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Interviews: 1000 Adults, including 450 respondents with a cell phone only and Date: February 18-22, 2017
35 respondents reached on a cell phone but who also have a landline.
48 Male
52 Female
Study #17057
NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey
Please note: all results are shown as percentages unless otherwise stated.
The margin of error for 946 interviews among Registered Voters is ±3.19%
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)
18-24 ....................................................................
10
25-29 ....................................................................
8
30-34 ....................................................................
14
35-39 ....................................................................
6
40-44 ....................................................................
8
45-49 ....................................................................
9
50-54 ....................................................................
8
55-59 ....................................................................
10
60-64 ....................................................................
10
65-69 ....................................................................
5
70-74 ....................................................................
4
75 and over ..........................................................
8
Not sure/refused .................................................
-
Q2b To ensure that we have a representative sample, would you please tell me whether you are from a Hispanic
or Spanish-speaking background?
Q2c And again, for statistical purposes only, what is your race--white, black, Asian, or something else?
White ..............................................................74
Black ..............................................................12
Asian .............................................................. 2
Other .............................................................. 4
Hispanic (VOL) ............................................. 5
Not sure/refused ........................................... 3
White, Non-Hispanic.......................................70
Q3 Are you currently registered to vote [LANDLINE: at this address; CELL: in (STATE)]?
Registered ........................................94
Not registered ...................................6
Not sure .......................................... -
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Q4 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? 1
High Low
10/10- 10/17-
2/17 1/17 12/16 13/16+ 9/16+ 8/16+ 7/16+ 6/16+ 9/01 20/08+
Headed in the right direction ...... 40 37 33 29 30 32 18 21 72 12
Off on the wrong track ............... 51 52 54 65 62 62 73 71 11 78
Mixed (VOL) ............................ 3 5 6 5 5 3 6 5 11 7
Not sure ................................... 6 6 7 1 3 3 3 3 6 3
10/25- 10/15-
4/16+ 1/16+ 12/15 29/15 18/15 9/15 7/15 6/15 4/15 3/15
24 29 20 27 25 30 28 31 28 32
70 63 70 64 64 62 65 61 62 60
4 5 6 5 7 5 4 4 6 5
2 3 4 4 4 3 3 4 4 3
10/30- 10/8-
1/15 12/14 11/14 11/1/14+ 12/14+ 9/14+ 8/14 6/14 4/14 3/14
31 27 25 27 25 23 22 25 27 26
59 64 65 63 65 67 71 63 63 65
5 6 6 6 6 6 5 7 6 5
5 3 4 4 4 4 2 5 4 4
10/25- 10/7-
1/14 12/13 28/13 9/13 9/13 7/13 6/13 4/13 2/13 1/13
28 29 22 14 30 29 32 31 32 35
63 64 70 78 62 61 59 61 59 57
5 5 4 4 5 6 6 5 6 4
4 2 4 4 3 4 3 3 3 4
9/26- 9/12-
12/12 10/12+ 30/12+ 16/12+ 8/12+ 7/12+ 6/12 5/12 4/12 3/12
41 41 40 39 32 32 31 33 33 33
53 53 53 55 61 60 61 58 59 58
3 4 5 4 4 5 5 5 6 5
3 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 2 4
1/12 12/11 11/11 10/11 8/11 7/11 6/11 5/11 4/11 1/11
30 22 19 17 19 25 29 36 28 35
61 69 73 74 73 67 62 50 63 56
5 6 5 5 5 5 6 10 6 5
4 3 3 4 3 3 3 4 3 4
1/23 - 1/10-
25/10 14/10 12/09 10/09 9/09 7/09 6/09 4/09 2/09 1/09
32 34 33 36 39 39 42 43 41 26
58 54 55 52 48 49 46 43 44 59
7 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9
3 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 6 6
+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.
1 The historical trend data for this item does not include every survey in which this item has been asked.
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Q5 In general, do you approve or disapprove of the job Donald Trump is doing as president?
Approve......................................................................
44
Disapprove .................................................................
48
Not sure ...................................................................
8
Q6 So far, which of the following best explains your feelings about the job that Donald Trump is doing as
president – better than you expected, about what you expected, or worse than you expected?
High Low
10/8- 10/8-
2/17 1/15 12/14 12/14+ 8/14 1/14 7/13 1/13 8/12+ 1/12 9/98 12/14+
Approve .....................
29 16 16 12 14 13 12 14 12 13 61 12
Disapprove ................
60 76 78 83 79 81 83 81 82 80 28 83
Not sure ...................
11 8 6 5 7 6 5 5 6 7 11 5
9/19-
22/08+ 7/08+ 6/08+ 1/08 9/07 3/07 9/06+ 1/06 9/05 1/05 6/04+ 1/04
15 15 13 18 23 31 20 29 29 41 40 46
73 75 79 70 65 53 65 56 53 40 42 41
12 10 8 12 12 16 15 15 18 19 18 13
9/03 1/03 9/02 1/02 6/01 1/01 9/00+ 1/00 9/99 12/98 1/96 1/94
39 42 40 54 47 48 46 48 40 44 26 33
45 39 44 29 34 35 41 36 49 42 65 54
16 19 16 17 19 17 13 16 11 14 9 13
Q8a In general, do you approve or disapprove of the job that Democrats in Congress are doing?
10/7-
2/17* 9/13 12/11 7/11
Approve .....................................................................
31 36 31 33
Disapprove ................................................................
58 59 62 60
Not sure ...................................................................
11 5 7 7
* Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM A).
Q8b In general, do you approve or disapprove of the job that Republicans in Congress are doing?
10/7-
2/17** 1/15 9/13 12/11 7/11
Approve .....................................................................
32 23 24 26 25
Disapprove.................................................................
60 65 70 69 67
Not sure ...................................................................
8 12 6 5 8
** Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM B).
Moving on…
Q9 Now I'm going to read you the names of several public figures, groups, and organizations 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. (ALWAYS ASK DONALD TRUMP FIRST,
RANDOMIZE REST)
Don't Know
Very Somewhat Somewhat Very Name/
Positive Positive Neutral Negative Negative Not Sure
Donald Trump
February 2017 ................................. 27 16 10 12 35 -
January 2017 .................................. 20 18 13 10 38 1
December 2016 .............................. 20 20 13 11 35 1
October 10-13, 2016+ .................... 15 14 8 10 52 1
October 8-10, 2016+ ...................... 17 13 7 12 51 -
September 2016+........................... 15 13 11 12 49 -
August 2016+ ................................. 13 15 11 11 50 -
July 2016+ ...................................... 10 17 13 11 49 -
June 2016+ .................................... 12 17 11 12 48 -
May 2016+ ..................................... 13 16 12 14 44 1
April 2016+ ..................................... 11 13 10 12 53 1
March 2016+ .................................. 12 13 11 10 54 -
February 2016+ .............................. 11 17 12 10 49 1
January 2016+ ............................... 14 15 12 11 47 1
December 2015 .............................. 12 15 13 12 47 1
October 25-29, 2015 ...................... 10 17 17 14 42 -
October 15-18, 2015 ...................... 13 17 17 14 39 -
September 2015 ............................. 8 17 16 14 44 1
July 2015 ........................................ 10 16 16 13 43 2
February 2011 ................................ 9 17 40 18 11 5
May 2004+ ..................................... 9 17 38 14 15 7
December 1999 .............................. 4 12 28 24 25 7
October 1999 ................................. 3 11 25 23 32 6
July 1990 ........................................ 3 11 28 25 24 9
+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.
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Q9 (cont'd) Don't
Know
Very Somewhat Somewhat Very Name/
Positive Positive Neutral Negative Negative Not Sure
The Democratic Party1
February 2017 ................................. 8 22 24 23 23 -
January 2017 .................................. 12 23 19 16 28 2
December 2016............................... 10 24 23 20 22 1
October 10-13, 2016+ ..................... 15 24 18 16 26 1
September 2016+ ........................... 15 22 20 16 27 -
August 2016+ .................................. 14 26 16 18 25 1
July 2016+....................................... 15 24 19 19 22 1
June 2016+ ..................................... 12 25 19 18 25 1
May 2016+ ...................................... 11 27 20 19 22 1
April 2016+ ...................................... 10 28 20 19 22 1
February 2016+ ............................... 16 24 21 17 21 1
October 25-29, 2015 ....................... 15 26 18 17 22 2
September 2015.............................. 16 25 23 16 19 1
July 2015 ......................................... 13 25 22 18 20 2
April 2015 ........................................ 12 26 24 17 19 2
January 2015 .................................. 9 26 24 18 20 3
December 2014............................... 12 25 22 17 22 2
November 2014............................... 12 26 20 20 21 1
Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, 2014+ .................. 12 24 19 20 23 2
October 8-12, 2014+ ....................... 12 25 20 20 23 1
September 2014+ ........................... 11 25 22 20 22 -
June 2014 ....................................... 13 25 21 18 22 1
April 2014 ........................................ 13 23 24 19 18 3
March 2014 ..................................... 14 21 25 18 20 2
January 2014 .................................. 10 27 22 20 20 1
December 2013............................... 10 26 19 20 24 1
October 25-28, 2013 ....................... 15 22 21 18 22 2
September 2013.............................. 13 27 22 20 18 -
May 30-June 2, 2013 ...................... 14 25 22 19 18 2
February 2013 ................................. 18 23 22 17 19 1
January 2013 .................................. 17 27 17 19 19 1
December 2012............................... 21 23 19 16 19 2
October 2012+ ................................ 21 21 17 17 23 1
September 26-30, 2012+ ................ 21 21 17 17 22 2
August 2012+ .................................. 19 23 16 17 23 2
July 2012+....................................... 17 23 20 17 23 -
June 2012 ....................................... 14 23 25 18 19 1
March 2012 ..................................... 15 23 24 18 18 2
January 2012 .................................. 15 23 23 21 18 -
November 2011............................... 15 25 22 18 19 1
August 2011 .................................... 11 22 21 19 25 2
June 2011 ....................................... 13 25 21 19 20 2
May 2011 ........................................ 15 26 22 18 17 2
April 2011 ........................................ 12 26 22 18 21 1
January 2011 .................................. 15 24 25 19 16 1
December 2010............................... 9 28 20 18 23 2
November 2010............................... 14 26 18 18 23 1
October 28-30, 2010+ ..................... 16 23 17 19 23 2
September 2010.............................. 15 22 20 20 22 1
August 5-9, 2010 ............................. 11 22 22 18 26 1
May 20-23, 2010 ............................. 15 26 18 18 22 1
May 6-11, 2010 ............................... 11 26 19 18 24 2
March 2010 ..................................... 9 28 19 19 24 1
January 10-14, 2010 ....................... 11 27 20 18 23 1
December 2009............................... 10 25 19 19 26 1
High
January 2000 .................................. 20 30 23 15 10 2
Low
July 2006 ......................................... 7 25 27 22 17 2
+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.
1 The historical trend data for this item does not include every survey in which this item has been asked.
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Neil Gorsuch
February 2017 .............................. 11 8 20 7 4 50
Paul Ryan
February 2017* ................................ 11 23 19 17 18 12
December 2016 ................................ 8 18 28 15 12 19
October 10-13, 2016+ ...................... 6 23 25 22 14 10
July 2016+ .......................................... 9 19 25 18 12 17
June 2016+ ........................................ 8 19 25 18 11 19
May 2016+ ......................................... 8 21 27 19 10 15
April 2016+ ......................................... 9 17 28 17 11 18
October 25-29, 2015 .......................... 5 18 28 16 12 21
October 15-18, 2015 .......................... 8 16 28 14 12 22
December 2012 .................................. 14 16 23 15 19 13
October 2012+ ................................... 23 16 16 12 25 8
September 26-30, 2012+ ................... 23 14 18 13 20 12
August 2012+ ..................................... 19 14 18 11 21 17
June 2011 .......................................... 6 11 19 8 10 46
Mitch McConnell
February 2017* ............................ 2 12 24 14 20 28
October 2015 ............................... 2 5 24 18 15 36
January 2015 ............................... 2 10 25 11 17 35
November 2014 ............................ 4 14 22 13 14 33
April 2014 ..................................... 1 7 24 10 13 45
January 2013 ............................... 2 10 22 11 11 44
January 2012 ............................... 3 7 25 7 12 46
November 11-15, 2010................. 3 8 22 8 11 48
September 2010 ........................... 3 9 20 9 9 50
October 2009 .............................. 3 6 19 8 6 58
January 2007 ............................... 2 9 19 5 1 64
Chuck Schumer
February 2017** ........................... 6 11 21 9 17 36
** Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM B).
+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.
Changing topics…
Q11 When you think about the future of the country, would you say that you are mainly hopeful and optimistic or
mainly worried and pessimistic?
Moving on…
Q12 A lot of people are unable to get out and vote for many reasons. Did you happen to vote in the November
2016 election for president? (IF “YES,” ASK:) For whom did you vote–– Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Gary
Johnson, or Jill Stein? +
Among Among
Trump All Reg
Voters+ Voters+
More for Donald Trump ................................... 62 23
More against Hillary Clinton ............................ 32 12
Some of both (VOL) ...................................... 5 2
Not sure......................................................... 1 -
Non-Trump Voters on Q12 .............................. NA 63
+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.
Q13 Did you vote for Barack Obama in 2008, in 2012, in both years, or have you never voted for him? +
Q14 As you know, there have been a number of challenges that the Trump administration has faced early on.
Which comes closer to your point of view – these challenges are typical growing pains that occur whenever
there is a quick transition to a new administration or these challenges are unique to this administration and
suggest real problems with the administration and its effectiveness? (ROTATE :1-2)
Changing topics…
Q15 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? "The economic and political systems in the country
are stacked against people like me.”
10/25-
2/17 29/15 11/14 4/14 8/12+ 5/10 7/02 6/97 4/97 6/94 6/93 10/92+ 9/92+
Agree ...............................................
43 54 56 55 54 47 34 40 52 45 35 49 50
Disagree ..........................................
52 41 40 39 39 47 59 53 43 48 58 45 45
Not sure.........................................
5 5 4 6 7 6 7 7 5 7 7 6 5
10/23- 10/14-
7/92+ 5/92+ 4/92+ 2/92+ 1/92+ 12/91+ 10/91+ 10/90+ 26/88+ 16/88+ 9/88+ 8/88+
56 45 59 47 43 44 48 42 43 50 43 51
37 49 37 47 51 49 46 54 48 42 46 39
7 6 4 6 6 7 6 4 9 8 11 10
+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.
Q16a Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “For too long, a small group in our nation’s capital
has reaped the rewards of government while the people have borne the cost.” *
Agree........................................................ 86
Disagree................................................... 12
Not sure.................................................. 2
* Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM A).
Q16b Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “The news media and other elites are exaggerating
the problems with the Trump Administration because they are uncomfortable and threatened with the kind of
change that Trump represents.” **
Agree........................................................ 53
Disagree................................................... 45
Not sure.................................................. 2
** Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM B).
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Q17 Now, who do you want to see take the lead role in setting policy for the country – President Trump,
Republicans in Congress, or Democrats in Congress?
2/17 1/17
President Trump^ ............................. 33 28
Republicans in Congress .................. 19 19
Democrats in Congress .................... 37 41
None of these (VOL) ....................... 6 7
Not sure .......................................... 5 5
^ Response was “President-Elect Trump” in January 2017
Q18 How likely do you think it is that Donald Trump will bring real change in the direction of the country, very
likely, fairly likely, just somewhat likely, or not that likely?
Among
Likely to Among
Bring Change All Adults
Right kind of change........................................................ 63 48
Wrong kind of change ..................................................... 30 23
Some of both (VOL) ...................................................... 2 2
Not sure ......................................................................... 5 4
Not that likely/Not sure on Q18 ....................................... NA 23
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Q19 Now, how would you rate Donald Trump on the following qualities, using a five-point scale, on which a "5"
means a very good rating, a "1" means a very poor rating, and a "3" means a mixed rating? (IF "NOT
SURE," RECORD AS "DK.") (RANDOMIZE)
Moving on…
Q20 Which ONE of the following statements best describes your feelings toward Donald Trump? (DO NOT
ROTATE)
Q21 Which one of the following best describes your feelings about President Trump so far? Would you say he is
off to… (ROTATE TOP THREE TOP TO BOTTOM, BOTTOM TO TOP)
A mixed start trying to fulfill his promises, but making mistakes in some appointments and some policy
decisions.
A bad start putting in policies that are dividing the country, and not working well with the Congress or
intelligence agencies.
His lack of policy knowledge and his temperament demonstrate he is not up to being president.
High Low
10/8- 10/7-
2/17 12/16 12/15 7/15 3/15 12/14 12/14+ 9/14+ 9/09 9/13
Economy will get better ..................... 41 42 24 25 29 31 28 27 47 17
Economy will get worse ..................... 21 19 24 24 21 17 24 20 20 42
Economy will stay about the same .... 36 38 50 51 48 51 46 51 30 38
Not sure........................................... 2 1 2 - 2 1 2 2 3 3
10/25- 10/7-
6/14 4/14 3/14 12/13 28/13 9/13 9/13 7/13 6/13 12/12
27 26 26 29 23 17 27 31 32 38
24 26 25 24 34 42 24 21 18 28
48 47 48 46 42 38 48 47 49 33
1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1
9/26- 9/12-
10/12+ 30/12+ 16/12+ 8/12+ 7/12+ 6/12 5/12 4/12 3/12 1/12
45 44 42 36 27 35 33 38 40 37
9 13 18 18 25 20 19 19 23 17
34 35 32 38 45 41 46 42 35 44
12 8 8 8 3 4 2 1 2 2
12/11 11/11 10/11 8/11 7/11 6/11 4/11 2/11 1/11 12/10
30 25 21 22 26 29 33 29 40 32
22 28 32 30 31 30 21 29 17 24
47 47 45 47 41 39 46 41 42 42
1 - 2 1 2 2 - 1 1 2
9/09 7/09 6/09 4/09 10/08+ 10/06+ 10/04+ 10/02+ 10/98+1 10/94
47 44 46 38 38 22 43 41 17 31
20 21 22 30 20 22 10 20 24 24
30 32 29 30 37 51 33 34 54 40
3 3 3 2 5 5 14 5 5 5
1
Prior to April 2001, the question was phrased, “Over the next year…”
+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.
Among
Economy Among All
Better Adults
Mostly because of President Trump’s new economic policies .................... 73 30
Mostly because of what President Obama set in motion over
the past eight years .................................................................................... 5 2
Mostly because the normal business cycle is improving ............................ 20 8
Not sure .................................................................................................... 2 1
Economy will get worse on Q22 ................................................................. NA 21
Economy will stay about the same on Q22 ................................................. NA 36
Not sure on Q22 ......................................................................................... NA 2
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Q23 In general, do you think that free trade between the United States and foreign countries has helped the
United States, has hurt the United States, or has not made much of a difference either way?
Now as you may know, Barack Obama’s health care plan was passed by Congress and signed into law in
2010…
Q24 From what you have heard about the 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?
10/14- 5/6-
9/13 7/13 6/13 7/12+ 6/12 4/12 12/11 1/11 18/10+ 6/10+ 10/101
TOTAL GOOD IDEA .................... 31 34 37 40 35 36 34 39 36 38 38
Strongly ......................................
24 26 28 31 25 27 23 29 25 28 28
Not so strongly ...........................
7 8 9 9 10 9 11 10 11 10 10
TOTAL BAD IDEA........................ 44 47 49 44 41 45 41 39 46 46 44
Not so strongly ..........................
6 6 6 5 6 6 8 5 5 7 6
Strongly ......................................
38 41 43 39 35 39 33 34 41 39 38
Do not have an opinion ................ 24 18 13 15 22 17 24 21 16 15 17
Not sure ......................................
1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 1
1/23- 1/10-
3/10 25/10 14/10 12/09 10/09 9/09 8/09 7/09 6/09 4/09
Good idea ...................................... 36 31 33 32 38 39 36 36 33 33
Bad idea ........................................ 48 46 46 47 42 41 42 42 32 26
Do not have an opinion ................ 15 22 18 17 16 17 17 17 30 34
Not sure ...................................... 1 1 3 4 4 3 5 5 5 7
1
Prior to May 2010, the question did not ask “And, do you feel that way strongly, or not so strongly?”
+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.
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Q25a When it comes to your opinion about the health care law, do you feel that it…(ROTATE TOP TO BOTTOM,
BOTTOM TO TOP)
10/25-
2/17* 1/17 4/14 12/13 28/13
Is working well the way it is ............................. 4 6 8 4 6
Needs minor modifications to improve it ......... 43 44 40 36 38
Needs a major overhaul ................................... 36 33 28 31 28
Should be totally eliminated ............................. 16 16 21 26 24
Other (VOL) .................................................... - - - - 1
Not sure ......................................................... 1 1 3 3 4
*Asked of one-half of respondents (FORM A).
Q25b As you know, Republicans in Congress plan to repeal and replace Barack Obama’s health care law with a
new law they would propose. How much confidence do you have that a new law proposed by Republicans
in Congress to replace Obama’s health care law would make things better? Do you (ROTATE TOP TO
BOTTOM, BOTTOM TO TOP) have a great deal of confidence, have some confidence, have mixed
opinions, have little or no confidence, or do you not know enough to have an opinion? **
Q26 Have you or your family been helped or hurt by any part of the health care law that was passed by Congress
and signed into law in 2010?
Helped ................................................................................... 24
Hurt ........................................................................................ 30
Both helped and hurt (VOL) .............................................. 3
No impact (VOL) ................................................................ 42
Not sure .............................................................................. 1
Changing topics…
Q27 Since Donald Trump has won the election, do you think the news media has mostly been fair and objective
in their coverage of him or not? (IF NOT) And, would you say the news media has been too critical or not
critical enough toward Donald Trump in their coverage?
Q28 From which ONE OR TWO of the following news sources, if any, do you get most of your information about
politics and current events? (RANDOMIZE :1-9, ALWAYS READ :10 LAST)
Moving on…
Q29 President Trump implemented a temporary travel ban for people from seven countries including Iran, Iraq,
Syria, and Yemen. This ban would last for three or four months for people from these countries and
indefinitely for refugees from Syria until enhanced vetting procedures could be put into place. This ban was
struck down by the federal courts and the existing vetting process that was being used before President
Trump’s travel ban remains in place.
Do you think a temporary ban from these seven countries (ROTATE :1-2, ASK :3 LAST)
Changing topics…
Q30 In general, do you believe that Donald Trump has a relationship with Vladimir Putin ( “VLAD-ah-meer POO-
tin”) that is too friendly and therefore not appropriate for an American president to have with the president of
Russia or do you not have an opinion on this?
Q31a And, do you think that the U.S. Congress should investigate whether or not there was contact between the
Russian government and the Trump campaign in 2016? If you do not know enough to have an opinion
either way, just say so. *
Yes ......................................................................................... 53
No ........................................................................................... 25
No Opinion ............................................................................. 21
Not sure .............................................................................. 1
*Asked of one-half of respondents (FORM A).
Q31b And, do you think that the U.S. Congress should investigate whether or not the Russian government
interfered with the 2016 presidential election? If you do not know enough to have an opinion either way, just
say so. **
Yes ......................................................................................... 54
No ........................................................................................... 29
No Opinion ............................................................................. 16
Not sure .............................................................................. 1
**Asked of one-half of respondents (FORM B).
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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-at-
home mom or dad, retired, or unemployed and looking for work?
Currently Employed
Professional, manager ............................ 27
White-collar worker ................................. 16
Blue-collar worker ................................... 20
Farmer, rancher ...................................... 1
Not Currently Employed
Student .................................................... 3
Stay at home mom/dad ........................... 5
Retired .................................................... 24
Unemployed, looking for work ................. 3
Other ....................................................... 1
Not sure ................................................
QF3 What is the last grade that you completed in school? (DO NOT READ CHOICES.)
QF4 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.")
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)?
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?
QF7 Are you married, widowed, separated, divorced, single and never been married, or are you unmarried and
living with a partner?
Married ............................................................. 52
Widowed ........................................................... 6
Separated ........................................................ 2
Divorced ........................................................... 9
Single/never been married ................................ 25
Unmarried and living with a partner .................. 6
Refused .......................................................... -
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QF8 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, between one hundred thousand dollars and one hundred and fifty thousand dollars, or would the
total be more than that?
QF9 How would you describe your economic circumstances—(ROTATE TOP TO BOTTOM, BOTTOM TO TOP)
poor, working class, middle class, upper middle class, or well-to-do?
Poor ............................................................... 9
Working class ................................................ 28
Middle class ................................................... 46
Upper middle class ........................................ 14
Well-to-do ...................................................... 2
Not sure/refused .......................................... 1