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Recap of Recent CSLI Survey Findings from Fall 2008. Dan Nataf, Ph.D. Director, Center for the Study of Local Issues Part of the Sarbanes Center for Public and Community Service Anne Arundel Community College Jan. 15, 2009. Economic Anxiety – Multiple Indicators Most Important Problem.
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Recap of Recent CSLI Survey Findings from Fall 2008 Dan Nataf, Ph.D. Director, Center for the Study of Local Issues Part of the Sarbanes Center for Public and Community Service Anne Arundel Community College Jan. 15, 2009
Economic Anxiety – Multiple IndicatorsMost Important Problem
Economic Anxiety – Multiple IndicatorsPerceptions of Local Economic Conditions
Economic Anxiety – Multiple Indicators Applicability of Specific Conditions CSLI Spring vs. Fall 2008 Survey
Economic Anxiety – Multiple Indicators Confidence in Fed’s Handling of Crisis
Non Economic Local Issues: Right vs. Wrong Direction
State Issues – Wind Turbines “Do you think that the STATE government should make it easier to install wind turbines to generate energy, even in scenic places like across the river from Annapolis where the old radio antennas are located or in state parks in Western Maryland?”
slots by County 68% 59% 50% State Issues - Legalize Slots 2008 – by County Maryland/AA County (same) For 59% Against 41% CSLI Fall Poll: For 52%, Against 43%
National Issues: President Bush’s Job Approval in Anne Arundel County vs. USA
Semi-annual Surveys: Sample of Findings Political Horse Race: Estimating Election Results
Harris by County Pushpins Election Recap 2008 0.58 0.44 0.30 Harris Vote by County
Electoral Trends: Republican Advantage over Democrats in Presidential Races (AA County only)