| Q1. If the November Election for President were being held today, would you vote for John McCain or Barack Obama: (Rotate Names): |
John McCain 310 51.7%
Barack Obama 244 40.7%
Neither 27 4.5%
Not Sure 19 3.2%
Total Responses 600 100.0% |
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| Q2. Now let’s say that the Democratic nominee had been Hillary Clinton. If the race were held today, would you vote for John McCain or Hillary Clinton (Rotate Names): |
John McCain 263 43.8%
Hillary Clinton 312 52.0%
Neither 20 3.3%
Not Sure 5 0.8%
Total Responses 600 100.0% |
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| Q3. In the current contest for President between John McCain and Barack Obama (Rotate names), to what importance does race play a part in YOUR decision as to whom to support for President? |
Very Important 58 9.7%
Somewhat Important 44 7.3%
Not at All 493 82.2%
Not Sure 5 0.8%
Total Responses 600 100.0% |
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| Q4. With regards to Senator Barack Obama, the Democratic nominee for President, which of the following do you believe accurately represents his religious beliefs: |
Christian 305 50.8%
Muslim 128 21.3%
Jewish 4 0.7%
Atheist 15 2.5%
Other 106 17.7%
Not Sure 42 7.0%
Total Responses 600 100.0% |
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| Q5. If the November Election for Governor were being held today, would you vote for Democrat Joe Manchin or Republican Russ Weeks: (Rotate Names): |
Democrat Joe Manchin 365 60.8%
Republican Russ Weeks 179 29.8%
Neither 40 6.7%
Not Sure 16 2.7%
Total Responses 600 100.0% |
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| Q6. If the November Election for United States Senate were being held today, would you vote for Democrat Jay Rockefeller or Republican Jay Wolfe: (Rotate Names): |
Democrat Jay Rockeller 347 57.8%
Republican Jay Wolfe 235 39.2%
Not Sure 18 3.0%
Total Responses 600 100.0% |
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| Q7. If the November Election for West Virginia State Attorney General were being held today, would you vote for Democrat Darrel McGraw or Republican Dan Greere: (Rotate Names): |
Democrat Darrell McGraw 294 49.0%
Republican Dan Greere 249 41.5%
Not Sure 57 9.5%
Total Responses 600 100.0% |
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| Q8. Looking ahead five years, do you believe the state of West Virginia is heading the right direction, or off on the wrong track? |
Right Direction 241 40.2%
Wrong Track 243 40.5%
Unsure 116 19.3%
Total Responses 600 100.0% |
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| Q9. Do you believe the West Virginia Legislature has been effective in addressing the state’s most pressing needs? |
Yes 126 21.0%
No 363 60.5%
Not Sure 111 18.5%
Total Responses 600 100.0% |
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| Q10. Please tell me which of the following best describe your marital status. |
Married 459 76.5%
Single 62 10.3%
Divorced/Separated 32 5.3%
Widowed 42 7.0%
Refused 5 0.8%
Total Responses 600 100.0% |
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| Q11. Are you, or is anyone in this household, a member of a labor union? |
Labor Union Household 181 30.2%
Non-Union Household 409 68.2%
Not Sure 10 1.7%
Total Responses 600 100.0% |
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| Q12. Do you consider yourself a "fundamentalist" or "evangelical" Christian? |
Yes 328 54.7%
No 227 37.8%
Not Sure 45 7.5%
Total Responses 600 100.0% |
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| Q13.Do you or does anyone in your house own a firearm? |
Yes 421 70.2%
No 163 27.2%
Not Sure 16 2.7%
Total Responses 600 100.0% |
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| Q14. How would you describe your point of view in terms of the political parties? Would you say you are mostly Democratic, leaning Democratic, completely Independent, leaning Republican, or mostly Republican? |
Mostly Democratic 248 41.3%
Leaning Democratic 69 11.5%
Completely Independent 68 11.3%
Leaning Republican 87 14.5%
Mostly Republican 122 20.3%
None 3 0.5%
Not sure 3 0.5%
Total Responses 600 100.0% |
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| Q15. For statistical purposes only, we need to know your total family income range for 2007. You may enter your selection at any time when I reach the category that best represents your total family income range in last year. |
Under $20,000 85 14.2%
$20,000 - $40,000 143 23.8%
$40,000 - $60,000 126 21.0%
$60,000 - $80,000 92 15.3%
$80,000 - $100,000 47 7.8%
over $100,000 61 10.2%
Not Sure 5 0.8%
Refused 41 6.8%
Total Responses 600 100.0% |
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| Q16. Also for statistical purposes, we would like to know the highest level of education you have completed. |
Elementary School 4 0.7%
Middle School 10 1.7%
Some High School 28 4.7%
High School 144 24.0%
GED 24 4.0%
Some College 134 22.3%
College Degree 149 24.8%
Some Graduate School Classes 10 1.7%
Graduate Degree 97 16.2%
Total Responses 600 100.0% |
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| Q17.What is your religious preference? |
Protestant 403 67.2%
Catholic 69 11.5%
Jewish 2 0.3%
Moslem/Muslim 0 0.0%
Mormon (Latter Day Saints) 5 0.8%
None/Not Sure 43 7.2%
Other 78 13.0%
Total Responses 600 100.0% |
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| Q18. If Protestant, (only if #1 of Q.19 is chosen) what denomination would you choose? |
Baptist, Southern Baptist, Missionary Baptist 129 32.0%
Church of Christ/Disciples of Christ/Christian Church 35 8.7%
Methodist 110 27.3%
Lutheran 11 2.7%
Episcopalian 8 2.0%
Presbyterian 29 7.2%
Evangelical/Pentecostal/Assembly of God 44 10.9%
Other Protestant 37 9.2%
Total Responses 403 100.0% |
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