Polling Results on Cuban Americans’ Viewpoint on the Cuba Opportunity April 1, 2015 Methodology
Sample 400 Cuban American adults living in the United States
Dates of Interviews March 20 – 25, 2015
Languages of Interviews English, Spanish
Margin of Error +/- 4.9 percentage points
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Change in United States - Cuba Policy Summary of President Obama’s Announcement
On December 17th, 2014 President Barack Obama announced that the United States would begin to normalize relations with Cuba for the first time since 1961. Normalizing relations with Cuba would mean:
. re-establishing an embassy in Havana; . carrying out high-level exchanges and visits between the two governments; . working with Cuba on issues like drug trafficking, environmental protection and human trafficking; easing travel restrictions; . allowing greater banking ties; . raising the level of remittances allowed to be sent to Cuban nationals; and . allowing American travelers to import goods from Cuba.
4 Do you agree or disagree with President Obama’s announcement to begin normalizing relations with Cuba?
9%
40% 51%
Agree Disagree Don’t know/No answer
5 Do you agree or disagree with President Obama’s announcement to begin normalizing relations with Cuba? By Country of Birth
Born in Cuba 45% 46% 8%
Born in the U.S. 66% 22% 12%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Agree Disagree Don’t know/No answer
6 Do you agree or disagree with President Obama’s announcement to begin normalizing relations with Cuba? By Decade of Arrival (Among Cuban Americans born in Cuba)
Before 1980 32% 60% 8%
After 1980 56% 35% 8%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Agree Disagree Don't know/No answer
7 Do you agree or disagree with President Obama’s announcement to begin normalizing relations with Cuba? By Age
18 to 29 69% 20% 11%
30 to 49 60% 32% 8%
50 to 64 47% 45% 8%
65+ 38% 54% 8%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Agree Disagree Don't know/No answer
8 Do you agree or disagree with President Obama’s announcement to begin normalizing relations with Cuba? By State of Residence
Living in Florida 41% 49% 10%
Living in the rest of U.S. 69% 23% 8%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Agree Disagree Don't know/No answer
9 Do you agree or disagree with President Obama’s announcement to begin normalizing relations with Cuba? 2014 vs. 2015 60%
50%
40%
30% 51% 48% 20% 44% 40%
10% 8% 9% 0% Agree Disagree Don't know/No answer Dec-14 Mar-15
10 Do you favor or oppose easing restrictions on travel between the United States and Cuba?
9%
35% 56%
Favor Oppose Don't know/No answer
11 Do you favor or oppose easing restrictions on travel between the United States and Cuba? By Country of Birth
Born in Cuba 51% 39% 10%
Born in the U.S. 69% 21% 10%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Favor Oppose Don’t know/No answer
12 Do you favor or oppose easing restrictions on travel between the United States and Cuba? By Decade of Arrival (Among Cuban Americans born in Cuba)
Before 1980 43% 49% 8%
After 1980 58% 32% 10%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Favor Oppose Don't know/No answer
13 Do you favor or oppose easing restrictions on travel between the United States and Cuba? By State of Residence
Living in Florida 46% 43% 11%
Living in the rest of U.S. 74% 18% 8%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Favor Oppose Don't know/No answer
14 Do you favor or oppose easing restrictions on travel between the United States and Cuba? 2014 vs. 2015 60%
50%
40% 30% 56% 20% 47% 39% 35% 10% 14% 9% 0% Favor Oppose Don't know/No answer Dec-14 Mar-15
15 Do you plan on traveling to Cuba in the near future?
9% 24%
67%
Yes No Don't know/No answer
16 Do you plan on traveling to Cuba in the near future? By Country of Birth
Born in Cuba 17% 75% 8%
Born in the U.S. 40% 45% 15%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Yes No Don’t know/No answer
17 Do you plan on traveling to Cuba in the near future? By Age
18 to 29 49% 36% 15%
30 to 49 25% 61% 14%
50 to 64 19% 72% 9%
65+ 14% 83% 3%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Yes No Don't know/No answer
18 Do you think that the U.S. embargo on Cuba should continue or should not continue?
17% 36%
47%
Should continue Should not continue Don't know/No answer
19 Do you think that the U.S. embargo on Cuba should continue or should not continue? By Country of Birth
Born in Cuba 41% 43% 16%
Should continue Should not continue Don’t know/No answer
Born in the U.S. 23% 60% 17%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
20 Do you think that the U.S. embargo on Cuba should continue or should not continue? By Decade of Arrival (Among Cuban Americans born in Cuba)
Before 1980 50% 35% 15%
Should continue Should not continue Don't know/No answer
After 1980 35% 49% 16%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
21 Do you think that the U.S. embargo on Cuba should continue or should not continue? By Age
18 to 29 26% 51% 23%
30 to 49 28% 56% 15% Should continue Should not continue 50 to 64 40% 48% 12% Don't know/No answer
65+ 45% 36% 19%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
22 Do you think that the U.S. embargo on Cuba should continue or should not continue? 2014 vs. 2015 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 47% 20% 40% 44% 15% 36% 10% 17% 5% 16% 0% Should continue Should not continue Don't know/No answer Dec-14 Mar-15
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Image Ratings Barack Obama
2%
43% 55%
Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
25 Barack Obama 2014 vs. 2015 60%
50%
40% 56% 55% 30% 43% 20% 41% 10% 3% 2% 0% Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer Dec-14 Mar-15
26 Barack Obama By Voter Registration Status
Registered voters 44% 55% 1%
Non voters 40% 55% 5%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
27 Barack Obama By Country of Birth
U.S. 52% 48%
Cuba 40% 57% 3%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
28 Barack Obama By Decade of Arrival
Before 1980 31% 69%
After 1980 47% 49% 4%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
29 Barack Obama By Political Party Affiliation
Democratic 78% 21% 1%
Republican 15% 84% 1%
Independent 54% 46%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
30 Barack Obama By Age
18-29 57% 41% 2%
30-49 46% 51% 3%
50-64 40% 59% 1%
65+ 37% 62% 1%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
31 Barack Obama By Opinion on Normalization
Agree 64% 35% 1%
Disagree 19% 80% 1%
Undecided 33% 50% 17%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
32 Barack Obama By Opinion of the Embargo
Shouldn't Continue 62% 38%
Should Continue 20% 80%
Undecided 40% 48% 12%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
33 Barack Obama By Region
Florida 37% 62% 1%
Rest of the U.S. 55% 42% 3%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
34 Barack Obama By Political Ideology
Liberal 71% 29%
Moderate 50% 48% 2%
Conservative 27% 73%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
35 Barack Obama By Language of Interview
English 51% 47% 2%
Spanish 38% 60% 2%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
6%
46% 48%
Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
37 Hillary Clinton By Voter Registration Status
Registered voters 48% 45% 7%
Non voters 46% 48% 6%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
38 Hillary Clinton By Country of Birth
U.S. 62% 38%
Cuba 43% 49% 8%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
39 Hillary Clinton By Decade of Arrival
Before 1980 32% 57% 11%
After 1980 50% 42% 8%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
40 Hillary Clinton By Political Party Affiliation
Democratic 84% 10%6%
19% 75% Republican 6%
Independent 64% 24% 12%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
41 Hillary Clinton By Age
18-29 68% 29% 3%
30-49 44% 54% 2%
50-64 51% 49%
65+ 35% 44% 21%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
42 Hillary Clinton By Gender
Female 47% 44% 9%
Male 48% 47% 5%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
43 Hillary Clinton By Region
Rest of the U.S. 60% 34% 6%
Florida 41% 52% 7%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
44 Hillary Clinton By Political Ideology
Liberal 51% 44% 6%
Moderate 51% 39% 10%
Conservative 26% 69% 5%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
45 Hillary Clinton By Language of Interview
English 51% 44% 5%
Spanish 46% 47% 7%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
46 Jeb Bush
19%
22% 59%
Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
47 Jeb Bush By Voter Registration Status
Registered voters 58% 25% 17%
Non voters 61% 16% 23%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
48 Jeb Bush By Country of Birth
U.S. 43% 41% 16%
Cuba 64% 17% 19%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
49 Jeb Bush By Decade of Arrival
Before 1980 72% 9% 19%
After 1980 56% 24% 20%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
50 Jeb Bush By Decade of Arrival
Before 1980 72% 9% 19%
After 1980 56% 24% 20%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
51 Jeb Bush By Political Party Affiliation
Democratic 30% 46% 24%
Republican 82% 9% 9%
Independent 59% 22% 19%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
52 Jeb Bush By Political Party Affiliation
Democratic 30% 46% 24%
Republican 82% 9% 9%
Independent 59% 22% 19%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
53 Jeb Bush By Age
18-29 37% 37% 26%
30-49 52% 31% 17%
50-64 66% 19% 15%
65+ 69% 11% 20%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
54 Jeb Bush By Age
18-29 37% 37% 26%
30-49 52% 31% 17%
50-64 66% 19% 15%
65+ 69% 11% 20%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
55 Jeb Bush By Age
18-29 37% 37% 26%
30-49 52% 31% 17%
50-64 66% 19% 15%
65+ 69% 11% 20%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
56 Jeb Bush By Gender
Male 63% 27% 10%
Female 57% 19% 24%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
57 Jeb Bush By Region
Rest of the U.S. 43% 35% 22%
Florida 67% 17% 16%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
58 Jeb Bush By Language of Interview
English 44% 33% 23%
Spanish 69% 15% 16%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
59 Fidel Castro 2% 1%
97%
Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
60 Raul Castro 5% 1%
94%
Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
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United States - Cuba Policy The Cuba Economic Opportunity Do you think that companies owned by Cuban Americans in the United States should be able to sell their products in Cuba?
10%
32% 58%
Yes No Don't know/No answer
63 Do you think that companies owned by Cuban Americans in the United States should be able to sell their products in Cuba? By Age
18 to 29 64% 20% 16%
30 to 49 62% 28% 10%
50 to 64 63% 34% 3%
65+ 47% 42% 11%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Yes No Don't know/No answer
64 The U.S. government recently made regulatory changes to authorize for certain goods and services produced by independent Cuban entrepreneurs to be imported into the United States. Do you think that independent businesses opened and operated by Cubans living in Cuba should be able to sell their products in the United States?
10%
34% 56%
Yes No Don't know/No answer
65 Do you think Cubans living in the United States should be able to provide funding to help their friends and family members living in Cuba to open and operate their own business?
8% 26% 66%
Yes No Don't know/No answer
66 Do you think Cubans living in the United States should be able to provide funding to help their friends and family members living in Cuba to open and operate their own business? By Decade of Arrival (Among Cuban Americans born in Cuba)
Before 1980 49% 40% 11%
After 1980 80% 14% 6%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Yes No Don't know/No answer
67 Do you think Cubans living in the United States should be able to provide funding to help their friends and family members living in Cuba to open and operate their own business? By Age
18 to 29 77% 13% 10%
30 to 49 79% 14% 7%
50 to 64 62% 31% 7%
65+ 53% 38% 9%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Yes No Don't know/No answer
68 Do you think any individual or company in the United States should be able to provide funding to Cubans living in Cuba to open and operate their own business?
10%
35% 55%
Yes No Don't know/No answer
69 Currently, U.S. companies like Coca-Cola, Nike and Apple sell their products in communist countries like China and Vietnam.
Do you think U.S. companies should be able to sell their products in Cuba?
7%
31% 62%
Yes No Don't know/No answer
70 Do you think passenger cruise lines like Carnival and Royal Caribbean should be allowed to take passengers between the United States and Cuba?
10%
38% 52%
Yes No Don't know/No answer
71 Do you think passenger cruise lines like Carnival and Royal Caribbean should be allowed to take passengers between the United States and Cuba? By Age
18 to 29 64% 23% 13%
30 to 49 58% 36% 6%
50 to 64 52% 41% 7%
65+ 42% 43% 15%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Yes No Don't know/No answer
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