridges OR, N=400 10% 27% 34% 17% 8% 5% WA, N=400 6% 24% 33% 22% 11% 4% 49. Railroads OR, N=400 11% 26% 27% 10% 3% 23% WA, N=400 11% 26% 25% 11% 5% 23% 50. Water and sewer systems OR, N=400 14% 33% 32% 9% 6% 6% WA, N=400 18% 35% 28% 7% 4% 9% 51. Public school buildings OR, N=400 7% 26% 37% 17% 5% 8% WA, N=400 9% 32% 29% 16% 4% 10%

DHM Research | OPB Omnibus Survey | April 2015 9 Demographics These last few questions are for statistical purposes and to ensure we talk to a representative group of people in (OR/WA).

52. State (Record from sample) Response Category N=800 Oregon (N=400) 100% Washington (N=400) 100%

53. Area of state (Record from sample) Response Category N=800 Oregon N=400 Tri-County 43% Willamette Valley 27% Rest of State 30% Washington N=400 King County 31% Rest of Western Washington 50% Eastern Washington 19%

54. Gender (By observation) OR WA Response Category N=400 N=400 Male 47% 48% Female 53% 52%

55. Age (Record from sample) OR WA Response Category N=400 N=400 18-34 23% 22% 35-54 31% 34% 55+ 46% 44%

56. Political affiliation (Oregon; Record from sample) OR Response Category N=400 Democrat 38% Republican 30% Independent/Other 32%

57. (Washington only) When it comes to politics, would you say you are more of a Democrat, more of a Republican, or more of an Independent or Other Party? WA Response Category N=400 More of a Democrat 32% More of a Republican 22% More of an Independent or another party 38% Unaffiliated/other 6% (DNR)Refused 4%

DHM Research | OPB Omnibus Survey | April 2015 10 58. (Ask All) What is the highest level of education that you have completed? OR WA Response Category N=400 N=400 Less than high school graduate 3% 2% High school graduate 24% 21% 2 year college, technical school, or community college 26% 34% 4 year college graduate 27% 24% Post graduate degree 16% 17% (DNR) Refused 4% 1%

59. (Ask All) What was your household’s total income in 2014? Remember to include everyone living in your household. Your best estimate will do. (Read categories as necessary) OR WA Response Category N=400 N=400 Less than $10,000 5% 4% $10,000 to less than $15,000 6% 5% $15,000 to less than $25,000 7% 6% $25,000 to less than $35,000 8% 7% $35,000 to less than $50,000 15% 14% $50,000 to less than $75,000 16% 14% $75,000 to less than $100,000 9% 14% $100,000 to less than $150,000 10% 13% $150,000 to less than $200,000 1% 4% More than $200,000 3% 3% (DON’T READ) Refused/Don’t know 21% 18%

60. (Ask All) Which of the following best describes your race or ethnicity? (allow for multiple responses)

OR WA Response Category N=400 N=400 White/Caucasian 83% 82% African American/Black 1% 3% Hispanic/Latino 2% 4% Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4% Native American/American Indian 4% 5% Other 4% 5% (DNR) Refused 7% 3%

61. Vote history (Record from sample) OR WA Response Category N=400 N=400 0 of last 4 7% 10% 1 of last 4 13% 17% 2 of last 4 26% 20% 3 of last 4 20% 18% 4 of last 4 34% 35%

DHM Research | OPB Omnibus Survey | April 2015 11 62. (Ask All) Did we reach you on a cell phone today? OR WA Response Category N=400 N=400 Yes 30% 16% No 67% 83% (Don’t Ask) Refused 4% 2%

63. (Ask All) This poll is being sponsored by public broadcasting in Oregon and Washington. We conduct studies similar to this one throughout the year. Would you be willing to have a reporter from one of those media outlets contact you to talk a bit more about these issues? OR WA Response Category N=400 N=400 Yes 30% 28% No 70% 72%

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