QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY/CBS NEWS/NEW YORK TIMES POLL For release: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 3:00 AM EDT

A Tight Race in Colorado; President Obama Has the Edge in Virginia and Wisconsin September 11-17, 2012 The race is tight in Colorado, while President Barack Obama has the edge over Mitt Romney in Virginia and Wisconsin. A month ago, Romney led on handling the economy in all three states, but the President has cut into those leads and the two candidates are now running much closer on this measure. In the aftermath of events in Libya and the Middle East, President Obama has the advantage on managing an international crisis and has the edge on national security in Virginia and Wisconsin. While pluralities view Barack Obamas policies as favoring the middle class, in all three states most voters see Mitt Romneys policies as benefiting the rich.

Where the Race Stands Barack Obama was trailing Mitt Romney in Colorado last month, but the race is now effectively even there. In Virginia, Barack Obama maintains his four-point lead over Mitt Romney. In Wisconsin, Romney had pulled nearly even with the President following the announcement last month of Congressman Paul Ryan as his running mate but Mr. Obama now once again leads Mitt Romney there by six points. 2012 Vote for President (Among likely voters) Virginia Wisconsin Now 8/8/2012 Now 8/23/2012 50% 49% 51% 49% 46 45 45 47

Obama Romney

Colorado Now 8/8/2012 48% 45% 47 50

8/8/2012 51% 45

The Candidates on the Issues: Domestic and Foreign The President has gained some ground on handling the economy since last month. In August, Romney had an advantage on this issue (including a 10-point lead on it Colorado), but the candidates are now running much closer. Who Would Do a Better Job On The Economy? Colorado Virginia Obama Romney Obama Romney 47% 48% 49% 47 41% 51 45% 47

Now August

Wisconsin Obama Romney 49% 46 43% 49

Amid the protests and violence in the Middle East, likely voters in all three of these battlegrounds see President Obama as the candidate who would best handle an international crisis. He also has an advantage over Mitt Romney in both Virginia and Wisconsin on national

security and terrorism, and a two-point edge over Romney on the issue in Colorado. In last months Colorado poll, Romney beat the President on the issue of national security, 50% to 41%. Who Would Do a Better Job On? (Among likely voters) Colorado Virginia Obama Romney Obama Romney 50% 43 53% 42 48% 46 51% 44

International crisis National security

Wisconsin Obama Romney 53% 41 50% 43

Voters are more likely to express a lot of confidence in Mr. Obama on being an effective commander in chief. However, a majority of voters in each state has at least some confidence in Romney on this measure. Confident in Candidates Ability to be an Effective Commander-in-Chief (Among likely voters) Obama Romney CO VA WI CO VA WI Very confident 35% 38% 36% 24% 23% 23% Somewhat confident 19 22 24 28 31 29 Not too confident 14 13 13 16 19 20 Not at all confident 30 27 27 30 25 25 President Obama enjoys his largest lead over Romney on handling womens reproductive health issues he has a double-digit advantage in all three states. Romney does best on the economy, but the two candidates are very close on this measure. Who Would Do a Better Job On? (Among likely voters) Colorado Virginia Obama Romney Obama Romney 47% 48% 49% 47 49% 45 50% 45 49% 49% 48% 50% 45 44 46 43 52% 52% 51% 53% 44 42 44 42

The economy Taxes Health care Medicare National security International crisis Womens reproductive health issues

Wisconsin Obama Romney 49% 46 50% 45 51% 50% 50% 53% 45 43 43 41

57%

32

59%

31

55%

34

There is strong support for one of Mitt Romneys campaign initiatives -- increased drilling for oil and gas in the U.S. More than six in 10 likely voters in each state support increasing the amount of drilling in offshore waters and on federally-owned lands.

Support Oppose Candidate Qualities

Increase U.S. Drilling For Oil and Gas In Offshore Waters On Federally-Owned Land CO VA WI CO VA WI 63% 66% 65% 69% 68% 68% 31 27 27 24 24 22

President Obama continues to win on empathy, and is viewed as more likely to have policies that will favor the middle class. Three in 10 likely voters in Colorado, Virginia, and Wisconsin think Barack Obamas policies will favor the middle class, while fewer (about one in 10) say the same about Mitt Romneys policies. More than half of voters think Romneys policies would favor the rich. Who Will the Candidates Policies Favor? (Among likely voters) Colorado Virginia Wisconsin Obama Romney Obama Romney Obama Romney 9% 54% 7% 55% 10% 55% 30 10 33 11 34 10 25 1 27 1 26 1 26 32 25 31 24 31

Rich Middle Class Poor Treat the same

As he did a month ago, President Obama leads Mitt Romney as the candidate who cares: majorities of voters in each of these three states say President Obama cares about their needs and problems. Cares About Your Needs and Problems? (Among likely voters) Obama Romney CO VA WI CO VA WI 55% 59% 60% 45% 44% 43% 41 37 37 50 50 51

Yes No

Whos Supporting Who? Colorado In Colorado, Barack Obama has caught up with Mitt Romney largely by making inroads among men. The President still trails Romney among men by nine points, but this is down from 17 points a month ago, and he maintains his lead with women voters. Barack Obama still leads among voters 35 and under, while Romney leads among voters 65 and over. President Obama is now leading among voters between the ages of 36 and 64: a month ago more were supporting Romney. White voters continue to favor Mitt Romney, though his support comes largely from those without a college degree. Hispanics who make up about one in ten likely voters in this poll favor Barack Obama by two to one.

All Men Women Age 18-35 Age 36-64 Age 65+ Republicans Democrats Independents

2012 Vote for President - Colorado (Among likely voters) Now 8/8/2012 Obama Romney Obama Romney 48% 47 45% 50 43% 52% 53% 51% 42% 3% 97% 47% 44% 49% 40% 65% 52 43 43 45 52 94 2 46 52 48 55 31 39% 51% 55% 46% 40% 5% 94% 45% 41% 46% 37% 68% 56 43 36 50 55 92 4 47 54 49 58 28

Whites White, college degree White, no college degree Hispanics

Virginia The gender gap continues in Virginia: Mitt Romney leads among men by six points similar to last month. President Obama continues to hold a double-digit lead among women in Virginia. Barack Obama leads Romney among younger voters and blacks, while Romney is getting the support of seniors and independents. 2012 Vote for President - Virginia (Among likely voters) Now 8/8/2012 Obama Romney Obama Romney 50% 46 49% 45 45% 54% 59% 50% 42% 3% 95% 42% 39% 48% 33% 93% 42% 51 42 35 47 54 95 4 53 57 49 62 5 54 45% 54% 58% 49% 42% 5% 97% 43% 38% 48% 31% 93% 43% 50 40 37 44 52 93 2 50 57 48 63 1 50

All Men Women Age 18-35 Age 36-64 Age 65+ Republicans Democrats Independents

Whites White, college degree White, no college degree Blacks Military Households

Wisconsin In Wisconsin, Barack Obama now leads Mitt Romney by six points; he enjoys a 13-point lead among women. President Obama does well among Wisconsins white voters with college degrees, but Romney holds a slight edge among those without a degree. President Obama is favored among union households (about a quarter of likely voters in this poll) by more than two-to-one. The President has a 19-point lead among voters 35 and under, but he now also leads among voters 65 and over by seven points. Previously, the two candidates were running even among Wisconsins seniors. 2012 Vote for President - Wisconsin (Among likely voters) Now 8/23/2012 Obama Romney Obama Romney 51% 45 49% 47 47% 55% 56% 48% 52% 3% 98% 44% 48% 53% 46% 67% 49 42 37 48 45 94 1 50 48 45 49 30 46% 52% 51% 50% 47% 3% 98% 43% 46% 52% 44% 63% 51 43 44 47 49 96 2 48 50 45 52 32

All Men Women Age 18-35 Age 36-64 Age 65+ Republicans Democrats Independents

Whites White, college degree White, no college degree Union households

Voter Enthusiasm and Strength of Support Republicans are more enthusiastic than Democrats about voting this year in general and that enthusiasm has grown since early August. A majority of Republicans in each state say they are more enthusiastic about voting this year; this is true of just about a third of Democrats. More Enthusiastic About Voting this Year (Among likely voters) Colorado Virginia Wisconsin Now 8/8 Now 8/8 Now 8/23 53% 44% 53% 41% 52% 48% 38% 28% 38% 33% 36% 32%

Among Republicans Among Democrats

8/8 42% 31%

In all three states, nearly three in four of the Presidents supporters say they strongly favor him. Majorities of Mitt Romneys supporters in each state strongly favor their candidate as well, but at least a quarter in each state has reservations about him. Romney voters are more likely than the Presidents supporters to be casting their ballot because they dislike the other candidate.

Likely voters in Colorado, Virginia, and Wisconsin paid attention to both the Republican and Democratic conventions, with nearly three in four likely voters watching each convention. Those who watched the conventions came away with more positive rather than negative impressions of each candidate. The Campaigns Both campaigns have been heavily advertising in the battleground states, and theyve reached their target audiences in Colorado, Virginia, and Wisconsin. More than nine in 10 voters have seen television ads for both candidates in Colorado and Virginia, and more than eight in 10 have seen them in Wisconsin. Seen Any Television Ads for? (Among likely voters) Colorado Virginia Now 8/8/12 Now 8/8/12 93% 80% 96% 80% 93% 80% 94% 78%

Barack Obama Mitt Romney

Wisconsin Now 8/8/12 86% 73% 85% 68%

Still, voters are skeptical about the information both campaigns are presenting: less than half of likely voters in each state think either campaign is presenting accurate information most of the time. Voters are slightly more skeptical of the Romney campaign in each state. How Often Do Their Campaigns Present Information that is Accurate? (Among likely voters) Obama campaign Colorado Virginia Wisconsin Always/ Most of the time 43% 49% 45% Some of the time 37 35 39 Almost never 19 14 13 Romney campaign Always/ Most of the time Some of the time Almost never

38% 39 20

39% 39 18

37% 44 16

Supporters of both candidates think their own candidates campaign is mostly presenting accurate information, and that their opponents campaign is mostly not. Favorability President Obama enjoys net positive ratings in Virginia and Wisconsin, while opinions of him are more divided in Colorado. Voters in each of the three states are split in their overall impressions of Romney. Views of the Candidates (Among likely voters) Barack Obama Mitt Romney CO VA WI CO VA WI 49% 53% 52% 46% 45% 45% 47 43 44 47 44 44

Favorable Unfavorable

Likely voters in Colorado and Virginia and also divided in their opinions of Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan, and a quarter havent heard enough about Ryan to have an

opinion. Ryan is better-known in Wisconsin, his home state, and is perceived more favorably by voters there. Opinions of Joe Biden are more negative than positive in Colorado and Wisconsin and split in Virginia. Former President Bill Clinton, who spoke at the Democratic convention and has appeared in campaign ads for Mr. Obama, is viewed especially favorably in each of these battleground states. More than 60% of likely voters in Colorado, Virginia, and Wisconsin have a favorable view of the former Democratic president. Views of Bill Clinton (Among likely voters) CO VA WI 63% 67% 63% 32 29 29

Favorable Unfavorable

In the aftermath of the major political parties conventions, Democrats are viewed more favorably than the Republicans in all three states. The Presidents Record President Obama receives his best overall approval rating from Wisconsin likely voters, where 51% approve of his job performance. Voters are more divided in Colorado and Virginia. President Obamas Job Rating (Among likely voters) CO VA WI Approve 47% 49% 51% Disapprove 50 47 46 Voters in each state are more likely now than they were in August to say the Presidents policies are currently improving the nations economy. Effect of Barack Obamas Policies on the Economy (Among likely voters) ---- Now ------- August ---CO VA WI CO VA WI Improving it now 29% 31% 28% 21% 24% 23% Will improve it if given more time 23 23 29 26 29 33 Will never improve it 46 45 42 51 46 42 Still, voters in these battlegrounds are more likely to say the U.S. is worse off compared to four years ago rather than better off. When asked about their own families, four in 10 say their families are about the same compared to four years ago. In Wisconsin and Colorado more say they are worse off than better off, while Virginia voters are more divided. Better or Worse Off Compared to 4 Years Ago? (Among likely voters) United States Your Family CO VA WI CO VA WI 36% 35% 33% 25% 27% 23% 47 45 41 34 29 33 16 19 25 41 44 44

Better off Worse off About the same

Views in each of the three states are mixed on whether the U.S. government should emphasize community and shared responsibility or self-reliance and individual responsibility. Which Should Government Emphasize More? (Among likely voters) CO VA WI 49% 44% 47% 43 48 44

Self-reliance Community

Senate Races in Virginia and Wisconsin The Senate race in Wisconsin remains a tightly contested battle, with Representative Tammy Baldwin once again pulling even with former Governor Tommy Thompson. In Virginia, Democrat Tim Kaine has pulled ahead with a seven-point lead over Republican George Allen. 2012 Senate Races (Among likely voters) Now 8/23/2012 47% 44% 47 50

Wisconsin Baldwin (D) Thompson (R) Virginia Kaine (D) Allen (R) Rating the Governors

8/8/2012 47% 47

51% 44

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48% 46

The governors of all three states Republicans and Democrats alike receive positive job ratings from the likely voters in their state. Six in 10 likely voters in Colorado approve of the job performance of Democrat John Hickenlooper, while Republicans Bob McConnell of Virginia and Scott Walker of Wisconsin each receive an approval rating of just above 50%. Rating of Governors (Among likely voters) John Hickenlooper (D) - Colorado Bob McDonnell (R) - Virginia Scott Walker (R) - Wisconsin Approve 62% 54% 52% Disapprove 19 27 44

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This poll was conducted by telephone from Quinnipiac Universitys interviewing facility September 11-17, 2012. The number of likely voters interviewed in each state is 1,497 in Colorado, 1,474 in Virginia and 1,485 in Wisconsin. In all three states, phone numbers were dialed from samples of both standard landline and cell phones. The error due to sampling for results based on the sample in each state could be plus or minus three percentage points in Colorado, Virginia, and in Wisconsin. The error for subgroups may be higher. This poll release conforms to the Standards of Disclosure of the National Council on Public Poll

QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY/CBS NEWS/NEW YORK TIMES POLL Colorado, Virginia and Wisconsin September 11-17, 2012 >attn< How much attention have you been paying to the election campaign for President, a lot, some, only a little, or none at all? ** TOTAL LIKELY VOTERS ** CO VA WI 68% 69% 63% 23 22 26 7 8 9 2 1 2 -

A lot Some Only a little None at all DK/NA

1. If the election for President were being held today, and the candidates were Barack Obama the Democrat and Mitt Romney the Republican, for whom would you vote? (If undecided) As of today, do you lean more toward Obama or Romney? (includes leaners) Obama Romney SMONE ELSE(VOL) DK/NA CO 48% 47 2 3 VA 50% 46 1 3 WI 51% 45 1 3

1a. Is your mind made up, or do you think you might change your mind before the election? *AMONG VOTERS WHO CHOSE OBAMA OR ROMNEY IN Q1* CO VA WI Mind made up 93% 92% 93% Might change 6 8 7 DK/NA 1 1b. Is your mind made up, or do you think you might change your mind before the election? * AMONG OBAMA VOTERS * CO VA WI 93% 91% 92% 6 9 7 1

Mind made up Might change DK/NA

1c. Is your mind made up, or do you think you might change your mind before the election? * AMONG ROMNEY VOTERS * CO VA WI 93% 92% 94% 6 7 6 1 -

Mind made up Might change DK/NA

2. Is your opinion of Mitt Romney favorable, unfavorable or haven't you heard enough about him? ** TOTAL LIKELY VOTERS ** CO VA WI Favorable 46% 45% 45% Unfavorable 47 44 44 Hvn't hrd enough 5 9 9 REFUSED 2 2 1 3. Is your opinion of Barack Obama favorable, unfavorable or haven't you heard enough about him? Favorable Unfavorable Hvn't hrd enough REFUSED CO 49% 47 1 2 VA 53% 43 3 2 WI 52% 44 2 2

4. Would you describe your support for Barack Obama as strongly favoring him, or do you like him but with reservations, or do you support him because you dislike Mitt Romney? * AMONG OBAMA VOTERS * CO VA WI Strongly favor 73% 71% 74% Like/Reservations 21 24 21 Dislike Romney 5 4 4 DK/NA 1 1 5. Would you describe your support for Mitt Romney as strongly favoring him, or do you like him but with reservations, or do you support him because you dislike Barack Obama? * AMONG ROMNEY VOTERS * CO VA WI Strongly favor 55% 55% 56% Like/Reservations 27 28 25 Dislike Obama 16 15 17 DK/NA 2 2 2 6. (In Virginia/Wisconsin)If the election for United States Senator were being held today and the candidates were Tim Kaine(VA)/Tammy Baldwin(WI) the Democrat and George Allen(VA)/Tommy Thompson(WI) the Republican, for whom would you vote? (If undecided) As of today, do you lean more toward Allen(VA)/Baldwin(WI) or Kaine(VA)/Thompson(WI)? (Table includes leaners) ** TOTAL LIKELY VOTERS ** CO VA WI 51% 47% 44 47 5 6

Democrat Republican SMONE ELSE(VOL) DK/NA

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7. Do you approve or disapprove of the way John Hickenlooper(CO)/Bob McDonnell(VA)/Scott Walker(WI) is handling his job as Governor? ** TOTAL LIKELY VOTERS ** CO VA WI 62% 54% 52% 19 27 44 19 19 5

Approve Disapprove DK/NA

8. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as President? Approve Disapprove DK/NA CO 47% 50 3 VA 49% 47 3 WI 51% 46 3

9. Do you think you'll vote in person on Election Day, or do you think that you will vote early by mail or absentee ballot or will you vote at an early voting location? CO Electn day/In person 29% Early/mail or absnt 59 Early/Voting locatn 9 DK/NA 3 VA 91% 7 na 2 WI 87% 8 5 1

10. Is your opinion of the Democratic Party favorable, unfavorable or haven't you heard enough about it? Favorable Unfavorable Hvn't hrd enough REFUSED CO 44% 47 5 4 VA 46% 44 6 4 WI 47% 43 7 3

11. Is your opinion of the Republican Party favorable, unfavorable or haven't you heard enough about it? Favorable Unfavorable Hvn't hrd enough REFUSED CO 40% 51 6 4 VA 40% 49 7 3 WI 42% 48 8 3

12. Is your opinion of Joe Biden favorable, unfavorable or haven't you heard enough about him? Favorable Unfavorable Hvn't hrd enough REFUSED CO 40% 44 15 2 VA 42% 42 14 1 WI 36% 42 21 1

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13. Is your opinion of Paul Ryan favorable, unfavorable or haven't you heard enough about him? ** TOTAL LIKELY VOTERS ** CO VA WI Favorable 38% 37% 43% Unfavorable 38 37 38 Hvn't hrd enough 24 26 18 REFUSED 1 1 14. Is your opinion of Bill Clinton favorable, unfavorable or haven't you heard enough about him? Favorable Unfavorable Hvn't hrd enough REFUSED CO 63% 32 3 3 VA 67% 29 2 2 WI 63% 29 4 4

15. In deciding who you would like to see elected President this year, which one of the following issues will be most important to you, national security, the economy, health care, the budget deficit, taxes, immigration, or something else? National security The economy Health care The budget deficit Taxes Immigration Something else DK/NA CO 6% 42 22 12 2 3 11 3 VA 5% 50 20 8 3 1 10 3 WI 4% 45 23 12 3 1 8 3

16. Compared to past presidential elections, how would you describe your level of enthusiasm about voting in this year's presidential election; are you more enthusiastic than usual, less enthusiastic, or about the same as usual? More Less About the same DK/NA CO 40% 16 43 1 VA 39% 15 46 1 WI 39% 12 48 1

17. Would you say that - Barack Obama cares about the needs and problems of people like you or not? Yes No DK/NA CO 55% 41 3 VA 59% 37 3 WI 60% 37 3

18. Would you say that - Mitt Romney cares about the needs and problems of people like you or not? Yes No DK/NA CO 45% 50 5 VA 44% 50 6 WI 43% 51 6

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19. How confident are you in - Barack Obama's ability to be an effective Commanderin-Chief of the nation's military; are you very confident, somewhat confident, not too confident, or not at all confident? ** TOTAL LIKELY VOTERS ** CO VA WI Very confident 35% 38% 36% Somewhat confident 19 22 24 Not too confident 14 13 13 Not at all confident 30 27 27 DK/NA 1 1 20. How confident are you in - Mitt Romney's ability to be an effective Commanderin-Chief of the nation's military; are you very confident, somewhat confident, not too confident, or not at all confident? Very confident Somewhat confident Not too confident Not at all confident DK/NA CO 24% 28 16 30 2 VA 23% 31 19 25 3 WI 23% 29 20 25 2

21. Regardless of how you intend to vote, who do you think would do a better job on - the economy, Barack Obama or Mitt Romney? Obama Romney DK/NA CO 47% 48 5 VA 49% 47 4 WI 49% 46 5

22. Regardless of how you intend to vote, who do you think would do a better job on - health care, Barack Obama or Mitt Romney? Obama Romney DK/NA CO 49% 45 6 VA 52% 44 4 WI 51% 45 4

23. Regardless of how you intend to vote, who do you think would do a better job on - national security, Barack Obama or Mitt Romney? Obama Romney DK/NA CO 48% 46 7 VA 51% 44 6 WI 50% 43 7

24. Regardless of how you intend to vote, who do you think would do a better job on - Medicare, Barack Obama or Mitt Romney? Obama Romney DK/NA CO 49% 44 6 VA 52% 42 6 WI 50% 43 7

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25. Regardless of how you intend to vote, who do you think would do a better job on - taxes, Barack Obama or Mitt Romney? ** TOTAL LIKELY VOTERS ** CO VA WI 49% 50% 50% 45 45 45 6 5 5

Obama Romney DK/NA

26. Regardless of how you intend to vote, who do you think would do a better job on - women's reproductive health issues, Barack Obama or Mitt Romney? Obama Romney DK/NA CO 57% 32 11 VA 59% 31 11 WI 55% 34 11

27. Regardless of how you intend to vote, who do you think would do a better job handling an international crisis, Barack Obama or Mitt Romney? Obama Romney DK/NA CO 50% 43 6 VA 53% 42 6 WI 53% 41 6

*Q27: Based on reduced sample question was added on September 12th.

28. Which comes closest to your view of Barack Obama's economic policies, A) They are improving the economy now, and will probably continue to do so, or B) They have not improved the economy yet, but will if given more time, or C) They are not improving the economy and probably never will. CO A)Improving now 29% B)Will improve 23 C)Will never improve 46 ECONOMY WORSE(VOL) DK/NA 1 VA 31% 23 45 1 WI 28% 29 42 2

29. If - Barack Obama is re-elected President, do you think the policies of his administration will favor the rich, favor the middle class, favor the poor, or will they treat all groups the same? Favor Favor Favor Treat DK/NA the rich middle class the poor all the same CO 9% 30 25 26 10 VA 7% 33 27 25 9 WI 10% 34 26 24 7

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30. If - Mitt Romney is elected President, do you think the policies of his administration will favor the rich, favor the middle class, favor the poor, or will they treat all groups the same? ** TOTAL LIKELY VOTERS ** CO VA WI the rich 54% 55% 55% middle class 10 11 10 the poor 1 1 1 all the same 32 31 31 4 3 4

Favor Favor Favor Treat DK/NA

31. Compared with four years ago, - is the United States better off today, worse off today, or about the same? Better off Worse off About the same DK/NA CO 36% 47 16 1 VA 35% 45 19 1 WI 33% 41 25 1

32. Compared with four years ago, - are you and your family better off today, worse off today, or about the same? Better off Worse off About the same DK/NA CO 25% 34 41 1 VA 27% 29 44 WI 23% 33 44 1

33. Which of these comes closer to your opinion, The United States is more successful when the government emphasizes self-reliance and individual responsibility, or The United States is more successful when the government emphasizes community and shared responsibility. Self-reliance Community BOTH (VOL) DK/NA CO 49% 43 2 5 VA 44% 48 2 6 WI 47% 44 3 6

34. In general, do you support or oppose the United States increasing the amount of drilling for oil and natural gas in offshore waters? Support Oppose DK/NA CO 63% 31 6 VA 66% 27 8 WI 65% 27 8

35. In general, do you support or oppose the United States increasing the amount of drilling for oil and natural gas on federally owned land? Support Oppose DK/NA CO 69% 24 7 VA 68% 24 8 WI 68% 22 9

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36. Did you watch any of the Republican National Convention? (IF YES, ASK:) Did what you see make you think better of Mitt Romney or worse of him? ** TOTAL LIKELY VOTERS ** CO VA WI Yes, better 34% 36% 33% Yes, worse 25 20 23 YES, NO DIFF(VOL) 12 16 14 No, didn't watch 27 26 29 DK/NA 2 1 1 37. Did you watch any of the Democratic National Convention? (IF YES, ASK:) Did what you see make you think better of Barack Obama or worse of him? Yes, better Yes, worse YES, NO DIFF(VOL) No, didn't watch DK/NA CO 35% 21 17 25 2 VA 35% 17 19 27 2 WI 35% 18 18 28 1

38. How often do you think the Romney campaign presents information that is accurate; just about always, most of the time, only some of the time, or almost never? Just about always Most of the time Some of the time Almost never DK/NA CO 9% 29 39 20 3 VA 9% 30 39 18 3 WI 8% 29 44 16 3

39. How often do you think the Obama campaign presents information that is accurate; just about always, most of the time, only some of the time, or almost never? Just about always Most of the time Some of the time Almost never DK/NA CO 11% 32 37 19 2 VA 11% 38 35 14 2 WI 11% 34 39 13 2

40. Have you seen any commercials on television for - Mitt Romney, or not? ** TOTAL LIKELY VOTERS ** CO VA WI 93% 94% 85% 7 6 14 1 1

Yes No/Haven't seen DK/NA

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41. Have you seen any commercials on television for - Barack Obama, or not? ** TOTAL LIKELY VOTERS ** CO VA WI 93% 96% 86% 6 4 14 -

Yes No/Haven't seen DK/NA

Sample Sizes: Total Margin of error Party Identification: TOTAL LIKELY VOTERS CO VA WI 31% 24% 27% 30 35 35 35 36 32 3 4 4 1 2 1 TOTAL LIKELY VOTERS CO VA WI 1497 1474 1485 3pts 3pts 3pts

Republican Democrat Independent Other DK/NA

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