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1 HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study # page 1 Interviews: 1000 Adults, including 300 respondents with a cell phone only and Date: April 23-27, respondents reached on a cell phone but who also have a landline Study # Male 52 Female Please note: all results are shown as percentages unless otherwise stated. The margin of error for 1000 interviews among Adults is ±3.10% Unless otherwise noted by a +, all previous data shown reflects responses among all adults. Q2a For statistical purposes only, would you please tell me how old you are? (IF REFUSED, ASK:) Well, would you tell me which age group you belong to? (READ LIST) and over... 7 Not sure/refused... 1 Q2b To ensure that we have a representative sample, would you please tell me whether you are from a Hispanic or Spanish-speaking background? Yes, Hispanic No, not Hispanic Not sure/refused... 1 Q2c And again, for statistical purposes only, what is your race--white, black, Asian, or something else? White Black Asian... 4 Other... 4 Hispanic (VOL)... 6 Not sure/refused... 1

2 HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study # page 2 Q3 All in all, do you think things in the nation are generally headed in the right direction, or do you feel things are off on the wrong track? High Low 4/14 3/14 1/14 12/13 10/25-28/13 10/7-9/13 9/13 9/01 10/17-20/08+ Headed in the right direction Off on the wrong track Mixed (VOL) Not sure /13 6/13 4/13 2/13 1/13 12/12 10/ /26-30/12+ 9/12-16/12+ 8/12+ 7/12+ 6/12 5/12 4/12 3/12 1/ /11 11/11 10/11 8/11 7/11 6/11 5/11 4/11 2/11 1/ /10 11/10 10/28-30/10+ 10/14-18/10+ 9/10 8/26-30/10 8/5-9/10 6/10 5/6-11/10 3/ /23-25/10 1/10-14/10 12/09 10/09 9/09 7/09 6/09 4/09 2/09 1/ The historical trend data for this item does not include every survey in which this item has been asked.

3 HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study # page 3 Q4 In general, do you approve or disapprove of the job Barack Obama is doing as president? High Low 4/14 3/14 1/14 12/13 10/25-28/13 10/7-9/13 9/13 8/13 4/09 3/14 Approve Disapprove Not sure /13 6/13 4/13 2/13 1/13 12/12 10/12+ 9/26-30/12+ 9/12-16/ /12+ 7/12+ 6/12 5/12 4/12 3/12 1/12 12/11 11/ /11 8/11 7/11 6/11 5/11 4/11 2/11 1/11 12/ /10 10/28-30/10+ 10/14-18/10+ 9/10 8/26-30/10 8/5-9/10 6/10 5/20-23/10 5/6-11/10 3/ /23-25/10 1/10-14/10 12/09 10/09 9/09 8/09 7/09 6/09 4/09 2/

4 HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study # page 4 Q5 Do you generally approve or disapprove of the job Barack Obama is doing in handling the economy? High Low 4/14 3/14 12/13 9/13 7/13 6/13 4/13 2/13 2/09 8/11 Approve Disapprove Not sure /13 12/12 10/12+ 9/26-30/12+ 9/12-16/12+ 8/12+ 7/12+ 6/12 5/12 4/ /12 1/12 12/11 11/11 10/11 8/11 7/11 6/11 5/11 4/ /11 1/11 12/10 11/10 10/14-18/10+ 9/10 8/26-30/10 8/5-9/10 6/10 5/6-11/ /10 1/23-25/10 1/10-14/10 12/09 10/09 9/09 7/09 6/09 4/09 2/ Q6 Do you generally approve or disapprove of the job Barack Obama is doing in handling foreign policy? High Low 4/14 3/14 12/13 8/13 7/13 4/13 12/12 10/12+ 5/11 4/14 Approve Disapprove Not sure /26-30/12+ 9/12-16/12+ 8/12+ 7/12+ 5/12 1/12 11/11 8/11 6/ /11 4/11 11/10 1/10 12/09 10/09 9/09 7/09 6/09 4/

5 HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study # page 5 Q7 Now I'm going to read you the names of several public figures and groups and I'd like you to rate your feelings toward each one as very positive, somewhat positive, neutral, somewhat negative, or very negative. If you don't know the name, please just say so. (RANDOMIZE EXCEPT BARACK OBAMA) Positive Somewhat Positive Somewhat Negative Negative Don't Know Name/ Not Sure Neutral Barack Obama March January December October 25-28, October 7-9, September July May 30-June 2, April February January December October September 26-30, August July June May April March January December November October August June May April February January December November October 28-30, September August 26-30, June May 20-23, March January 23-25, December October September July June April February January Barack Obama High February Presidential Term Low March All-time Obama Low October 28-30, The historical trend data for this item does not include every survey in which this item has been asked.

6 HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study # page 6 Q7 (cont'd) Positive Somewhat Positive Somewhat Negative Negative Don't Know Name/ Not Sure Neutral The Democratic Party March January December October 25-28, October 7-9, September May 30-June 2, February January December October September 26-30, August July June May April March January December November October August June May April January December November October 28-30, October 14-18, September August 26-30, August 5-9, June May 20-23, May 6-11, March January 23-25, January 10-14, December October September July June April February December High January Low July The historical trend data for this item does not include every survey in which this item has been asked.

7 HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study # page 7 Q7 (cont'd) Positive Somewhat Positive Somewhat Negative Negative Don't Know Name/ Not Sure Neutral The Republican Party March January December October 25-28, October 7-9, September May 30-June 2, February January December October September 26-30, August July June May April March January December November October August June May April January December November October 28-30, October 14-18, September August 26-30, August 5-9, June May 20-23, May 6-11, March January 23-25, January 10-14, December October September July June April February High December Low October 25-28, The historical trend data for this item does not include every survey in which this item has been asked.

8 Q7 (cont'd) HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study # page 8 Positive Somewhat Positive Somewhat Negative Negative Don't Know Name/ Not Sure Neutral The Tea Party Movement March December October 25-28, October 7-9, September May 30-June 2, January July April January December November October August June April January December November October 28-30, October 14-18, September August 26-30, August 5-9, June May 6-11, March January 23-25, High June Low October 7-9,

9 Q7 (cont'd) HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study # page 9 Positive Somewhat Positive Somewhat Negative Negative Don't Know Name/ Not Sure Neutral Hillary Clinton March September May 30-June 2, April January December November May April December January 10-14, July February January December September August June April March 24-25, March 7-10, January June March December April December July March January High February Low March Jeb Bush May 30-June 2, Rand Paul September April General Motors, or GM May June December The historical trend data for this item does not include every survey in which this item has been asked.

10 Q7 (cont'd) HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study # page 10 Positive Somewhat Positive Somewhat Negative Negative Don't Know Name/ Not Sure Neutral Michael Bloomberg February November January December July December The Koch brothers, David and Charles Koch * Mitch McConnell ** January January November 11-15, September October January *Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM A). **Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM B). SUMMARY TABLE OF IMAGES BY D/S (POSITIVE NEGATIVE) TOTAL TOTAL POSITIVE NEGATIVE D/S Hillary Clinton Barack Obama The Democratic Party General Motors, or GM Rand Paul Michael Bloomberg Jeb Bush The Koch brothers, David and Charles Koch Mitch McConnell The Republican Party The Tea Party Movement Q8 held for later release

11 HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study # page 11 Now, thinking about this November s elections Q9 Please tell me how interested you are in November's elections, using a scale from one to ten, on which a "ten" means that you are very interested in November's elections and a "one" means that you are not at all interested. You may choose any number from one to ten. (IF "NOT SURE," RECORD AS "DK.") 4/14+ 3/14+ 10/28-30/10+ 10/14-18/10+ 9/10+ 10, very interested , not interested at all Cannot rate /26-30/10+ 8/5-9/10+ 6/10+ 5/6-10/10+ 3/10+ 1/23-25/10+ 1/10-14/10 12/ /13-16/06+ 9/30-10/2/06+ 9/8-11/06+ 7/06+ 6/06+ 4/06+ 3/06+ 1/

12 HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study # page 12 Q10 What is your preference for the outcome of this year's congressional elections -- (ROTATE) a Congress controlled by Republicans or a Congress controlled by Democrats? 4/14+ 3/14+ 1/14+ 12/13+ 10/25-28/13+ 10/7-9/13+ 9/13+ 7/13+ 6/13+ 10/12+ Republican-controlled Congress Democrat-controlled Congress Not sure /26-30/12+ 8/12+ 7/12+ 6/12+ 5/12+ 4/12+ 3/12+ 1/12+ 12/11+ 11/ /11+ 8/11+ 6/11+ 10/28-30/10+ 10/14-18/10+ 9/10+ 8/26-30/10+ 8/5-9/10+ 6/10+ 5/20-23/ /6-11/10+ 3/10+ 1/23-25/10+ 1/10-14/10+ 12/09+ 10/09+ 9/09+ 7/09+ 4/09+ 11/ /08+ 9/08+ 8/08+ 7/08+ 6/08+ 4/08+ 3/08+ 11/07+ 9/07+ 10/ /06+ 7/06+ 6/06+ 4/06+ 3/06+ 1/06+ 12/05+ 11/05+ 10/05+ 7/ /05+ 10/04+ 9/04+ 6/04+ 5/04+ 3/04+ 1/04 12/13/03 10/02+ 9/ /02 6/02 1/02 12/01 12/99 10/99 7/99 6/99 4/99 3/ /98+ 9/98 7/98 6/98 2/98 1/98 12/97 9/97 7/97 4/

13 HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study # page 13 Q11a Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? "The economic and political systems in the country are stacked against people like me. 4/14*+ 8/12+ 5/10 7/02 6/97 4/97 6/94 6/93 10/92+ 9/92+ 7/92+ Agree Disagree Not sure /23-10/14-5/92+ 4/92+ 2/92+ 1/92+ 12/91+ 10/91+ 10/90+ 26/88+ 16/88+ 9/88+ 8/ *Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM A). Q11b Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Because of the widening gap between the incomes of the wealthy and everyone else, America is no longer a country where everyone, regardless of their background, has an opportunity to get ahead and move up to a better standard of living. ** Agree Disagree Mixed (VOL)... 2 Not sure... 1 **Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM B). Q12 Now, in your view, should the United States become more active in world affairs, less active in world affairs, or continue its current level of activity in world affairs? 4/14 9/01 5/97 1 3/95 1 More active Less active Current level Not sure Comparative data comes from surveys conducted on behalf of The Wall Street Journal and Nikkei.

14 HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study # page 14 Q13a Thinking now about America's image abroad, please tell me which of the following statements you agree with more? (ROTATE) Statement A: We need a president who will present an image that America has a more open approach and is willing to negotiate with friends and foes alike. Statement B: We need a president who will present an image of strength that shows America's willingness to confront our enemies and stand up for our principles. 4/14* 7/ Statement A/image of a more open approach Statement B/image of strength Depends/some of both (VOL) Not sure *Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM A). 1 In 2008, the question language read, When it comes to re-establishing America's image abroad, there are two viewpoints concerning what would be better to re-establish America's image in other countries. Please tell me which one you agree with more. Q13b Thinking now about Barack Obama and his foreign policy, in general which comes closer to your point of view? (ROTATE TOP TO BOTTOM/BOTTOM TO TOP)** He is too cautious and lets other countries control events He takes a balanced approach depending on the situation He is too bold and forces issues with other countries Not sure... 7 **Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM B).

15 HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study # page 15 And, moving on Q14 I'm going to list some institutions in American society, and I'd like you to tell me how much confidence you have in each one--a great deal, quite a bit, some, very little, or none at all? (RANDOMIZE) THIS TABLE HAS BEEN RANKED BY THE PERCENTAGE WHO SAY A GREAT DEAL OR QUITE A BIT Confidence A Great Deal Quite A Bit Some Little None At All Not Sure The military * May 30-June 2, May January August 26-30, December January July July January December June May January December NA 1 December NA 7 October November January June The high-tech industry * May January January July December The Internet * The Supreme Court ** July December Public schools July The automobile industry May 30-June 2, May January August 26-30, January * Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM A). ** Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM B). PLEASE NOTE: Comparative data shown does not necessarily reflect all of the existing data for an item. It is possible that an institution received higher or lower confidence ratings in a survey not conducted on behalf of NBC-WSJ that is not shown. 2 Comparative data comes from a survey conducted by Princeton Survey Research for the Kaiser Foundation, Harvard University, and the Washington Post. 3 Comparative data comes from a survey conducted by ABC News. 4 Comparative data comes from surveys conducted by Gallup. 6 Comparative data comes from a survey conducted by Hart/McInturff for CNBC. 7 Comparative data comes from surveys conducted by Gallup.

16 HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study # page 16 THIS TABLE HAS BEEN RANKED BY THE PERCENTAGE WHO SAY A GREAT DEAL OR QUITE A BIT Confidence A Great Deal Quite A Bit Some Little None At All Not Sure Religious leaders and organizations * May 30-June 2, May January January July July The telecommunications industry ** January The national news media ** May 30-June 2, May January August 26-30, January September July July December February NA 1 January December NA 1 Online social networking websites such as Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn ** May 30-June 2, May The federal government May 30-June 2, May January August 26-30, January September 19-22, July July December February NA 1 May NA 2 May NA 2 The Internal Revenue Service, or IRS ** May 30-June 2, * Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM A). ** Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM B). PLEASE NOTE: Comparative data shown does not necessarily reflect all of the existing data for an item. It is possible that an institution received higher or lower confidence ratings in a survey not conducted on behalf of NBC-WSJ that is not shown. 2 Comparative data comes from a survey conducted by Princeton Survey Research for the Kaiser Foundation, Harvard University, and the Washington Post. 3 Comparative data comes from a survey conducted by ABC News. 4 Comparative data comes from surveys conducted by Gallup. 5 Comparative data comes from a survey conducted by Hart/Teeter for the Council for Excellence in Government.

17 HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study # page 17 THIS TABLE HAS BEEN RANKED BY THE PERCENTAGE WHO SAY A GREAT DEAL OR QUITE A BIT Confidence A Great Deal Quite A Bit Some Little None At All Not Sure Large corporations ** May 30-June 2, May January August 26-30, January September 19-22, July July January December July January December NA 2 December NA 8 October November January June Health insurance companies May 30-June 2, May January August 26-30, December January July The financial industry * May 30-June 2, May January August 26-30, December January September 19-22, July July December * Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM A). ** Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM B). PLEASE NOTE: Comparative data shown does not necessarily reflect all of the existing data for an item. It is possible that an institution received higher or lower confidence ratings in a survey not conducted on behalf of NBC-WSJ that is not shown. 2 Comparative data comes from a survey conducted by Princeton Survey Research for the Kaiser Foundation, Harvard University, and the Washington Post. 3 Comparative data comes from a survey conducted by ABC News. 4 Comparative data comes from surveys conducted by Gallup.

18 HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study # page 18 Now, turning to the economy... Q15 During the next twelve months, do you think that the nation's economy will get better, get worse, or stay about the same? High Low 4/14 3/14 12/13 10/25-28/13 10/7-9/13 9/13 9/09 10/7-9/13 Economy will get better Economy will get worse Economy will stay about the same Not sure /13 6/13 12/12 10/12+ 9/26-30/12+ 9/12-16/12+ 8/ Prior to April 2001, the question was phrased, Over the next year 7/12+ 6/12 5/12 4/12 3/12 1/12 12/11 11/11 10/ /11 7/11 6/11 4/11 2/11 1/11 12/10 11/10 10/14-18/ /10 8/26-30/10 8/5-9/10 6/10 5/6-10/10 3/10 1/10-14/10 10/09 9/ /09 6/09 4/09 10/08+ 10/06+ 10/04+ 10/02+ 10/98+ 10/

19 HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study # page 19 Q16 When you think about the current economic conditions, do you feel that this is a situation that Barack Obama has inherited or is this a situation his policies are mostly responsible for? 4/14** 8/11 6/11 12/10 Situation Obama inherited Situation Obama's policies mostly responsible for Some of both (VOL) Not sure **Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM B). 9/10 1/10-14/10 10/09 6/09 2/ Q17 Which of these best describes your view of the economy during Barack Obama's presidency?** (ROTATE TOP TO BOTTOM/BOTTOM TO TOP) The economy has improved, and I give Barack Obama some credit for it The economy has improved, but I do not give Barack Obama much credit for it The economy has not really improved Not sure... - **Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM B). BILL CLINTON TREND 4/21-1/96 25/95 The economy has improved, and I give Bill Clinton some credit for it The economy has improved, but I do not give Bill Clinton much credit for it The economy has not really improved Not sure On a different topic Q18 Suppose the election for Congress in your district were between (ROTATE) (A) a candidate who says that free trade with other countries will mainly be positive for America because it will create many high-skill, hightechnology jobs that pay good wages, and (B) a candidate who says that free trade with other countries will mainly be negative for America because it will cause the loss of U.S. jobs to other countries, which will hurt wages and jobs here. Which of these candidates would you be more likely to support? 4/14+ 9/97 Candidate A/free trade will be positive Candidate B/free trade will be negative Depends (VOL) Not sure Q19 Do you think the fact that the American economy has become increasingly global is good because it has opened up new markets for American products and resulted in more jobs, or bad because it has subjected American companies and employees to unfair competition and cheap labor? 4/14* 3/08+ 12/07+ 6/97 Globalization has been good Globalization has been bad About equally good and bad (VOL) Not sure *Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM A).

20 HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study # page 20 Q20 And, which best describes your family's financial situation? (ROTATE TOP TO BOTTOM/BOTTOM TO TOP) You feel as if you are getting ahead financially, have just enough money to maintain your standard of living, or are falling behind financially? 4/14 11/06 1 Getting ahead Have just enough to maintain Falling behind financially Not sure Comparative data comes from National Election Pool Exit Poll. Now as you may know, Barack Obama s health care plan was passed by Congress and signed into law in 2010 Q21 From what you have heard about the new health care law, do you think it is (ROTATE) a good idea or a bad idea? If you do not have an opinion either way, please just say so. (If Good idea/bad idea, ask:) And, do you feel that way strongly, or not so strongly? 4/14 3/14 1/14 12/13 10/25-28/13 10/7-9/13 9/13 7/13 TOTAL GOOD IDEA Strongly Not so strongly TOTAL BAD IDEA Not so strongly Strongly Do not have an opinion Not sure /13 7/12+ 6/12 4/12 12/11 1/11 10/14-18/10+ 6/10+ 5/6-10/10 1 TOTAL GOOD IDEA Strongly Not so strongly TOTAL BAD IDEA Not so strongly Strongly Do not have an opinion Not sure /10 1/23-25/10 1/10-14/10 12/09 10/09 9/09 8/09 7/09 6/09 4/09 Good idea Bad idea Do not have an opinion Not sure Prior to May 2010, the question did not ask And, do you feel that way strongly, or not so strongly?

21 HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study # page 21 Q22a When it comes to your opinion about the health care law, do you feel that it (ROTATE TOP TO BOTTOM, BOTTOM TO TOP) 4/14* 12/13 10/25-28/13 Is working well the way it is Needs minor modifications to improve it Needs a major overhaul Should be totally eliminated Other (VOL) Not sure *Asked of one-half of respondents (FORM A). Q22b Has what you have seen, read, or heard over the last few weeks about the new health care law made you feel (ROTATE) -- more confident or less confident -- about the law or has your opinion of the law not changed? 4/14** 12/13 10/25-28/13 More confident Less confident No change Have not seen, read, or heard about law (VOL) Not sure **Asked of one-half of respondents (FORM B). Q23 In thinking about the new health care law and its overall impact on you and your family, would you say it is having (ROTATE) a positive impact, a negative impact, or not much of an impact either way? 4/14 12/13 9/13 A positive impact A negative impact Not much of an impact either way Not sure (ROTATE Q24 & Q25) Thinking ahead to the 2014 elections Q24 Now, if Republicans win control over both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, please tell me, yes or no, should Republicans eliminate the new health care law or do you not have an opinion one way or the other?+ Yes No No opinion Not sure Results shown reflect responses among registered voters. Q25 Now, if Democrats maintain control over the U.S. Senate or win the U.S. House of Representatives, please tell me yes or no, should Democrats keep the new health care law or do you not have an opinion one way or the other?+ Yes No No opinion Not sure Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

22 HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study # page 22 Q26 held for later release Switching subjects Q27 Do you generally approve or disapprove of the job Barack Obama is doing in handling the situation between Russia and Ukraine? 4/14 3/14 Approve Disapprove Not sure Now, thinking about something else Q28/29 As you may know, it has been reported that both Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush are considering running for president in In an interview, former First Lady Barbara Bush said, There are more than two or three families that should run for high office in America. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO SAID AGREE IN Q28). And, thinking ahead to the 2016 presidential election, in your opinion does this point of view apply (ROTATE) more to Jeb Bush, more to Hillary Clinton, or does it apply equally to both? Total Agree Agree, Applies more to Jeb Bush Agree, Applies more to Hillary Clinton... 7 Agree, Applies equally to both Agree, Not sure... 2 Total Disagree Mixed (VOL)... 1 Not sure... 5 Now I am going to ask you a few questions for statistical purposes only. QF1a Are you currently registered to vote [LANDLINE: at this address; CELL: in (state from Q1x)]? Registered Not registered Not sure... - QF1b/c A lot of people are unable to get out and vote for many reasons. Did you happen to vote in the 2012 election for president? (IF YES, ASK:) For whom did you vote--barack Obama, Mitt Romney, or someone else? + Yes, Voted 91 Voted for Barack Obama Voted for Mitt Romney Voted for someone else... 8 Not sure... 6 No, Did Not Vote... 9 Not sure Results shown reflect responses among registered voters. QF1d And did you happen to vote in the 2010 election for U.S. Congress? Yes, voted No, did not vote Not sure... 6

23 HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study # page 23 QF2 Are you currently employed? (IF "CURRENTLY EMPLOYED," ASK:) What type of work do you do? (RECORD UNDER "6--OTHER.") (IF "NOT CURRENTLY EMPLOYED," ASK:) Are you a student, a stay-athome mom or dad, retired, or unemployed and looking for work? Currently Employed 60 Professional, manager White-collar worker Blue-collar worker Farmer, rancher... 1 Not Currently Employed 39 Student... 4 Stay at home mom/dad... 5 Retired Unemployed, looking for work... 5 Other... - Not sure... 1 QF3 What is the last grade that you completed in school? (DO NOT READ CHOICES.) Grade school... 1 Some high school... 6 High school graduate Some college, no degree Vocational training/school year college degree year college/bachelor's degree Some postgraduate work, no degree years postgraduate work/master's degree Doctoral/law degree... 3 Not sure/refused... 1 QF4a Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, a Republican, an independent, or something else? (IF "DEMOCRAT" OR "REPUBLICAN," ASK:) Would you call yourself a strong (Democrat/Republican) or not a very strong (Democrat/Republican)? (IF "NOT SURE," CODE AS "NOT VERY STRONG DEMOCRAT/REPUBLICAN.") (IF "INDEPENDENT," ASK:) Do you think of yourself as closer to the Republican Party, closer to the Democratic Party, or do you think of yourself as strictly independent? (IF "NOT SURE," CODE AS "STRICTLY INDEPENDENT.") Strong Democrat Not very strong Democrat Independent/lean Democrat Strictly Independent Independent/lean Republican Not very strong Republican... 8 Strong Republican Other (VOL)... 5 Not sure... 2

24 HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study # page 24 QF4b Do you consider yourself a supporter of the Tea Party Movement? 4/14+ 3/14+ 1/14+ 12/13+ 10/25-28/13+ Yes No Depends (VOL) Not sure /7-9/13+ 9/13+ 7/13+ 6/13+ 2/13+ 1/ /12+ 9/26-30/12+ 9/12-16/12+ 8/12+ 7/12+ 6/ /12+ 4/12+ 3/12+ 1/12+ 12/11+ 11/ /11+ 8/11+ 6/11+ 5/11+ 4/11+ 2/ /11+ 12/10+ 11/10+ 10/28-30/10+ 10/14-18/10+ 9/ QF5 Thinking about your general approach to issues, do you consider yourself to be liberal, moderate, or conservative? (IF "LIBERAL" OR "CONSERVATIVE," ASK:) Do you consider yourself to be very (liberal/conservative) or somewhat (liberal/conservative)? liberal... 8 Somewhat liberal Moderate Somewhat conservative conservative Not sure... 3

25 HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study # page 25 QF6a/b Are you a current or retired labor union member? (ASK ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO SAY "NO" OR "NOT SURE" IN QF6a.) Is anyone else in your household a current or retired labor union member? Labor union member Union household... 8 Non-union household Not sure... 1 QF7a What is your religion? Protestant (includes Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Episcopal, Presbyterian, and other Christians) Catholic Jewish... 2 Muslim... - Mormon/LDS/Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints... 2 Other None Not sure/refused... 2 (ASK ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO SAY PROTESTANT, OTHER, OR NOT SURE IN QF7a.) QF7b Would you describe yourself as either a fundamentalist or an evangelical Christian, or would you not describe yourself that way? Fundamentalist/evangelical Neither fundamentalist nor evangelical Not sure... 2 Catholic/Jewish/Muslim/Mormon (QF7a) QF8 Are you married, widowed, separated, divorced, single and never been married, or are you unmarried and living with a partner? Married Widowed... 7 Separated... 3 Divorced Single/never been married Unmarried and living with a partner... 6 Refused... 1

26 HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study # page 26 QF9 Do you have a health plan, that is, are you covered by a private health insurance plan or by a government program such as Medicare, Medicaid, or Tricare? (IF RESPONDENT OFFERS MORE THAN ONE, ASK:) Well, what kind of plan would you say your primary plan is? YES, private health insurance YES, Medicare YES, Medicaid... 6 YES, Tricare... 3 NO, do not have a health plan Other... 4 Don't know/refused... 3 (ASK IF QF9:1, PRIVATE INSURANCE) QF10 And, is the private health insurance coverage you have (ROTATE :1-3) Provided through your or your spouse's employer.. 38 A plan you purchase yourself Your parents health plan... 4 Some other arrangement... 3 Not covered by private health insurance (QF9) QF11 If you added together the yearly income of all the members of your family who were living at home last year, would the total be less than ten thousand dollars, between ten thousand dollars and twenty thousand dollars, between twenty thousand dollars and thirty thousand dollars, between thirty thousand dollars and forty thousand dollars, between forty thousand dollars and fifty thousand dollars, between fifty thousand dollars and seventy-five thousand dollars, between seventy-five thousand dollars and one hundred thousand dollars, or would the total be more than that? Less than $10, Between $10,000 and $20, Between $20,000 and $30, Between $30,000 and $40, Between $40,000 and $50, Between $50,000 and $75, Between $75,000 and $100, More than $100, Not sure/refused... 8 QF12 And, do you have any children under the age of 18 you are responsible for raising currently living in your household? Yes, children in household No, no children in household Not sure... 1