Opinion Research

Sample: N=2,463 U.S. Registered Voters Interviewing Period: 18–28 September 2018 Mode: Online (English and Spanish) 95% Credibility Interval of +/- 2.13 percentage points

1. Gender

Male ...... 52% Female ...... 48%

2. In which state do you live?

[See Region recode on last page]

3. Age

18-34 ...... 27% 35-44 ...... 15% 45-54 ...... 16% 55-64 ...... 16% 65+ ...... 26%

4. Which of the following best describes your race and ethnicity?

White ...... 68% Black ...... 12% Hispanic ...... 13% Asian ...... 5% Other, Non-Hispanic ...... 1% Two or more races, Non-Hispanic ...... 1% Two or more races, Hispanic ...... *

[If 18-24, ask]

5. With regard to school, are you currently enrolled at any of the following? (n=263)

High school ...... 16% Trade/Vocational school ...... 5% 2-year or junior college or community college ...... 19% 4-year college or university ...... 33% Graduate school ...... 11% Business school or professional school ...... 5% Not enrolled in college/university, but taking at least one course ...... 1% Not currently enrolled in any of these ...... 20%

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[If 25+, ask]

6. What is the highest level of education you've completed? (n=2,160)

Net: College ...... 36% Net: Less than College ...... 64%

Some high school or less ...... 2% High school or equivalent ...... 19% Some college, but no degree ...... 22% Associate's degree / Trade school degree ...... 20% Bachelor's degree ...... 21% Graduate degree ...... 12% Doctorate degree ...... 4%

7. We understand that plenty of people are not registered to vote, but we are wondering if you are registered to vote?

Yes ...... 100%

8. When it comes to politics, with which party do you consider yourself to be affiliated?

Democratic party ...... 40% Republican party ...... 33% Independent/Unaffiliated with a major party ...... 27%

9. When it comes to most political issues, do you think of yourself as a...?

Net: Liberal ...... 34% Net: Moderate ...... 34% Net: Conservative ...... 32%

Liberal ...... 18% Moderate, leaning Liberal ...... 16% Moderate ...... 34% Moderate, leaning Conservative ...... 13% Conservative ...... 19%

10. How likely is it that you will vote in the November midterm elections for Congress?

Definitely will be voting ...... 64%

Net: All Others ...... 36% Probably will be voting ...... 16% 50-50 ...... 15% Probably won’t be voting ...... 3% Definitely won’t be voting ...... 2%

[If eligible to vote in 2014, ask]

11. Did you vote in the 2014 midterm elections? (n=2,291)

Yes ...... 64% No ...... 25% I don't remember ...... 11%

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[If eligible to vote in 2016, ask]

12. Did you vote in the 2016 general election for president? (n=2,376)

Yes ...... 88% No ...... 11% I don't remember ...... 1%

[If “Yes” in Q12, ask]

13. For whom did you vote? (n=2,221)

Hillary Clinton ...... 46% ...... 43% Someone else ...... 9% I do not remember ...... 2%

14. Do you consider yourself to be politically engaged or politically active?

Yes ...... 52% No ...... 48%

15. All in all, do you think that things in the nation are …

Generally headed in the right direction ...... 38% Off on the wrong track ...... 45% Not sure what direction the country is headed in ...... 17%

16. What is your preference for the outcome of the 2018 Congressional elections, a Congress controlled by Democrats, or a Congress controlled by Republicans?

All Registered Voters

Democrats control ...... 46% Republicans control ...... 40% Don’t care either way ...... 14%

“Definitely Will Be Voting” in Q10 (n=1,660)

Democrats control ...... 52% Republicans control ...... 42% Don’t care either way ...... 6%

17. Which of the following comes closest to your view regarding re-electing President Trump in 2020?

Net: Sure/Good Chance ...... 38% Net: Unlikely/Never ...... 51%

I am sure to vote for him in 2020 ...... 24% There is a good chance I will vote for him ...... 14% It is possible I will vote for him ...... 11% It is unlikely I will vote for him ...... 12% I will never vote for him ...... 39%

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[If “Democrat” in Q8 (n=786), ask Q18-Q29]

[Randomized Q18-Q29, each respondent is shown 5 potential candidates]

18. Which of the following comes closest to your view regarding (former Vice President) as a potential candidate for the 2020 Democratic nomination for President? (n=432)

Net: Sure/Good Chance ...... 58% Net: Unlikely/Never ...... 14%

I am sure to vote for him in 2020 ...... 31% There is a good chance I will vote for him ...... 27% It is possible I will vote for him ...... 29% It is unlikely I will vote for him ...... 11% I will never vote for him ...... 3%

19. Which of the following comes closest to your view regarding (Independent U.S. Senator from Vermont) as a potential candidate for the 2020 Democratic nomination for President? (n=399)

Net: Sure/Good Chance ...... 44% Net: Unlikely/Never ...... 27%

I am sure to vote for him in 2020 ...... 21% There is a good chance I will vote for him ...... 23% It is possible I will vote for him ...... 29% It is unlikely I will vote for him ...... 20% I will never vote for him ...... 8%

20. Which of the following comes closest to your view regarding (former Governor of Massachusetts) as a potential candidate for the 2020 Democratic nomination for President? (n=427)

Net: Sure/Good Chance ...... 22% Net: Unlikely/Never ...... 25%

I am sure to vote for him in 2020 ...... 9% There is a good chance I will vote for him ...... 13% It is possible I will vote for him ...... 53% It is unlikely I will vote for him ...... 21% I will never vote for him ...... 5%

21. Which of the following comes closest to your view regarding Kamala Harris (U.S. Senator from California) as a potential candidate for the 2020 Democratic nomination for President? (n=427)

Net: Sure/Good Chance ...... 36% Net: Unlikely/Never ...... 22%

I am sure to vote for her in 2020 ...... 15% There is a good chance I will vote for her ...... 22% It is possible I will vote for her ...... 41% It is unlikely I will vote for her ...... 16% I will never vote for her ...... 6%

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22. Which of the following comes closest to your view regarding Pete Buttigieg (Mayor of South Bend, Indiana) as a potential candidate for the 2020 Democratic nomination for President? (n=416)

Net: Sure/Good Chance ...... 18% Net: Unlikely/Never ...... 34%

I am sure to vote for him in 2020 ...... 9% There is a good chance I will vote for him ...... 10% It is possible I will vote for him ...... 48% It is unlikely I will vote for him ...... 28% I will never vote for him ...... 6%

23. Which of the following comes closest to your view regarding Elizabeth Warren (U.S. Senator from Massachusetts) as a potential candidate for the 2020 Democratic nomination for President? (n=420)

Net: Sure/Good Chance ...... 42% Net: Unlikely/Never ...... 16%

I am sure to vote for her in 2020 ...... 17% There is a good chance I will vote for her ...... 25% It is possible I will vote for her ...... 42% It is unlikely I will vote for her ...... 12% I will never vote for her ...... 4%

24. Which of the following comes closest to your view regarding Mitch Landrieu (former Mayor of New Orleans, Louisiana) as a potential candidate for the 2020 Democratic nomination for President? (n=416)

Net: Sure/Good Chance ...... 25% Net: Unlikely/Never ...... 30%

I am sure to vote for him in 2020 ...... 10% There is a good chance I will vote for him ...... 15% It is possible I will vote for him ...... 45% It is unlikely I will vote for him ...... 24% I will never vote for him ...... 7%

25. Which of the following comes closest to your view regarding Howard Schultz (former CEO of Starbucks) as a potential candidate for the 2020 Democratic nomination for President? (n=398)

Net: Sure/Good Chance ...... 24% Net: Unlikely/Never ...... 40%

I am sure to vote for him in 2020 ...... 12% There is a good chance I will vote for him ...... 11% It is possible I will vote for him ...... 36% It is unlikely I will vote for him ...... 32% I will never vote for him ...... 8%

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26. Which of the following comes closest to your view regarding Cory Booker (U.S. Senator from New Jersey) as a potential candidate for the 2020 Democratic nomination for President? (n=422)

Net: Sure/Good Chance ...... 38% Net: Unlikely/Never ...... 19%

I am sure to vote for him in 2020 ...... 15% There is a good chance I will vote for him ...... 22% It is possible I will vote for him ...... 43% It is unlikely I will vote for him ...... 15% I will never vote for him ...... 4%

27. Which of the following comes closest to your view regarding John Hickenlooper (Governor of Colorado) as a potential candidate for the 2020 Democratic nomination for President? (n=422)

Net: Sure/Good Chance ...... 23% Net: Unlikely/Never ...... 29%

I am sure to vote for him in 2020 ...... 11% There is a good chance I will vote for him ...... 12% It is possible I will vote for him ...... 48% It is unlikely I will vote for him ...... 23% I will never vote for him ...... 6%

28. Which of the following comes closest to your view regarding Steve Bullock (Governor of Montana) as a potential candidate for the 2020 Democratic nomination for President? (n=408)

Net: Sure/Good Chance ...... 22% Net: Unlikely/Never ...... 34%

I am sure to vote for him in 2020 ...... 10% There is a good chance I will vote for him ...... 12% It is possible I will vote for him ...... 44% It is unlikely I will vote for him ...... 26% I will never vote for him ...... 7%

29. Which of the following comes closest to your view regarding Kirsten Gillibrand (U.S. Senator from New York) as a potential candidate for the 2020 Democratic nomination for President? (n=403)

Net: Sure/Good Chance ...... 30% Net: Unlikely/Never ...... 23%

I am sure to vote for her in 2020 ...... 9% There is a good chance I will vote for her ...... 20% It is possible I will vote for her ...... 47% It is unlikely I will vote for her ...... 18% I will never vote for her ...... 6%

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Please read the following statements and indicate how well each statement describes you.

[Randomized Q30-Q35]

30. Others frequently seek my advice, opinion or recommendations on current events or issues:

Net: Describes Well (6-7) ...... 19% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 49% Net: Describes Poorly (1-2) ...... 32%

1: Does not describe you at all ...... 21% 2 ...... 12% 3 ...... 12% 4 ...... 22% 5 ...... 15% 6 ...... 10% 7: Describes you perfectly ...... 9%

31. When I believe in an important topic or issue, I comment or share it on social media

Net: Describes Well (6-7) ...... 22% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 36% Net: Describes Poorly (1-2) ...... 42%

1: Does not describe you at all ...... 32% 2 ...... 10% 3 ...... 8% 4 ...... 14% 5 ...... 13% 6 ...... 9% 7: Describes you perfectly ...... 13%

32. I go to websites or do a search on information that is important to me

Net: Describes Well (6-7) ...... 49% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 39% Net: Describes Poorly (1-2) ...... 12%

1: Does not describe you at all ...... 9% 2 ...... 3% 3 ...... 6% 4 ...... 14% 5 ...... 18% 6 ...... 18% 7: Describes you perfectly ...... 31%

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33. I regularly post to social media or blog at least 3 or 4 times a month

Net: Describes Well (6-7) ...... 24% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 30% Net: Describes Poorly (1-2) ...... 46%

1: Does not describe you at all ...... 37% 2 ...... 9% 3 ...... 7% 4 ...... 13% 5 ...... 10% 6 ...... 9% 7: Describes you perfectly ...... 15%

34. I read articles or get updates from social media on issues that are important to my community or the country

Net: Describes Well (6-7) ...... 29% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 40% Net: Describes Poorly (1-2) ...... 31%

1: Does not describe you at all ...... 23% 2 ...... 8% 3 ...... 9% 4 ...... 16% 5 ...... 16% 6 ...... 14% 7: Describes you perfectly ...... 15%

35. I regularly read politically-oriented news from places like RealClearPolitics, , Axiox and .

Net: Describes Well (6-7) ...... 17% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 34% Net: Describes Poorly (1-2) ...... 49%

1: Does not describe you at all ...... 37% 2 ...... 12% 3 ...... 9% 4 ...... 15% 5 ...... 10% 6 ...... 8% 7: Describes you perfectly ...... 9%

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The preamble to the U.S. Constitution states:

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

For each of the elements, please indicate how well you think America is currently living up to the ideals of the Founding Fathers.

36. Establishes justice

Net: Doing Well (6-7) ...... 21% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 55% Net: Doing Poorly (1-2) ...... 25%

1: Doing very poorly ...... 16% 2 ...... 9% 3 ...... 13% 4: Doing neither well nor poorly ...... 24% 5 ...... 17% 6 ...... 11% 7: Doing very well ...... 9%

37. Ensures domestic tranquility (peacefulness)

Net: Doing Well (6-7) ...... 18% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 53% Net: Doing Poorly (1-2) ...... 29%

1: Doing very poorly ...... 19% 2 ...... 10% 3 ...... 15% 4: Doing neither well nor poorly ...... 22% 5 ...... 16% 6 ...... 11% 7: Doing very well ...... 8%

38. Provides for the common defense (against outside forces)

Net: Doing Well (6-7) ...... 38% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 51% Net: Doing Poorly (1-2) ...... 11%

1: Doing very poorly ...... 6% 2 ...... 4% 3 ...... 8% 4: Doing neither well nor poorly ...... 22% 5 ...... 22% 6 ...... 21% 7: Doing very well ...... 17%

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39. Promotes the general welfare (for the people of the United States)

Net: Doing Well (6-7) ...... 24% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 52% Net: Doing Poorly (1-2) ...... 24%

1: Doing very poorly ...... 15% 2 ...... 9% 3 ...... 12% 4: Doing neither well nor poorly ...... 24% 5 ...... 17% 6 ...... 13% 7: Doing very well ...... 10%

40. Secures the blessings of liberty (the state of being free in society) to ourselves and our posterity (future generations)

Net: Doing Well (6-7) ...... 26% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 51% Net: Doing Poorly (1-2) ...... 23%

1: Doing very poorly ...... 15% 2 ...... 8% 3 ...... 12% 4: Doing neither well nor poorly ...... 23% 5 ...... 17% 6 ...... 14% 7: Doing very well ...... 12%

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Q41 – Q56

When you think about politics, how important are the following issues to you? (Randomized)

Q57-Q72

Thinking about the future, for each issue, please indicate whether you think the state or federal government should have more authority (Randomized)

Full Responses available online

56-72. Thinking about the future, for each 41-56. When you think about politics, issue, please indicate whether you think how important are the following the state or federal government should issues to you? have more authority? Net: Net: Net: Not Net: Net: Net: (Rank Ordered, Important Mid Important State Shared Federal Sorted by Net: (6-7) (3-5) (1-2) (1-3) (4) (5-7) Important) Health care 76% 22% 2% 17% 41% 42%

Taxes 66% 31% 3% 15% 50% 36%

Criminal Justice 65% 32% 2% 14% 49% 37%

K-12 Education 62% 33% 4% 32% 41% 27%

Infrastructure 60% 38% 3% 23% 45% 32% Religious 59% 33% 8% 15% 45% 40% Freedom Guns 58% 35% 7% 17% 40% 42%

Immigration 56% 40% 4% 12% 33% 55%

Environment 56% 39% 5% 16% 45% 39%

Higher Education 56% 40% 4% 26% 44% 30%

Minimum wage 49% 44% 8% 25% 41% 35%

Abortion 45% 45% 10% 23% 42% 35%

Opioids 42% 46% 12% 17% 48% 35%

Affirmative action 35% 53% 12% 16% 49% 35%

LGBTQ Rights 33% 46% 22% 22% 46% 32%

Marijuana 32% 45% 24% 29% 42% 30%

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Following are quotes from several Presidents of the United States. After each, please indicate your overall level of agreement.

[Randomized Q73-Q84]

73. In this present time, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem. (Ronald Reagan)

Net: Agree (6-7) ...... 57% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 36% Net: Disagree (1-2) ...... 7%

1: Strongly disagree ...... 4% 2 ...... 3% 3 ...... 5% 4: Neither agree nor disagree ...... 17% 5 ...... 14% 6 ...... 17% 7: Strongly agree ...... 41%

74. If you work hard and meet your responsibilities, you can get ahead, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or who you love. (Barack Obama)

Net: Agree (6-7) ...... 55% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 37% Net: Disagree (1-2) ...... 8%

1: Strongly disagree ...... 5% 2 ...... 3% 3 ...... 6% 4: Neither agree nor disagree ...... 16% 5 ...... 16% 6 ...... 17% 7: Strongly agree ...... 38%

75. What America means is that everyone belongs, everyone deserves a chance, and no insignificant person was ever born. (George W. Bush)

Net: Agree (6-7) ...... 61% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 35% Net: Disagree (1-2) ...... 4%

1: Strongly disagree ...... 2% 2 ...... 2% 3 ...... 3% 4: Neither agree nor disagree ...... 16% 5 ...... 16% 6 ...... 19% 7: Strongly agree ...... 42%

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76. People have got to know whether their president is a crook. (Richard Nixon)

Net: Agree (6-7) ...... 66% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 31% Net: Disagree (1-2) ...... 3%

1: Strongly disagree ...... 2% 2 ...... 1% 3 ...... 3% 4: Neither agree nor disagree ...... 15% 5 ...... 13% 6 ...... 14% 7: Strongly agree ...... 52%

77. America is never wholly herself unless she is engaged in high moral principle. We as a people have such a purpose today. It is to make kinder the face of the nation and gentler the face of the world. (George H.W. Bush)

Net: Agree (6-7) ...... 47% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 48% Net: Disagree (1-2) ...... 5%

1: Strongly disagree ...... 3% 2 ...... 2% 3 ...... 4% 4: Neither agree nor disagree ...... 24% 5 ...... 20% 6 ...... 19% 7: Strongly agree ...... 28%

78. We know big Government does not have all the answers. We know there's not a program for every problem. The era of big Government is over. But we cannot go back to the time when our citizens were left to fend for themselves. (Bill Clinton)

Net: Agree (6-7) ...... 44% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 49% Net: Disagree (1-2) ...... 7%

1: Strongly disagree ...... 4% 2 ...... 3% 3 ...... 6% 4: Neither agree nor disagree ...... 22% 5 ...... 21% 6 ...... 18% 7: Strongly agree ...... 26%

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79. We must open the doors of opportunity. But we must also equip our people to walk through those doors. (Lyndon B. Johnson)

Net: Agree (6-7) ...... 60% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 36% Net: Disagree (1-2) ...... 4%

1: Strongly disagree ...... 2% 2 ...... 1% 3 ...... 3% 4: Neither agree nor disagree ...... 16% 5 ...... 17% 6 ...... 21% 7: Strongly agree ...... 39%

80. From this day forward, a new vision will govern our land. From this day forward, it's going to be only America first. (Donald Trump)

Net: Agree (6-7) ...... 36% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 37% Net: Disagree (1-2) ...... 27%

1: Strongly disagree ...... 20% 2 ...... 7% 3 ...... 7% 4: Neither agree nor disagree ...... 18% 5 ...... 12% 6 ...... 11% 7: Strongly agree ...... 25%

81. We, the people, are the boss, and we will get the kind of political leadership, be it good or bad, that we demand and deserve. (John F. Kennedy)

Net: Agree (6-7) ...... 53% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 42% Net: Disagree (1-2) ...... 5%

1: Strongly disagree ...... 2% 2 ...... 2% 3 ...... 4% 4: Neither agree nor disagree ...... 19% 5 ...... 19% 6 ...... 18% 7: Strongly agree ...... 35%

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82. Our Constitution works. Our great republic is a government of laws, not of men. (Gerald Ford)

Net: Agree (6-7) ...... 41% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 50% Net: Disagree (1-2) ...... 9%

1: Strongly disagree ...... 4% 2 ...... 5% 3 ...... 7% 4: Neither agree nor disagree ...... 26% 5 ...... 16% 6 ...... 17% 7: Strongly agree ...... 25%

83. Governance should be designed as an equalizer. (Jimmy Carter)

Net: Agree (6-7) ...... 37% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 54% Net: Disagree (1-2) ...... 9%

1: Strongly disagree ...... 6% 2 ...... 3% 3 ...... 6% 4: Neither agree nor disagree ...... 30% 5 ...... 18% 6 ...... 14% 7: Strongly agree ...... 22%

84. A house divided against itself cannot stand. (Abraham Lincoln)

Net: Agree (6-7) ...... 76% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 22% Net: Disagree (1-2) ...... 2%

1: Strongly disagree ...... 1% 2 ...... 1% 3 ...... 2% 4: Neither agree nor disagree ...... 10% 5 ...... 10% 6 ...... 17% 7: Strongly agree ...... 59%

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Please indicate whether each photo illustrates what is right or wrong about America in your eyes:

[Randomized Q85-Q93 – Respondents were shown images with no description]

85. [Black Lives Matter]

Net: Right (6-7) ...... 25% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 44% Net: Wrong (1-2) ...... 31%

1: Illustrates what is wrong about America ...... 24% 2 ...... 6% 3 ...... 10% 4: Illustrates neither what's right nor wrong ...... 23% 5 ...... 11% 6 ...... 8% 7: Illustrates what is right about America ...... 17%

86. [Church worshippers]

Net: Right (6-7) ...... 51% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 44% Net: Wrong (1-2) ...... 5%

1: Illustrates what is wrong about America ...... 3% 2 ...... 2% 3 ...... 4% 4: Illustrates neither what's right nor wrong ...... 28% 5 ...... 12% 6 ...... 13% 7: Illustrates what is right about America ...... 38%

87. [Flag on a barn]

Net: Right (6-7) ...... 55% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 39% Net: Wrong (1-2) ...... 5%

1: Illustrates what is wrong about America ...... 4% 2 ...... 1% 3 ...... 2% 4: Illustrates neither what's right nor wrong ...... 27% 5 ...... 10% 6 ...... 14% 7: Illustrates what is right about America ...... 42%

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88. [Fake news rally]

Net: Right (6-7) ...... 23% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 43% Net: Wrong (1-2) ...... 34%

1: Illustrates what is wrong about America ...... 28% 2 ...... 6% 3 ...... 9% 4: Illustrates neither what's right nor wrong ...... 24% 5 ...... 9% 6 ...... 8% 7: Illustrates what is right about America ...... 15%

89. [Gun show]

Net: Right (6-7) ...... 23% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 40% Net: Wrong (1-2) ...... 37%

1: Illustrates what is wrong about America ...... 29% 2 ...... 8% 3 ...... 8% 4: Illustrates neither what's right nor wrong ...... 23% 5 ...... 9% 6 ...... 7% 7: Illustrates what is right about America ...... 16%

90. [ICE and children]

Net: Right (6-7) ...... 23% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 45% Net: Wrong (1-2) ...... 32%

1: Illustrates what is wrong about America ...... 25% 2 ...... 7% 3 ...... 9% 4: Illustrates neither what's right nor wrong ...... 28% 5 ...... 8% 6 ...... 7% 7: Illustrates what is right about America ...... 16%

91. [Truck driver]

Net: Right (6-7) ...... 46% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 50% Net: Wrong (1-2) ...... 4%

1: Illustrates what is wrong about America ...... 2% 2 ...... 2% 3 ...... 3% 4: Illustrates neither what's right nor wrong ...... 34% 5 ...... 14% 6 ...... 13% 7: Illustrates what is right about America ...... 33%

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92. []

Net: Right (6-7) ...... 29% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 58% Net: Wrong (1-2) ...... 13%

1: Illustrates what is wrong about America ...... 10% 2 ...... 3% 3 ...... 6% 4: Illustrates neither what's right nor wrong ...... 40% 5 ...... 11% 6 ...... 9% 7: Illustrates what is right about America ...... 20%

93. [Marines in combat]

Net: Right (6-7) ...... 40% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 47% Net: Wrong (1-2) ...... 12%

1: Illustrates what is wrong about America ...... 9% 2 ...... 3% 3 ...... 6% 4: Illustrates neither what's right nor wrong ...... 29% 5 ...... 12% 6 ...... 12% 7: Illustrates what is right about America ...... 28%

[Randomized Q94-Q102– Respondents were shown images with no description]

94. [New citizen swearing in]

Net: Right (6-7) ...... 68% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 29% Net: Wrong (1-2) ...... 3%

1: Illustrates what is wrong about America ...... 2% 2 ...... 1% 3 ...... 2% 4: Illustrates neither what's right nor wrong ...... 15% 5 ...... 11% 6 ...... 15% 7: Illustrates what is right about America ...... 54%

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95. [Kneeling for Anthem]

Net: Right (6-7) ...... 32% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 32% Net: Wrong (1-2) ...... 37%

1: Illustrates what is wrong about America ...... 31% 2 ...... 6% 3 ...... 5% 4: Illustrates neither what's right nor wrong ...... 18% 5 ...... 8% 6 ...... 8% 7: Illustrates what is right about America ...... 24%

96. [Ivy League campus]

Net: Right (6-7) ...... 52% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 44% Net: Wrong (1-2) ...... 4%

1: Illustrates what is wrong about America ...... 2% 2 ...... 1% 3 ...... 2% 4: Illustrates neither what's right nor wrong ...... 29% 5 ...... 13% 6 ...... 15% 7: Illustrates what is right about America ...... 37%

97. [Lebron James at a school]

Net: Right (6-7) ...... 55% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 38% Net: Wrong (1-2) ...... 7%

1: Illustrates what is wrong about America ...... 5% 2 ...... 2% 3 ...... 2% 4: Illustrates neither what's right nor wrong ...... 23% 5 ...... 13% 6 ...... 14% 7: Illustrates what is right about America ...... 41%

98. [Multicultural family]

Net: Right (6-7) ...... 63% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 32% Net: Wrong (1-2) ...... 5%

1: Illustrates what is wrong about America ...... 3% 2 ...... 1% 3 ...... 2% 4: Illustrates neither what's right nor wrong ...... 20% 5 ...... 10% 6 ...... 14% 7: Illustrates what is right about America ...... 49%

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99. [Trump and Putin]

Net: Right (6-7) ...... 24% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 37% Net: Wrong (1-2) ...... 39%

1: Illustrates what is wrong about America ...... 34% 2 ...... 6% 3 ...... 6% 4: Illustrates neither what's right nor wrong ...... 23% 5 ...... 8% 6 ...... 7% 7: Illustrates what is right about America ...... 17%

100. [Wall Street]

Net: Right (6-7) ...... 30% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 60% Net: Wrong (1-2) ...... 10%

1: Illustrates what is wrong about America ...... 7% 2 ...... 3% 3 ...... 6% 4: Illustrates neither what's right nor wrong ...... 40% 5 ...... 13% 6 ...... 11% 7: Illustrates what is right about America ...... 19%

101. [Gender Neutral Bathroom]

Net: Right (6-7) ...... 26% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 39% Net: Wrong (1-2) ...... 35%

1: Illustrates what is wrong about America ...... 29% 2 ...... 6% 3 ...... 6% 4: Illustrates neither what's right nor wrong ...... 25% 5 ...... 8% 6 ...... 7% 7: Illustrates what is right about America ...... 19%

102. [March for Our Lives]

Net: Right (6-7) ...... 40% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 44% Net: Wrong (1-2) ...... 16%

1: Illustrates what is wrong about America ...... 13% 2 ...... 3% 3 ...... 6% 4: Illustrates neither what's right nor wrong ...... 27% 5 ...... 12% 6 ...... 11% 7: Illustrates what is right about America ...... 28%

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Do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

103. People in America have become overly sensitive.

Net: Agree (6-7) ...... 51% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 38% Net: Disagree (1-2) ...... 11%

1: Strongly Disagree ...... 7% 2 ...... 4% 3 ...... 5% 4: Neither agree nor disagree ...... 18% 5 ...... 15% 6 ...... 16% 7: Strongly Agree ...... 35%

104. I often feel under attack because of the color of my skin.

Net: Agree (6-7) ...... 23% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 41% Net: Disagree (1-2) ...... 36%

1: Strongly Disagree ...... 27% 2 ...... 9% 3 ...... 7% 4: Neither agree nor disagree ...... 23% 5 ...... 11% 6 ...... 9% 7: Strongly Agree ...... 14%

105. The way that capitalism is practiced in America today is broken.

Net: Agree (6-7) ...... 37% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 52% Net: Disagree (1-2) ...... 11%

1: Strongly Disagree ...... 6% 2 ...... 5% 3 ...... 6% 4: Neither agree nor disagree ...... 28% 5 ...... 18% 6 ...... 14% 7: Strongly Agree ...... 23%

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106. I have more fear than hope about America’s future.

Net: Agree (6-7) ...... 40% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 46% Net: Disagree (1-2) ...... 14%

1: Strongly Disagree ...... 8% 2 ...... 5% 3 ...... 7% 4: Neither agree nor disagree ...... 20% 5 ...... 19% 6 ...... 16% 7: Strongly Agree ...... 24%

107. Structural racism makes it difficult for Black and Hispanic-Americans to get ahead.

Net: Agree (6-7) ...... 32% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 46% Net: Disagree (1-2) ...... 22%

1: Strongly Disagree ...... 15% 2 ...... 7% 3 ...... 9% 4: Neither agree nor disagree ...... 21% 5 ...... 16% 6 ...... 13% 7: Strongly Agree ...... 19%

108. New, legal immigrants to this country are good for the U.S.

Net: Agree (6-7) ...... 50% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 42% Net: Disagree (1-2) ...... 8%

1: Strongly Disagree ...... 6% 2 ...... 3% 3 ...... 4% 4: Neither agree nor disagree ...... 21% 5 ...... 17% 6 ...... 19% 7: Strongly Agree ...... 31%

109. The racial diversity in our country should make us stronger.

Net: Agree (6-7) ...... 51% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 40% Net: Disagree (1-2) ...... 9%

1: Strongly Disagree ...... 6% 2 ...... 3% 3 ...... 4% 4: Neither agree nor disagree ...... 21% 5 ...... 16% 6 ...... 17% 7: Strongly Agree ...... 34%

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110. I have faith in the next generation of America’s leaders to move the country forward.

Net: Agree (6-7) ...... 29% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 54% Net: Disagree (1-2) ...... 17%

1: Strongly Disagree ...... 9% 2 ...... 7% 3 ...... 9% 4: Neither agree nor disagree ...... 27% 5 ...... 18% 6 ...... 13% 7: Strongly Agree ...... 16%

111. The Democratic Party cares about people like me.

Net: Agree (6-7) ...... 32% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 40% Net: Disagree (1-2) ...... 29%

1: Strongly Disagree ...... 23% 2 ...... 6% 3 ...... 5% 4: Neither agree nor disagree ...... 24% 5 ...... 11% 6 ...... 12% 7: Strongly Agree ...... 20%

112. The Republican Party cares about people like me.

Net: Agree (6-7) ...... 24% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 45% Net: Disagree (1-2) ...... 31%

1: Strongly Disagree ...... 25% 2 ...... 7% 3 ...... 9% 4: Neither agree nor disagree ...... 25% 5 ...... 11% 6 ...... 10% 7: Strongly Agree ...... 14%

113. I wish there was another political party that I could get behind.

Net: Agree (6-7) ...... 36% Net: Mid (3-5) ...... 53% Net: Disagree (1-2) ...... 11%

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114. If you were limited to only one social media platform for the next year, which of the following would you choose?

Facebook ...... 56% Instagram ...... 13% LinkedIn ...... 10% Twitter ...... 9% Pinterest ...... 8% Snapchat ...... 4%

115. How often, if at all, do you listen to podcasts?

Frequently, that is most days ...... 13% Sometimes, that is a few times a week ...... 16% Rarely, that is less than once a week ...... 25% Never ...... 46%

116. Do you own a tablet?

Yes ...... 57% No ...... 43%

117. What is your favorite type of music?

Rock ...... 30% Country ...... 20% Pop / EDM ...... 13% Classical /Jazz ...... 11% R&B / Soul ...... 10% Hip hop / Rap ...... 10% Christian / Gospel ...... 7%

118. Who is your favorite musical artist?

[Open-Ended Response. Full responses available online]

119. What is your favorite TV show

[Open-Ended Response. Full responses available online]

120. What is the make of the car you drive most often?

[Open-Ended Response. Full responses available online]

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121. Which one of these bests describes your religious preference or spiritual outlook?

Catholic ...... 27% Protestant ...... 18% Fundamentalist/Evangelical Christian ...... 11% Jewish ...... 3% Muslim ...... 1% LDS/Mormon ...... 1% Secular humanist ...... 1% Another religion ...... 8% Atheist ...... 5% No religious preference ...... 18% Not sure ...... 6%

122. Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services.

More than once a week ...... 9% Once a week ...... 20% Once or twice a month ...... 10% A few times a year ...... 15% Seldom ...... 22% Never ...... 24%

123. Which of the following best describes the area in which you live?

Suburban ...... 49% Urban ...... 29% Rural ...... 12% Small town ...... 10%

124. Which of the following best describes your current employment status?

Employed full-time ...... 39% Employed part-time ...... 10% Self-employed ...... 6% Not employed ...... 31% Not employed / Homemaker ...... 10% Student ...... 4%

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[If employed in Q124, ask]

125. What kind of work do you do? (n=1396)

Professional: Examples would be lawyer, doctor, teacher, nurse, accountant ...... 22% Manager, executive, or official: Examples would be store manager, business exec. ... 21% Clerical/Office/Sales: Examples would be secretary, receptionist, sales clerk ...... 16% Business owner: ...... 9% Service work: Examples would be waiter/waitress, hairstylist, police or fireman Janitor, nurses’ aid ...... 8% Skilled trades: Examples would be: electrician, plumber, carpenter ...... 6% Semi-skilled: Examples would be assembly line worker, truck driver, bus driver ...... 5% Other ...... 13%

126. How would you rate the overall quality of schools in your community?

Excellent ...... 24% Good ...... 53% Only fair ...... 19% Poor ...... 5%

127. How safe do you feel personally, in your community?

Very safe ...... 32% Safe ...... 57% Not very safe ...... 9% Not at all safe ...... 1%

128. Region

Northeast ...... 15% Midwest ...... 23% South ...... 38% West ...... 24%