Hampton University Center for Public Policy Survey of 768 Registered Voters Statewide – Virginia - Questionnaire February, March 2020
Do you plan to vote in the Virginia Presidential primary this upcoming Tuesday, have you already voted, or you don’t plan to vote? 1. Plan to vote 2. Already voted 3. Don’t plan to vote
How certain are you that you will vote in the Virginia Primary next Tuesday? Are you absolutely certain, fairly certain, or not certain? 1. Absolutely certain 2. Fairly certain 3. Not certain
Q3. If the general election for president were being held today, and the candidates were Joe Biden, the Democrat, and Donald Trump, the Republican [Reverse order], for whom would you vote?
1. Donald Trump 2. Joe Biden 3. Will not vote for either candidate 4. Not sure/Undecided
Q3B. If the general election for president were being held today, and the candidates were Bernie Sanders, the Democrat, and Donald Trump, the Republican [Reverse order] for whom would you vote? 1. Donald Trump 2. Bernie Sanders 3. Will not vote for either candidate 4. Not sure/Undecided
Q3C. If the general election for president were being held today, and the candidates were Elizabeth Warren, the Democrat, and Donald Trump, the Republican,[Reverse order] for whom would you vote? 1. Donald Trump 2. Elizabeth Warren 3. Will not vote for either candidate 4. Not sure/Undecided
Q3D. If the general election for president were being held today, and the candidates were Pete Buttigieg, the Democrat, and Donald Trump, the Republican, ,[Reverse order] for whom would you vote? 1. Donald Trump 2. Pete Buttigieg 3. Will not vote for either candidate 4. Not sure/Undecided
Q3E. If the general election for president were being held today, and the candidates were Amy Klobuchar, the Democrat, and Donald Trump, the Republican, ,[Reverse order] for whom would you vote? 1. Donald Trump 2. Amy Klobuchar 3. Will not vote for either candidate 4. Not sure/Undecided
Q3F. If the general election for president were being held today, and the candidates were Michael Bloomberg, the Democrat, and Donald Trump, the Republican, [Reverse order] for whom would you vote? 1. Donald Trump 2. Michael Bloomberg 3. Will not vote for either candidate 4. Not sure/Undecided
Q4. Please tell me your general impression of each candidate running for president. RANDOMIZE: A. Joe Biden B. Bernie Sanders C. Elizabeth Warren D. Pete Buttigieg E. Amy Klobuchar F. Michael Bloomberg G. Donald Trump
RESPONSE OPTIONS: 1. Very favorable 2. Somewhat favorable 3. Somewhat unfavorable 4. Very unfavorable 5. No opinion or have not heard of this person
Q7 As of right now, what do you think the chances are that Donald Trump gets re-elected in November… will he: 1. Definitely get re-elected 2. Probably get re-elected 3. Probably lose to the Democrat 4. Definitely lose to the Democrat 5. Don’t know
Q8. Which is more important to you personally? 1. That the Democratic Party nominate a presidential candidate with a strong chance of beating Donald Trump 2. That the Democratic Party nominate a presidential candidate who shares your positions on major issues
Q9. Please tell me which one issue on this list should be the top priority of the next President of the United States, no matter who it is: 1. Improve the Economy 2. Immigration 3. Healthcare 4. Climate Change 5. Education 6. Gun Policy