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BATTLEGROUND XXVII

Analysis of a voter survey conducted in March 2005, focusing on voter preferences between Republican and Democratic candidates, approval ratings of President George W. Bush, and views on major issues like Social Security reform.

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BATTLEGROUND XXVII

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  1. BATTLEGROUND XXVII

  2. March 7-9, 2005/ N=1,007 Registered “Likely” Voters/±3.1% M.O.E. If the election for Congress were being held today, and you had to make a choice, would you be voting for the Republican candidate or the Democratic candidate in your district? Q1

  3. March 7-9, 2005/ N=1,007 Registered “Likely” Voters/±3.1% M.O.E. Do you feel things in this country are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track? Q2

  4. March 7-9, 2005/ N=1,007 Registered “Likely” Voters/±3.1% M.O.E. What do you think is the number one problem for the President and Congress to deal with -- that is, what is the problem that you and your family think is most important for the President and Congress to deal with? Q3

  5. March 7-9, 2005/ N=1,007 Registered “Likely” Voters/±3.1% M.O.E. For each one, please tell me whether you have heard of that person or organization and if so, whether you have a favorable or an unfavorable impression of them.“George W. Bush” Q4

  6. March 7-9, 2005/ N=1,007 Registered “Likely” Voters/±3.1% M.O.E. For each one, please tell me whether you have heard of that person or organization and if so, whether you have a favorable or an unfavorable impression of them. Q5-6

  7. March 7-9, 2005/ N=1,007 Registered “Likely” Voters/±3.1% M.O.E. For each one, please tell me whether you have heard of that person or organization and if so, whether you have a favorable or an unfavorable impression of them.“The Republican Party” Q7

  8. March 7-9, 2005/ N=1,007 Registered “Likely” Voters/±3.1% M.O.E. For each one, please tell me whether you have heard of that person or organization and if so, whether you have a favorable or an unfavorable impression of them.“The Democratic Party” Q8

  9. March 7-9, 2005/ N=1,007 Registered “Likely” Voters/±3.1% M.O.E. How would you rate the job George W. Bush has been doing as President? Do you approve or disapprove of the job he is doing? Q9

  10. March 7-9, 2005/ N=1,007 Registered “Likely” Voters/±3.1% M.O.E. Whether you approve of disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling his job as President, what is your impression of George W. Bush as a person? Do you approve or disapprove of him? Q10

  11. March 7-9, 2005/ N=1,007 Registered “Likely” Voters/±3.1% M.O.E. Have you seen, read or heard anything about President George W. Bush and his policies recently? Q11

  12. March 7-9, 2005/ N=1,007 Registered “Likely” Voters/±3.1% M.O.E. Thinking about what you have seen, read or heard about President George W. Bush and his policies, has it made you more favorable or less favorable towards him? (Asked of N= 742 ,or 74% of total sample) Q11.1

  13. March 7-9, 2005/ N=1,007 Registered “Likely” Voters/±3.1% M.O.E. Please tell me, for each one, who would do a better job of handling this issue or better represents this quality -- President George W. Bush or the Democrats in Congress.(Split Sample A) Q12A-15A

  14. March 7-9, 2005/ N=1,007 Registered “Likely” Voters/±3.1% M.O.E. Please tell me, for each one, who would do a better job of handling this issue or better represents this quality -- President George W. Bush or the Democrats in Congress.(Split Sample A) Q16A-19A

  15. March 7-9, 2005/ N=1,007 Registered “Likely” Voters/±3.1% M.O.E. Please tell me, for each one, who would do a better job of handling this issue or better represents this quality -- President George W. Bush or the Democrats in Congress. (Split Sample A) Q20A-22A

  16. March 7-9, 2005/ N=1,007 Registered “Likely” Voters/±3.1% M.O.E. Please tell me, for each one, who would do a better job of handling this issue or better represents this quality -- the Republicans in Congress or the Democrats in Congress.(Split Sample B) Q12B-15B

  17. March 7-9, 2005/ N=1,007 Registered “Likely” Voters/±3.1% M.O.E. Please tell me, for each one, who would do a better job of handling this issue or better represents this quality -- the Republicans in Congress or the Democrats in Congress.(Split Sample B) Q16B-19B

  18. March 7-9, 2005/ N=1,007 Registered “Likely” Voters/±3.1% M.O.E. Please tell me, for each one, who would do a better job of handling this issue or better represents this quality -- the Republicans in Congress or the Democrats in Congress.(Split Sample B) Q20B-22B

  19. March 7-9, 2005/ N=1,007 Registered “Likely” Voters/±3.1% M.O.E. Would you describe the long-term financial security of Social Security these days as – excellent, good, not so good, or poor? Q23

  20. March 7-9, 2005/ N=1,007 Registered “Likely” Voters/±3.1% M.O.E. Do you think that Social Security needs -- major changes, modest changes, or only a minor adjustment? Q24

  21. March 7-9, 2005/ N=1,007 Registered “Likely” Voters/±3.1% M.O.E. Have you seen, read, or heard anything in recent weeks about a proposal by President Bush to create voluntary “Personal Retirement Accounts” as part of the Social Security System?(Split Sample A) Q25A

  22. March 7-9, 2005/ N=1,007 Registered “Likely” Voters/±3.1% M.O.E. Do you favor or oppose President Bush’s proposal to create voluntary “Personal Retirement Accounts” as part of the Social Security system?(Split Sample A)(Asked of N= 433, or 43% of total sample) Q25.1A

  23. March 7-9, 2005/ N=1,007 Registered “Likely” Voters/±3.1% M.O.E. Have you seen, read, or heard anything in recent weeks about a proposal by President Bush to privatize Social Security and put some Social Security funds into privately run accounts? (Split Sample B) Q25B

  24. March 7-9, 2005/ N=1,007 Registered “Likely” Voters/±3.1% M.O.E. Do you favor or oppose President Bush’s proposal to privatize Social Security and put some Social Security funds into privately run accounts? (Split Sample B)(Asked of N= 435 , or 43% of total sample) Q25.1B

  25. March 7-9, 2005/ N=1,007 Registered “Likely” Voters/±3.1% M.O.E. In thinking about the economy, how would you rate the current state of the economy? Q26

  26. March 7-9, 2005/ N=1,007 Registered “Likely” Voters/±3.1% M.O.E. In thinking about the economy, how do you think the economy will rate SIX months from now? Q27

  27. March 7-9, 2005/ N=1,007 Registered “Likely” Voters/±3.1% M.O.E. Would you say that you and your family are financially better off, worse off, or just about the same as you were a year ago? Q28

  28. March 7-9, 2005/ N=1,007 Registered “Likely” Voters/±3.1% M.O.E. Looking ahead, do you think that a year from now you and your family will be better off financially, worse off, or just about the same? Q29

  29. March 7-9, 2005/ N=1,007 Registered “Likely” Voters/±3.1% M.O.E. When you think about the financial situation of your family, are you more concerned with: The opportunity to make money in the future, or the stability of knowing your present sources of income are protected. Q30

  30. March 7-9, 2005/ N=1,007 Registered “Likely” Voters/±3.1% M.O.E. Which of these issues is the biggest economic issue facing your family? Would you say it is: Health care costs, the deficit, taxes, jobs and unemployment, inflation, the stock market, or interest rates?(Split Sample A) Q53A

  31. March 7-9, 2005/ N=1,007 Registered “Likely” Voters/±3.1% M.O.E. Which of these issues is the biggest economic issue facing the country? Would you say it is: Health care costs, the deficit, taxes, jobs and unemployment, inflation, the stock market, or interest rates?(Split Sample B) Q53B

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