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CBS News 2016 Battleground Tracker

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Sample
Conducted
Margin of Error

2403 Registered Voters


April 13-15, 2016

2.7%

1. How would you rate the condition of the economy in California today?
Very good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8%
Fairly good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45%
Fairly bad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29%
Very bad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12%
Not sure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5%

2. How likely is it that you will vote in the 2016 Presidential primary in California?
Definitely will vote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85%
Probably will vote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8%
Maybe will vote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3%
Probably will not vote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2%
Definitely will not vote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1%
I already voted early in-person or by mail (absentee) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0%
Dont know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1%

3. In 2016, are you more likely to vote in the Democratic or Republican Presidential primary?
Democratic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53%
Republican . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36%
Neither . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7%
Dont know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4%

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4. Which candidate are you most likely to vote for in the California Republican Presidential
primary in 2016?
Asked of Republican primary voters

Ted Cruz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31%


John Kasich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16%
Donald Trump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49%
No preference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4%

5. Which candidate are you most likely to vote for in the California Democratic Presidential
primary in 2016?
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Hillary Clinton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52%


Bernie Sanders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40%
No preference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8%

6. Which best describes your support for [First Choice Candidate Name] right now?
Asked of Republican primary voters

Very strong Ive decided . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51%


Strong I probably wont change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31%
Somewhat strong I might still change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13%
Not too strong Ill probably keep looking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4%

7. Which best describes your support for [First Choice Candidate Name] right now?
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Very strong Ive decided . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60%


Strong I probably wont change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25%
Somewhat strong I might still change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12%
Not too strong Ill probably keep looking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3%

8. Overall, do you feel the Republicans process for selecting a nominee in 2016 has generally
been fair or not fair so far?
Asked of Republican primary voters

It has been fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51%


It has NOT been fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49%

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9. As you may know, the Republican party requires a nominee to get 1,237 delegates in
the primaries for the nomination. If Donald Trump does not get 1,237 but Trump still has more
delegates than Ted Cruz, and more delegates than John Kasich, what do you feel Republicans
should do at the convention this summer?
Asked of Republican primary voters

Select Trump, because hell still have more delegates than any other candidate
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44%
Let Trump, Cruz and Kasich fight for delegate support at the convention to
decide the winner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50%
Turn to someone new who isnt running right now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6%

10. Regardless of how you are voting, how would you feel about each of these candidates if
they became the Republican nominee?
Asked of Republican primary voters

Donald Trump
Ted Cruz
John Kasich

Enthusiastic
37%
20%
12%

Satisfied
26%
37%
38%

Dissatisfied
16%
25%
33%

Upset
20%
18%
17%

11. Which of the candidates do you feel is the most...


Asked of Republican primary voters

Electable in
november
Understanding of
people like you
Effective at getting
things done
Authentic
Conservative
Optimistic

Donald Trump

Ted Cruz

John Kasich

49%

30%

20%

46%

30%

24%

57%
50%
19%
47%

18%
27%
66%
25%

25%
23%
15%
28%

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12. If you had to pick one, which of these is most important in your vote right now:
Asked of Republican primary voters

Terrorism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18%
Jobs and the economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46%
Immigration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24%
Faith and values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12%

13. Do you agree or disagree with the following: We need a President who will do whatever it
takes to stop terrorism, including things that might restrict some peoples civil liberties
Asked of Republican primary voters

Agree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67%
Disagree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33%

14. Do you think the Republican partys platform on same-sex marriage should:
Asked of Republican primary voters

Oppose same-sex marriages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30%


Accept same-sex marriages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26%
Not comment on same-sex marriage either way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44%

15. The next Republican President needs to:


Asked of Republican primary voters

Stand up to Democrats more effectively . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62%


Negotiate with Democrats more effectively . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38%

16. If Donald Trump becomes the Republican nominee, how do you think he will approach the
General election campaign this fall?
Asked of Republican primary voters

He will continue to be as outspoken as he is now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66%


He will be less outspoken than he is now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20%
He will become more outspoken than he is now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14%

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17. For you personally, do you feel each of these things is becoming...
Asked of Republican primary voters

Your own financial


outlook
Your ability to
practice your faith as
you wish
Your freedom to say
and do what you
want
Your feeling of safety
from terrorism

More secure

Staying the
same

Less secure

11%

43%

46%

8%

45%

47%

7%

29%

64%

8%

26%

66%

18. Do you think of your vote as mainly supporting...


Asked of Democratic primary voters

An individual candidate for President that you like . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39%


A larger movement that youre a part of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22%
Both . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39%

19. Overall, do you feel the Democrats process for selecting a nominee in 2016 has generally
been fair or not fair so far?
Asked of Democratic primary voters

It has been fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70%


It has NOT been fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30%

20. As you may know, the Democratic party uses delegates that are chosen in primaries and
caucuses, and also "superdelegates" who are party leaders and Democratic elected officials.
How much say do you feel these superdelegates should have in choosing the nominee?
Asked of Democratic primary voters

A lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14%
Some . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40%
Not much . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26%
None at all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20%

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21. Which of the candidates do you feel is the most...
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Electable in
november
Understanding of
people like you
Effective at getting
things done
Authentic
Specific about their
policy ideas
Honest and
trustworthy

Hillary Clinton

Bernie Sanders

66%

34%

44%

56%

68%
37%

32%
63%

62%

38%

38%

62%

22. Do you think Bernie Sanders has been too critical of Hillary Clinton, not critical enough, or
has his approach been about right?
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Too critical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30%


Not critical enough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20%
About right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50%

23. Do you think Hillary Clinton has been too critical of Bernie Sanders, not critical enough, or
has her approach been about right?
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Too critical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26%


Not critical enough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15%
About right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59%

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24. If you had to pick one, which of these is most important in your vote right now:
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Terrorism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12%
Jobs and the economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43%
Wall street reform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17%
Rights and equality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25%
Criminal justice and sentencing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3%

25. For you personally, do you feel each of these things is becoming...
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Your own financial


outlook
Your ability to
practice your faith as
you wish
Your freedom to say
and do what you
want
Your feeling of safety
from terrorism

More secure

Staying the
same

Less secure

22%

52%

26%

20%

68%

11%

17%

56%

27%

16%

63%

21%

26. Does Bill Clintons involvement in Hillary Clintons Presidential campaign make you...
Asked of Democratic primary voters

More likely to support Hillary Clinton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28%


Less likely to support Hillary Clinton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13%
It doesnt make a difference to you . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59%

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27. Who do you think would do a better job on...?
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Improving race
relations in America
Health care
Fixing income
inequality

Hillary Clinton

Bernie Sanders

56%
57%

44%
43%

45%

55%

28. Which comes closest to your view about illegal immigrants who are living in the US?
They should be allowed to stay in the US and eventually apply for citizenship.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52%
They should be allowed to stay in the US legally, but not be allowed to apply for
citizenship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15%
They should be required to leave the US. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33%

29. Which comes closest to your position?


Legal in all cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32%
Legal in most cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36%
Illegal in most cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25%
Illegal in all cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7%

30. How do you feel about the Tea Party movement?


Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21%
Oppose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46%
Neutral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33%

31. Would you describe yourself as a born-again or evangelical Christian?


Yes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24%
No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71%
Not sure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5%

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32. In general, how would you describe your own political viewpoint?
Very liberal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16%
Somewhat liberal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20%
Moderate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26%
Somewhat conservative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20%
Very conservative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14%
Not sure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4%

33. Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a ...?


Strong Democrat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30%
Not very strong Democrat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15%
Lean Democrat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9%
Independent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12%
Lean Republican . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10%
Not very strong Republican . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10%
Strong Republican . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14%
Not sure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0%

34. Are you registered as a ...


Democrat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47%
Republican . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32%
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6%
Not affiliated with any party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13%
Not sure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1%

35. Are you male or female?


Male . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47%
Female . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53%

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36. In what year were you born? [Age recoded from birth year]
18-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17%
30-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20%
45-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40%
65+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23%

37. What racial or ethnic group best describes you?


White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60%
Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7%
Hispanic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20%
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13%

38. What is the highest level of education you have completed?


HS or less . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24%
Some college . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38%
College grad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23%
Post grad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14%

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1. Economy in State
How would you rate the condition of the economy in California today?
Gender
Very good
Fairly good
Fairly bad
Very bad
Not sure
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

8%
45%
29%
12%
5%

11%
45%
27%
14%
4%

6%
45%
31%
11%
6%

6%
46%
30%
7%
10%

9%
43%
28%
15%
5%

8%
48%
27%
13%
4%

10%
41%
33%
12%
3%

8%
44%
32%
14%
3%

17%
53%
18%
7%
6%

10%
45%
29%
10%
7%

3%
48%
26%
13%
10%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(2,403)

(1,138)

(1,265)

(419)

(470)

(961)

(553)

(1,449)

(171)

(476)

(307)

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2. Likelihood of Voting
How likely is it that you will vote in the 2016 Presidential primary in California?
Gender
Definitely will vote
Probably will vote
Maybe will vote
Probably will not vote
Definitely will not vote
Already voted early or absentee
Dont know
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

85%
8%
3%
2%
1%
0%
1%

86%
7%
3%
1%
1%
0%
0%

84%
9%
3%
2%
1%
0%
1%

74%
15%
6%
2%
1%
0%
1%

81%
12%
3%
2%
1%
0%
1%

87%
6%
2%
2%
2%
0%
1%

93%
4%
2%
1%
1%
0%
0%

86%
7%
2%
3%
2%
0%
1%

89%
8%
2%
1%
1%
0%
0%

87%
9%
4%
0%
0%
0%
1%

76%
14%
5%
1%
2%
0%
2%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(2,402)

(1,138)

(1,264)

(419)

(470)

(961)

(553)

(1,448)

(171)

(476)

(307)

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3. 2016 Primary Turnout


In 2016, are you more likely to vote in the Democratic or Republican Presidential primary?
Gender
Democratic
Republican
Neither
Dont know
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

53%
36%
7%
4%

47%
42%
8%
3%

60%
30%
6%
4%

68%
24%
6%
2%

55%
32%
8%
5%

51%
37%
7%
4%

45%
45%
5%
5%

48%
42%
8%
3%

82%
10%
2%
5%

64%
27%
4%
5%

50%
35%
11%
5%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(2,403)

(1,138)

(1,265)

(419)

(470)

(961)

(553)

(1,449)

(171)

(476)

(307)

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4. First Choice Republican Candidate


Which candidate are you most likely to vote for in the California Republican Presidential primary in 2016?
Asked of Republican primary voters

Gender

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

Ted Cruz
John Kasich
Donald Trump
No preference

31%
16%
49%
4%

32%
13%
51%
4%

29%
18%
47%
6%

34%
23%
39%
4%

28%
14%
50%
7%

34%
11%
50%
5%

27%
19%
50%
4%

30%
17%
48%
6%

39%
7%
52%
2%

32%
19%
47%
2%

Totals
(Weighted N)

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(519)

(492)

(111)

(199)

(413)

(289)

(793)

100%

(1,012)

(123)

(79)

(17)

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5. First Choice Democratic Candidate


Which candidate are you most likely to vote for in the California Democratic Presidential primary in 2016?
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Gender
Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders
No preference
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

52%
40%
8%

53%
39%
8%

51%
41%
8%

41%
55%
4%

47%
45%
7%

56%
35%
9%

60%
30%
10%

49%
44%
7%

65%
25%
11%

57%
34%
9%

46%
46%
8%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,123)

(515)

(607)

(181)

(283)

(448)

(210)

(592)

(80)

(322)

(129)

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6. Republican Candidate Support


Which best describes your support for [First Choice Candidate Name] right now?
Asked of Republican primary voters

Gender
Very strong
Strong
Somewhat strong
Not too strong
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

51%
31%
13%
4%

52%
31%
14%
3%

51%
31%
13%
5%

47%
36%
14%
4%

55%
23%
18%
4%

52%
30%
13%
6%

50%
37%
11%
2%

51%
32%
13%
4%

50%
26%
19%
4%

56%
25%
10%
10%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(500)

(459)

(107)

(184)

(391)

(277)

(748)

100%

(959)

(117)

(78)

(17)

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7. Democratic Candidate Support


Which best describes your support for [First Choice Candidate Name] right now?
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Gender
Very strong Ive decided
Strong I probably wont change
Somewhat strong I might still
change
Not too strong Ill probably keep
looking
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

60%
25%

64%
21%

56%
28%

65%
17%

60%
31%

61%
23%

53%
28%

54%
27%

69%
19%

67%
22%

62%
28%

12%

11%

13%

15%

8%

12%

17%

15%

10%

9%

8%

3%

3%

2%

2%

2%

4%

2%

3%

2%

3%

2%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,034)

(475)

(559)

(174)

(262)

(408)

(190)

(551)

(71)

(293)

(119)

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8. Republican Selection of Nominees


Overall, do you feel the Republicans process for selecting a nominee in 2016 has generally been fair or not fair so far?
Asked of Republican primary voters

Gender
It has been fair
It has NOT been fair
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

51%
49%

52%
48%

50%
50%

57%
43%

41%
59%

49%
51%

57%
43%

55%
45%

29%
71%

48%
52%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(519)

(486)

(107)

(199)

(411)

(288)

(786)

100%

(1,005)

(123)

(79)

(17)

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9. Republican Convention
As you may know, the Republican party requires a nominee to get 1,237 delegates in the primaries for the nomination. If Donald Trump does not get 1,237 but
Trump still has more delegates than Ted Cruz, and more delegates than John Kasich, what do you feel Republicans should do at the convention this summer?
Asked of Republican primary voters

Gender
Select Trump, because hell still have
more delegates than any other
candidate
Let Trump, Cruz and Kasich fight for
delegate support at the convention to
decide the winner
Turn to someone new who isnt
running right now
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

44%

42%

46%

20%

48%

49%

44%

44%

45%

45%

50%

54%

47%

77%

41%

46%

52%

51%

49%

48%

6%

4%

7%

3%

11%

5%

4%

5%

6%

7%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(519)

(490)

(111)

(198)

(411)

(289)

(793)

100%

(1,009)

(121)

(78)

(17)

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10. Republican Nominee Feeling Donald Trump


Regardless of how you are voting, how would you feel about each of these candidates if they became the Republican nominee?
Asked of Republican primary voters

Gender

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

Enthusiastic
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Upset

37%
26%
16%
20%

40%
29%
14%
17%

34%
24%
19%
23%

30%
23%
2%
45%

40%
20%
15%
25%

36%
29%
21%
14%

41%
28%
16%
15%

37%
26%
16%
21%

42%
22%
24%
12%

38%
25%
9%
27%

Totals
(Weighted N)

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(517)

(489)

(111)

(196)

(411)

(288)

(788)

100%

(1,006)

(123)

(79)

(17)

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11. Republican Nominee Feeling Ted Cruz


Regardless of how you are voting, how would you feel about each of these candidates if they became the Republican nominee?
Asked of Republican primary voters

Gender

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

Enthusiastic
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Upset

20%
37%
25%
18%

24%
41%
21%
14%

17%
33%
28%
22%

24%
35%
29%
12%

19%
35%
26%
19%

19%
36%
24%
21%

21%
41%
24%
15%

21%
36%
25%
18%

19%
45%
29%
7%

19%
30%
16%
35%

Totals
(Weighted N)

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(516)

(489)

(111)

(199)

(410)

(287)

(789)

100%

(1,006)

(121)

(78)

(17)

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12. Republican Nominee Feeling John Kasich


Regardless of how you are voting, how would you feel about each of these candidates if they became the Republican nominee?
Asked of Republican primary voters

Gender

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

Enthusiastic
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Upset

12%
38%
33%
17%

13%
37%
31%
19%

12%
39%
34%
15%

25%
43%
20%
12%

11%
39%
36%
14%

8%
35%
37%
20%

15%
40%
28%
16%

14%
40%
30%
17%

9%
29%
53%
10%

6%
36%
36%
22%

Totals
(Weighted N)

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(515)

(488)

(111)

(199)

(405)

(288)

(785)

100%

(1,003)

(123)

(78)

(17)

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13. Republican Candidate Traits Electable in november


Which of the candidates do you feel is the most...
Asked of Republican primary voters

Gender

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

Donald Trump
Ted Cruz
John Kasich

49%
30%
20%

47%
30%
23%

52%
31%
17%

38%
28%
34%

43%
32%
25%

54%
32%
14%

51%
28%
21%

49%
29%
22%

49%
43%
9%

43%
30%
27%

Totals
(Weighted N)

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(501)

(475)

(103)

(195)

(404)

(274)

(760)

100%

(975)

(123)

(76)

(17)

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14. Republican Candidate Traits Understanding of people like you


Which of the candidates do you feel is the most...
Asked of Republican primary voters

Gender

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

Donald Trump
Ted Cruz
John Kasich

46%
30%
24%

46%
32%
22%

45%
29%
26%

30%
33%
36%

51%
32%
17%

46%
34%
20%

47%
23%
30%

44%
30%
26%

50%
37%
13%

47%
29%
23%

Totals
(Weighted N)

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(495)

(471)

(107)

(191)

(387)

(281)

(751)

100%

(966)

(121)

(78)

(17)

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15. Republican Candidate Traits Effective at getting things done


Which of the candidates do you feel is the most...
Asked of Republican primary voters

Gender

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

Donald Trump
Ted Cruz
John Kasich

57%
18%
25%

55%
17%
28%

58%
20%
22%

33%
20%
47%

54%
22%
23%

63%
18%
19%

58%
16%
27%

55%
18%
27%

63%
21%
15%

60%
19%
21%

Totals
(Weighted N)

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(499)

(478)

(100)

(198)

(395)

(284)

(759)

100%

(976)

(123)

(78)

(17)

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16. Republican Candidate Traits Authentic


Which of the candidates do you feel is the most...
Asked of Republican primary voters

Gender

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

Donald Trump
Ted Cruz
John Kasich

50%
27%
23%

51%
29%
21%

49%
24%
27%

43%
27%
30%

57%
23%
20%

49%
29%
22%

49%
25%
26%

48%
25%
27%

59%
32%
9%

52%
29%
19%

Totals
(Weighted N)

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(500)

(469)

(107)

(195)

(386)

(280)

(755)

100%

(969)

(123)

(74)

(17)

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17. Republican Candidate Traits Conservative


Which of the candidates do you feel is the most...
Asked of Republican primary voters

Gender

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

Donald Trump
Ted Cruz
John Kasich

19%
66%
15%

17%
74%
9%

22%
58%
21%

15%
73%
12%

21%
69%
10%

19%
67%
15%

21%
60%
19%

17%
66%
17%

30%
61%
9%

21%
74%
5%

Totals
(Weighted N)

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(501)

(480)

(103)

(198)

(395)

(285)

(765)

100%

(981)

(123)

(76)

(17)

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18. Republican Candidate Traits Optimistic


Which of the candidates do you feel is the most...
Asked of Republican primary voters

Gender

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

Donald Trump
Ted Cruz
John Kasich

47%
25%
28%

46%
27%
27%

48%
23%
30%

33%
13%
53%

47%
32%
20%

51%
25%
24%

46%
23%
31%

45%
24%
31%

53%
35%
12%

56%
18%
26%

Totals
(Weighted N)

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(508)

(470)

(107)

(191)

(399)

(281)

(762)

100%

(978)

(123)

(77)

(17)

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19. Republican Vote Reasons


If you had to pick one, which of these is most important in your vote right now:
Asked of Republican primary voters

Gender
Terrorism
Jobs and the economy
Immigration
Faith and values
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

18%
46%
24%
12%

15%
51%
24%
10%

20%
41%
24%
15%

10%
60%
14%
16%

13%
52%
19%
16%

18%
46%
24%
12%

22%
38%
31%
9%

18%
46%
27%
9%

18%
47%
6%
29%

11%
46%
24%
18%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(519)

(492)

(111)

(199)

(412)

(289)

(792)

100%

(1,011)

(123)

(79)

(17)

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20. Republican Stop Terrorism


Do you agree or disagree with the following: We need a President who will do whatever it takes to stop terrorism, including things that might restrict some peoples
civil liberties
Asked of Republican primary voters

Gender
Agree
Disagree
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

67%
33%

63%
37%

71%
29%

47%
53%

56%
44%

67%
33%

82%
18%

68%
32%

65%
35%

58%
42%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(516)

(486)

(110)

(199)

(409)

(285)

(785)

100%

(1,002)

(123)

(79)

(15)

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21. Republican Same-sex Marriage


Do you think the Republican partys platform on same-sex marriage should:
Asked of Republican primary voters

Gender
Oppose same-sex marriages
Accept same-sex marriages
Not comment on same-sex marriage
either way
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

30%
26%

31%
27%

28%
26%

19%
54%

29%
33%

32%
23%

31%
17%

27%
29%

45%
7%

24%
27%

44%

42%

46%

27%

38%

45%

52%

44%

47%

49%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(519)

(487)

(106)

(199)

(412)

(288)

(787)

100%

(1,006)

(123)

(79)

(17)

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22. Republican Candidate Actions


The next Republican President needs to:
Asked of Republican primary voters

Gender
Stand up to Democrats more
effectively
Negotiate with Democrats more
effectively
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

62%

64%

59%

46%

62%

64%

64%

60%

68%

61%

38%

36%

41%

54%

38%

36%

36%

40%

32%

39%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(519)

(490)

(108)

(199)

(413)

(288)

(790)

100%

(1,008)

(123)

(79)

(17)

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23. Trump General Election


If Donald Trump becomes the Republican nominee, how do you think he will approach the General election campaign this fall?
Asked of Republican primary voters

Gender
He will continue to be as outspoken
as he is now
He will be less outspoken than he is
now
He will become more outspoken than
he is now
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

66%

64%

67%

56%

66%

71%

62%

68%

57%

61%

20%

25%

16%

20%

20%

17%

26%

20%

21%

16%

14%

11%

17%

24%

14%

12%

12%

12%

22%

24%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(517)

(491)

(110)

(199)

(411)

(289)

(791)

100%

(1,009)

(123)

(79)

(16)

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24. Republican Personal Changes Your own financial outlook


For you personally, do you feel each of these things is becoming...
Asked of Republican primary voters

Gender
More secure
Staying the same
Less secure
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

11%
43%
46%

15%
41%
44%

6%
45%
49%

39%
41%
20%

17%
40%
43%

5%
43%
53%

4%
46%
50%

10%
44%
47%

14%
42%
44%

18%
31%
50%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(516)

(492)

(111)

(196)

(413)

(288)

(789)

100%

(1,007)

(123)

(79)

(17)

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25. Republican Personal Changes Your ability to practice your faith as you wish
For you personally, do you feel each of these things is becoming...
Asked of Republican primary voters

Gender
More secure
Staying the same
Less secure
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

8%
45%
47%

10%
40%
50%

5%
52%
43%

26%
43%
31%

11%
49%
40%

3%
43%
55%

5%
50%
45%

7%
49%
44%

16%
34%
50%

4%
43%
52%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(514)

(489)

(111)

(196)

(413)

(284)

(784)

100%

(1,003)

(123)

(79)

(17)

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26. Republican Personal Changes Your freedom to say and do what you want
For you personally, do you feel each of these things is becoming...
Asked of Republican primary voters

Gender
More secure
Staying the same
Less secure
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

7%
29%
64%

9%
27%
64%

4%
31%
65%

26%
38%
36%

5%
34%
61%

3%
26%
72%

6%
27%
67%

7%
28%
65%

8%
28%
65%

2%
36%
62%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(519)

(493)

(111)

(199)

(413)

(289)

(793)

100%

(1,012)

(123)

(79)

(17)

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27. Republican Personal Changes Your feeling of safety from terrorism


For you personally, do you feel each of these things is becoming...
Asked of Republican primary voters

Gender
More secure
Staying the same
Less secure
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

8%
26%
66%

10%
27%
62%

5%
25%
70%

29%
42%
29%

12%
32%
56%

3%
25%
73%

4%
19%
77%

8%
27%
66%

13%
15%
72%

1%
36%
63%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(519)

(492)

(111)

(199)

(413)

(288)

(792)

100%

(1,011)

(123)

(79)

(17)

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28. Democratic Vote Support


Do you think of your vote as mainly supporting...
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Gender
An individual candidate for President
that you like
A larger movement that youre a part
of
Both
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

39%

37%

40%

34%

39%

39%

44%

37%

44%

43%

36%

22%
39%

26%
36%

18%
41%

36%
30%

26%
35%

18%
43%

13%
43%

24%
39%

13%
42%

20%
37%

22%
42%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,120)

(514)

(607)

(181)

(282)

(447)

(210)

(591)

(78)

(322)

(129)

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29. Democrats Selection of Nominees


Overall, do you feel the Democrats process for selecting a nominee in 2016 has generally been fair or not fair so far?
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Gender
It has been fair
It has NOT been fair
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

70%
30%

68%
32%

73%
27%

65%
35%

65%
35%

73%
27%

76%
24%

68%
32%

82%
18%

76%
24%

59%
41%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,115)

(514)

(600)

(180)

(277)

(447)

(209)

(591)

(79)

(317)

(128)

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30. Democratic Superdelegates


As you may know, the Democratic party uses delegates that are chosen in primaries and caucuses, and also "superdelegates" who are party leaders and Democratic
elected officials. How much say do you feel these superdelegates should have in choosing the nominee?
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Gender
A lot
Some
Not much
None at all
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

14%
40%
26%
20%

15%
35%
25%
25%

12%
45%
26%
17%

11%
32%
31%
26%

16%
36%
31%
17%

13%
41%
24%
22%

13%
52%
19%
16%

10%
34%
31%
24%

30%
48%
15%
8%

14%
52%
20%
14%

18%
34%
20%
28%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,123)

(517)

(607)

(181)

(284)

(448)

(210)

(592)

(80)

(324)

(128)

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31. Democratic Candidate Traits Electable in november


Which of the candidates do you feel is the most...
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Gender
Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

66%
34%

66%
34%

66%
34%

55%
45%

61%
39%

67%
33%

80%
20%

64%
36%

84%
16%

70%
30%

52%
48%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,079)

(501)

(578)

(178)

(270)

(431)

(200)

(569)

(76)

(310)

(124)

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32. Democratic Candidate Traits Understanding of people like you


Which of the candidates do you feel is the most...
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Gender
Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

44%
56%

43%
57%

45%
55%

33%
67%

36%
64%

50%
50%

51%
49%

38%
62%

65%
35%

51%
49%

41%
59%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,067)

(498)

(570)

(178)

(262)

(429)

(199)

(563)

(71)

(312)

(121)

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33. Democratic Candidate Traits Effective at getting things done


Which of the candidates do you feel is the most...
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Gender
Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

68%
32%

69%
31%

67%
33%

50%
50%

67%
33%

70%
30%

80%
20%

67%
33%

85%
15%

68%
32%

60%
40%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,072)

(503)

(569)

(174)

(266)

(431)

(201)

(571)

(69)

(308)

(124)

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34. Democratic Candidate Traits Authentic


Which of the candidates do you feel is the most...
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Gender
Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

37%
63%

35%
65%

38%
62%

35%
65%

31%
69%

39%
61%

43%
57%

28%
72%

53%
47%

54%
46%

28%
72%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,094)

(512)

(581)

(180)

(276)

(437)

(201)

(582)

(75)

(314)

(123)

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35. Democratic Candidate Traits Specific about their policy ideas


Which of the candidates do you feel is the most...
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Gender
Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

62%
38%

64%
36%

60%
40%

52%
48%

57%
43%

66%
34%

70%
30%

62%
38%

77%
23%

62%
38%

53%
47%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,072)

(503)

(569)

(180)

(262)

(430)

(200)

(572)

(71)

(307)

(122)

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36. Democratic Candidate Traits Honest and trustworthy


Which of the candidates do you feel is the most...
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Gender
Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

38%
62%

35%
65%

39%
61%

36%
64%

33%
67%

37%
63%

45%
55%

31%
69%

62%
38%

47%
53%

28%
72%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,072)

(498)

(575)

(178)

(261)

(433)

(201)

(569)

(73)

(310)

(121)

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37. Sanders Critiques


Do you think Bernie Sanders has been too critical of Hillary Clinton, not critical enough, or has his approach been about right?
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Gender
Too critical
Not critical enough
About right
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

30%
20%
50%

31%
25%
45%

29%
17%
54%

21%
33%
47%

26%
20%
54%

33%
20%
47%

36%
11%
53%

32%
18%
50%

31%
6%
63%

29%
26%
44%

23%
24%
53%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,114)

(513)

(601)

(181)

(281)

(442)

(209)

(586)

(78)

(321)

(129)

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38. Clinton Critiques


Do you think Hillary Clinton has been too critical of Bernie Sanders, not critical enough, or has her approach been about right?
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Gender
Too critical
Not critical enough
About right
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

26%
15%
59%

26%
15%
58%

26%
14%
59%

34%
11%
55%

32%
16%
53%

24%
16%
60%

18%
15%
67%

27%
14%
58%

20%
15%
66%

25%
15%
60%

32%
15%
53%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,115)

(512)

(604)

(181)

(282)

(444)

(208)

(585)

(79)

(324)

(128)

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39. Democratic Vote Reasons


If you had to pick one, which of these is most important in your vote right now:
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Gender
Terrorism
Jobs and the economy
Wall street reform
Rights and equality
Criminal justice and sentencing
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

12%
43%
17%
25%
3%

12%
41%
21%
23%
3%

13%
44%
13%
26%
4%

8%
39%
17%
27%
9%

6%
49%
16%
27%
2%

15%
43%
17%
23%
3%

18%
38%
20%
24%
1%

12%
40%
22%
24%
2%

13%
39%
8%
34%
6%

16%
45%
11%
23%
5%

1%
55%
18%
25%
1%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,120)

(516)

(604)

(181)

(282)

(447)

(210)

(591)

(79)

(324)

(126)

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40. Democratic Personal Changes Your own financial outlook


For you personally, do you feel each of these things is becoming...
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Gender
More secure
Staying the same
Less secure
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

22%
52%
26%

26%
51%
23%

19%
53%
28%

28%
42%
30%

24%
50%
26%

21%
56%
24%

16%
58%
26%

20%
53%
27%

37%
52%
11%

22%
54%
24%

24%
46%
31%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,122)

(516)

(606)

(181)

(285)

(447)

(210)

(590)

(80)

(324)

(129)

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41. Democratic Personal Changes Your ability to practice your faith as you wish
For you personally, do you feel each of these things is becoming...
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Gender
More secure
Staying the same
Less secure
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

20%
68%
11%

20%
67%
12%

20%
69%
11%

27%
64%
9%

13%
78%
9%

21%
66%
13%

23%
64%
13%

16%
70%
14%

37%
55%
8%

24%
69%
7%

19%
67%
14%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,115)

(513)

(601)

(181)

(283)

(443)

(208)

(587)

(80)

(321)

(127)

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42. Democratic Personal Changes Your freedom to say and do what you want
For you personally, do you feel each of these things is becoming...
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Gender
More secure
Staying the same
Less secure
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

17%
56%
27%

18%
52%
30%

17%
59%
24%

22%
56%
22%

13%
57%
30%

18%
51%
31%

18%
64%
18%

12%
59%
29%

27%
62%
11%

25%
50%
25%

18%
52%
30%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,119)

(516)

(603)

(181)

(285)

(443)

(210)

(590)

(80)

(321)

(129)

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43. Democratic Personal Changes Your feeling of safety from terrorism


For you personally, do you feel each of these things is becoming...
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Gender
More secure
Staying the same
Less secure
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

16%
63%
21%

18%
66%
16%

14%
60%
26%

21%
61%
18%

12%
73%
15%

14%
62%
24%

21%
52%
27%

13%
65%
22%

29%
58%
13%

22%
59%
20%

8%
64%
28%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,120)

(516)

(604)

(181)

(285)

(445)

(210)

(591)

(80)

(321)

(129)

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44. Bill Clinton Involvement


Does Bill Clintons involvement in Hillary Clintons Presidential campaign make you...
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Gender
More likely to support Hillary Clinton
Less likely to support Hillary Clinton
It doesnt make a difference to you
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

28%
13%
59%

27%
17%
56%

28%
10%
62%

27%
20%
53%

32%
9%
60%

30%
14%
56%

19%
13%
68%

23%
15%
62%

32%
6%
62%

37%
10%
53%

24%
20%
57%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,121)

(516)

(605)

(181)

(283)

(447)

(210)

(590)

(80)

(324)

(128)

44

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45. Democratic Candidate Better Job Improving race relations in America


Who do you think would do a better job on...?
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Gender
Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

56%
44%

59%
41%

54%
46%

44%
56%

50%
50%

60%
40%

68%
32%

56%
44%

70%
30%

59%
41%

43%
57%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,089)

(505)

(584)

(181)

(273)

(433)

(202)

(571)

(78)

(319)

(121)

45

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46. Democratic Candidate Better Job Health care


Who do you think would do a better job on...?
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Gender
Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

57%
43%

58%
42%

56%
44%

48%
52%

53%
47%

59%
41%

65%
35%

50%
50%

77%
23%

66%
34%

51%
49%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,091)

(506)

(585)

(181)

(270)

(437)

(203)

(575)

(73)

(320)

(124)

46

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47. Democratic Candidate Better Job Fixing income inequality


Who do you think would do a better job on...?
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Gender
Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

45%
55%

43%
57%

48%
52%

43%
57%

39%
61%

48%
52%

50%
50%

37%
63%

65%
35%

57%
43%

42%
58%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,094)

(504)

(590)

(180)

(273)

(438)

(202)

(574)

(80)

(319)

(121)

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48. Immigration
Which comes closest to your view about illegal immigrants who are living in the US?
Gender
They should be allowed to stay in the
US and eventually apply for
citizenship.
They should be allowed to stay in the
US legally, but not be allowed to apply
for citizenship.
They should be required to leave the
US.
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

52%

49%

55%

68%

55%

46%

48%

49%

66%

59%

48%

15%

15%

14%

17%

13%

15%

13%

13%

14%

17%

19%

33%

36%

31%

15%

32%

39%

39%

38%

21%

24%

32%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(2,378)

(1,128)

(1,250)

(416)

(468)

(947)

(547)

(1,439)

(170)

(466)

(302)

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49. Abortion
Which comes closest to your position?
Gender
Legal in all cases
Legal in most cases
Illegal in most cases
Illegal in all cases
Totals
(Weighted N)

Age group

Race/Ethnicity

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

32%
36%
25%
7%

28%
37%
28%
7%

35%
35%
22%
8%

42%
28%
18%
11%

30%
41%
20%
9%

31%
37%
26%
6%

27%
35%
31%
7%

33%
36%
25%
7%

38%
36%
24%
2%

28%
32%
26%
13%

30%
40%
23%
6%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(2,380)

(1,123)

(1,256)

(416)

(470)

(949)

(544)

(1,434)

(171)

(475)

(301)

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Sample
Conducted
Margin of Error

1012 Likely Republican Primary Voters


April 13-15, 2016

4.8%

1. Economy in State
How would you rate the condition of the economy in California today?
Ideology
Very good
Fairly good
Fairly bad
Very bad
Not sure
Totals
(Weighted N)

Totals
(Weighted N)

Evangelical

Total

Very conservative

Conservative

Moderate

Yes

No

Yes

No

2%
26%
47%
21%
3%

1%
19%
49%
30%
1%

0%
23%
53%
19%
4%

5%
33%
41%
16%
5%

4%
19%
48%
28%
1%

1%
32%
46%
16%
5%

3%
25%
45%
26%
2%

3%
27%
46%
20%
4%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,012)

(311)

(364)

(242)

(478)

(532)

(277)

(692)

Gender
Very good
Fairly good
Fairly bad
Very bad
Not sure

Tea Party

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Republican

Independent

2%
26%
47%
21%
3%

4%
26%
42%
24%
4%

1%
26%
52%
19%
2%

3%
40%
40%
5%
12%

9%
26%
41%
25%
0%

1%
23%
48%
25%
3%

1%
24%
52%
20%
3%

3%
29%
47%
19%
3%

1%
17%
47%
28%
7%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,012)

(519)

(493)

(111)

(199)

(413)

(289)

(710)

(191)

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2. First Choice Republican Candidate


Which candidate are you most likely to vote for in the California Republican Presidential primary in 2016?
Asked of Republican primary voters

Ideology

Tea Party

Evangelical

Total

Very conservative

Conservative

Moderate

Yes

No

Yes

No

Ted Cruz
John Kasich
Donald Trump
No preference

31%
16%
49%
4%

48%
9%
40%
4%

31%
13%
49%
6%

14%
25%
57%
4%

43%
7%
46%
4%

20%
23%
51%
6%

37%
11%
48%
4%

27%
18%
50%
5%

Totals
(Weighted N)

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,012)

(311)

(363)

(242)

(478)

(532)

(277)

(692)

Gender

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Republican

Independent

Ted Cruz
John Kasich
Donald Trump
No preference

31%
16%
49%
4%

32%
13%
51%
4%

29%
18%
47%
6%

34%
23%
39%
4%

28%
14%
50%
7%

34%
11%
50%
5%

27%
19%
50%
4%

30%
16%
49%
5%

30%
17%
49%
4%

Totals
(Weighted N)

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,012)

(519)

(492)

(111)

(199)

(413)

(289)

(710)

(191)

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3. Republican Candidate Support


Which best describes your support for [First Choice Candidate Name] right now?
Asked of Republican primary voters

Ideology
Very strong
Strong
Somewhat strong
Not too strong
Totals
(Weighted N)

Totals
(Weighted N)

Evangelical

Total

Very conservative

Conservative

Moderate

Yes

No

Yes

No

51%
31%
13%
4%

58%
32%
8%
2%

48%
33%
15%
4%

50%
28%
14%
7%

60%
26%
12%
2%

44%
36%
14%
6%

54%
35%
10%
1%

50%
30%
14%
6%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(959)

(300)

(337)

(231)

(456)

(502)

(265)

(656)

Gender
Very strong
Strong
Somewhat strong
Not too strong

Tea Party

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Republican

Independent

51%
31%
13%
4%

52%
31%
14%
3%

51%
31%
13%
5%

47%
36%
14%
4%

55%
23%
18%
4%

52%
30%
13%
6%

50%
37%
11%
2%

47%
35%
13%
5%

60%
27%
11%
2%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(959)

(500)

(459)

(107)

(184)

(391)

(277)

(672)

(183)

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4. Republican Selection of Nominees


Overall, do you feel the Republicans process for selecting a nominee in 2016 has generally been fair or not fair so far?
Asked of Republican primary voters

Ideology
It has been fair
It has NOT been fair
Totals
(Weighted N)

Totals
(Weighted N)

Evangelical

Total

Very conservative

Conservative

Moderate

Yes

No

Yes

No

51%
49%

57%
43%

49%
51%

46%
54%

55%
45%

46%
54%

48%
52%

52%
48%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,005)

(308)

(359)

(242)

(474)

(529)

(271)

(691)

Gender
It has been fair
It has NOT been fair

Tea Party

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Republican

Independent

51%
49%

52%
48%

50%
50%

57%
43%

41%
59%

49%
51%

57%
43%

53%
47%

42%
58%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,005)

(519)

(486)

(107)

(199)

(411)

(288)

(704)

(190)

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5. Republican Convention
As you may know, the Republican party requires a nominee to get 1,237 delegates in the primaries for the nomination. If Donald Trump does not get 1,237 but
Trump still has more delegates than Ted Cruz, and more delegates than John Kasich, what do you feel Republicans should do at the convention this summer?
Asked of Republican primary voters

Ideology
Select Trump, because hell still have
more delegates than any other
candidate
Let Trump, Cruz and Kasich fight for
delegate support at the convention to
decide the winner
Turn to someone new who isnt
running right now
Totals
(Weighted N)

Tea Party

Total

Very conservative

Conservative

Moderate

Yes

No

Yes

No

44%

39%

47%

49%

42%

46%

45%

44%

50%

58%

49%

44%

53%

48%

50%

50%

6%

3%

5%

7%

5%

6%

5%

6%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,009)

(311)

(362)

(241)

(478)

(529)

(275)

(691)

Gender
Select Trump, because hell still have
more delegates than any other
candidate
Let Trump, Cruz and Kasich fight for
delegate support at the convention to
decide the winner
Turn to someone new who isnt
running right now
Totals
(Weighted N)

Evangelical

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Republican

Independent

44%

42%

46%

20%

48%

49%

44%

43%

48%

50%

54%

47%

77%

41%

46%

52%

51%

47%

6%

4%

7%

3%

11%

5%

4%

6%

5%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,009)

(519)

(490)

(111)

(198)

(411)

(289)

(707)

(191)

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6. Republican Nominee Feeling Donald Trump


Regardless of how you are voting, how would you feel about each of these candidates if they became the Republican nominee?
Asked of Republican primary voters

Ideology

Tea Party

Evangelical

Total

Very conservative

Conservative

Moderate

Yes

No

Yes

No

Enthusiastic
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Upset

37%
26%
16%
20%

31%
31%
16%
21%

43%
20%
17%
20%

40%
22%
17%
21%

40%
28%
18%
14%

35%
24%
15%
25%

33%
31%
17%
19%

39%
25%
16%
20%

Totals
(Weighted N)

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,006)

(310)

(361)

(240)

(477)

(528)

(273)

(690)

Gender

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Republican

Independent

Enthusiastic
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Upset

37%
26%
16%
20%

40%
29%
14%
17%

34%
24%
19%
23%

30%
23%
2%
45%

40%
20%
15%
25%

36%
29%
21%
14%

41%
28%
16%
15%

36%
26%
18%
20%

36%
28%
17%
19%

Totals
(Weighted N)

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,006)

(517)

(489)

(111)

(196)

(411)

(288)

(704)

(191)

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7. Republican Nominee Feeling Ted Cruz


Regardless of how you are voting, how would you feel about each of these candidates if they became the Republican nominee?
Asked of Republican primary voters

Ideology

Tea Party

Evangelical

Total

Very conservative

Conservative

Moderate

Yes

No

Yes

No

Enthusiastic
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Upset

20%
37%
25%
18%

42%
34%
19%
5%

16%
44%
24%
16%

5%
26%
35%
34%

34%
39%
18%
8%

8%
35%
31%
27%

29%
36%
22%
12%

17%
37%
26%
21%

Totals
(Weighted N)

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,006)

(309)

(362)

(239)

(476)

(529)

(275)

(688)

Gender

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Republican

Independent

Enthusiastic
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Upset

20%
37%
25%
18%

24%
41%
21%
14%

17%
33%
28%
22%

24%
35%
29%
12%

19%
35%
26%
19%

19%
36%
24%
21%

21%
41%
24%
15%

20%
41%
24%
15%

18%
30%
29%
23%

Totals
(Weighted N)

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,006)

(516)

(489)

(111)

(199)

(410)

(287)

(704)

(191)

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8. Republican Nominee Feeling John Kasich


Regardless of how you are voting, how would you feel about each of these candidates if they became the Republican nominee?
Asked of Republican primary voters

Ideology

Tea Party

Evangelical

Total

Very conservative

Conservative

Moderate

Yes

No

Yes

No

Enthusiastic
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Upset

12%
38%
33%
17%

8%
32%
36%
24%

15%
33%
37%
15%

15%
48%
24%
13%

10%
28%
39%
23%

15%
47%
27%
11%

11%
42%
31%
17%

12%
38%
33%
17%

Totals
(Weighted N)

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,003)

(308)

(364)

(236)

(475)

(526)

(275)

(684)

Gender

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Republican

Independent

Enthusiastic
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Upset

12%
38%
33%
17%

13%
37%
31%
19%

12%
39%
34%
15%

25%
43%
20%
12%

11%
39%
36%
14%

8%
35%
37%
20%

15%
40%
28%
16%

14%
43%
30%
13%

9%
24%
40%
28%

Totals
(Weighted N)

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,003)

(515)

(488)

(111)

(199)

(405)

(288)

(701)

(191)

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9. Republican Candidate Traits Electable in november


Which of the candidates do you feel is the most...
Asked of Republican primary voters

Ideology

Tea Party

Evangelical

Total

Very conservative

Conservative

Moderate

Yes

No

Yes

No

Donald Trump
Ted Cruz
John Kasich

49%
30%
20%

44%
44%
12%

47%
29%
24%

57%
14%
29%

45%
42%
13%

53%
20%
27%

50%
40%
10%

49%
26%
25%

Totals
(Weighted N)

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(975)

(304)

(357)

(221)

(463)

(511)

(270)

(663)

Gender

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Republican

Independent

Donald Trump
Ted Cruz
John Kasich

49%
30%
20%

47%
30%
23%

52%
31%
17%

38%
28%
34%

43%
32%
25%

54%
32%
14%

51%
28%
21%

48%
31%
21%

54%
29%
16%

Totals
(Weighted N)

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(975)

(501)

(475)

(103)

(195)

(404)

(274)

(679)

(186)

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10. Republican Candidate Traits Understanding of people like you


Which of the candidates do you feel is the most...
Asked of Republican primary voters

Ideology

Tea Party

Evangelical

Total

Very conservative

Conservative

Moderate

Yes

No

Yes

No

Donald Trump
Ted Cruz
John Kasich

46%
30%
24%

38%
49%
13%

50%
27%
22%

46%
15%
38%

44%
45%
11%

48%
17%
36%

45%
37%
18%

46%
28%
26%

Totals
(Weighted N)

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(966)

(300)

(353)

(226)

(465)

(500)

(256)

(668)

Gender

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Republican

Independent

Donald Trump
Ted Cruz
John Kasich

46%
30%
24%

46%
32%
22%

45%
29%
26%

30%
33%
36%

51%
32%
17%

46%
34%
20%

47%
23%
30%

44%
31%
25%

51%
27%
22%

Totals
(Weighted N)

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(966)

(495)

(471)

(107)

(191)

(387)

(281)

(672)

(183)

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11. Republican Candidate Traits Effective at getting things done


Which of the candidates do you feel is the most...
Asked of Republican primary voters

Ideology

Tea Party

Evangelical

Total

Very conservative

Conservative

Moderate

Yes

No

Yes

No

Donald Trump
Ted Cruz
John Kasich

57%
18%
25%

53%
33%
14%

59%
17%
24%

59%
6%
35%

57%
27%
15%

56%
10%
34%

49%
27%
25%

60%
14%
26%

Totals
(Weighted N)

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(976)

(307)

(356)

(229)

(464)

(511)

(262)

(671)

Gender

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Republican

Independent

Donald Trump
Ted Cruz
John Kasich

57%
18%
25%

55%
17%
28%

58%
20%
22%

33%
20%
47%

54%
22%
23%

63%
18%
19%

58%
16%
27%

56%
17%
27%

57%
20%
23%

Totals
(Weighted N)

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(976)

(499)

(478)

(100)

(198)

(395)

(284)

(681)

(186)

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12. Republican Candidate Traits Authentic


Which of the candidates do you feel is the most...
Asked of Republican primary voters

Ideology

Tea Party

Evangelical

Total

Very conservative

Conservative

Moderate

Yes

No

Yes

No

Donald Trump
Ted Cruz
John Kasich

50%
27%
23%

44%
42%
15%

52%
27%
21%

58%
7%
35%

47%
41%
12%

52%
13%
35%

48%
35%
16%

50%
23%
27%

Totals
(Weighted N)

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(969)

(300)

(353)

(230)

(466)

(502)

(257)

(671)

Gender

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Republican

Independent

Donald Trump
Ted Cruz
John Kasich

50%
27%
23%

51%
29%
21%

49%
24%
27%

43%
27%
30%

57%
23%
20%

49%
29%
22%

49%
25%
26%

50%
25%
25%

51%
30%
20%

Totals
(Weighted N)

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(969)

(500)

(469)

(107)

(195)

(386)

(280)

(673)

(189)

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13. Republican Candidate Traits Conservative


Which of the candidates do you feel is the most...
Asked of Republican primary voters

Ideology

Tea Party

Evangelical

Total

Very conservative

Conservative

Moderate

Yes

No

Yes

No

Donald Trump
Ted Cruz
John Kasich

19%
66%
15%

19%
75%
6%

20%
67%
13%

19%
55%
25%

20%
74%
6%

19%
58%
23%

27%
61%
12%

16%
68%
16%

Totals
(Weighted N)

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(981)

(309)

(357)

(229)

(467)

(513)

(265)

(674)

Gender

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Republican

Independent

Donald Trump
Ted Cruz
John Kasich

19%
66%
15%

17%
74%
9%

22%
58%
21%

15%
73%
12%

21%
69%
10%

19%
67%
15%

21%
60%
19%

18%
67%
15%

26%
63%
11%

Totals
(Weighted N)

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(981)

(501)

(480)

(103)

(198)

(395)

(285)

(681)

(191)

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14. Republican Candidate Traits Optimistic


Which of the candidates do you feel is the most...
Asked of Republican primary voters

Ideology

Tea Party

Evangelical

Total

Very conservative

Conservative

Moderate

Yes

No

Yes

No

Donald Trump
Ted Cruz
John Kasich

47%
25%
28%

45%
41%
14%

46%
23%
31%

56%
6%
38%

47%
36%
17%

47%
15%
39%

43%
34%
23%

48%
21%
31%

Totals
(Weighted N)

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(978)

(303)

(353)

(227)

(470)

(507)

(262)

(673)

Gender

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Republican

Independent

Donald Trump
Ted Cruz
John Kasich

47%
25%
28%

46%
27%
27%

48%
23%
30%

33%
13%
53%

47%
32%
20%

51%
25%
24%

46%
23%
31%

46%
26%
28%

49%
21%
30%

Totals
(Weighted N)

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(978)

(508)

(470)

(107)

(191)

(399)

(281)

(683)

(184)

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15. Republican Vote Reasons


If you had to pick one, which of these is most important in your vote right now:
Asked of Republican primary voters

Ideology
Terrorism
Jobs and the economy
Immigration
Faith and values
Totals
(Weighted N)

Totals
(Weighted N)

Evangelical

Total

Very conservative

Conservative

Moderate

Yes

No

Yes

No

18%
46%
24%
12%

18%
36%
25%
20%

21%
48%
22%
10%

18%
47%
28%
7%

16%
44%
28%
12%

19%
49%
20%
12%

18%
41%
16%
26%

17%
49%
27%
7%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,011)

(310)

(364)

(242)

(478)

(531)

(277)

(691)

Gender
Terrorism
Jobs and the economy
Immigration
Faith and values

Tea Party

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Republican

Independent

18%
46%
24%
12%

15%
51%
24%
10%

20%
41%
24%
15%

10%
60%
14%
16%

13%
52%
19%
16%

18%
46%
24%
12%

22%
38%
31%
9%

20%
44%
24%
13%

14%
47%
27%
12%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,011)

(519)

(492)

(111)

(199)

(412)

(289)

(709)

(191)

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16. Republican Stop Terrorism


Do you agree or disagree with the following: We need a President who will do whatever it takes to stop terrorism, including things that might restrict some peoples
civil liberties
Asked of Republican primary voters

Ideology
Agree
Disagree
Totals
(Weighted N)

Totals
(Weighted N)

Evangelical

Total

Very conservative

Conservative

Moderate

Yes

No

Yes

No

67%
33%

65%
35%

66%
34%

74%
26%

65%
35%

69%
31%

68%
32%

66%
34%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,002)

(308)

(357)

(242)

(471)

(530)

(275)

(685)

Gender
Agree
Disagree

Tea Party

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Republican

Independent

67%
33%

63%
37%

71%
29%

47%
53%

56%
44%

67%
33%

82%
18%

74%
26%

52%
48%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,002)

(516)

(486)

(110)

(199)

(409)

(285)

(706)

(188)

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17. Republican Same-sex Marriage


Do you think the Republican partys platform on same-sex marriage should:
Asked of Republican primary voters

Ideology
Oppose same-sex marriages
Accept same-sex marriages
Not comment on same-sex marriage
either way
Totals
(Weighted N)

Totals
(Weighted N)

Evangelical

Total

Very conservative

Conservative

Moderate

Yes

No

Yes

No

30%
26%

50%
9%

27%
19%

10%
50%

39%
16%

21%
36%

55%
12%

19%
32%

44%

41%

54%

40%

45%

43%

33%

49%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,006)

(309)

(364)

(238)

(473)

(531)

(273)

(690)

Gender
Oppose same-sex marriages
Accept same-sex marriages
Not comment on same-sex marriage
either way

Tea Party

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Republican

Independent

30%
26%

31%
27%

28%
26%

19%
54%

29%
33%

32%
23%

31%
17%

32%
26%

24%
21%

44%

42%

46%

27%

38%

45%

52%

42%

56%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,006)

(519)

(487)

(106)

(199)

(412)

(288)

(705)

(190)

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18. Republican Candidate Actions


The next Republican President needs to:
Asked of Republican primary voters

Ideology
Stand up to Democrats more
effectively
Negotiate with Democrats more
effectively
Totals
(Weighted N)

Totals
(Weighted N)

Evangelical

Very conservative

Conservative

Moderate

Yes

No

Yes

No

62%

81%

66%

39%

80%

45%

73%

56%

38%

19%

34%

61%

20%

55%

27%

44%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,008)

(311)

(361)

(242)

(478)

(529)

(273)

(692)

Gender
Stand up to Democrats more
effectively
Negotiate with Democrats more
effectively

Tea Party

Total

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Republican

Independent

62%

64%

59%

46%

62%

64%

64%

58%

72%

38%

36%

41%

54%

38%

36%

36%

42%

28%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,008)

(519)

(490)

(108)

(199)

(413)

(288)

(707)

(191)

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19. Trump General Election


If Donald Trump becomes the Republican nominee, how do you think he will approach the General election campaign this fall?
Asked of Republican primary voters

Ideology
He will continue to be as outspoken
as he is now
He will be less outspoken than he is
now
He will become more outspoken than
he is now
Totals
(Weighted N)

Totals
(Weighted N)

Evangelical

Total

Very conservative

Conservative

Moderate

Yes

No

Yes

No

66%

69%

67%

63%

68%

64%

65%

66%

20%

17%

20%

21%

23%

19%

21%

20%

14%

14%

13%

16%

9%

18%

13%

14%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,009)

(309)

(363)

(242)

(476)

(531)

(276)

(690)

Gender
He will continue to be as outspoken
as he is now
He will be less outspoken than he is
now
He will become more outspoken than
he is now

Tea Party

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Republican

Independent

66%

64%

67%

56%

66%

71%

62%

65%

68%

20%

25%

16%

20%

20%

17%

26%

21%

17%

14%

11%

17%

24%

14%

12%

12%

14%

15%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,009)

(517)

(491)

(110)

(199)

(411)

(289)

(708)

(190)

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20. Republican Personal Changes Your own financial outlook


For you personally, do you feel each of these things is becoming...
Asked of Republican primary voters

Ideology
More secure
Staying the same
Less secure
Totals
(Weighted N)

Totals
(Weighted N)

Evangelical

Total

Very conservative

Conservative

Moderate

Yes

No

Yes

No

11%
43%
46%

9%
41%
50%

9%
41%
50%

16%
47%
37%

10%
38%
52%

11%
47%
41%

8%
38%
54%

12%
45%
43%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,007)

(308)

(363)

(242)

(475)

(531)

(273)

(691)

Gender
More secure
Staying the same
Less secure

Tea Party

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Republican

Independent

11%
43%
46%

15%
41%
44%

6%
45%
49%

39%
41%
20%

17%
40%
43%

5%
43%
53%

4%
46%
50%

12%
48%
40%

8%
30%
63%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,007)

(516)

(492)

(111)

(196)

(413)

(288)

(706)

(191)

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21. Republican Personal Changes Your ability to practice your faith as you wish
For you personally, do you feel each of these things is becoming...
Asked of Republican primary voters

Ideology
More secure
Staying the same
Less secure
Totals
(Weighted N)

Totals
(Weighted N)

Evangelical

Total

Very conservative

Conservative

Moderate

Yes

No

Yes

No

8%
45%
47%

7%
27%
66%

6%
46%
48%

9%
61%
30%

9%
31%
61%

6%
60%
34%

5%
33%
62%

9%
51%
40%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,003)

(308)

(361)

(239)

(473)

(529)

(273)

(687)

Gender
More secure
Staying the same
Less secure

Tea Party

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Republican

Independent

8%
45%
47%

10%
40%
50%

5%
52%
43%

26%
43%
31%

11%
49%
40%

3%
43%
55%

5%
50%
45%

9%
48%
42%

3%
37%
59%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,003)

(514)

(489)

(111)

(196)

(413)

(284)

(704)

(188)

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22. Republican Personal Changes Your freedom to say and do what you want
For you personally, do you feel each of these things is becoming...
Asked of Republican primary voters

Ideology
More secure
Staying the same
Less secure
Totals
(Weighted N)

Totals
(Weighted N)

Evangelical

Total

Very conservative

Conservative

Moderate

Yes

No

Yes

No

7%
29%
64%

6%
16%
79%

6%
25%
69%

9%
40%
51%

7%
18%
75%

6%
39%
54%

5%
26%
69%

7%
31%
61%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,012)

(311)

(364)

(242)

(478)

(532)

(277)

(692)

Gender
More secure
Staying the same
Less secure

Tea Party

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Republican

Independent

7%
29%
64%

9%
27%
64%

4%
31%
65%

26%
38%
36%

5%
34%
61%

3%
26%
72%

6%
27%
67%

8%
34%
58%

2%
16%
82%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,012)

(519)

(493)

(111)

(199)

(413)

(289)

(710)

(191)

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23. Republican Personal Changes Your feeling of safety from terrorism


For you personally, do you feel each of these things is becoming...
Asked of Republican primary voters

Ideology
More secure
Staying the same
Less secure
Totals
(Weighted N)

Totals
(Weighted N)

Evangelical

Total

Very conservative

Conservative

Moderate

Yes

No

Yes

No

8%
26%
66%

7%
13%
81%

3%
24%
72%

12%
31%
57%

10%
15%
75%

6%
36%
58%

4%
27%
70%

10%
27%
63%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,011)

(311)

(363)

(242)

(478)

(532)

(277)

(691)

Gender
More secure
Staying the same
Less secure

Tea Party

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Republican

Independent

8%
26%
66%

10%
27%
62%

5%
25%
70%

29%
42%
29%

12%
32%
56%

3%
25%
73%

4%
19%
77%

9%
25%
66%

2%
29%
68%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,011)

(519)

(492)

(111)

(199)

(413)

(288)

(709)

(191)

23

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24. Immigration
Which comes closest to your view about illegal immigrants who are living in the US?
Ideology
They should be allowed to stay in the
US and eventually apply for
citizenship.
They should be allowed to stay in the
US legally, but not be allowed to apply
for citizenship.
They should be required to leave the
US.
Totals
(Weighted N)

Totals
(Weighted N)

Evangelical

Total

Very conservative

Conservative

Moderate

Yes

No

Yes

No

22%

14%

16%

32%

14%

29%

27%

21%

18%

17%

20%

15%

15%

20%

17%

17%

60%

69%

63%

53%

70%

51%

57%

62%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(995)

(308)

(354)

(242)

(470)

(524)

(268)

(691)

Gender
They should be allowed to stay in the
US and eventually apply for
citizenship.
They should be allowed to stay in the
US legally, but not be allowed to apply
for citizenship.
They should be required to leave the
US.

Tea Party

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Republican

Independent

22%

21%

23%

32%

24%

18%

23%

24%

21%

18%

21%

14%

36%

11%

14%

20%

18%

15%

60%

58%

63%

32%

65%

68%

57%

59%

63%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(995)

(513)

(482)

(108)

(199)

(402)

(286)

(702)

(183)

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25. Abortion
Which comes closest to your position?
Ideology
Legal in all cases
Legal in most cases
Illegal in most cases
Illegal in all cases
Totals
(Weighted N)

Totals
(Weighted N)

Evangelical

Total

Very conservative

Conservative

Moderate

Yes

No

Yes

No

8%
38%
41%
13%

2%
14%
57%
27%

10%
35%
47%
8%

13%
61%
22%
5%

4%
32%
47%
17%

12%
44%
36%
8%

5%
20%
47%
28%

10%
45%
38%
7%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,002)

(310)

(357)

(240)

(471)

(530)

(276)

(687)

Gender
Legal in all cases
Legal in most cases
Illegal in most cases
Illegal in all cases

Tea Party

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Republican

Independent

8%
38%
41%
13%

6%
41%
44%
9%

11%
35%
38%
16%

0%
38%
36%
26%

14%
43%
27%
16%

11%
39%
41%
9%

4%
33%
53%
9%

9%
38%
39%
13%

4%
34%
49%
13%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,002)

(511)

(491)

(111)

(199)

(408)

(284)

(702)

(191)

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1124 Likely Democratic Primary Voters


April 13-15, 2016

4.5%

1. Economy in State
How would you rate the condition of the economy in California today?
Ideology
Total

Very liberal

Liberal

Moderate

White

Black

Hispanic

14%
58%
17%
5%
5%

13%
59%
19%
2%
7%

14%
69%
12%
1%
3%

13%
55%
18%
7%
6%

13%
61%
16%
5%
6%

24%
58%
12%
4%
3%

16%
53%
22%
4%
5%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,124)

(216)

(348)

(356)

(721)

(80)

(324)

Very good
Fairly good
Fairly bad
Very bad
Not sure
Totals
(Weighted N)

Gender
Very good
Fairly good
Fairly bad
Very bad
Not sure
Totals
(Weighted N)

Race

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Democrat

Independent

14%
58%
17%
5%
5%

22%
59%
11%
5%
4%

8%
58%
23%
5%
6%

10%
51%
27%
5%
6%

13%
55%
16%
8%
7%

15%
63%
15%
3%
4%

19%
59%
16%
3%
3%

16%
60%
15%
4%
5%

13%
50%
28%
4%
6%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,124)

(517)

(607)

(181)

(285)

(448)

(210)

(888)

(167)

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2. First Choice Democratic Candidate


Which candidate are you most likely to vote for in the California Democratic Presidential primary in 2016?
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Ideology
Very liberal

Liberal

Moderate

White

Black

Hispanic

52%
40%
8%

41%
54%
4%

53%
42%
5%

58%
35%
8%

49%
44%
7%

65%
25%
11%

57%
34%
9%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,123)

(216)

(347)

(356)

(721)

(80)

(322)

Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders
No preference
Totals
(Weighted N)

Gender
Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders
No preference
Totals
(Weighted N)

Race

Total

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Democrat

Independent

52%
40%
8%

53%
39%
8%

51%
41%
8%

41%
55%
4%

47%
45%
7%

56%
35%
9%

60%
30%
10%

58%
36%
6%

32%
56%
11%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,123)

(515)

(607)

(181)

(283)

(448)

(210)

(887)

(167)

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3. Democratic Candidate Support


Which best describes your support for [First Choice Candidate Name] right now?
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Ideology
Total

Very liberal

Liberal

Moderate

White

Black

Hispanic

60%
25%

73%
19%

55%
31%

50%
28%

56%
27%

69%
19%

67%
22%

12%

7%

13%

16%

14%

10%

9%

3%

0%

1%

5%

3%

2%

3%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,034)

(206)

(328)

(328)

(670)

(71)

(293)

Very strong Ive decided


Strong I probably wont change
Somewhat strong I might still
change
Not too strong Ill probably keep
looking
Totals
(Weighted N)

Gender
Very strong Ive decided
Strong I probably wont change
Somewhat strong I might still
change
Not too strong Ill probably keep
looking
Totals
(Weighted N)

Race

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Democrat

Independent

60%
25%

64%
21%

56%
28%

65%
17%

60%
31%

61%
23%

53%
28%

61%
26%

53%
20%

12%

11%

13%

15%

8%

12%

17%

11%

19%

3%

3%

2%

2%

2%

4%

2%

2%

8%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,034)

(475)

(559)

(174)

(262)

(408)

(190)

(833)

(148)

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4. Democratic Vote Support


Do you think of your vote as mainly supporting...
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Ideology
Total

Very liberal

Liberal

Moderate

White

Black

Hispanic

39%

33%

36%

42%

37%

44%

43%

22%
39%

26%
41%

24%
40%

20%
38%

24%
39%

13%
42%

20%
37%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,120)

(216)

(347)

(353)

(720)

(78)

(322)

An individual candidate for President


that you like
A larger movement that youre a part
of
Both
Totals
(Weighted N)

Gender
An individual candidate for President
that you like
A larger movement that youre a part
of
Both
Totals
(Weighted N)

Race

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Democrat

Independent

39%

37%

40%

34%

39%

39%

44%

41%

33%

22%
39%

26%
36%

18%
41%

36%
30%

26%
35%

18%
43%

13%
43%

22%
38%

27%
40%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,120)

(514)

(607)

(181)

(282)

(447)

(210)

(887)

(167)

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5. Democrats Selection of Nominees


Overall, do you feel the Democrats process for selecting a nominee in 2016 has generally been fair or not fair so far?
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Ideology
Very liberal

Liberal

Moderate

White

Black

Hispanic

70%
30%

62%
38%

73%
27%

75%
25%

67%
33%

82%
18%

76%
24%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,115)

(215)

(346)

(350)

(718)

(79)

(317)

It has been fair


It has NOT been fair
Totals
(Weighted N)

Gender
It has been fair
It has NOT been fair
Totals
(Weighted N)

Race

Total

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Democrat

Independent

70%
30%

68%
32%

73%
27%

65%
35%

65%
35%

73%
27%

76%
24%

74%
26%

61%
39%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,115)

(514)

(600)

(180)

(277)

(447)

(209)

(881)

(167)

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6. Democratic Superdelegates
As you may know, the Democratic party uses delegates that are chosen in primaries and caucuses, and also "superdelegates" who are party leaders and Democratic
elected officials. How much say do you feel these superdelegates should have in choosing the nominee?
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Ideology
Total

Very liberal

Liberal

Moderate

White

Black

Hispanic

14%
40%
26%
20%

8%
38%
23%
31%

13%
42%
29%
16%

10%
43%
31%
16%

12%
34%
29%
25%

30%
48%
15%
8%

14%
52%
20%
14%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,123)

(216)

(347)

(356)

(720)

(80)

(324)

A lot
Some
Not much
None at all
Totals
(Weighted N)

Gender
A lot
Some
Not much
None at all
Totals
(Weighted N)

Race

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Democrat

Independent

14%
40%
26%
20%

15%
35%
25%
25%

12%
45%
26%
17%

11%
32%
31%
26%

16%
36%
31%
17%

13%
41%
24%
22%

13%
52%
19%
16%

16%
43%
25%
17%

6%
36%
34%
25%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,123)

(517)

(607)

(181)

(284)

(448)

(210)

(888)

(167)

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7. Democratic Candidate Traits Electable in november


Which of the candidates do you feel is the most...
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Ideology
Very liberal

Liberal

Moderate

White

Black

Hispanic

66%
34%

57%
43%

66%
34%

72%
28%

62%
38%

84%
16%

70%
30%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,079)

(212)

(337)

(345)

(693)

(76)

(310)

Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders
Totals
(Weighted N)

Gender
Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders
Totals
(Weighted N)

Race

Total

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Democrat

Independent

66%
34%

66%
34%

66%
34%

55%
45%

61%
39%

67%
33%

80%
20%

70%
30%

58%
42%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,079)

(501)

(578)

(178)

(270)

(431)

(200)

(860)

(160)

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8. Democratic Candidate Traits Understanding of people like you


Which of the candidates do you feel is the most...
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Ideology
Total

Very liberal

Liberal

Moderate

White

Black

Hispanic

44%
56%

30%
70%

42%
58%

48%
52%

38%
62%

65%
35%

51%
49%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,067)

(215)

(337)

(333)

(684)

(71)

(312)

Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders
Totals
(Weighted N)

Gender
Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders
Totals
(Weighted N)

Race

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Democrat

Independent

44%
56%

43%
57%

45%
55%

33%
67%

36%
64%

50%
50%

51%
49%

49%
51%

27%
73%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,067)

(498)

(570)

(178)

(262)

(429)

(199)

(851)

(159)

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9. Democratic Candidate Traits Effective at getting things done


Which of the candidates do you feel is the most...
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Ideology
Total

Very liberal

Liberal

Moderate

White

Black

Hispanic

68%
32%

62%
38%

70%
30%

69%
31%

66%
34%

85%
15%

68%
32%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,072)

(215)

(333)

(343)

(695)

(69)

(308)

Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders
Totals
(Weighted N)

Gender
Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders
Totals
(Weighted N)

Race

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Democrat

Independent

68%
32%

69%
31%

67%
33%

50%
50%

67%
33%

70%
30%

80%
20%

72%
28%

58%
42%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,072)

(503)

(569)

(174)

(266)

(431)

(201)

(855)

(160)

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10. Democratic Candidate Traits Authentic


Which of the candidates do you feel is the most...
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Ideology
Very liberal

Liberal

Moderate

White

Black

Hispanic

37%
63%

23%
77%

31%
69%

41%
59%

28%
72%

53%
47%

54%
46%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,094)

(215)

(337)

(345)

(704)

(75)

(314)

Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders
Totals
(Weighted N)

Gender
Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders
Totals
(Weighted N)

Race

Total

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Democrat

Independent

37%
63%

35%
65%

38%
62%

35%
65%

31%
69%

39%
61%

43%
57%

42%
58%

21%
79%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,094)

(512)

(581)

(180)

(276)

(437)

(201)

(870)

(161)

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11. Democratic Candidate Traits Specific about their policy ideas


Which of the candidates do you feel is the most...
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Ideology
Total

Very liberal

Liberal

Moderate

White

Black

Hispanic

62%
38%

55%
45%

61%
39%

68%
32%

60%
40%

77%
23%

62%
38%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,072)

(214)

(335)

(344)

(694)

(71)

(307)

Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders
Totals
(Weighted N)

Gender
Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders
Totals
(Weighted N)

Race

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Democrat

Independent

62%
38%

64%
36%

60%
40%

52%
48%

57%
43%

66%
34%

70%
30%

65%
35%

53%
47%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,072)

(503)

(569)

(180)

(262)

(430)

(200)

(854)

(161)

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12. Democratic Candidate Traits Honest and trustworthy


Which of the candidates do you feel is the most...
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Ideology
Total

Very liberal

Liberal

Moderate

White

Black

Hispanic

38%
62%

31%
69%

30%
70%

42%
58%

31%
69%

62%
38%

47%
53%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,072)

(215)

(338)

(341)

(689)

(73)

(310)

Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders
Totals
(Weighted N)

Gender
Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders
Totals
(Weighted N)

Race

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Democrat

Independent

38%
62%

35%
65%

39%
61%

36%
64%

33%
67%

37%
63%

45%
55%

41%
59%

27%
73%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,072)

(498)

(575)

(178)

(261)

(433)

(201)

(854)

(159)

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13. Sanders Critiques


Do you think Bernie Sanders has been too critical of Hillary Clinton, not critical enough, or has his approach been about right?
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Ideology
Total

Very liberal

Liberal

Moderate

White

Black

Hispanic

30%
20%
50%

36%
20%
44%

28%
17%
55%

27%
19%
54%

30%
19%
51%

31%
6%
63%

29%
26%
44%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,114)

(216)

(345)

(351)

(715)

(78)

(321)

Too critical
Not critical enough
About right
Totals
(Weighted N)

Gender
Too critical
Not critical enough
About right
Totals
(Weighted N)

Race

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Democrat

Independent

30%
20%
50%

31%
25%
45%

29%
17%
54%

21%
33%
47%

26%
20%
54%

33%
20%
47%

36%
11%
53%

34%
17%
49%

17%
28%
55%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,114)

(513)

(601)

(181)

(281)

(442)

(209)

(881)

(164)

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14. Clinton Critiques


Do you think Hillary Clinton has been too critical of Bernie Sanders, not critical enough, or has her approach been about right?
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Ideology
Total

Very liberal

Liberal

Moderate

White

Black

Hispanic

26%
15%
59%

34%
13%
53%

23%
14%
62%

20%
15%
65%

28%
15%
57%

20%
15%
66%

25%
15%
60%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,115)

(216)

(344)

(352)

(713)

(79)

(324)

Too critical
Not critical enough
About right
Totals
(Weighted N)

Gender
Too critical
Not critical enough
About right
Totals
(Weighted N)

Race

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Democrat

Independent

26%
15%
59%

26%
15%
58%

26%
14%
59%

34%
11%
55%

32%
16%
53%

24%
16%
60%

18%
15%
67%

25%
15%
60%

30%
11%
58%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,115)

(512)

(604)

(181)

(282)

(444)

(208)

(881)

(167)

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California Likely Democratic Voters

15. Democratic Vote Reasons


If you had to pick one, which of these is most important in your vote right now:
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Ideology
Very liberal

Liberal

Moderate

White

Black

Hispanic

12%
43%
17%
25%
3%

2%
29%
22%
43%
3%

8%
45%
16%
29%
2%

16%
50%
22%
10%
2%

10%
43%
21%
24%
2%

13%
39%
8%
34%
6%

16%
45%
11%
23%
5%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,120)

(215)

(347)

(353)

(717)

(79)

(324)

Terrorism
Jobs and the economy
Wall street reform
Rights and equality
Criminal justice and sentencing
Totals
(Weighted N)

Gender
Terrorism
Jobs and the economy
Wall street reform
Rights and equality
Criminal justice and sentencing
Totals
(Weighted N)

Race

Total

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Democrat

Independent

12%
43%
17%
25%
3%

12%
41%
21%
23%
3%

13%
44%
13%
26%
4%

8%
39%
17%
27%
9%

6%
49%
16%
27%
2%

15%
43%
17%
23%
3%

18%
38%
20%
24%
1%

13%
44%
15%
25%
3%

5%
42%
29%
24%
0%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,120)

(516)

(604)

(181)

(282)

(447)

(210)

(885)

(167)

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California Likely Democratic Voters

16. Democratic Personal Changes Your own financial outlook


For you personally, do you feel each of these things is becoming...
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Ideology
Total

Very liberal

Liberal

Moderate

White

Black

Hispanic

22%
52%
26%

21%
50%
28%

22%
57%
21%

19%
52%
29%

20%
52%
28%

37%
52%
11%

22%
54%
24%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,122)

(216)

(347)

(354)

(719)

(80)

(324)

More secure
Staying the same
Less secure
Totals
(Weighted N)

Gender
More secure
Staying the same
Less secure
Totals
(Weighted N)

Race

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Democrat

Independent

22%
52%
26%

26%
51%
23%

19%
53%
28%

28%
42%
30%

24%
50%
26%

21%
56%
24%

16%
58%
26%

23%
55%
22%

19%
46%
35%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,122)

(516)

(606)

(181)

(285)

(447)

(210)

(887)

(167)

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17. Democratic Personal Changes Your ability to practice your faith as you wish
For you personally, do you feel each of these things is becoming...
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Ideology
Total

Very liberal

Liberal

Moderate

White

Black

Hispanic

20%
68%
11%

15%
74%
11%

15%
76%
9%

24%
67%
9%

17%
70%
14%

37%
55%
8%

24%
69%
7%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,115)

(214)

(342)

(354)

(714)

(80)

(321)

More secure
Staying the same
Less secure
Totals
(Weighted N)

Gender
More secure
Staying the same
Less secure
Totals
(Weighted N)

Race

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Democrat

Independent

20%
68%
11%

20%
67%
12%

20%
69%
11%

27%
64%
9%

13%
78%
9%

21%
66%
13%

23%
64%
13%

19%
72%
9%

25%
61%
14%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,115)

(513)

(601)

(181)

(283)

(443)

(208)

(882)

(164)

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18. Democratic Personal Changes Your freedom to say and do what you want
For you personally, do you feel each of these things is becoming...
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Ideology
Total

Very liberal

Liberal

Moderate

White

Black

Hispanic

17%
56%
27%

13%
57%
30%

12%
58%
30%

18%
61%
21%

13%
58%
29%

27%
62%
11%

25%
50%
25%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,119)

(215)

(345)

(355)

(718)

(80)

(321)

More secure
Staying the same
Less secure
Totals
(Weighted N)

Gender
More secure
Staying the same
Less secure
Totals
(Weighted N)

Race

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Democrat

Independent

17%
56%
27%

18%
52%
30%

17%
59%
24%

22%
56%
22%

13%
57%
30%

18%
51%
31%

18%
64%
18%

17%
59%
24%

17%
54%
29%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,119)

(516)

(603)

(181)

(285)

(443)

(210)

(883)

(167)

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19. Democratic Personal Changes Your feeling of safety from terrorism


For you personally, do you feel each of these things is becoming...
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Ideology
Total

Very liberal

Liberal

Moderate

White

Black

Hispanic

16%
63%
21%

16%
74%
10%

13%
69%
19%

17%
57%
26%

12%
65%
23%

29%
58%
13%

22%
59%
20%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,120)

(216)

(345)

(355)

(720)

(80)

(321)

More secure
Staying the same
Less secure
Totals
(Weighted N)

Gender
More secure
Staying the same
Less secure
Totals
(Weighted N)

Race

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Democrat

Independent

16%
63%
21%

18%
66%
16%

14%
60%
26%

21%
61%
18%

12%
73%
15%

14%
62%
24%

21%
52%
27%

16%
63%
20%

15%
65%
20%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,120)

(516)

(604)

(181)

(285)

(445)

(210)

(885)

(167)

19

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California Likely Democratic Voters

20. Bill Clinton Involvement


Does Bill Clintons involvement in Hillary Clintons Presidential campaign make you...
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Ideology
Very liberal

Liberal

Moderate

White

Black

Hispanic

28%
13%
59%

16%
16%
67%

31%
9%
60%

24%
15%
61%

23%
16%
61%

32%
6%
62%

37%
10%
53%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,121)

(215)

(348)

(354)

(718)

(80)

(324)

More likely to support Hillary Clinton


Less likely to support Hillary Clinton
It doesnt make a difference to you
Totals
(Weighted N)

Gender
More likely to support Hillary Clinton
Less likely to support Hillary Clinton
It doesnt make a difference to you
Totals
(Weighted N)

Race

Total

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Democrat

Independent

28%
13%
59%

27%
17%
56%

28%
10%
62%

27%
20%
53%

32%
9%
60%

30%
14%
56%

19%
13%
68%

32%
9%
59%

14%
26%
61%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,121)

(516)

(605)

(181)

(283)

(447)

(210)

(886)

(167)

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21. Democratic Candidate Better Job Improving race relations in America


Who do you think would do a better job on...?
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Ideology
Total

Very liberal

Liberal

Moderate

White

Black

Hispanic

56%
44%

51%
49%

58%
42%

60%
40%

54%
46%

70%
30%

59%
41%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,089)

(212)

(339)

(348)

(692)

(78)

(319)

Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders
Totals
(Weighted N)

Gender
Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders
Totals
(Weighted N)

Race

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Democrat

Independent

56%
44%

59%
41%

54%
46%

44%
56%

50%
50%

60%
40%

68%
32%

61%
39%

43%
57%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,089)

(505)

(584)

(181)

(273)

(433)

(202)

(874)

(159)

21

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California Likely Democratic Voters

22. Democratic Candidate Better Job Health care


Who do you think would do a better job on...?
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Ideology
Very liberal

Liberal

Moderate

White

Black

Hispanic

57%
43%

46%
54%

59%
41%

61%
39%

50%
50%

77%
23%

66%
34%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,091)

(216)

(340)

(349)

(698)

(73)

(320)

Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders
Totals
(Weighted N)

Gender
Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders
Totals
(Weighted N)

Race

Total

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Democrat

Independent

57%
43%

58%
42%

56%
44%

48%
52%

53%
47%

59%
41%

65%
35%

62%
38%

43%
57%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,091)

(506)

(585)

(181)

(270)

(437)

(203)

(873)

(160)

22

CBS News 2016 Battleground Tracker


California Likely Democratic Voters

23. Democratic Candidate Better Job Fixing income inequality


Who do you think would do a better job on...?
Asked of Democratic primary voters

Ideology
Total

Very liberal

Liberal

Moderate

White

Black

Hispanic

45%
55%

33%
67%

42%
58%

48%
52%

38%
62%

65%
35%

57%
43%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,094)

(216)

(343)

(349)

(695)

(80)

(319)

Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders
Totals
(Weighted N)

Gender
Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders
Totals
(Weighted N)

Race

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Democrat

Independent

45%
55%

43%
57%

48%
52%

43%
57%

39%
61%

48%
52%

50%
50%

51%
49%

29%
71%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,094)

(504)

(590)

(180)

(273)

(438)

(202)

(875)

(162)

23

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California Likely Democratic Voters

24. Immigration
Which comes closest to your view about illegal immigrants who are living in the US?
Ideology
Total

Very liberal

Liberal

Moderate

White

Black

Hispanic

72%

94%

78%

59%

71%

76%

74%

15%

4%

11%

24%

15%

13%

16%

13%

2%

11%

17%

14%

11%

10%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,112)

(216)

(341)

(351)

(713)

(79)

(321)

They should be allowed to stay in the


US and eventually apply for
citizenship.
They should be allowed to stay in the
US legally, but not be allowed to apply
for citizenship.
They should be required to leave the
US.
Totals
(Weighted N)

Gender
They should be allowed to stay in the
US and eventually apply for
citizenship.
They should be allowed to stay in the
US legally, but not be allowed to apply
for citizenship.
They should be required to leave the
US.
Totals
(Weighted N)

Race

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Democrat

Independent

72%

70%

73%

80%

76%

61%

82%

75%

61%

15%

16%

14%

13%

16%

20%

8%

14%

24%

13%

13%

13%

7%

9%

19%

10%

10%

15%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,112)

(511)

(601)

(181)

(279)

(445)

(207)

(880)

(164)

24

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25. Abortion
Which comes closest to your position?
Ideology
Total

Very liberal

Liberal

Moderate

White

Black

Hispanic

45%
38%
11%
6%

68%
30%
2%
1%

48%
44%
4%
3%

38%
41%
20%
1%

49%
37%
9%
4%

38%
46%
15%
0%

37%
36%
17%
10%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,121)

(215)

(348)

(354)

(719)

(80)

(322)

Legal in all cases


Legal in most cases
Illegal in most cases
Illegal in all cases
Totals
(Weighted N)

Gender
Legal in all cases
Legal in most cases
Illegal in most cases
Illegal in all cases
Totals
(Weighted N)

Race

Age group

Party ID

Total

Male

Female

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

Democrat

Independent

45%
38%
11%
6%

46%
38%
11%
5%

43%
38%
13%
6%

54%
26%
11%
9%

44%
40%
11%
5%

43%
37%
15%
6%

41%
48%
8%
3%

44%
39%
12%
6%

49%
36%
13%
2%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(1,121)

(514)

(606)

(181)

(285)

(445)

(210)

(886)

(167)

25

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