Maurice Carroll, Director, Quinnipiac University Polling Institute (203) 582-5334

Rubenstein Associates, Inc. Public Relations Contact: Pat Smith (212) 843-8026

FOR RELEASE: FEBRUARY 28, 2013

NEW YORKERS BACK BAN ON TAKE-OUT FOAM MORE THAN 2-1, QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY POLL FINDS; GIULIANI RANKED BEST , WITH KOCH, BLOOMBERG TIED

New York City voters support 69 – 26 percent Mayor ’s proposed ban on plastic foam food and drink containers, with strong support from every borough and in every group except Republicans, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. The ban on large servings of sugary drinks is harder to swallow, especially among black voters who oppose the ban 60 – 38 percent. All City voters are opposed 51 – 46 percent, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University poll finds. Women are divided on the big drink ban, with 48 percent in favor and 49 percent opposed. Men oppose the ban 54 – 44 percent. White and Hispanic voters also are divided. voters approve 53 – 40 percent of the job Bloomberg is doing, compared to 56 – 37 percent January 17. Rudolph Giuliani did the best job of any New York City mayor in the last 50 years, 31 percent of voters say, with 25 percent for and 24 percent for Bloomberg. and get 6 percent each with 1 percent for Abe Beam. Giuliani is the choice of 73 percent of Republicans, 19 percent of Democrats and 36 percent of independent voters. Bloomberg gets the nod from 4 percent of Republicans, 30 percent of Democrats and 21 percent of independent voters. Koch is the pick of 16 percent of Republicans, 29 percent of Democrats and 23 percent of independent voters. “Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s proposed ban on plastic foam take-out containers looks like his most popular public health initiative so far,” said Maurice Carroll, director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. “Even Staten Islanders, who have not been too receptive to other so-called ‘Nanny Government’ initiatives, approve of this one because they still live with the remains of the Fresh Kills Landfill.” -more-

Quinnipiac University Poll/February 28, 2013 – page 2 “Mayor Bloomberg maintains his pretty-good-for-a-third-term job approval. No more of those 70 percent numbers that were routine in his second term. But, as his tenure winds down, we still like him,” Carroll said. “Even with all the nostalgic attention to his funeral and the flawed new movie about him, former Mayor Ed Koch comes in second on the favorite-mayor list. He and Bloomberg split the Democratic vote and are tied behind Giuliani, who dominates among Republicans.” New York City voters approve 66 – 26 percent of the job Police Commissioner Ray Kelly is doing and approve 61 – 31 percent of the job police are doing in general. Voters disapprove 55 – 39 percent of the police stop-and-frisk tactic and say 44 – 22 percent that they are less likely rather than more likely to vote for a mayoral candidate who supports continuing stop-and-frisk. But voters say 32 – 21 percent that they are more likely rather than less likely to vote for a candidate who supports keeping Kelly as police commissioner. Schools Chancellor gets a narrow 41 – 38 percent approval rating. The next mayor should share control of public schools with an independent board, 60 percent of voters say, while 17 percent say the next mayor should keep total control of public schools. Voters say 41 – 16 percent that they are less likely rather than more likely to vote for a mayoral candidate who supports continuing mayoral control of the schools. “Pluralities of voters turn thumbs-down on continuing two of Mayor Bloomberg’s favorite policies, mayoral control of the schools and the police stop-and-frisk practice, when he moves out of City Hall,” Carroll said. “But, despite the ridicule from some, voters say 36 – 24 percent that they are more likely rather than less likely to vote for the candidate who support’s Mayor Mike’s public health policies, but they are less likely 29 – 21 percent to vote for a candidate who backs the drink ban.” From February 20 – 25, Quinnipiac University surveyed 1,017 New York City voters with a margin of error of +/- 3.1 percentage points. Live interviewers call land lines and cell phones. The Quinnipiac University Poll, directed by Douglas Schwartz, Ph.D., conducts public opinion surveys in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Ohio, Virginia and the nation as a public service and for research. For more information or RSS feed, visit http://www.quinnipiac.edu/polling.xml, call (203) 582-5201, or follow us on .

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15. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Michael Bloomberg is handling his job as Mayor?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp

Approve 53% 45% 56% 53% 60% 48% 56% 43% 56% Disapprove 40 54 37 39 35 45 39 51 36 DK/NA 6 1 7 8 5 7 6 6 8

COLLEGE DEG ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS...... Yes No <50K 50-100 >100K 18-34 35-54 55+

Approve 57% 48% 43% 50% 72% 58% 51% 53% Disapprove 36 46 49 44 26 38 45 38 DK/NA 7 5 8 6 2 4 4 8

Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl

Approve 47% 51% 63% 56% 32% Disapprove 48 40 32 39 66 DK/NA 5 9 6 5 2

TREND: Do you approve or disapprove of the way Michael Bloomberg is handling his job as Mayor? (*High also 75% Oct 3 2008, Mar 2008, Jan 2007 & Nov 2005)

APPROVE...... High Low Feb 28 Jan 17 Nov 20 Aug 15 Jun 13 Oct 21 Jul 02 2013 2013 2012 2012 2012 2008* 2003

Approve 53 56 56 51 50 75 31 Disapprove 40 37 34 40 39 20 60 DK/NA 6 7 10 9 11 6 8

16. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Ray Kelly is handling his job as Police Commissioner?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp

Approve 66% 84% 61% 67% 68% 63% 81% 55% 52% Disapprove 26 15 29 23 25 27 13 35 36 DK/NA 9 2 9 10 7 10 6 10 12

COLLEGE DEG ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS...... Yes No <50K 50-100 >100K 18-34 35-54 55+

Approve 66% 66% 62% 69% 72% 52% 66% 76% Disapprove 26 25 29 26 25 39 27 15 DK/NA 8 9 10 5 4 10 8 9

Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl

Approve 47% 68% 67% 69% 80% Disapprove 40 23 25 24 16 DK/NA 14 9 8 7 4

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TREND: Do you approve or disapprove of the way Ray Kelly is handling his job as Police Commissioner?

APPROVE...... High Low Feb 28 Jan 17 Nov 21 Aug 16 Jun 14 Jan 17 Jan 16 2013 2013 2012 2012 2012 2013 2007

Approve 66 75 68 64 61 75 52 Disapprove 26 18 23 26 26 18 34 DK/NA 9 8 9 10 13 8 14

17. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Dennis Walcott is handling his job as New York City Schools Chancellor?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp

Approve 41% 34% 45% 34% 45% 38% 38% 46% 41% Disapprove 38 43 36 38 33 42 37 39 38 DK/NA 21 23 19 28 22 21 25 15 22

COLLEGE DEG ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS...... Yes No <50K 50-100 >100K 18-34 35-54 55+

Approve 39% 43% 40% 40% 45% 42% 39% 44% Disapprove 39 37 38 41 38 42 43 32 DK/NA 22 20 21 18 17 16 18 24

Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl

Approve 41% 42% 42% 39% 36% Disapprove 42 36 33 40 50 DK/NA 16 22 25 21 14

TREND: Do you approve or disapprove of the way Dennis Walcott is handling his job as New York City Schools Chancellor?

APPROVE...... High Low Feb 28 Jan 17 Nov 21 Aug 15 Jun 14 Jan 17 May 11 2013 2013 2012 2012 2012 2013 2011

Approve 41 45 42 37 37 45 31 Disapprove 38 34 33 31 35 34 21 DK/NA 21 22 25 31 28 22 48

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21. Who do you think did the best job as Mayor; , David Dinkins, Ed Koch, Abe Beame, John Lindsay, or Michael Bloomberg?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp

Giuliani 31% 73% 19% 36% 29% 32% 35% 21% 37% Dinkins 6 2 8 3 6 6 3 15 3 Koch 25 16 29 23 25 26 25 27 26 Beame 1 2 1 - 1 1 1 2 - Lindsay 6 1 6 6 6 5 5 8 7 Bloomberg 24 4 30 21 29 19 27 19 18 DK/NA 7 1 8 11 4 10 5 8 9

COLLEGE DEG ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS...... Yes No <50K 50-100 >100K 18-34 35-54 55+

Giuliani 27% 36% 36% 29% 27% 43% 32% 22% Dinkins 4 8 6 7 5 4 8 6 Koch 24 27 26 30 22 18 25 31 Beame 1 1 1 1 - - 1 2 Lindsay 7 4 6 5 4 1 3 11 Bloomberg 27 19 16 23 37 24 25 22 DK/NA 9 5 9 5 5 11 6 7

Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl

Giuliani 29% 31% 27% 32% 52% Dinkins 6 6 7 4 5 Koch 35 24 22 26 20 Beame - 1 - 2 1 Lindsay 6 7 6 5 3 Bloomberg 18 22 33 23 14 DK/NA 7 10 5 7 6

TREND: Who do you think did the best job as Mayor; Rudy Giuliani, David Dinkins, Ed Koch, Abe Beame, John Lindsay, or Michael Bloomberg? (*Which one did the best...)

Feb 28 Jul 27 2013 2011*

Giuliani 31 34 Dinkins 6 7 Koch 25 20 Beame 1 1 Lindsay 6 6 Bloomberg 24 26 DK/NA 7 6

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22. In general, how satisfied are you with the way things are going in New York City today? Are you very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp

Very satisfied 9% 6% 10% 10% 14% 6% 15% 4% 5% Smwht satisfied 48 38 52 44 49 47 47 45 44 Smwht dissatisfied 27 29 24 32 25 28 24 34 28 Very dissatisfied 15 27 12 13 12 17 13 15 19 DK/NA 1 - 1 1 1 1 - 1 4

COLLEGE DEG ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS...... Yes No <50K 50-100 >100K 18-34 35-54 55+

Very satisfied 12% 6% 8% 6% 16% 10% 10% 10% Smwht satisfied 51 43 40 48 60 49 48 46 Smwht dissatisfied 22 32 33 28 17 24 25 30 Very dissatisfied 13 17 17 17 7 16 15 14 DK/NA 1 1 2 1 - 1 1 1

Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl

Very satisfied 6% 9% 14% 9% 6% Smwht satisfied 39 51 52 51 30 Smwht dissatisfied 30 28 25 22 37 Very dissatisfied 23 12 8 17 28 DK/NA 3 1 - 1 -

TREND: In general, how satisfied are you with the way things are going in New York City today; are you very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied?

VERY+SMWHT... High Low Feb 28 Jan 17 Nov 21 Aug 15 Mar 13 Feb 11 Jul 02 2013 2013 2012 2012 2012 1998 2003

Very satisfied 9 9 11 8 10 18 7 Smwht satisfied 48 56 52 49 52 58 23 Smwht dissatisfied 27 24 25 28 25 18 32 Very dissatisfied 15 11 11 15 12 5 38 DK/NA 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

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23. As you may know, Mayor Bloomberg has a plan to ban large servings of soda and sugary drinks in an effort to help fight obesity in New York City. Bloomberg's proposal would prohibit the sale of soda and other sweetened drinks in containers larger than 16 ounces that are sold in places regulated by the city's health department like restaurants, movie theaters, and food carts. Do you support or oppose Bloomberg's plan?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp

Support 46% 33% 52% 42% 44% 48% 48% 38% 50% Oppose 51 65 46 53 54 49 49 60 47 DK/NA 2 2 2 5 3 2 2 2 3

COLLEGE DEG ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS...... Yes No <50K 50-100 >100K 18-34 35-54 55+

Support 48% 44% 44% 41% 56% 50% 44% 44% Oppose 50 53 53 57 42 47 55 52 DK/NA 2 3 3 1 2 3 - 3

Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl

Support 38% 49% 57% 42% 31% Oppose 60 49 39 56 67 DK/NA 2 2 3 3 2

TREND: As you may know, Mayor Bloomberg has a plan to ban large servings of soda and sugary drinks in an effort to help fight obesity in New York City. Bloomberg's proposal would prohibit the sale of soda and other sweetened drinks in containers larger than 16 ounces that are sold in places regulated by the city's health department like restaurants, movie theaters, and food carts. Do you support or oppose Bloomberg's plan?

Feb 28 Aug 16 Jun 13 2013 2012 2012

Support 46 42 46 Oppose 51 54 51 DK/NA 2 3 4

24. As you may know, the Bloomberg administration is considering banning plastic-foam food and drink containers to reduce waste that can't be recycled or reused. Do you think plastic-foam food and drink containers should or should not be banned?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp

Should ban 69% 44% 77% 62% 67% 70% 70% 64% 68% Should not ban 26 51 18 31 27 25 25 28 26 DK/NA 5 5 5 7 6 5 6 8 6

COLLEGE DEG ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS...... Yes No <50K 50-100 >100K 18-34 35-54 55+

Should ban 73% 63% 64% 69% 81% 64% 71% 70% Should not ban 21 32 31 26 16 32 25 25 DK/NA 6 4 5 5 3 4 4 5

Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl

Should ban 61% 68% 78% 68% 57% Should not ban 33 25 18 27 35 DK/NA 5 7 4 4 7

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25. Do you approve or disapprove of the way the New York City police are doing their job?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp

Approve 61% 80% 57% 66% 65% 59% 78% 40% 53% Disapprove 31 13 36 28 30 33 16 53 35 DK/NA 7 7 7 6 6 8 6 7 12

COLLEGE DEG ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS...... Yes No <50K 50-100 >100K 18-34 35-54 55+

Approve 65% 56% 53% 62% 74% 51% 63% 68% Disapprove 28 36 38 32 22 44 30 24 DK/NA 7 8 9 6 5 5 7 8

Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl

Approve 48% 57% 67% 67% 78% Disapprove 43 36 27 26 18 DK/NA 9 7 6 7 4

TREND: Do you approve or disapprove of the way the New York City police are doing their job?

APPROVE...... High Low Feb 28 Jan 17 Nov 21 Aug 16 Jun 14 Feb 7 Apr 20 2013 2013 2012 2012 2012 2002 2000

Approve 61 70 62 57 59 76 43 Disapprove 31 23 31 33 32 18 48 DK/NA 7 7 7 10 9 6 9

26. As you may know, there is a police practice known as stop and frisk, where police stop and question a person they suspect of wrongdoing and, if necessary, search that person. Do you approve or disapprove of this police practice?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp

Approve 39% 74% 30% 44% 42% 36% 56% 19% 36% Disapprove 55 21 64 51 53 57 38 76 60 DK/NA 6 5 6 6 5 6 6 5 4

COLLEGE DEG ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS...... Yes No <50K 50-100 >100K 18-34 35-54 55+

Approve 37% 41% 37% 34% 43% 29% 37% 46% Disapprove 57 54 57 60 52 70 59 44 DK/NA 6 5 6 6 5 2 4 10

Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl

Approve 35% 36% 38% 40% 62% Disapprove 62 58 55 53 36 DK/NA 3 6 7 6 3

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TREND: As you may know, there is a police practice known as stop and frisk, where police stop and question a person they suspect of wrongdoing and, if necessary, search that person. Do you approve or disapprove of this police practice?

Feb 28 Jan 17 Nov 21 Aug 16 Jun 14 Mar 13 2013 2013 2012 2012 2012 2012

Approve 39 46 42 45 43 46 Disapprove 55 50 53 50 51 49 DK/NA 6 4 5 5 6 5

27. When Michael Bloomberg leaves office, do you think that the next mayor should retain complete control of the public schools, should share control with an independent school board, or should give up all control of the public schools?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp

Retain control 17% 29% 15% 18% 25% 11% 22% 10% 26% Share control 60 48 64 57 56 64 56 64 57 Give up control 15 16 14 18 13 17 15 20 7 DK/NA 7 7 8 6 6 8 7 6 10

COLLEGE DEG ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS...... Yes No <50K 50-100 >100K 18-34 35-54 55+

Retain control 17% 18% 16% 15% 23% 13% 21% 17% Share control 61 60 64 56 63 70 59 56 Give up control 15 16 14 21 11 12 14 19 DK/NA 7 7 6 8 4 4 5 9

Kids In Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl Pub Sch

Retain control 14% 16% 22% 17% 13% 23% Share control 63 68 54 55 59 55 Give up control 14 11 16 20 23 14 DK/NA 8 5 8 8 5 8

TREND: When Michael Bloomberg leaves office, do you think that the next mayor should retain complete control of the public schools, should share control with an independent school board, or should give up all control of the public schools?

Feb 28 Jan 17 May 10 Feb 08 May 11 Jul 16 Jul 26 2013 2013 2012 2012 2011 2008 2007

Retain control 17 18 17 13 18 29 28 Share control 60 63 60 66 58 55 51 Give up control 15 13 16 15 17 8 9 DK/NA 7 6 7 7 7 7 11

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35. If a candidate for Mayor supports - continuing Mayor Bloomberg's public health initiatives, would you be more likely to vote for a candidate who held this position, less likely, or wouldn't it make a difference?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp

More likely 36% 24% 41% 29% 40% 32% 41% 22% 41% Less likely 24 41 20 27 23 25 21 32 22 No difference 36 31 35 38 34 37 33 41 35 DK/NA 4 3 4 6 3 5 4 5 3

COLLEGE DEG ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS...... Yes No <50K 50-100 >100K 18-34 35-54 55+

More likely 40% 30% 26% 33% 53% 40% 33% 34% Less likely 22 28 33 23 13 24 25 25 No difference 34 39 37 39 32 34 38 35 DK/NA 5 4 4 5 3 2 4 6

Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl

More likely 28% 33% 52% 30% 23% Less likely 25 29 20 21 34 No difference 37 35 24 46 41 DK/NA 10 3 4 4 2

36. If a candidate for Mayor supports - keeping Ray Kelly as Police Commissioner, would you be more likely to vote for a candidate who held this position, less likely, or wouldn't it make a difference?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp

More likely 32% 59% 24% 37% 33% 30% 45% 23% 21% Less likely 21 5 23 22 21 20 9 28 23 No difference 46 36 51 41 45 47 44 48 53 DK/NA 2 - 2 1 - 2 1 2 3

COLLEGE DEG ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS...... Yes No <50K 50-100 >100K 18-34 35-54 55+

More likely 30% 33% 29% 34% 34% 20% 28% 42% Less likely 21 21 24 21 17 35 21 13 No difference 48 43 46 43 49 45 51 42 DK/NA 1 3 1 2 - 1 1 3

Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl

More likely 21% 34% 33% 32% 40% Less likely 29 21 20 16 16 No difference 48 43 46 50 43 DK/NA 3 1 1 2 1

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37. If a candidate for Mayor supports - continuing the Police Department's 'Stop and Frisk' Policy, would you be more likely to vote for a candidate who held this position, less likely, or wouldn't it make a difference?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp

More likely 22% 48% 14% 28% 26% 18% 31% 9% 20% Less likely 44 23 52 37 43 45 31 61 42 No difference 31 28 30 34 29 32 36 29 31 DK/NA 3 1 4 2 2 4 2 1 7

COLLEGE DEG ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS...... Yes No <50K 50-100 >100K 18-34 35-54 55+

More likely 20% 24% 19% 22% 25% 13% 18% 29% Less likely 48 40 43 49 44 58 48 35 No difference 30 32 34 28 28 28 32 31 DK/NA 2 4 4 2 3 1 2 5

Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl

More likely 21% 19% 19% 23% 43% Less likely 46 49 47 40 24 No difference 30 28 30 35 30 DK/NA 3 4 3 2 3

38. If a candidate for Mayor supports - a ban on supersized sodas and sugary drinks, would you be more likely to vote for a candidate who held this position, less likely, or wouldn't it make a difference?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp

More likely 21% 12% 27% 14% 21% 22% 26% 14% 20% Less likely 29 45 22 32 32 26 27 30 34 No difference 48 42 48 53 45 51 47 54 43 DK/NA 2 - 2 - 2 1 1 3 3

COLLEGE DEG ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS...... Yes No <50K 50-100 >100K 18-34 35-54 55+

More likely 23% 19% 19% 16% 29% 25% 17% 23% Less likely 27 31 32 33 20 28 30 29 No difference 49 47 47 50 51 47 52 46 DK/NA 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 2

Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl

More likely 16% 21% 31% 18% 12% Less likely 36 28 23 29 33 No difference 45 50 44 52 53 DK/NA 3 1 2 2 1

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39. If a candidate for Mayor supports - continuing Mayoral control of the Department of Education, would you be more likely to vote for a candidate who held this position, less likely, or wouldn't it make a difference?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp

More likely 16% 21% 15% 17% 21% 12% 20% 7% 22% Less likely 41 32 41 45 36 46 38 49 35 No difference 39 43 40 34 41 38 38 41 41 DK/NA 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 3 2

COLLEGE DEG ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS...... Yes No <50K 50-100 >100K 18-34 35-54 55+

More likely 16% 17% 14% 17% 20% 12% 18% 16% Less likely 44 38 41 46 38 41 42 43 No difference 36 43 43 33 40 45 39 36 DK/NA 4 2 2 3 3 2 1 5

Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl

More likely 16% 15% 18% 15% 15% Less likely 42 45 37 38 56 No difference 40 38 40 42 28 DK/NA 1 3 5 4 1

41. If a candidate for Mayor supports - the teachers' union policies, would you be more likely to vote for a candidate who held this position, less likely, or wouldn't it make a difference?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp

More likely 42% 21% 51% 30% 38% 46% 32% 51% 46% Less likely 20 42 11 30 22 18 29 7 17 No difference 34 33 34 34 37 31 34 37 33 DK/NA 4 3 4 5 3 5 4 5 4

COLLEGE DEG ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS...... Yes No <50K 50-100 >100K 18-34 35-54 55+

More likely 40% 45% 45% 44% 36% 45% 47% 35% Less likely 24 15 13 20 29 17 19 23 No difference 33 35 37 33 32 34 33 36 DK/NA 3 5 5 2 2 4 1 6

Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl

More likely 47% 40% 41% 42% 42% Less likely 12 19 26 21 17 No difference 36 36 28 34 37 DK/NA 5 5 5 3 4

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