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December 2013 Omnibus Week 1 Princeton Survey Research Associates International for National Journal Final Topline Results

December 9, 2013 Total: 1,002 adults age 18 and older Margin of error: Plus or minus 3.7 percentage points

Interviewing dates: December 5-8, 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.

As you may know, members of Congress have been discussing whether or not to stop a second round of automatic spending cuts, known as the sequester, from going into effect. These cuts affect the federal governments day-to-day operations in both domestic and defense programs. Would you prefer that Congress [READ] Dec 5-8 2013 18 29 13 19 21

Continue all of the sequester budget cuts Undo all of the sequester budget cuts Undo only the military cuts Undo only cuts to non-military domestic programs Dont Know/Refused (VOL.) CC2

Undoing sequester cuts could mean other government spending will have to be reduced. Would you still support undoing the sequester budget cuts [IF CC1=3,4: you chose] if it meant [INSERT ITEM; RANDOMIZE]? What if it meant [NEXT ITEM]? [READ IF NECESSARY: Would you still support undoing any of these sequester budget cuts?]

Items A, B, C based on those who want to undo any cuts Item D based on those who support undoing non-military cuts Item E based on those who support undoing military cuts
Yes, would still support undoing them 29

December 5-8, 2013 a. Cutting spending on entitlement programs like Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid b. Raising taxes on upper income families by eliminating deductions or credits c. Increasing the federal deficit d. Cutting more from DEFENSE spending while restoring money to DOMESTIC spending e. Cutting more from DOMESTIC spending while restoring money to DEFENSE spending

No, would no longer support undoing them 67

(VOL.) Dont Know/ Refused 4

(618)

73

25

(618)

46 63

50 34

5 4

(618) (198)

72

24

(141)

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CC3

The Senate recently passed legislation to bar employers from treating workers differently because of their sexual orientation. Supporters say this is necessary to ensure that all workers are treated equally whether they are heterosexual or homosexual. Opponents say it will lead to unnecessary lawsuits and impinge on religious freedom. Do you think Congress should [READ] Dec 5-8 2013 66 28 5

Pass this legislation Block this legislation Dont Know/Refused (VOL.) CC4

Do you think this legislation should also include protections for transgender people in other words, men who identify as women and women who identify as men?

Based on those who think congress should pass it (n=646)


Dec 5-8 2013 84 14 2

Yes No Dont Know/Refused (VOL.)

COMBINED CC3/CC4: Summary of CC3 and CC4 based on Total Dec 5-8 2013 66

Pass this legislation Include transgendered people Do not include transgendered people Dont Know/Refused (VOL.) Block this legislation Dont Know/Refused (VOL.)

28 5

56 9 1

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READ TO ALL: Changing topics

CC5

The U.S. and other nations recently reached an agreement with Iran to temporarily curb its program to develop nuclear weapons. In return, the U.S. and others agreed to temporarily relax some economic sanctions on Iran while the two sides attempt to negotiate a permanent agreement. Based on what you know, do you support or oppose this agreement with Iran? Dec 5-8 2013 48 43 8

Support Oppose Dont Know/Refused (VOL.) CC6

Some members of Congress in both parties say that the U.S. should now pass legislation calling for further economic sanctions on Iran. Supporters say this will increase pressure on Iran to reach a final agreement limiting its nuclear program. Opponents of additional sanctions say it would disrupt and possibly kill the negotiations towards a permanent agreement. Do you think Congress should pass further sanctions on Iran, or not? Dec 5-8 2013 45 46 9

Yes, should pass further sanctions No, should not pass further sanctions Dont Know/Refused (VOL.)

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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? 45 12 43 * 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? 29 71 1 Yes No (DO NOT READ) Dont know/Refused

AGE

What is your age? 22 33 27 17 1 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 5 34 20 12 13 2 11 1 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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HISP

Are you of Hispanic or Latino background, such as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban or other Spanish background? 13 86 * 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 11 13 4 4 White non-Hispanic Total non-White Black non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian/Pacific Islander Other non-Hispanic (DO NOT READ) Dont know/Refused

1 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 15 22 31 6 $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? 76 5 19 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 35 36 5 1 2 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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