HRC #3538 Foreign Policy, GOP Poll

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1 HRC #3538 Foreign Policy, GOP Poll July 22-26, likely 2016 voters in battleground states who voted in 2012 or newly registered since Note: BG states defined as AZ, CO, FL, IA, MI, MN, NC, NH, NM, NV, OH, PA, VA, WI S1. Are you 18 years or older and registered to vote? n=800 Yes 100% No. Don't know. S2. In November 2016, there will be an election for the next President of the United States. What is the chance that you will vote in the November 2016 election for president will you definitely vote, probably vote, are the chances or will you probably not vote? n=800 Definitely vote 82% Probably vote 12% chances 6% Probably not. Don't know/refused. S3. In November 2012 there was an election for President of the United States. Did you vote in the election for President of the United States? n=800 Yes 92% No 8% Don't know 0% 2015 Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 1

2 A3. Regardless of how you are registered, do you consider yourself a strong Democrat, a weak Democrat, a strong Republican, a weak Republican, or an Independent? n=800 Strong Democrat 27% Weak Democrat 8% Strong Republican 21% Weak Republican 8% Independent 31% Other 2% Don't know 2% DEMOCRAT 35% REPUBLICAN 30% INDEPENDENT 35% Among Independents A4. Which of the following statements would you say best describes you? n=279 You almost always vote for Democratic candidates 8% You vote for Democrats more often than you vote for Republicans You vote for Republicans more often than you vote for Democrats 27% 24% You almost always vote for Republican candidates 8% You vote equally for Democrats and Republicans 23% Don't know 10% VOTE DEM CAND 35% VOTE REP CAND 32% EQUAL/DK 33% 2015 Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 2

3 Favorability Now I am going to read you a list of people and organizations. After I read each one, please tell me if you have a very favorable view of them, somewhat favorable view, somewhat unfavorable view or very unfavorable view of them. If you haven't heard of them or are unfamiliar with them, just tell me that. C1. Hillary Clinton Total Dem Ind Rep UFG Base Very favorable 21% 47% 11% 3% 14% Somewhat favorable 27% 43% 30% 6% 45% Somewhat unfavorable 12% 5% 17% 14% 30% Very unfavorable 36% 3% 36% 75%. Heard of but no opinion 3% 2% 4% 2% 6% Have not heard of..... Don't know 1%. 3% 0% 4% FAVORABLE 49% 90% 41% 9% 60% UNFAVORABLE 48% 8% 52% 89% 30% NO OPINION/HAVE NOT HEARD/DK 4% 2% 7% 2% 10% Hillary Clinton Favorability Tracking (among total) C1. Hillary Clinton 7/26/2015 6/21/2015 4/23/2015 4/2/2015 3/17/2015 2/5/2015 n=800 n=800 n=844 n=1200 n=1200 n=882 Very favorable 21% 23% 25% 25% 24% 24% Somewhat favorable 27% 25% 25% 27% 25% 28% Somewhat unfavorable 12% 12% 12% 12% 12% 14% Very unfavorable 36% 36% 34% 33% 35% 30% Heard of but no opinion 3% 2% 3% 2% 3% 2% Have not heard of. 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% Don't know 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% FAVORABLE 49% 49% 50% 52% 49% 52% UNFAVORABLE 48% 48% 46% 45% 47% 45% NO OPINION/HAVE NOT HEARD/DK 4% 3% 4% 3% 4% 4% 2015 Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 3

4 C2. Barack Obama Total Dem Ind Rep UFG Base Very favorable 32% 67% 20% 4% 23% Somewhat favorable 19% 23% 26% 6% 41% Somewhat unfavorable 11% 5% 15% 13% 18% Very unfavorable 36% 4% 35% 75% 10% Heard of but no opinion 1% 0% 3% 1% 4% Have not heard of..... Don't know 1% 0% 2% 1% 4% FAVORABLE 51% 91% 46% 11% 64% UNFAVORABLE 47% 9% 49% 88% 28% NO OPINION/HAVE NOT HEARD/DK 2% 1% 5% 1% 8% Barack Obama Favorability Tracking (among total) C2. Barack Obama 7/26/2015 6/21/2015 4/23/2015 4/2/2015 3/17/2015 2/5/2015 n=800 n=266 n=281 n=1200 n=1200 n=882 Very favorable 32% 27% 30% 30% 31% 31% Somewhat favorable 19% 26% 24% 21% 20% 22% Somewhat unfavorable 11% 8% 10% 11% 11% 11% Very unfavorable 36% 36% 34% 36% 36% 35% Heard of but no opinion 1% 2% 2% 1% 1% 1% Have not heard of... 0%.. Don't know 1% 1%. 1% 1% 0% FAVORABLE 51% 53% 54% 51% 51% 52% UNFAVORABLE 47% 44% 44% 47% 48% 46% NO OPINION/HAVE NOT HEARD/DK 2% 3% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2015 Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 4

5 C3. Jeb Bush Total Dem Ind Rep UFG Base Very favorable 6% 1% 3% 17% 2% Somewhat favorable 36% 21% 36% 54% 41% Somewhat unfavorable 25% 35% 28% 11% 28% Very unfavorable 20% 32% 17% 9% 9% Heard of but no opinion 7% 5% 12% 4% 11% Have not heard of 3% 4% 2% 2% 6% Don't know 2% 2% 2% 3% 1% FAVORABLE 43% 22% 39% 71% 43% UNFAVORABLE 45% 67% 45% 20% 38% NO OPINION/HAVE NOT HEARD/DK 12% 11% 16% 9% 19% Jeb Bush Favorability Tracking (among total) C3. Jeb Bush 7/26/2015 6/21/2015 4/23/2015 4/2/2015 3/17/2015 2/5/2015 n=800 n=800 n=844 n=1200 n=1200 n=882 Very favorable 6% 10% 9% 8% 7% 7% Somewhat favorable 36% 32% 29% 31% 31% 29% Somewhat unfavorable 25% 19% 23% 21% 21% 22% Very unfavorable 20% 26% 27% 26% 24% 24% Heard of but no opinion 7% 6% 5% 7% 10% 9% Have not heard of 3% 4% 5% 5% 5% 5% Don't know 2% 2% 2% 3% 3% 3% FAVORABLE 43% 42% 38% 39% 38% 36% UNFAVORABLE 45% 46% 50% 46% 45% 47% NO OPINION/HAVE NOT HEARD/DK 12% 12% 12% 15% 17% 17% 2015 Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 5

6 C4. Marco Rubio Total Dem Ind Rep UFG Base Very favorable 10% 1% 4% 27%. Somewhat favorable 24% 11% 30% 33% 29% Somewhat unfavorable 17% 22% 15% 13% 18% Very unfavorable 14% 26% 12% 2% 11% Heard of but no opinion 11% 11% 15% 8% 11% Have not heard of 18% 22% 16% 14% 28% Don't know 7% 8% 8% 3% 3% FAVORABLE 34% 12% 34% 59% 29% UNFAVORABLE 31% 48% 27% 15% 29% NO OPINION/HAVE NOT HEARD/DK 36% 41% 39% 25% 42% Marco Rubio Favorability Tracking (among total) C4. Marco Rubio 7/26/2015 6/21/2015 4/23/2015 4/2/2015 3/17/2015 1/21/2015 n=401 n=800 n=281 n=1200 n=600 n=353 Very favorable 10% 9% 14% 7% 8% 10% Somewhat favorable 24% 24% 21% 21% 22% 20% Somewhat unfavorable 17% 13% 15% 14% 11% 12% Very unfavorable 14% 17% 18% 16% 17% 13% Heard of but no opinion 11% 12% 9% 10% 12% 9% Have not heard of 18% 19% 15% 24% 27% 24% Don't know 7% 5% 7% 6% 4% 12% FAVORABLE 34% 34% 36% 29% 29% 31% UNFAVORABLE 31% 30% 33% 30% 28% 25% NO OPINION/HAVE NOT HEARD/DK 36% 36% 31% 41% 43% 45% 2015 Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 6

7 C5. Bernie Sanders Total Dem Ind Rep UFG Base Very favorable 10% 16% 10% 2% 6% Somewhat favorable 15% 20% 14% 10% 22% Somewhat unfavorable 9% 5% 10% 12% 11% Very unfavorable 11% 4% 9% 23% 1% Heard of but no opinion 14% 15% 16% 10% 15% Have not heard of 30% 28% 32% 31% 38% Don't know 11% 12% 9% 12% 6% FAVORABLE 25% 36% 24% 12% 28% UNFAVORABLE 20% 9% 19% 35% 12% NO OPINION/HAVE NOT HEARD/DK 55% 55% 57% 53% 60% Bernie Sanders Favorability Tracking (among total) C5. Bernie Sanders 7/26/2015 6/21/2015 n=800 n=800 Very favorable 10% 9% Somewhat favorable 15% 13% Somewhat unfavorable 9% 10% Very unfavorable 11% 10% Heard of but no opinion 14% 12% Have not heard of 30% 39% Don't know 11% 6% FAVORABLE 25% 23% UNFAVORABLE 20% 20% NO OPINION/HAVE NOT HEARD/DK 55% 57% 2015 Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 7

8 C6. Scott Walker Total Dem Ind Rep UFG Base Very favorable 10% 3% 7% 21% 2% Somewhat favorable 13% 7% 14% 20% 9% Somewhat unfavorable 9% 6% 9% 11% 14% Very unfavorable 16% 27% 15% 4% 10% Heard of but no opinion 11% 11% 12% 11% 6% Have not heard of 31% 35% 34% 23% 43% Don't know 10% 11% 9% 10% 16% FAVORABLE 23% 10% 21% 41% 11% UNFAVORABLE 24% 32% 24% 15% 24% NO OPINION/HAVE NOT HEARD/DK 53% 58% 55% 44% 65% Scott Walker Favorability Tracking (among Total) C6. Scott Walker 7/26/2015 6/21/2015 3/17/2015 2/4/2015 n=399 n=266 n=600 n=455 Very favorable 10% 10% 11% 9% Somewhat favorable 13% 15% 16% 14% Somewhat unfavorable 9% 6% 6% 6% Very unfavorable 16% 15% 16% 13% Heard of but no opinion 11% 11% 10% 8% Have not heard of 31% 36% 40% 41% Don't know 10% 7% 2% 9% FAVORABLE 23% 25% 27% 22% UNFAVORABLE 24% 21% 22% 19% NO OPINION/HAVE NOT HEARD/DK 53% 55% 52% 59% 2015 Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 8

9 D1. Do you strongly approve of the job Barack Obama is doing as President, somewhat approve, somewhat disapprove or do you strongly disapprove of the job he is doing? Total Dem Ind Rep UFG Base Strongly approve 23% 49% 14% 2% 15% Somewhat approve 29% 42% 33% 8% 52% Somewhat disapprove 14% 6% 19% 18% 21% Strongly disapprove 34% 3% 33% 70% 10% Don't know 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% APPROVE 51% 91% 47% 10% 67% DISAPPROVE 48% 9% 52% 89% 31% Barack Obama Approval Tracking (among total) D1. Do you strongly approve of the job Barack Obama is doing as President, somewhat approve, somewhat disapprove or do you strongly disapprove of the job he is doing? 7/26/2015 2/4/2015 1/21/2015 n=800 n=800 n=1200 Strongly approve 23% 22% 23% Somewhat approve 29% 31% 29% Somewhat disapprove 14% 14% 12% Strongly disapprove 34% 31% 35% Don't know 1% 2% 1% APPROVE 51% 53% 52% DISAPPROVE 48% 45% 47% 2015 Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 9

10 D2. Do you strongly approve of the job Hillary Clinton did as Secretary of State, somewhat approve, somewhat disapprove or do you strongly disapprove of the job she did? Total Dem Ind Rep UFG Base Strongly approve 17% 37% 9% 3% 14% Somewhat approve 36% 52% 38% 16% 55% Somewhat disapprove 14% 6% 18% 19% 13% Strongly disapprove 27% 0% 27% 58% 3% Don't know 6% 5% 9% 4% 15% APPROVE 53% 89% 46% 19% 69% DISAPPROVE 41% 6% 45% 77% 17% Hillary Clinton Secretary of State Approval Tracking (among total) D2. Do you strongly approve of the job Hillary Clinton did as Secretary of State, somewhat approve, somewhat disapprove or do you strongly disapprove of the job she did? 7/26/2015 6/21/2015 3/17/2015 2/4/2015 1/21/2015 n=800 n=800 n=1200 n=882 n=1022 Strongly approve 17% 20% 21% 21% 29% Somewhat approve 36% 33% 34% 38% 33% Somewhat disapprove 14% 13% 13% 12% 12% Strongly disapprove 27% 29% 27% 23% 22% Don't know 6% 5% 5% 6% 4% APPROVE 53% 52% 55% 59% 62% DISAPPROVE 41% 42% 40% 35% 34% 2015 Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 10

11 D3. Do you strongly approve of the job Barack Obama is doing on foreign policy, somewhat approve, somewhat disapprove or do you strongly disapprove of the job he is doing on foreign policy? Total Dem Ind Rep UFG Base Strongly approve 17% 36% 12% 2% 13% Somewhat approve 27% 44% 25% 8% 34% Somewhat disapprove 15% 10% 21% 15% 29% Strongly disapprove 36% 4% 36% 74% 14% Don't know 5% 6% 6% 1% 10% APPROVE 44% 80% 36% 11% 47% DISAPPROVE 51% 14% 57% 88% 43% 2015 Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 11

12 Ballots GHR2. In November 2016 there will be an election for President. I know it s a long way off, but if the election for President was held today and the candidates were... for whom would you vote? Total Dem Ind Rep UFG Base Democrat Hillary Clinton 43% 85% 35% 3% 37% Republican Jeb Bush 41% 8% 39% 83% 26% Other 7% 2% 10% 8% 12% Don't know 9% 5% 16% 6% 25% OTHER/DON T KNOW 16% 7% 26% 14% 37% HRC v. Jeb Bush Horserace Tracking (among total) GHR2. In November 2016 there will be an election for President. I know it s a long way off, but if the election for President was held today and the candidates were... for whom would you vote? 7/26/2015 6/21/2015 4/23/2015 4/2/2015 3/17/2015 2/5/2015 n=800 n=800 n=844 n=1200 n=1200 n=882 Democrat Hillary Clinton 43% 44% 47% 46% 48% 47% Republican Jeb Bush 41% 41% 38% 41% 42% 40% Other 7% 6% 7% 6% 5% 5% Don't know 9% 9% 8% 7% 6% 8% OTHER/DON T KNOW 16% 15% 15% 13% 11% 13% 2015 Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 12

13 Among Non-HRC Voters GHR3. Even though you are not supporting Hillary Clinton now, what are the chances that you might support her in the presidential election -- is there a fair chance that you might support her, a small chance, just a very slight chance or no chance at all that you might support her? Total Dem Ind Rep UFG Base Fair chance 12% 43% 13% 6% 40% A small chance 8% 14% 11% 5% 28% Just a very slight chance 15% 25% 19% 10% 17% No chance at all 64% 17% 55% 79% 10% Don't know 1% 2% 3%. 5% FAIR/SMALL CHANCE 20% 56% 24% 11% 68% SLIGHT/NO CHANCE 79% 42% 74% 89% 27% Openness to HRC Tracking (among Non-HRC voters) GHR3. Even though you are not supporting Hillary Clinton now, what are the chances that you might support her in the presidential election -- is there a fair chance that you might support her, a small chance, just a very slight chance or no chance at all that you might support her? 7/26/2015 6/21/2015 4/23/2015 4/2/2015 3/17/2015 2/5/2015 n=457 n=449 n=447 n=648 n=628 n=464 Fair chance 12% 9% 9% 10% 8% 10% A small chance 8% 10% 9% 9% 9% 13% Just a very slight chance 15% 13% 15% 14% 15% 17% No chance at all 64% 66% 66% 65% 66% 59% Don't know 1% 3% 1% 2% 1% 2% FAIR/SMALL CHANCE 20% 18% 18% 19% 18% 23% SLIGHT/NO CHANCE 79% 79% 81% 80% 81% 75% 2015 Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 13

14 Among Non-JEB Voters GHR4. Even though you are not supporting Jeb Bush now, what are the chances that you might support him in the presidential election -- is there a fair chance that you might support him, a small chance, just a very slight chance or no chance at all that you might support him? Total Dem Ind Rep UFG Base Fair chance 11% 10% 11% 19% 21% A small chance 17% 16% 16% 29% 43% Just a very slight chance 22% 16% 31% 22% 17% No chance at all 47% 57% 36% 26% 13% Don't know 3% 1% 6% 3% 6% FAIR/SMALL CHANCE 28% 26% 27% 48% 64% SLIGHT/NO CHANCE 69% 73% 67% 49% 30% Openness to JEB Tracking (among Non-JEB voters) GHR4. Even though you are not supporting Jeb Bush now, what are the chances that you might support him in the presidential election -- is there a fair chance that you might support him, a small chance, just a very slight chance or no chance at all that you might support him? 7/21/2015 6/21/2015 4/23/2015 4/2/2015 3/17/2015 2/5/2015 n=469 n=468 n=523 n=714 n=701 n=534 Fair chance 11% 12% 10% 12% 12% 13% A small chance 17% 12% 14% 13% 15% 17% Just a very slight chance 22% 19% 21% 22% 22% 24% No chance at all 47% 55% 52% 49% 47% 42% Don't know 3% 2% 3% 4% 4% 4% FAIR/SMALL CHANCE 28% 24% 24% 25% 27% 30% SLIGHT/NO CHANCE 69% 74% 73% 71% 69% 66% 2015 Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 14

15 GHR6. If the election for President was held today and the candidates were... for whom would you vote? Total Dem Ind Rep UFG Base Democrat Hillary Clinton 46% 87% 40% 6% 53% Republican Marco Rubio 37% 3% 36% 79% 12% Other 3% 1% 5% 3% 5% Don't know 13% 9% 19% 12% 30% OTHER/DON T KNOW 17% 11% 24% 15% 35% HRC v. Marco Rubio Horserace Tracking (among total) GHR6. If the election for President was held today and the candidates were... for whom would you vote? 7/26/2015 6/21/2015 4/23/2015 3/17/2015 N=401 n=800 n=281 n=600 Democrat Hillary Clinton 46% 47% 47% 49% Republican Marco Rubio 37% 40% 39% 40% Other 3% 2% 1% 3% Don't know 13% 11% 13% 7% OTHER/DON T KNOW 17% 13% 14% 11% 2015 Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 15

16 GHR7. If the election for President was held today and the candidates were... for whom would you vote? Total Dem Ind Rep UFG Base Democrat Hillary Clinton 50% 92% 42% 10% 66% Republican Scott Walker 35% 4% 34% 73% 10% Other 3% 1% 5% 3% 3% Don't know 12% 3% 20% 13% 21% OTHER/DON T KNOW 15% 4% 25% 17% 24% HRC v. Scott Walker Horserace Tracking (among total) GHR7. If the election for President was held today and the candidates were... for whom would you vote? 7/26/15 3/17/2015 n=399 n=600 Democrat Hillary Clinton 50% 50% Republican Scott Walker 35% 38% Other 3% 5% Don't know 12% 7% OTHER/DON T KNOW 15% 12% 2015 Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 16

17 In Line/Out of Touch Switching gears slightly Q1. Based on what you know or have heard, do you think that Hillary Clinton s ideas and policies are...? Total Dem Ind Rep UFG Base In line with the views of most Americans 48% 79% 46% 15% 61% Out of touch with the views of most Americans 42% 12% 41% 79% 19% Don't know 10% 9% 14% 7% 21% HRC In Line/Out of Touch Tracking (among total) Q1. Based on what you know or have heard, do you think that Hillary Clinton s ideas and policies are...? 7/26/2015 6/21/2015 4/23/2015 4/2/2015 3/17/2015 2/5/2015 n=800 n=800 n=844 n=600 n=1200 n=882 In line with the views of most Americans 48% 48% 46% 45% 48% 47% Out of touch with the views of most Americans 42% 40% 41% 40% 40% 35% Don't know 10% 12% 13% 14% 12% 18% Q2. Based on what you know or have heard, do you think that Jeb Bush s ideas and policies are...? Total Dem Ind Rep UFG Base In line with the views of most Americans 36% 22% 31% 58% 38% Out of touch with the views of most Americans 39% 53% 42% 21% 28% Don't know 25% 25% 27% 21% 34% Jeb Bush In Line/Out of Touch Tracking (among total) Q2. Based on what you know or have heard, do you think that Jeb Bush s ideas and policies are...? 7/26/2015 6/21/2015 4/23/2015 4/2/2015 3/17/2015 2/5/2015 n=800 n=401 n=844 n=600 n=1200 n=882 In line with the views of most Americans 36% 38% 33% 31% 37% 30% Out of touch with the views of most Americans 39% 39% 40% 40% 36% 33% Don't know 25% 23% 27% 29% 27% 37% 2015 Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 17

18 HRC Attributes Now I'm going to read you some qualities people might use to describe a president. For each of the qualities that I read, please tell me how well it describes Hillary Clinton on a 1 to 5 scale, where 5 means it describes Hillary Clinton extremely well and 1 means that it does not describe Hillary Clinton at all. You may use any number from 1 to 5. 1 Does Not Descr. At All Descr. Extr. Well DK NET 1-2 NET 4-5 n=399 Q14. Is tough enough to stand up to America's enemies and not back down n=399 Q12. Will do what it takes to keep America safe n=401 Q11. Is someone you trust to stand up for America around the world n=401 Q7. Will be a tenacious fighter for everyday Americans n=401 Q13. Has the steadiness and judgment to be Commander-in-Chief n=401 Q5. Is someone you can count on to get things done n=399 Q8. Will fight for people like you n=401 Q3. Has a clear vision for the country's future n=399 Q4. Understands how to keep our economy moving and create jobs n=399 Q10. Is someone you trust n=401 Q9. Is straightforward and honest n=399 Q6. Is in touch with the lives of everyday Americans 24% 12% 13% 23% 25% 4% 36% 48% 25% 10% 16% 21% 26% 3% 35% 47% 31% 9% 15% 21% 23% 0% 40% 45% 28% 11% 17% 21% 22% 0% 39% 44% 33% 11% 14% 21% 20% 0% 45% 42% 26% 12% 21% 20% 22% 0% 37% 41% 31% 12% 16% 19% 20% 2% 44% 38% 27% 14% 20% 20% 18% 1% 41% 38% 25% 10% 25% 18% 17% 4% 35% 35% 37% 13% 17% 13% 18% 2% 49% 32% 36% 12% 20% 18% 14% 1% 48% 32% 30% 15% 23% 17% 13% 2% 45% 30% 2015 Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 18

19 HRC Attributes by Party and UFG % Describes HRC Very Well (NET 4-5) Total Dem Ind Rep UFG Q14. Is tough enough to stand up to America's enemies and not back down Q12. Will do what it takes to keep America safe Q11. Is someone you trust to stand up for America around the world Q7. Will be a tenacious fighter for everyday Americans Q13. Has the steadiness and judgment to be Commander-in-Chief Q5. Is someone you can count on to get things done Q8. Will fight for people like you Q3. Has a clear vision for the country's future Q4. Understands how to keep our economy moving and create jobs Q9. Is straightforward and honest Q10. Is someone you trust Q6. Is in touch with the lives of everyday Americans Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 19

20 Iran News Q15. How much have you heard recently about the agreement between the U.S., our allies and Iran to lift economic sanctions on Iran in exchange for Iran committing to end its efforts to build a nuclear weapon for the next 10 years? Total Dem Ind Rep UFG Base A great deal 30% 29% 32% 28% 34% Some 37% 34% 37% 41% 30% A little 22% 25% 21% 19% 25% Nothing at all 10% 11% 8% 12% 8% Don't know 1% 2% 1%. 3% GREAT DEAL/SOME 67% 63% 69% 69% 64% LITTLE/NOTHING 32% 35% 30% 31% 32% Q16. Do you approve or disapprove of President Obama's efforts to secure this agreement with Iran? Total Dem Ind Rep UFG Base Strongly approve 21% 37% 16% 7% 23% Somewhat approve 31% 43% 32% 17% 50% Somewhat disapprove 14% 7% 17% 20% 17% Strongly disapprove 28% 6% 30% 51% 6% Don't know 5% 7% 4% 4% 4% APPROVE 52% 80% 49% 24% 72% DISAPPROVE 42% 12% 47% 72% 24% 2015 Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 20

21 America s Role in the World Next, I want to get your opinion on how the next President should spend his or her time. Please tell me how much of his or her time you think the next President should be spending on each issue. Q17. How much time do you believe the next President should be spending on domestic issues like the economy? Total Dem Ind Rep UFGs Base % to 24% 3% 3% 4% 3% 1% 25% to 49% 19% 13% 24% 20% 27% 50% to 74% 39% 36% 35% 47% 35% 75% to 100% 37% 49% 31% 30% 29% Don't Know 2%. 5% 1% 8% LESS THAN 50% 22% 16% 28% 22% 28% MORE THAN 50% 76% 84% 67% 77% 64% Q18. How much time do you believe the next President should be spending on foreign policy issues? Total Dem Ind Rep UFGs Base % to 24% 15% 17% 17% 10% 11% 25% to 49% 36% 28% 41% 41% 48% 50% to 74% 29% 31% 25% 31% 15% 75% to 100% 17% 24% 9% 18% 13% Don't Know 3% 1% 8% 1% 13% LESS THAN 50% 51% 44% 58% 51% 59% MORE THAN 50% 45% 54% 34% 48% 28% 2015 Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 21

22 Now, I'm going to read you some statements that people might make about America. Please tell me if you agree or disagree with each statement. Str. Agree Smwt. Agree Smwt. Disagree Str. Disagree DK Total Agree Total Disagree n=267 Q36. We need to maintain a strong military but, just like in any other department, we need to make sure we're not spending wastefully and that we cut programs that aren't working or we don't need. n=265 Q20. It's not America's responsibility to be the world's policeman, but we do need to use our power around the world in smart and strategic ways to protect our national interests and maintain our strength. n=267 Q36A. The biggest threats to America today are not foreign countries and their armies, they are terrorist cells and organizations, and we need a forward-looking and strategic foreign policy that uses all of America's diplomatic and military resources to overcome these new challenges. n=267 Q21. America should take a global leadership role in challenges facing the world, like climate change and poverty. n=265 Q24A. The recently announced nuclear agreement between Iran and the international community doesn't do enough to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon and the next president must be prepared to use military action to stop them if necessary. n=268 Q22. America can achieve so much more through diplomacy and working with other countries than by threatening to attack countries that don't agree with us. n=268 Q19. It's not America's responsibility to be the world's policeman, and we have become too engaged in messy conflicts abroad that don't involve us. 66% 23% 4% 5% 3% 89% 8% 60% 29% 4% 4% 2% 89% 8% 52% 30% 8% 5% 5% 82% 13% 41% 32% 13% 8% 5% 73% 22% 41% 29% 12% 14% 4% 70% 26% 39% 37% 9% 8% 6% 76% 18% 39% 35% 16% 9% 2% 73% 25% 2015 Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 22

23 Str. Agree Smwt. Agree Smwt. Disagree Str. Disagree DK Total Agree Total Disagree n=265 Q23. The recently announced nuclear agreement between Iran and the international community is the most effective path we have to preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, and will require vigorous enforcement and verification and swift consequences for any violations. n=267 Q24. The recently announced nuclear agreement between Iran and the international community is a mistake. It lifts tough economic sanctions, giving Iran tens of billions to spend on supporting terrorist groups and it ultimately threatens our national security. n=268 Q25. Seven years of Barack Obama as President have weakened America in the eyes of the world. n=267 Q27. The Obama-Clinton foreign policy has resulted in more chaos in the Middle East, more violence around the world and has left our allies not trusting us. n=267 Q33. Hillary Clinton's failed leadership as Secretary of State was responsible for the loss of American lives in the terrorist attack on the US diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya. n=265 Q32. Hillary Clinton did not accomplish anything significant while she was Secretary of State. n=268 Q31. Regardless of your view of President Obama, Hillary Clinton was an effective and admirable Secretary of State. n=268 Q34. If a Republican is elected President, he or she would launch us right back into a war, putting our troops back on the battlefield and costing our country billions. n=268 Q28. After the war in Iraq damaged our standing in the world, President Obama and Hillary Clinton rebuilt our relationships with our allies and ensured we have strong partners in confronting threats wherever they occur. 33% 31% 9% 22% 5% 64% 30% 33% 21% 16% 19% 12% 54% 35% 32% 16% 18% 33% 2% 48% 51% 30% 23% 17% 24% 6% 53% 41% 27% 20% 16% 29% 9% 47% 44% 27% 11% 33% 26% 3% 37% 60% 24% 35% 10% 27% 4% 59% 37% 24% 18% 30% 21% 8% 42% 51% 19% 35% 18% 26% 2% 54% 44% 2015 Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 23

24 Str. Agree Smwt. Agree Smwt. Disagree Str. Disagree DK Total Agree Total Disagree n=268 Q23A. The recently announced nuclear agreement between Iran and the international community is the most effective path we have to preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. n=265 Q29. Hillary Clinton was responsible for some of the worst failures of President Obama's foreign policy. n=267 Q30. Hillary Clinton was responsible for some of the most important achievements in President Obama's foreign policy. n=265 Q35. If Jeb Bush is elected President, he would launch us right back into a war, putting our troops back on the battlefield and costing our country billions. n=265 Q26. Seven years of Barack Obama as President have restored America's position as the strongest, most powerful nation in the world. 19% 30% 15% 26% 10% 49% 41% 19% 23% 34% 19% 6% 42% 53% 18% 31% 21% 15% 15% 49% 36% 17% 26% 26% 21% 10% 43% 47% 12% 25% 17% 44% 2% 37% 61% Foreign Policy Attitudes by Party and UFG % Strongly Agree Total Dem Ind Rep UFG Q36. We need to maintain a strong military but, just like in any other department, we need to make sure we're not spending wastefully and that we cut programs that aren't working or we don't need. Q20. It's not America's responsibility to be the world's policeman, but we do need to use our power around the world in smart and strategic ways to protect our national interests and maintain our strength. Q36A. The biggest threats to America today are not foreign countries and their armies, they are terrorist cells and organizations, and we need a forward-looking and strategic foreign policy that uses all of America's diplomatic and military resources to overcome these new challenges. Q21. America should take a global leadership role in challenges facing the world, like climate change and poverty. Q24A. The recently announced nuclear agreement between Iran and the international community doesn't do enough to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon and the next president must be prepared to use military action to stop them if necessary Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 24

25 % Strongly Agree Total Dem Ind Rep UFG Q22. America can achieve so much more through diplomacy and working with other countries than by threatening to attack countries that don't agree with us. Q19. It's not America's responsibility to be the world's policeman, and we have become too engaged in messy conflicts abroad that don't involve us. Q23. The recently announced nuclear agreement between Iran and the international community is the most effective path we have to preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, and will require vigorous enforcement and verification and swift consequences for any violations. Q24. The recently announced nuclear agreement between Iran and the international community is a mistake. It lifts tough economic sanctions, giving Iran tens of billions to spend on supporting terrorist groups and it ultimately threatens our national security. Q25. Seven years of Barack Obama as President have weakened America in the eyes of the world. Q27. The Obama-Clinton foreign policy has resulted in more chaos in the Middle East, more violence around the world and has left our allies not trusting us. Q33. Hillary Clinton's failed leadership as Secretary of State was responsible for the loss of American lives in the terrorist attack on the US diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya. Q32. Hillary Clinton did not accomplish anything significant while she was Secretary of State. Q31. Regardless of your view of President Obama, Hillary Clinton was an effective and admirable Secretary of State. Q34. If a Republican is elected President, he or she would launch us right back into a war, putting our troops back on the battlefield and costing our country billions. Q28. After the war in Iraq damaged our standing in the world, President Obama and Hillary Clinton rebuilt our relationships with our allies and ensured we have strong partners in confronting threats wherever they occur. Q23A. The recently announced nuclear agreement between Iran and the international community is the most effective path we have to preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. Q29. Hillary Clinton was responsible for some of the worst failures of President Obama's foreign policy. Q30. Hillary Clinton was responsible for some of the most important achievements in President Obama's foreign policy. Q35. If Jeb Bush is elected President, he would launch us right back into a war, putting our troops back on the battlefield and costing our country billions. Q26. Seven years of Barack Obama as President have restored America's position as the strongest, most powerful nation in the world Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 25

26 Q37. Which of the following comes closer to your view? Total Dem Ind Rep UFGs Base What makes America strong and respected around the world is our advanced and technologically superior military. What makes America strong and respected around the world is our ability to lead by example and work with other countries to solve global challenges. 26% 17% 23% 41% 20% 66% 78% 68% 48% 74% Neither 4% 1% 3% 9% 5% Don't know 4% 4% 6% 3% 1% Q38. Which of the following do you agree with more? Total Dem Ind Rep UFGs Base Hillary Clinton played a big role in shaping the foreign policy of the Obama Administration and if she were to become president, she would pursue many of the same priorities and ideas as Obama. Though Hillary Clinton served in the Obama Administration, it was her job to follow the President's lead. If she were elected President herself, she would follow her own course on foreign policy, not continue his. 35% 36% 31% 39% 30% 52% 61% 52% 41% 57% Neither 8% 1% 9% 16% 3% Don't know 5% 3% 7% 4% 10% 2015 Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 26

27 Q39. Which of the following do you agree with more? Total Dem Ind Rep UFGs Base Under Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton s leadership, the world has become more dangerous and chaotic. From the conflicts in Libya and Syria and the rise of ISIS, their foreign policy has failed us and made us weak, left the world more unstable and our country less safe. The Republican response to every foreign policy challenge is to send in more troops and keep pulling our country into costly wars. Hillary Clinton was a smart and effective Secretary of State, who rebuilt our relations with our allies, stood up to Vladimir Putin and led the international effort to impose the toughest sanctions ever on Iran. 43% 16% 45% 73% 26% 45% 71% 39% 22% 49% Neither 5% 6% 7% 2% 9% Don't know 6% 7% 9% 3% 16% 2015 Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 27

28 Foreign Policy Lay of the Land Next I'm going to read you a list of foreign policy issues. For each one, please tell me how important of a priority you think it should be for the next president. Very Impt. Smwt. Impt. Not Very Impt. Not At All Impt. DK Total Impt. Total Not Impt. n=267 Q46. Working with our allies to deal with the threat of ISIS. n=267 Q40. Restoring and strengthening our relationships with other countries. n=265 Q42. Standing up for human rights and speaking out against the abuse of people wherever it occurs. n=265 Q49. Working with our allies to put an end to the conflict in Syria. n=268 Q44. Preventing the US from being pulled into more military conflicts abroad. n=268 Q41. Forging trade deals that open new markets for American businesses. n=268 Q45. Working with countries around the world to take real and meaningful action on climate change, which experts warn is one of the biggest and most urgent threats to our national security. n=268 Q47. Putting American combat troops on the ground in Iraq and Syria to combat and destroy ISIS. n=267 Q43. Using our military to intervene to prevent or end violent conflicts abroad. n=265 Q48. Putting American combat troops on the ground in Eastern Europe to make sure Vladimir Putin does not invade our allies. 77% 20% 1%. 1% 97% 1% 61% 35% 3% 1% 0% 96% 4% 61% 31% 5% 2%. 93% 7% 53% 37% 5% 3% 3% 89% 8% 52% 39% 3% 4% 2% 91% 7% 46% 41% 7% 5% 1% 87% 11% 42% 31% 13% 11% 3% 73% 24% 35% 39% 13% 9% 4% 73% 23% 28% 49% 15% 4% 4% 76% 19% 22% 47% 19% 7% 5% 69% 26% 2015 Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 28

29 Foreign Policy Priorities by Party and UFG % Very Important Total Dem Ind Rep UFGs Q46. Working with our allies to deal with the threat of ISIS Q40. Restoring and strengthening our relationships with other countries Q42. Standing up for human rights and speaking out against the abuse of people wherever it occurs Q49. Working with our allies to put an end to the conflict in Syria Q44. Preventing the US from being pulled into more military conflicts abroad Q41. Forging trade deals that open new markets for American businesses Q45. Working with countries around the world to take real and meaningful action on climate change, which experts warn is one of the biggest and most urgent threats to our national security. Q47. Putting American combat troops on the ground in Iraq and Syria to combat and destroy ISIS Q43. Using our military to intervene to prevent or end violent conflicts abroad Q48. Putting American combat troops on the ground in Eastern Europe to make sure Vladimir Putin does not invade our allies Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 29

30 HRC Secretary of State Accomplishments Q52. What are one or two words or phrases you would use to describe Hillary Clinton's time as Secretary of State? (Open end) Total Dem Ind Rep UFG Base Did a good job/general positive 23% 37% 18% 13% 36% Did a poor job/general negative 21% 3% 23% 41% 3% Dishonest/Untrustworthy 10% 1% 11% 19% 3% Strong/Assertive 9% 17% 8% 1% 10% Smart/Capable/Experienced 6% 10% 4% 2% 9% Benghazi 1%. 1% 0% 1% Fair/Consistent 1% 0% 1% 0% 1% Nothing/None 3% 3% 3% 2% 2% Other 8% 9% 12% 8% 9% Don't know/refused 17% 18% 17% 14% 28% Q53. Who do you trust more when it comes to foreign policy? Total Dem Ind Rep UFGs Base Hillary Clinton 43% 79% 36% 8% 44% Republicans 39% 9% 34% 79% 13% Both 3% 5% 2% 1% 9% Neither 9% 3% 16% 6% 18% Don't know 7% 4% 11% 6% 15% Q54. Who do you trust more when it comes to foreign policy? Total Dem Ind Rep UFGs Base Hillary Clinton 49% 86% 44% 12% 64% Jeb Bush 34% 7% 31% 69% 16% Both 1% 1% 1%. 3% Neither 10% 3% 13% 14% 6% Don't know 7% 3% 12% 6% 11% 2015 Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 30

31 Next, I'm going to read you some information about Hillary Clinton's term as Secretary of State. For each item, please tell me how significant an accomplishment you believe this to be. Very Signif. Smwt. Signif. Not Very Signif. Not At All Signif. DK Total Signif. Total Not Signif. n=200 Q61. Secretary Clinton fought to make women's rights a priority in international relations. She stood up against sex trafficking of women and children, intervened in Saudi Arabia to prevent child marriage, and led the fight for a UN Security Council resolution to combat sexual violence against women and children around the world that passed unanimously. n=265 Q59. Hillary Clinton told the world at a 1995 conference in Beijing that women's rights are human rights. As Secretary of State, she continued her fight to put women's issues front and center in the international community, launching numerous initiatives to make sure more women get the education, health care and protection they need to build healthy families and lives. n=267 Q66. Secretary Clinton personally negotiated a cease-fire to stop violence between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, which prevented war and protected Israel's security. n=265 Q68. As Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton counseled President Obama to order the risky mission that ultimately brought Osama Bin Laden to justice and was in the situation room with him watching the raid as it happened. n=265 Q65. Hillary Clinton led the multi-national effort to impose unprecedented and crippling economic sanctions on Iran, successfully bringing leaders from the Republican Congress, China and Russia to the table to reach the new deal that stops Iran's path to a nuclear bomb. n=268 Q64. Hillary Clinton led the multi-national effort to impose unprecedented and crippling economic sanctions on Iran, which forced them to come to the table and negotiate the new deal that stops Iran's path to a nuclear bomb. 61% 26% 5% 6% 3% 87% 10% 51% 31% 6% 12% 1% 82% 18% 45% 35% 8% 9% 4% 79% 17% 44% 27% 10% 16% 3% 70% 27% 42% 33% 7% 13% 5% 75% 21% 41% 33% 9% 12% 5% 73% 21% 2015 Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 31

32 Very Signif. Smwt. Signif. Not Very Signif. Not At All Signif. DK Total Signif. Total Not Signif. n=267 Q63. Secretary Clinton successfully pushed countries around the world to address climate change. She helped broker the 2009 Copenhagen Accord, which was the first time countries like China and India agreed to reduce their toxic carbon pollution. n=268 Q55. After 8 years of President Bush's divisive foreign policy, Hillary Clinton helped restore America's standing in the world, repairing our relationships with allies and promoting American values, which has made us safer at home and stronger around the globe. n=268 Q67. Secretary Clinton helped avert all-out war in Gaza by brokering a cease-fire between Israelis and Palestinians in November 2012, ending a violent escalation during which 140 Palestinians and 5 Israelis were killed. n=265 Q62. Secretary Clinton has been a powerful advocate for the international gay and lesbian community, championing the first UN resolution on human rights for gays and lesbians and making her department the first in the US government to implement new rules to fight discrimination. n=268 Q58. Secretary Clinton built innovative partnerships with private companies successfully getting them to commit $650 million so that taxpayer dollars go farther on issues like global hunger, diplomacy, and climate change. n=267 Q57. Hillary Clinton implemented smart reforms to State Department programs to improve outcomes while making sure taxpayer dollars were spent effectively and she cut numerous foreign aid programs that weren't working. n=265 Q56. Hillary Clinton managed the State Department so successfully that even Republican former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said she Ran the State Department in the most effective way that I've ever seen. 40% 35% 13% 7% 4% 76% 20% 36% 27% 13% 20% 4% 63% 33% 32% 33% 15% 11% 9% 65% 26% 32% 29% 15% 19% 5% 61% 34% 31% 40% 13% 11% 4% 71% 25% 30% 46% 8% 8% 7% 76% 16% 26% 36% 13% 23% 2% 62% 36% 2015 Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 32

33 Very Signif. Smwt. Signif. Not Very Signif. Not At All Signif. DK Total Signif. Total Not Signif. n=267 Q69. Secretary Clinton was such a forceful and outspoken critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin that he blamed her for the protests against him in Russia. 14% 36% 23% 18% 9% 50% 41% HRC Accomplishments by Party and UFG % Very Significant Total Dem Ind Rep UFG Q61. Secretary Clinton fought to make women's rights a priority in international relations. She stood up against sex trafficking of women and children, intervened in Saudi Arabia to prevent child marriage, and led the fight for a UN Security Council resolution to combat sexual violence against women and children around the world that passed unanimously. Q59. Hillary Clinton told the world at a 1995 conference in Beijing that women's rights are human rights. As Secretary of State, she continued her fight to put women's issues front and center in the international community, launching numerous initiatives to make sure more women get the education, health care and protection they need to build healthy families and lives. Q66. Secretary Clinton personally negotiated a cease-fire to stop violence between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, which prevented war and protected Israel's security. Q68. As Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton counseled President Obama to order the risky mission that ultimately brought Osama Bin Laden to justice and was in the situation room with him watching the raid as it happened. Q65. Hillary Clinton led the multi-national effort to impose unprecedented and crippling economic sanctions on Iran, successfully bringing leaders from the Republican Congress, China and Russia to the table to reach the new deal that stops Iran's path to a nuclear bomb. Q64. Hillary Clinton led the multi-national effort to impose unprecedented and crippling economic sanctions on Iran, which forced them to come to the table and negotiate the new deal that stops Iran's path to a nuclear bomb. Q63. Secretary Clinton successfully pushed countries around the world to address climate change. She helped broker the 2009 Copenhagen Accord, which was the first time countries like China and India agreed to reduce their toxic carbon pollution. Q55. After 8 years of President Bush's divisive foreign policy, Hillary Clinton helped restore America's standing in the world, repairing our relationships with allies and promoting American values, which has made us safer at home and stronger around the globe Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 33

34 % Very Significant Total Dem Ind Rep UFG Q67. Secretary Clinton helped avert all-out war in Gaza by brokering a cease-fire between Israelis and Palestinians in November 2012, ending a violent escalation during which 140 Palestinians and 5 Israelis were killed. Q62. Secretary Clinton has been a powerful advocate for the international gay and lesbian community, championing the first UN resolution on human rights for gays and lesbians and making her department the first in the US government to implement new rules to fight discrimination. Q58. Secretary Clinton built innovative partnerships with private companies successfully getting them to commit $650 million so that taxpayer dollars go farther on issues like global hunger, diplomacy, and climate change. Q57. Hillary Clinton implemented smart reforms to State Department programs to improve outcomes while making sure taxpayer dollars were spent effectively and she cut numerous foreign aid programs that weren't working. Q56. Hillary Clinton managed the State Department so successfully that even Republican former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said she ran the State Department in the most effective way that I've ever seen. Q69. Secretary Clinton was such a forceful and outspoken critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin that he blamed her for the protests against him in Russia Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 34

35 Q70. Given what you just heard, do you strongly approve of the job Hillary Clinton did as Secretary of State, somewhat approve, somewhat disapprove or do you strongly disapprove of the job she did? Total Dem Ind Rep UFGs Base Strongly approve 26% 53% 19% 2% 28% Somewhat approve 39% 44% 43% 29% 57% Somewhat disapprove 11% 2% 11% 21% 7% Strongly disapprove 22% 1% 22% 46% 2% Don't know 2% 1% 5% 1% 6% APPROVE 65% 97% 62% 31% 85% DISAPPROVE 33% 2% 33% 68% 8% 2015 Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 35

36 GOP Contrast Next I'm going to read you some statements that someone could make about the Republican candidates for president and ask your view. How concerned does this make you that the Republican candidates for president are out of touch with the views of most Americans? Very Conc. Smwt. Conc. Not Very Conc. Not At All Conc. DK Total Concerned Total Not Concerned n=267 Q82. Republicans would end Medicare as we know it by turning it into a voucher system and would cut Social Security. n=267 Q85. Republicans are trying to repeal new rules that punish reckless behavior by Wall St banks and financial institutions and instead they would take us back to the days when the big banks got to write their own rules. n=267 Q76. Republicans want to get rid of federal funding for Planned Parenthood and shut down clinics, threatening vital health care services, including cancer screenings, for thousands of women across the country. n=267 Q79. Republicans continue to protect a system that is stacked in favor of those at the top, defending tax loopholes for corporations and the wealthiest Americans. n=268 Q77. Despite the Supreme Court upholding the Affordable Care Act twice, Republicans have repeatedly voted to repeal the law and take us back to the days when health insurers could deny coverage for pre-existing conditions and drop you when you got sick. n=268 Q80. Republicans voted against lowering taxes for middle class families yet they have voted to cut taxes for corporations and those at the top. n=265 Q75. Republicans back legislation to make abortion illegal. Many even oppose abortion in the case of rape or incest and would support overturning Roe v. Wade. 63% 17% 7% 10% 2% 81% 17% 57% 21% 8% 10% 3% 78% 18% 56% 25% 4% 13% 2% 80% 18% 56% 21% 10% 10% 3% 76% 21% 55% 21% 8% 11% 5% 76% 19% 53% 22% 11% 9% 5% 75% 20% 52% 17% 13% 16% 2% 69% 29% 2015 Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 36

37 Very Conc. Smwt. Conc. Not Very Conc. Not At All Conc. DK Total Concerned Total Not Concerned n=268 Q89. Republicans have pushed for laws that are designed to make it harder for minority voters, college students and voters with disabilities to vote. n=267 Q88. Republicans and their wealthy donors have fought to protect the Citizens United Supreme Court ruling that allows secret donations and unlimited corporate donations to political campaigns and Super PACs. n=268 Q83. Republicans support a plan that cuts education funding by billions and have blocked efforts to increase funding to modernize and upgrade our aging, outdated public schools. n=265 Q81. Republicans have repeatedly voted against raising the minimum wage, undermining efforts to ensure that people who work full time in this country should be able to live above the poverty line. n=267 Q73. Republicans have called legislation to help ensure that women get equal pay for doing the same work as a man a bogus issue and a waste of time. n=265 Q78. Despite the Supreme Court upholding the Affordable Care Act twice, Republicans have repeatedly voted to repeal the law, which would take away health insurance from millions of hard-working Americans and their families. n=265 Q84. Republicans oppose efforts to allow Americans to refinance their student loan debt at today's lower interest rates, even though it remains easy to refinance a car loan or mortgage. n=268 Q74. Republicans oppose efforts to guarantee paid maternity and family leave for people taking care of children or sick relatives. 52% 15% 12% 14% 7% 67% 26% 51% 25% 12% 9% 4% 76% 21% 51% 24% 8% 10% 7% 75% 18% 50% 22% 14% 12% 2% 72% 26% 49% 28% 11% 10% 2% 77% 21% 49% 19% 11% 19% 2% 68% 30% 45% 28% 15% 11% 2% 72% 26% 44% 30% 11% 10% 4% 75% 21% 2015 Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 37

38 Very Conc. Smwt. Conc. Not Very Conc. Not At All Conc. DK Total Concerned Total Not Concerned n=268 Q86. In the face of overwhelming scientific evidence that climate change is one of the top threats to our national security and health, many Republicans continue to deny that climate change exists and repeatedly block efforts to address its most harmful effects. n=265 Q87. Republicans oppose a comprehensive approach to fixing our broken immigration system, refusing to support a pathway to citizenship for hard-working immigrants who do the right thing and pay taxes, and instead want to relegate them to second-class status. n=268 Q71. Republicans vocally supported the discriminatory law in Indiana that could allow businesses to deny service to gay and lesbian citizens. n=265 Q72. Republicans have forcefully denounced the Supreme Court ruling that legalized gay marriage and have called for a constitutional amendment to overturn it. 44% 28% 11% 13% 3% 72% 24% 40% 31% 9% 16% 4% 71% 25% 40% 23% 13% 19% 5% 63% 32% 34% 23% 16% 26% 1% 56% 42% GOP Concerns by Party and UFG % Very Concerned Total Dem Ind Rep UFGs Q82. Republicans would end Medicare as we know it by turning it into a voucher system and would cut Social Security. Q85. Republicans are trying to repeal new rules that punish reckless behavior by Wall Street banks and financial institutions and instead they would take us back to the days when the big banks got to write their own rules. Q76. Republicans want to get rid of federal funding for Planned Parenthood and shut down clinics, threatening vital health care services, including cancer screenings, for thousands of women across the country. Q79. Republicans continue to protect a system that is stacked in favor of those at the top, defending tax loopholes for corporations and the wealthiest Americans. Q77. Despite the Supreme Court upholding the Affordable Care Act twice, Republicans have repeatedly voted to repeal the law and take us back to the days when health insurers could deny coverage for pre-existing conditions and drop you when you got sick Benenson Strategy Group, All Rights Reserved -- 38