Democracy Corps Post-Elect Frequency Questionnaire

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1 Democracy Corps Post-Elect Frequency Questionnaire November 7-9, Total Voters (1310 unweighted) 284 Battleground State Voters (604 unweighted) AZ, CO, FL, IA, NC, NH, NV, OH, PA, VA, WI 498 Rising American Electorate Voters (724 unweighted) 206 ied Women Voters (303 unweighted) Q.4 First of all, are you registered to vote at this address? Yes No (Don't know/refused) (ref:screen1) Q.5 Many people weren't able to vote in the 2012 election for president between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. How about you? Were you able to vote, or for some reason were you unable to vote? Voted Not registered in 2012/Ineligible/too young Did not vote (Can't remember/don't know) (Refused) (ref:vote12) Q.6 As you may know, there was an election in 2014 for Congress and other offices. Many people weren't able to vote. How about you? Were you able to vote or for some reason were you unable to vote? Voted Did not vote (Can't remember/don't know) (Refused) Not registered/ineligible/too young (ref:vote14)

2 2 [461 Respondents] Q.7 (ASK NOV 7 ONLY) What are the chances that you will vote tomorrow for President, U.S. Congress, and other offices: are you almost certain to vote, will you probably vote, are the chances 50-50, or don't you think you will vote? Almost certain Probably Will not vote (Don't know) (Already voted) (Refused) (ref:cp16) [31 Respondents] Q.8 (ASK NOV 7 ONLY) (DO NOT ASK IF ALREADY VOTED IN CP16)(ONLY ASK IF ANOTHER MEMBER IN NAMEFILE) How often would you say you vote? Always Nearly always Part of the time Seldom (Never) (Other/Don't know/refused) (ref:oftvote) [854 Respondents] Q.9 (NOV 8 & NOV 9 ONLY) As you may know, there was an election for President, Congress and other offices. Many people weren't able to vote. How about you? Were you able to vote or for some reason were you unable to vote? Voted Did not vote (Can't remember/ don't know) (Refused) (Have not voted yet) (Will vote) (ref:vote16) [854 Respondents] Q.10 (IF VOTED IN VOTE16) Did you vote prior to Election Day or did you vote on Election Day? Prior to Election Day On Election Day (Don't know/refused) (ref:warlyvtg)

3 3 [508 Respondents] Q.11 (IF PRIOR TO ELECTION DAY IN WARLYVTG OR ALREADY VOTED IN CP16) When you voted by absentee ballot or through early voting, did you vote by mail or in person? By mail In person (Don't know/refused) (ref:absent4) Q.15 How much do the elections on Tuesday for President, U.S. Congress and other state and local offices matter this year? Please rate how much they matter from one to ten, with one meaning they don't matter at all and ten meaning they matter tremendously. You can choose any number between one and ten (Don't know/refused) Mean (ref:matter1) Q.16 Generally speaking, right now are you feeling - hopeful or doubtful - about America's future? Hopeful Doubtful (Both) (Don't know/refused) Hopeful - Doubtful (ref:hopedbt)

4 4 [306 Respondents] [ASK NOV 9] (IF HOPEFUL) Tell me why you say you are hopeful? Change is good Trump - positive Stuff will get done Pro-republican government No more Obama Corruption will be cleaned up We should support the president Hillary won't be president Other/DK/Ref (ref:hopeoe) [83 Respondents] [ASK NOV 9] (IF DOUBTFUL) Tell me why you are doubtful? Trump - negative Wrong direction Fearing for minorities and immigrants Country took a step back Democrats out of office Other/DK/Ref (ref:dbtoe) Q.17 Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as president? Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove (Don't know/refused) Total approve Total disapprove Approve - disapprove (ref:boapp)

5 5 Q.18 Now, I'd like you to rate your feelings toward some people and organizations, with one hundred meaning a VERY WARM, FAVORABLE feeling; zero meaning a VERY COLD, UNFAVORABLE feeling; and fifty meaning not particularly warm or cold. You can use any number from zero to one hundred, the higher the number the more favorable your feelings are toward that person or organization. If you have no opinion or never heard of that person or organization, please say so. Warm % % % % % - Mean Warm Cool >75 <26 ID Cool 18 The Republican Party BG RAE ied women The Democratic Party BG RAE ied women Hillary Clinton BG RAE ied women The Republican Congress BG RAE ied women Barack Obama BG RAE ied women Paul Ryan, the Republican Speaker of the House BG RAE ied women The N.R.A., or National Rifle Association BG RAE ied women Pro-life, anti-abortion groups BG RAE ied women

6 6 Warm % % % % % - Mean Warm Cool >75 <26 ID Cool 26 (SPLIT A) Labor unions BG RAE ied women Gay marriage BG RAE ied women Undocumented immigrants in the U.S BG RAE ied women (RTR) The state of the economy BG RAE ied women (RPP) The Tea Party BG RAE ied women (SPLIT B) (RTR) CEOs of large businesses BG RAE ied women

7 7 Warm % % % % % - Mean Warm Cool >75 <26 ID Cool 34 (SPLIT A)(RTR) Trickle down economics BG RAE ied women Donald Trump BG RAE ied women (RTR) The Trans-Pacific Partnership, known as TPP, the proposed new trade agreement between the United States and 11 Asian and Latin American countries, such as Vietnam, Peru, Mexico and Japan BG RAE ied women (SPLIT B) The Federal Bureau of Investigation, known as the F.B.I BG RAE ied women (ref:therm206)

8 8 Q.38 Thinking about the presidential election, did you vote for -- Democrat Hillary Clinton, Republican Donald Trump, Libertarian Gary Johnson, or Green Party Candidate Jill Stein? ALLOCATED, FILTERED Democrat Hillary Clinton Republican Donald Trump Libertarian Gary Johnson Green Party Candidate Jill Stein (Other candidate) (Will not vote for President) (Undecided/Refused) (ref:prs16alc) RAW VOTE Democrat Hillary Clinton Republican Donald Trump Libertarian Gary Johnson Green Party Candidate Jill Stein (Other candidate) (Will not vote for President) (Undecided/Refused) (ref:prs16vt1) Q.40 Thinking back in time for a minute, did you, at any point in this campaign, think about voting for Hillary Clinton? (IF YES) How seriously did you think about voting for Clinton -- very seriously, somewhat seriously, or only a little seriously? Very seriously Somewhat seriously Only a little seriously Didn't consider Clinton (Don't know/refused) Very/Somewhat Seriously Total Seriously Clinton Supporter (ref:chnchc)

9 9 Q.41 Thinking back in time for a minute, did you, at any point in this campaign, think about voting for Donald Trump? (IF YES) How seriously did you think about voting for Trump -- very seriously, somewhat seriously, or only a little seriously? Very seriously Somewhat seriously Only a little seriously Didn't consider Trump (Don't know/refused) Very/Somewhat Seriously Total Seriously Trump Supporter (ref:chncdt) [508 Respondents] Q.42 (SKIP IF UNDECIDED/REFUSED/WILL NOT VOTE IN PRS16VT1) When did you finally decide to vote for that candidate: on Election Day, in the last few days before the election, the week before the election, during the debates, a month before the election, sometime in September, during the summer or before that? On Election Day Last few days Week before During the debates Month before Sometime in September During the summer Before the summer (Don't know/ refused) (ref:dectime)

10 10 [696 Respondents] Q.47 (IF CLINTON IN PRS16VT1 OR CONSIDERED CLINTON IN CHNCHC) Now let me read you a list of reasons to support Hillary Clinton. Which THREE describe the most important reasons why you (voted or considered voting) for Hillary Clinton? Has the right temperament and experience to be president Would govern for all Americans no matter their race, religion, gender, or background Understands foreign affairs and would be a better Commander in Chief Supports equal pay for women, a woman's right to choose and Planned Parenthood Her plans to grow the economy by raising taxes on the rich and investing in the middle class Will continue Obama's progress You just could not vote for Trump Would be the first woman president Relentlessly battles for change (Other) (All) (None) (Don't know/refused) (ref:hrclist)

11 11 [728 Respondents] Q.48 (IF TRUMP IN PRS16VT1 OR CONSIDERED TRUMP IN CHNCDT) Now let me read you a list of reasons to support Donald Trump. Which THREE describe the most important reasons why you (voted or considered voting) for Donald Trump? His plans to repeal and replace Obamacare A successful businessman who knows how to create jobs His plans to cut taxes and regulations to grow the economy He will block liberals from dominating the Supreme Court Will block bad trade deals that cost jobs and will put America first Would shake up the elite establishment and bring big change His plans to build a border wall and get tough on illegal immigration Will knock out ISIS and keep us safe I just could not vote for Hillary Clinton (Other) (All) (None) (Don't know/refused) (ref:dtlist)

12 12 [813 Respondents] Q.49 (SKIP IF CLINTON IN PRS16VT1 AND DIDN'T CONSIDER TRUMP IN CHNCDT) Let me read you a list of doubts about Hillary Clinton. Regardless of your vote, which TWO describe the most important reasons NOT to vote for Hillary Clinton? Lied about her private server and mishandled classified information Showed bad judgement as Secretary of State and made the world less safe Would be four more years of President Obama's policies Will pack the Supreme Court with liberal Justices Beholden to too many wealthy donors and Wall Street Just another DC elite insider who won't get anything done Will raise taxes Because she is a Democrat (All) (Other) (None) (Don't know/refused) (ref:nohrc)

13 13 [783 Respondents] Q.50 (SKIP IF TRUMP IN PRS16VT1 AND DIDN'T CONSIDER CLINTON IN CHNCHC) Let me read you a list of doubts about Donald Trump. Regardless of your vote, which TWO describe the most important reasons NOT to vote for Donald Trump? Said hateful things about minorities, immigrants, Muslims, and people with disabilities Said disrespectful and sexually aggressive things about women Is too thin-skinned to have control of nuclear weapons Thinks women should be punished for seeking an abortion and would overturn Roe v. Wade Wants big tax cuts for the wealthiest and his own family, while refusing to release his tax returns Only cares about himself Defends Vladimir Putin, Russian aggression overseas and interference in our election Because he's a Republican (All) (Other) (None) (Don't know/refused) (ref:notrump) Q.51 In the election for Congress in your district, did you vote for -- The Democratic candidate of the Republican candidate? ALLOCATED, FILTERED The Democratic candidate The Republican candidate (Other candidate) (Will not vote for Congress) (Undecided/Refused) RAW VOTE Democratic candidate Republican candidate (Other candidate) (Will not vote for Congress) (Undecided/Refused) (ref:cong16)

14 14 Q.53 Now, I am going to read you a list of issues and I want you to tell me whether, overall, you think the Democrats or the Republicans would do a better job with each issue. If you do not know, just tell me and we'll move on. Dem Dem Rep Rep Dem Much Smwt Smwt Much Nei- DK/ Total Total - Bttr Bttr Bttr Bttr Both ther Ref Dem Rep Rep 57 (SPLIT B) Uniting the country BG RAE ied women Reviving the middle class BG RAE ied women Bringing the right kind of change BG RAE ied women (SPLIT A) Representing my values BG RAE ied women The economy BG RAE ied women Keeping America safe BG RAE ied women (ref:betjob)

15 15 Q.59 Let me read you some things the presidential candidates were saying during their campaign. For each one, please tell me if you heard the candidates saying this during their campaigns and then we will talk about it. Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, DK, No, Total Total More Much Smwt Smwt Much Yes, If Not More Less - More More Less Less DK Heard Heard Likly Likly Less 61 (RTR)(SPLITB) (CORPORATIONS) Corporations need to make a greater contribution to our country. The tax code rewards corporations for outsourcing jobs, and sending their profits overseas, instead of investing here in the United States, and we need to empower companies willing to take the high road. So we are going to crack down on the worst corporate abuses, close loopholes, and place an exit tax on corporations who try to outsource jobs or avoid their fair share of taxes BG RAE ied women

16 16 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, DK, No, Total Total More Much Smwt Smwt Much Yes, If Not More Less - More More Less Less DK Heard Heard Likly Likly Less 62 (RTR)(SPLITA) (INCOMES) Creating enough good-paying jobs with rising incomes is the defining challenge of our time. We must raise the minimum wage, defend overtime pay and protect workers' rights. Provide tax credits to companies that share profits with their workers, end tax breaks for corporations outsourcing jobs, and invest in infrastructure to create millions of good paying jobs BG RAE ied women (RTR)(SPLITB) (INFRASTRUCURE)In my first 100 days, we will work with both parties to pass the biggest investment in new, good-paying jobs since World War II. We can put Americans to work rebuilding out crumbling bridges and roads and investing in clean energy and technology to power a new century of economic growth BG RAE ied women

17 17 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, DK, No, Total Total More Much Smwt Smwt Much Yes, If Not More Less - More More Less Less DK Heard Heard Likly Likly Less 59 (RTR)(TAX INVEST) I want to build an economy that works for everyone, not more trickle down economics for those at the top. The wealthiest need to pay their fair share in taxes and the middle class needs relief. I want to raise taxes on the wealthy and corporations who have seen all the income gains in recent years so we can make investments to help the middle class BG RAE ied women (RTR)(SPLITA) (FINANCIAL REFORM) We need to pass tough new rules that make our financial system work for families and small businesses. That means down-sizing "Too Big to Fail" banks, regulating shadow banking and risky financial activities that caused our financial crisis, and increasing enforcement of Wall Street crimes BG RAE ied women

18 18 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, DK, No, Total Total More Much Smwt Smwt Much Yes, If Not More Less - More More Less Less DK Heard Heard Likly Likly Less 64 (RTR)(SPLITA) (COLLEGE) America will only have a middle class if we make college debt-free so more young people can afford their education, and we should be helping generations of Americans refinance their debt from college to a lower rate. We must lift this heavy burden of debt BG RAE ied women (ref:pepolicy)

19 19 Q.69 And where does this go on the list of priorities for the next President and Congress - the first priority, near the top of the list, the middle of the list, the bottom of the list, or not a priority at all? Near Mid Bottom Not 1 st / Bottom/ 1st Top of of of Prior DK/ 1 st / Top/ Not Prior List List List at all Ref Top Mid/ Prior 74 (RTR)(SPLITA)(COLLEGE) America will only have a middle class if we make college debt-free so more young people can afford their education, and we should be helping generations of Americans refinance their debt from college to a lower rate. We must lift this heavy burden of debt BG RAE ied women (RTR)(TAX INVEST) I want to build an economy that works for everyone, not more trickle down economics for those at the top. The wealthiest need to pay their fair share in taxes and the middle class needs relief. I want to raise taxes on the wealthy and corporations who have seen all the income gains in recent years so we can make investments to help the middle class BG RAE ied women

20 20 Near Mid Bottom Not 1 st / Bottom/ 1st Top of of of Prior DK/ 1 st / Top/ Not Prior List List List at all Ref Top Mid/ Prior 70 (RTR)(SPLITA)(FINANCIAL REFORM) We need to pass tough new rules that make our financial system work for families and small businesses. That means down-sizing "Too Big to Fail" banks, regulating shadow banking and risky financial activities that caused our financial crisis, and increasing enforcement of Wall Street crimes BG RAE ied women (RTR)(SPLITA)(INCOMES) Creating enough good-paying jobs with rising incomes is the defining challenge of our time. We must raise the minimum wage, defend overtime pay and protect workers' rights. Provide tax credits to companies that share profits with their workers, end tax breaks for corporations outsourcing jobs, and invest in infrastructure to create millions of good paying jobs BG RAE ied women

21 21 Near Mid Bottom Not 1 st / Bottom/ 1st Top of of of Prior DK/ 1 st / Top/ Not Prior List List List at all Ref Top Mid/ Prior 73 (RTR)(SPLITB) (INFRASTRUCURE) In my first 100 days, we will work with both parties to pass the biggest investment in new, good-paying jobs since World War II. We can put Americans to work rebuilding out crumbling bridges and roads and investing in clean energy and technology to power a new century of economic growth BG RAE ied women (RTR)(SPLITB) (CORPORATIONS) Corporations need to make a greater contribution to our country. The tax code rewards corporations for outsourcing jobs, and their profits overseas, instead of investing here in the United States, and we need to empower companies willing to take the high road. So we are going to crack down on the worst corporate abuses, close loopholes, and place an exit tax on corporations who try to outsource jobs or avoid their fair share of taxes BG RAE ied women (ref:pepolicy2)

22 22 Q.79 (RTR) Now let me read you some short statements. Please tell me which statement comes closer to your own view, even if neither is exactly right. 1st 1st 2nd 2nd Total Total 1st Stmt Stmt Stmt Stmt Nei- DK/ 1st 2nd - Much Smwt Smwt Much Both ther Ref Stmt Stmt 2nd [449 Respondents] 81 (SPLIT B)(RTR) The type of people the next President appoints to key positions can have a major impact on how the rules are applied and the economy works. OR Presidential appointments do not have much of an impact on how the rules are applied and the economy works BG RAE ied women (SPLIT A)(RTR) Immigrants today strengthen our country because of their hard work and talents. OR Immigrants today are a burden on our country because they take our jobs, housing and health care BG RAE ied women

23 23 1st 1st 2nd 2nd Total Total 1st Stmt Stmt Stmt Stmt Nei- DK/ 1st 2nd - Much Smwt Smwt Much Both ther Ref Stmt Stmt 2nd 80 (SPLIT B)(RTR) We need a bold and comprehensive agenda to rewrite the rules of our economy so it works for everyone and not just the wealthy. OR We can make our economy work for everyone by building on our progress with incremental changes BG RAE ied women (SPLIT B)(RTR) Globalization and international trade creates more benefits than problems for me. OR Globalization and international trade creates more problem than benefits for me BG RAE ied women (SPLIT A)(RTR) We need to end trickle-down economics and finally raise taxes on the rich and corporations. OR We need to cut taxes across the board on people and corporations to spur more economic growth BG RAE ied women

24 24 1st 1st 2nd 2nd Total Total 1st Stmt Stmt Stmt Stmt Nei- DK/ 1st 2nd - Much Smwt Smwt Much Both ther Ref Stmt Stmt 2nd 82 (SPLIT A)(RTR) It is more important that the next President's economic team have experience working at financial institutions they will regulate. OR It is more important that the next President's economic team does not have ties to Wall Street and the financial institutions they will regulate BG RAE ied women (RTR) I think of myself as working class. OR I think of myself as middle class BG RAE ied women

25 25 1st 1st 2nd 2nd Total Total 1st Stmt Stmt Stmt Stmt Nei- DK/ 1st 2nd - Much Smwt Smwt Much Both ther Ref Stmt Stmt 2nd 86 (RTR) I would not be able to handle a sudden unexpected $500 expense. OR I would be able to handle a sudden unexpected $500 expense BG RAE ied women (SPLIT B)(RTR) The economy is starting to get to full employment and a lot of people are finding jobs that pay more. OR Jobs still don't pay enough to live on and it is a struggle to save anything BG RAE ied women (ref:pepair2)

26 26 Q.88 Now, let me read you some statements that the president elect might say now. Much Smwt Littl Not Total Littl/ More More More Pos DK/ Much/ More Not Pos Pos Pos at all Ref Smwt Post Pos 88 (RTR)(SPLITA)(CORPORATE REFORM) It's time for corporations and CEOs to prioritize long term investments in workers and their companies over short-term gains and speculation. Let's end the practice of tying CEO pay to stock prices so corporations make decisions that encourage long-term growth over short-term personal gain. And let's limit the right of executives to use profits to buy back stock, which only benefits wealthy shareholders BG RAE ied women (RTR)(SPLITA)(TRADE) I will not support TPP or any trade deal that prioritizes corporate interests over American families. I will appoint a commission to reform our trade policies to serve the common good and will ramp up enforcement of trade rules by appointing a new chief trade prosecutor and tripling the number of enforcement officers BG RAE ied women

27 27 Much Smwt Littl Not Total Littl/ More More More Pos DK/ Much/ More Not Pos Pos Pos at all Ref Smwt Post Pos 89 (RTR)(SPLITB)(BETTER MARKETS) Large corporations have too much power which means less competition, higher prices, lower quality services, lower wages and less innovation. We need regulators who enforce antitrust laws and address corporate abuses, lets revise merger guidelines to ensure competition and protect consumers and families, and create a new antitrust law so corporate mergers work for all Americans and consumers BG RAE ied women (RTR)(SPLITB)(INVEST COMMUNITIES) Every community needs investments in infrastructure to fuel growth and shared prosperity, but we should prioritize and target investments in communities that need it the most. Targeted investments in communities of color and rural communities that have historically been excluded can help create jobs and the vibrant communities that every American deserves BG RAE ied women

28 28 Much Smwt Littl Not Total Littl/ More More More Pos DK/ Much/ More Not Pos Pos Pos at all Ref Smwt Post Pos 90 (RTR)(SPLITA) (INFRASTRUCUTRE) It's time to make transformational public investments in our nation's infrastructure to fuel economic growth, put Americans to work, and meet the challenges of a 21st century economy. Let's not stop with updating our roads and bridges. Investing in high-speed rail, universal broadband, and a carbon-reducing power grid will level the economic playing field while growing our economy in the long term BG RAE ied women (ref:pepolic2) Q.102 Finally, I would like to ask you a few questions for statistical purposes. What is the last year of schooling that you have completed? 1-11th grade High School graduate Non-college post H.S Some college College graduate Post-graduate school (Don't know/refused) (ref:educ) Q.103 Are you married, single, living with a partner, separated, divorced, or widowed? Married Single Separated/Divorced Widowed Living with a partner (Don't know/refused) (ref:marital)

29 29 Q.104 Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, a Republican or what? Strong Democrat Weak Democrat Independent-lean Democrat Independent Independent-lean Republican Weak Republican Strong Republican (Don't know/refused) (ref:ptyid1) Q.107 Thinking in political terms, would you say that you are Conservative, Moderate, or Liberal? Liberal Moderate Conservative (Don't know/refused) (ref:ideo1) Q.108 (RPP) Do you consider yourself to be a supporter of the Tea Party movement, or not? Strong supporter Not so strong supporter Not a supporter (Don't know/refused) (ref:teasupp) [587 Respondents] Q.109 (RPP)(ASK IF SELF ID DEMOCRAT) In the race to select a Democratic nominee for president, did you support -- Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders? Hillary Clinton Bernie Sanders (Other) (Don't know) (Refused) (ref:dempri)

30 30 [653 Respondents] Q.110 (RPP)(ASK IF SELF ID REPUBLICAN) In the race to select a Republican nominee for president, did you support Donald Trump Ted Cruz John Kasich (KAY-SICK) Marco Rubio (Other) (Don't know) (Refused) (ref:reppri) [1228 Respondents] Q.111 (IF VOTED IN VOTE12) In the 2012 election for president, did you vote for Democrat Barack Obama or Republican Mitt Romney? Democrat Barack Obama Republican Mitt Romney (Gary Johnson) (Jill Stein) (Virgil Goode) (Other) (Don't know/refused) (ref:vote2012) Q.112 What racial or ethnic group best describes you? White African-American or Black Hispanic or Latino Native American Asian (Other) (Don't know/refused) (ref:racethn)

31 31 Q.114 (PC) Are you a member of a labor union? Yes: Public Sector Yes: Private Sector Household member: Public Sector Household member: Private Sector No member belongs (Don't know/refused) Total Union Household (ref:union3) Q.115 (RPP) Let me ask a question about religion. Which one of these best describes yourself? Observant Catholic Non-observant Catholic Evangelical Christian Non-evangelical Protestant Jewish Muslim No religious affiliation (Other) (Don't know/refused) Total Catholic Total Non Catholic Total Christian (ref:relig4) Q.116 (RPP) How often do you attend religious services -- more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, several times a year, or hardly ever? More than once a week Once a week Once or twice a month Several times a year Hardly ever (Never) (Don't know/refused) (ref:relig2) Q.3 Respondent Gender

32 32 Male Female (ref:gender) Q.12 In what year were you born? and over (No answer) (ref:age)