Voter Snapshot June 2017
Objectives Assess general sentiment toward United States politics since the 2016 Presidential election Determine key issues in the current landscape and their degree of importance Touch on early motivators for voting in 2018 midterms Methodology Online survey among 2,083 registered voters aged 18-54, national in scope 1,109 s (Span Dom/Bilingual 50/50) 974 s Party Affiliation Non-Hisp. Total Republicans 20% 3 27% Democrats 56% 39% 48% Independent 18% 21% 20% Other 6% 5% 6% In field 6/7 6/12/17 Weighted to US population by age, gender, and ethnicity 2
Current political landscape
Key global events occurring while survey was in field London Bridge/Borough Market terrorist attacks Notre-Dame terrorist attack ISIS attacks in Tehran, first major attacks in Iran Trump nominates Christopher Wray to serve as new FBI Director Puerto Rico voters request island become U.S. state 6/3 6/5 6/6 6/7 6/8 6/11 Trump announces plan to privatize nation s air traffic control system House of Representatives passes Financial Choice Act (Dodd-Frank repeal) and moves on to Senate Arab nations cut diplomatic ties with Qatar James Comey gives testimony to Senate Intelligence Committee + Trump perjury claim ONGOING UK General Election -U.S. intervention in Syria -North Korea missile test -Russian election investigation continues
Political ideology: Majority of respondents most likely to identify as Moderate Q: Do you consider yourself very liberal, somewhat liberal, moderate, somewhat conservative or very conservative? 17% 30% More s identify as Conservative Conservative Moderate Liberal 4 38% 40% 33% Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research Do you consider yourself very liberal, somewhat liberal, moderate, somewhat conservative or very conservative? 5
s significantly more likely to approve of Democratic Party while 28% of s approve of Republican Party Democratic Party Approval Among All Panelists Republican Party Approval Among All Panelists Strongly approve Somewhat approve Neither approve nor disapprove Somewhat disapprove 22% 36% 2 58% 11% 29% 22% 18% 40% Strongly approve Somewhat approve Neither approve nor disapprove Somewhat disapprove 10% 12% 28% 18% 23% 25% 23% 20% 17% 35% Strongly disapprove 10% 8% 20% Strongly disapprove 28% 25% Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research Q: How much do you approve of the Democratic/Republican Party? 6
s more likely to blame President Trump for current situation in the US 50% Q: Please indicate how much each of the below are to blame for current situation in the US 28% 40% 38% 36% 35% 3 3 28% 42% 27% 21% 22% 11% 6% President Trump House Republicans Senate Republicans White House Administration Lobbyists The Media Senate Democrats House Democrats Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research Q: Please indicate how much each of the below are to blame for current situation in the U.S. 7
Lowest favorability for President Trump among all respondents, highest for Dems among s 30% Net Favorability Top2Box less Bottom2Box All Respondents 2% -2% -1% -10% -11% Democrats Senate House of Representatives -8% -6% White House Administration -2% -1-12% -18% -12% -30% Mike Pence Republicans President Trump Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research Q: For each individual or institution listed below, please indicate if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of the person or institution. 8
s significantly less likely to think Trump has tried to keep and delivered on campaign promises Q: Has President Trump tried to keep the promises he made during the campaign? Q: How well has President Trump performed in keeping the promises he made during the campaign? 32% 41% 2 3 25% 25% 29% 43% 33% 47% 40% Bottom2Box MiddleBox Top2Box Bottom2Box MiddleBox Top2Box Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research : Q: Has President Trump tried to keep the promises he made during the campaign? Q: How well has President Trump performed in keeping the promises he made during the campaign? 9
Near majority of all respondents feel Republicans are performing poorly in dealing with issues Respondents were asked how well they think Republicans are performing in dealing with issues they care about Over half of s and nearly half of s think Republicans have been somewhat or very unsuccessful 27% Republican Performance All Respondents 21% 25% 28% 53% 47% Bottom2Box MiddleBox Top2Box Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research Q: Now that Republicans control the Presidency, House and Senate, how well have they performed in dealing with the issues that you feel are most important? 10
Half of respondents feel U.S. is viewed unfavorably by other world leaders Q: In general, how do you think the United States rates in the eyes of other world leaders? Very unfavorably Somewhat unfavorably Neither favorably nor unfavorably Somewhat favorably Very favorably 2 2 22% 19% 12% 48% 31% 21% 27% 20% 23% 8% 48% 31% Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research Q: In general, how do you think the United States rates in the eyes of other world leaders? 11
The economy and education continue to be the most important issues Issue importance top 2 box (among all respondents) 89% 90% 89% 87% 83% 83% 85% 81% 80% 81% 83% 79% 79% 79% 69% 68% 71% 73% Economy/Jobs Education Crime and public safety Healthcare reform Income inequality National security/ Terrorism Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research Q: How important are the following issues to you? Women's rights Equal pay among men and women Entitlement/ Welfare reform 12
while Russian involvement in election considered least important Issue importance top 2 box, cont d (among all respondents) 79% 77% 67% 65% 73% 70% 69% 63% 65% 66% 65% 61% 62% 57% 6 6 48% 49% Energy/Climate/ Environment Immigration reform Tax reform Government deficits North Korea military threat Infrastructure investment Trade Regulatory reform Russian involvement in US election Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research Q: How important are the following issues to you? 13
Administrative Actions 7 in 10 feel defeating ISIS most important 78% Actions Top2Box Among All Panelists 71% 69% 63% 60% 58% 60% 48% 55% 52% 5 48% 48% 48% 40% 38% 43% 41% 45% 38% 35% 35% 28% 36% Defeat ISIS and similar groups Raise national minimum wage Investigate Russia and 2016 election Reform Reform immigration personal tax laws code Reform corporate tax code Infrastructure spending Reduce regulations on business Increase military spending Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research : Q: Below is a list of legislation/actions. To what extent do you support/oppose each? Temporary travel ban on people from 5 countries Repeal and Build wall on replace Southern Obamacare border 14
National and Local TV most commonly used and trusted when seeking political information Sources of political information (among all respondents) National TV Local TV Facebook Online publications Newspapers Friends Radio Family Twitter Instagram Magazines School Snapchat Community organization Church None of the above 58% 58% 56% 52% 50% 49% 43% 41% 40% 38% 35% 37% 3 35% 33% 35% 21% 21% 13% 19% 17% 13% 17% 13% 8% 9% 7% 9% 7% 7% Most trusted source of political information (among all respondents) National TV Local TV 28% 16% 12% Facebook 10% 10% Online publications 9% 12% None of the above 8% 9% Newspapers 8% 8% Family 6% 7% Twitter 5% Radio 3% 2% Friends 3% 3% Snapchat 2% 0% Church 1% 1% Community organization 1% 1% Instagram 1% 1% Magazines 1% 1% School 1% 0% 15 Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research Q: Which of the following sources are you currently using to follow developing political issues? Select all that apply. Q: Of these information sources, which do you currently trust the most with information about developing political issues? Please think only about what you trust now, regardless of how you felt before the election.
Television anchors most trusted news personalities for political issues Most trusted news personality for political issues (among all respondents) Television Anchors Networks, Programs, and Print Journals Politicians Other - Bloggers, Websites, Industry Professionals Celebrities Radio 13% 6% 8% 9% 7% 5% 3% 3% 37% 42% Top 10 Most Mentioned Names % % Jorge Ramos 6% Anderson Cooper 7% Anderson Cooper 5% Sean Hannity Donald Trump 2% Donald Trump Rachel Maddow 2% Bill O'Reilly 3% Hillary Clinton 1% Rachel Maddow 3% Barack Obama 1% Rush Limbaugh 2% David Muir 1% David Muir 2% Wolf Blitzer 1% Lester Holt 2% Print Journalists 0% Bill O'Reilly 1% Dan Rather 2% Lester Holt 1% Tucker Carlson 1% Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision Spring 2017 Political Research Q: Thinking about news personalities, who do you trust the most about developing political issues? Please enter the name of this person; this could be someone that appears on radio, television, social media, etc. 16
s perceive treatment of their community to be much more negative since the Presidential election, especially among registered Democrats Q: Which of the following best describes how s are being treated as a result of the last election? Much more negatively Somewhat more negatively No change from prior to this presidency Somewhat more positively Much more positively 10% 7% 8% 12% 11% 10% 20% 15% 40% 25% 33% 58% 17% 43% 40% 27% 20% 32% 11% 10% 3% 7% 22% 35% 33% 15% 18% 45% 19% 2% Democrats Republicans Democrats Republicans Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research Q: Which of the following best describes how s are being treated as a result of the last election? 17
Disapproval is greater for foreign policy than domestic among all respondents Q: Do you approve or disapprove of the way the White House Administration is handling domestic/foreign policy? Domestic Policy Approval All Respondents Foreign Policy Approval All Respondents 30% 32% 27% 29% Top2Box Top2Box MiddleBox 39% 37% 36% 36% MiddleBox Bottom2Box Bottom2Box 31% 31% 37% 36% Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research Q: Do you approve or disapprove of the way the White House Administration is handling domestic/foreign policy? 18
s much more likely to want the government to allocate funds to a wide variety of programs Social Security Veteran's health services Teacher training/after-school programs Medicaid Mental health services Paid parental leave Environment/EPA Student loans Planned Parenthood services Defense Funding for the arts Food stamps/welfare Border security and enforcement Budget Priorities All Respondents 21% 22% 25% 41% 4 41% 70% 66% 69% 73% 66% Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research Q: The following is a list of areas where the U.S. Government will allocate resources in the 2018 federal budget. To what extent do you agree or disagree with spending more money each in each of the areas listed below? 30% 3 40% 41% 40% 49% 47% 53% 56% 57% 56% 6 63% 60% 60% 19
Midterm elections
s just as likely as s to vote in the 2018 Midterms Midterm Voting Intent All Respondents 79% 79% 56% 55% Top2Box Top5Box Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research Q: How likely are you to vote in the 2018 midterm elections for US Senate, US House of Representatives, State Governor, or local candidates? Please respond on a scale of 10 to 1. 21
President s actions key to voting intent Motivation to vote in future elections The actions of the current President 37% 38% If I felt like my vote made a difference in the outcome 3 37% Government not doing what they were elected to do 30% 36% The actions of the current Congress 29% 3 I find out someone I like is running for office 25% 29% If I knew more about the people who were running 2 2 Legislation is passed that positively addresses an issue I care about 21% I am angry with incumbents 19% 23% If I understand better how government works and how it affects me personally 19% 19% Legislation is passed that negatively addresses an issue I care about 19% 29% If voting were easier (by mail, over the internet, etc.) 17% 19% Other 1% 2% Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research Q: What would motivate you to vote in future elections? Select all that apply. 22
s plan to be more politically engaged for the midterm elections Political Activities All Respondents 2 17% 17% 22% 15% 20% 18% 13% 13% Take part in local efforts to get out the vote for a candidate Take part in a rally to support a campaign, candidate or cause Donate to a campaign, candidate, or cause Volunteer your time to a campaign, candidate or cause Speak publicly in support of a campaign, candidate or cause Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research : Q: You said you do plan to vote in the 2018 midterm elections, do you also plan to do any of the following? 23
Especially registered Democrats Political Activities All Respondents Democrat Republican Democrat Republican 3 32% 30% 28% 21% 1 13% 31% 23% 23% 19% 18% 16% 15% 13% 12% Take part in local efforts to get out the vote for a candidate Take part in a rally to support a campaign, candidate or cause Donate to a campaign, candidate, or cause Speak publicly in support of a campaign, candidate or cause Volunteer your time to a campaign, candidate or cause Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research : Q: You said you do plan to vote in the 2018 midterm elections, do you also plan to do any of the following? 24
Half of Republicans more likely to vote for a different party in midterm elections Q: If the midterm election were being held today, how likely would you be to vote for a party that you typically don t vote for? Very likely Somewhat likely Neither likely nor unlikely Somewhat unlikely Very unlikely 17% 11% 35% 15% 20% 18% 19% 31% 30% 23% 10% 1 11% 25% 29% 28% 39% 27% 2 2 8% 17% 51% 11% 13% 27% 31% 16% 18% 20% 25% 19% 13% 35% 31% Democrat Republican Democrat Republican Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research Q: If the midterm election were being held today, how likely would you be to vote for a party that you typically don t vote for? 25
Economy & jobs
s agree that good paying jobs are scarce, leading to income inequality, but they re more likely than s to feel wage and salary growth has been good Economy Statements - Economy Statements - Good paying jobs are harder to find than they used to be 68% 20% 9% 2% 72% 16% 9% 2% Income inequality is a problem in the U.S. 67% 20% 9% 57% 2 16% 3% The recent growth of wages and salaries has been good 41% 25% 30% 29% 33% 3 Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research Q: The following is a list of statements regarding the economy and jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each? Please read each carefully and respond on a scale of 5 to 1. 27
Almost half of s feel their children will be better off Economy Statements 2 of 3 Economy Statements 2 of 3 Taxes on business are preventing good jobs from being created in the U.S. 47% 25% 23% 4 28% 21% 7% My children will be better off than me 46% 25% 21% 9% 3 27% 13% The security of my current job is good 45% 29% 22% 42% 27% 22% 9% The value of higher education is good 4 25% 28% 3% 41% 30% 3% There is too much regulation of business 41% 30% 25% 5% 36% 32% 6% Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research Q: The following is a list of statements regarding the economy and jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each? Please read each carefully and respond on a scale of 5 to 1. 28
Respondents agree that higher education is too expensive, and that the middle class is not doing well Economy Statements 1 of 3 Economy Statements 1 of 3 The cost of higher education is a problem 72% 18% 7% 3% 72% 17% 9% 3% The middle class has not done well over the last 5 to 10 years 6 20% 13% 3% 60% 2 12% The political and financial elites have done well over the last 5 to 10 years 5 27% 1 5% 53% 25% 19% The politically-connected have done well over the last 5 to 10 years 53% 16% 52% 27% 17% I will be better off in 10 years 53% 25% 16% 6% 45% 19% 10% Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research Q: The following is a list of statements regarding the economy and jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each? Please read each carefully and respond on a scale of 5 to 1. 29
s much more likely to feel they can improve their standard of living, and are more likely to feel federal taxes and health care expenses are reasonable Economy Statements 3 of 3 Economy Statements 3 of 3 It is easy to improve my standard of living 37% 27% 35% 2% 25% 46% 3% My state and local taxes are reasonable 36% 28% 33% 2% 32% 27% 36% My federal taxes are reasonable 35% 29% 33% 3% 27% 3 36% The job prospects of younger generations are good 33% 31% 33% 25% 29% 42% The cost of health care and health insurance is reasonable 28% 20% 48% 16% 22% 57% 5% Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research Q: The following is a list of statements regarding the economy and jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each? Please read each carefully and respond on a scale of 5 to 1. 30
All Agree That Too Much Regulation Costs Jobs -Abandoning NAFTA a greater concern for s Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy Financial industry regulations result in lower investments in business, reduces jobs, and harms the overall economy Regulations have a negative impact on jobs Trade agreements hurt U.S. jobs and are harmful for the economy Federal Regulations Statements 2 of 2 4 42% 41% 40% 28% 35% 33% 33% 2 18% 21% 21% 6% 5% 5% Federal Regulations Statements 2 of 2 37% 39% 40% 39% 28% 29% 29% 31% 25% 9% 7% 5% Abandoning the NAFTA treaty will hurt my/my company s business 39% 35% 1 12% 29% 30% 28% 13% Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research Q: The following is a list of statements regarding federal government regulations and agreements. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each? Please read each carefully and respond on a scale of 5 to 1. 31
Healthcare
s are more likely to be satisfied with Obamacare/ACA and believe that it will get better in the future Health Care Statements - Health Care Statements Obamacare/ACA is working well 45% 2 32% 25% 39% If unchanged, Obamacare/ACA will get better in future 42% 25% 7% 32% 23% 39% 6% Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research The following is a list of statements regarding policies related to health care. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each? Please read each carefully and respond on a scale of 5 to 1. 33
Significant differences between s and Non- s on ACA becoming more affordable Health Care Statements 2 of 3 Health Care Statements 2 of 3 The government should reduce or eliminate individual subsidies and provide tax credits based on age and income 41% 35% 17% 8% 3 32% 23% 11% If unchanged, the premiums and costs of Obamacare/ACA will become more affordable for most people 41% 29% 23% 7 29% 2 40% 8% If unchanged, the costs for governments of Obamacare/ACA will increase slightly 39% 30% 23% 9% 36% 31% 20% 13% Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research The following is a list of statements regarding policies related to health care. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each? Please read each carefully and respond on a scale of 5 to 1. 34
Respondents oppose allowing insurance companies to reject people with pre-existing conditions Health Care Statements 3 of 3 Health Care Statements 3 of 3 The government should decide what health insurance policies must cover 3 27% 3 5% 30% 28% 38% The government should cut funding to Planned Parenthood 32% 20% 42% 6% 30% 20% 47% The government should not allow children to remain on their parents' healthcare plan until the age of 26 30% 25% 38% 7% 22% 47% 5% The government should allow healthcare companies to reject people based on preexisting conditions 22% 20% 50% 7% 17% 18% 60% 5% Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research The following is a list of statements regarding policies related to health care. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each? Please read each carefully and respond on a scale of 5 to 1. 35
Over half of respondents want individual mandate removed Health Care Statements 1 of 3 Health Care Statements 1 of 3 The government should not require all individuals to buy health insurance 52% 25% 20% 58% 20% 19% 3% The government should permit buying insurance across state lines 50% 30% 13% 7% 55% 28% 11% 6% I have enough information to understand the issues around the proposed health care insurance changes 46% 29% 21% 46% 27% 21% 5% I have enough information to understand how the proposed health care insurance will affect what I pay and what services I receive 43% 30% 22% 6% 42% 29% 25% Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research The following is a list of statements regarding policies related to health care. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each? Please read each carefully and respond on a scale of 5 to 1. 36
Energy & the environment
Little difference between s and s in viewpoints on energy/environment Environment Statements 1 of 2 Environment Statements 1 of 2 The U.S. government should have a better balance between protecting the environment and protecting economic and job growth 68% 22% 9% 2% 62% 23% 11% The US government should spend more money on wind and solar energy efforts 67% 22% 9% 2% 65% 22% 10% 3% Environmental regulations shouldn t cause jobs to be eliminated 60% 11% 58% 23% 15% States should control environmental regulations, not the U.S. government 42% 27% 27% 39% 28% 28% 5% Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research Q: The following is a list of statements regarding policies related to energy and the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each? Please read each carefully and respond on a scale of 5 to 1. 38
s are more likely to say climate change is caused by man and to want greater environmental protection Environment Statements Environment Statements Climate change is primarily caused by human activity 67% 20% 10% 60% 19% 18% 3% 3% The environment is not protected as strongly as it should be 65% 19% 12% 60% 20% 16% 3% Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research Q: The following is a list of statements regarding policies related to energy and the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each? Please read each carefully and respond on a scale of 5 to 1. 39
Environment Statements 2 of 2 Environment Statements 2 of 2 There is widespread disagreement among scientists regarding climate change The US government should reduce restrictions on oil and gas exploration A reduction in environmental regulations will expedite the permitting process for infrastructure and manufacturing projects 41% 40% 37% 28% 3 27% 29% 21% 6% 8% 43% 35% 30% 22% 23% 31% 31% 35% 27% 7% 12% Environmental regulations reduce jobs Environmentalists have become too powerful The US should reduce spending for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 33% 31% 28% 27% 31% 25% 33% 3 42% 8% 29% 35% 28% 27% 23% 22% 35% 37% 45% 9% 5% 6% Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research Q: The following is a list of statements regarding policies related to energy and the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each? Please read each carefully and respond on a scale of 5 to 1. 40
Immigration
s more likely to support pathways to citizenship and oppose the building of a wall Immigration Statements Immigration Statements Provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who have been in the US and have not committed a serious crime 66% 21% 11% 5 2 18% 2% 3% Build a U.S. - Mexico border wall 27% 16% 50% 8% 38% 18% 40% Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research Q: The following is a list of statements regarding policies around immigration. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each? Please read each carefully and respond on a scale of 5 to 1. 42
s agree significantly more with securing the border Reform immigration laws to give higher priority to people with needed skills and education Immigration Statements 2 of 2 59% 13% 2% Immigration Statements 2 of 2 5 16% 3% Increase border security and immigration enforcement 49% 27% 23% 2% 59% 23% 16% 2% End "catch and release" policies for illegal immigrants 46% 30% 17% 7% 49% 28% 15% 8% Secure the border first 41% 25% 32% 2% 56% 21% 20% 3% Strip federal grant money given to sanctuary cities 33% 2 36% 6% 43% 23% 27% 7% Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research Q: The following is a list of statements regarding policies around immigration. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each? Please read each carefully and respond on a scale of 5 to 1. 43
Stronger agreement among s than s that immigration reforms should protect immigrants Immigration Statements 1 of 2 Immigration Statements 1 of 2 Keep families together 78% 13% 7% 2% 66% 22% 10% 1% Clarify the policies around deportation, i.e., who will get deported and why 73% 17% 8% 2% 71% 19% 7% 2% Allow people who were brought to the US illegally as children to legally and permanently remain in the US if they have not committed a serious crime 71% 17% 11% 1% 60% 19% 19% 2% Provide a pathway to legal status (but not citizenship) for undocumented immigrants who have been in the US and have not committed a serious crime 66% 21% 11% 2% 5 2 18% 3% Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research Q: The following is a list of statements regarding policies around immigration. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each? Please read each carefully and respond on a scale of 5 to 1. 44
Federal government rules & regulations
Both s AND s support regulations on industry, especially those that keep jobs in America Federal Regulations Statements Federal Regulations Statements Protecting workers, consumers, and the environment are worth the cost of regulations 59% 27% 12% 58% 2 15% 3% 3% Jobs are being lost due to automation and outsourcing, and reducing regulations will not help 52% 29% 15% 53% 29% 1 Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research Q: The following is a list of statements regarding federal government regulations and agreements. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each? Please read each carefully and respond on a scale of 5 to 1. 46
Respondents agree that regulations protect the environment and the economy are good Federal Regulations Statements 1 of 2 Federal Regulations Statements 1 of 2 Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 59% 25% 13% 52% 19% 3% Trade agreements protect U.S. jobs and are beneficial for the economy 53% 29% 13% 5% 5 15% 6% Financial industry regulations prevent economic collapse and protect consumers 48% 3 13% 46% 33% 1 8% Source: Media Predict in Collaboration with Univision June 2017 Political Research Q: The following is a list of statements regarding federal government regulations and agreements. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each? Please read each carefully and respond on a scale of 5 to 1. 47