November 2013 Omnibus Week 3 Princeton Survey Research Associates International for National Journal Final Topline Results

November 25, 2013 Total: 1,003 adults age 18 and older Margin of error: Plus or minus 3.6 percentage points

Interviewing dates: November 21-24, 2013 LANDLINE INTRO: Hello, my name is ________ and I'm calling for Princeton Survey Research. Were conducting a study about some important issues today, and would like to include your household. RANDOMIZE RESPONDENT SELECTION - DO NOT RANDOMIZE BY FORM: May I please speak with the YOUNGEST ADULT MALE, age 18 or older, who is now at home? AND May I please speak with the YOUNGEST ADULT FEMALE, age 18 or older, who is now at home? IF NO MALE/FEMALE ASK: May I please speak with the YOUNGEST ADULT FEMALE/MALE, age 18 or older, who is now at home? CELL PHONE INTRO: Hello, I am ___ calling for Princeton Survey Research. We are conducting a national study of cell phone users. I know I am calling you on a cell phone. This is not a sales call. (IF R SAYS DRIVING/UNABLE TO TAKE CALL: Thank you. We will try you another time...) CELL PHONE SCREENING INTERVIEW: S1. Are you under 18 years old, OR are you 18 or older? 1 Under 18 2 18 or older 9 Dont know/Refused IF S1=2, CONTINUE WITH MAIN INTERVIEW IF S1=1,9, THANK AND TERMINATE: This study is limited to adults age 18 and over. I wont take any more of your time... READ TO ALL CELL PHONE - INTRODUCTION TO MAIN INTERVIEW: Were interested in learning more about people with cell phones. If you are now driving a car or doing any activity requiring your full attention, I need to call you back later. The first question is... Notes: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. An asterisk (*) indicates values less than 0.5%.

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CC1.

Thinking about what Congress and the President may or may not do over the next year, please tell me how likely it is that Congress will pass, and the President will sign, legislation on each of the following issues before Congress concludes the current session at the end of 2014. (First/Next,) [INSERT ITEM; RANDOMIZE] [READ FOR FIRST ITEM THEN AS NECESSARY: Would you say it is very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not at all likely that Congress will pass and the President will sign legislation on this?] Very likely Somewhat likely Not too likely Not at all likely (VOL.) Dont Know/ Refused

a. Reducing the federal deficit, even if that means raising taxes and cutting spending Nov 21-24, 2013 b. Creating jobs by cutting taxes and reducing federal regulations Nov 21-24, 2013 c. Creating jobs by increasing federal spending on infrastructure projects like roads and bridges Nov 21-24, 2013 d. Reforming the immigration system to increase border security and provide a pathway to citizenship for people in the U.S. illegally Nov 21-24, 2013 e. Requiring universal background checks on all gun sales Nov 21-24, 2013 f. Repealing President Obamas health care reform law Nov 21-24, 2013

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Considering those same issues If Congress does pass, and the President signs, legislation to act on each of the following issues, please tell me how pleased or disappointed you would be. (First/Next,) [INSERT ITEM; RANDOMIZE] [READ FOR FIRST ITEM THEN AS NECESSARY: Would you be very pleased, somewhat pleased, somewhat disappointed, or very disappointed if Congress passes and the President signs legislation on this?] (VOL.) Dont Know/ Refused

a. Reducing the federal deficit, even if that means raising taxes and cutting spending Nov 21-24, 2013 b. Creating jobs by cutting taxes and reducing federal regulations Nov 21-24, 2013 c. Creating jobs by increasing federal spending on infrastructure projects like roads and bridges Nov 21-24, 2013 d. Reforming the immigration system to increase border security and provide a pathway to citizenship for people in the U.S. illegally Nov 21-24, 2013 e. Requiring universal background checks on all gun sales Nov 21-24, 2013 f. Repealing President Obamas health care reform law Nov 21-24, 2013

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Thinking about how a president and Congress usually work with each other, would you say that in 2013 President Obama and Congress have cooperated [READ] Nov 21-24 2013 5 57 36 3

More than usual Less than usual Or about the same as usual? Dont know/Refused CC4.

Compared to the way they worked together in 2013, do you think President Obama and Congress NEXT YEAR will cooperate [READ] Nov 21-24 2013 16 23 60 2

More than they did this year Less than they did this year Or about the same as they did this year? Dont know/Refused

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DEMOGRAPHICS I have one last set of questions to help us better understand the people who took part in our survey. SEX Respondents Sex 49 51 Male Female

EMPLOY Are you now employed full-time, part-time, or not employed? 41 12 46 * PAR Employed full-time Employed part-time Not employed (DO NOT READ) Dont know/ Refused

Are you the parent or guardian of any children under 18 years of age? 30 69 * Yes No (DO NOT READ) Dont know/Refused

AGE

What is your age? 21 31 28 17 2 18 to 29 30 to 49 50 to 64 65 and older (DO NOT READ) Refused

EDUC What is the highest level of school you have completed or the highest degree you have received? 1 6 34 21 10 16 1 11 * Less than high school (Grade 1-8 or no formal schooling) High school incomplete (Grades 9-11 or Grade 12 with NO diploma) High school graduate (Grade 12 with diploma or GED certificate) Some college, no degree (includes community college) Two year associate degree from a college/university Four year college or university degree/Bachelors degree Some postgraduate or professional schooling, no postgraduate degree Postgraduate or professional degree, including masters, doctorate, medical or law degree (DO NOT READ) Dont know/Refused

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Are you of Hispanic or Latino background, such as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban or other Spanish background? 12 88 * Yes No (DO NOT READ) Dont know/Refused

RACE What is your race? Are you white, black, Asian, or some other race? [IF R SAYS HISPANIC OR LATINO, PROBE: Do you consider yourself a WHITE (Hispanic/Latino) or a BLACK (Hispanic/Latino)? 67 32 12 12 4 4 White non-Hispanic Total non-White Black non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian/Pacific Islander Other non-Hispanic (DO NOT READ) Dont know/Refused

2 INC INC1 INC2 INC3

Last year, that is in 2012, approximately what was your total family income before taxes just tell me when I get to the right category. (IF DONT KNOW OR REFUSED) Keeping in mind that this is a completely confidential survey, can you please tell me if your total household income BEFORE taxes last year was over or under $75,000? (IF UNDER $75,000) Was it over or under $50,000? (IF UNDER $50,000) Was it over or under $30,000? 26 14 19 34 7 $75,000 or more $50,000 to under $75,000 $30,000 to under $50,000 Under $30,000 Undesignated

REG

Which of these statements best describes you? 72 4 22 1 Are you ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN that you are registered to vote at your current address Are you PROBABLY registered, but there is a chance your registration has lapsed [OR] Are you NOT registered to vote at your current address? (DO NOT READ) Dont know/Refused

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PARTY In politics TODAY, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat, or Independent? 22 33 37 4 1 3 Republican Democrat Independent No preference (VOL.) Other party (VOL.) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)

That completes the interview. Thank you very much for your time and cooperation. Have a nice day/evening.

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