Jackson StatE University Poll – Spring 2015



The Polling InstituteSaint Leo University2017-4 (November) The Polling Institute at Saint Leo University needs your help. We are conducting a survey of Americans on their opinions and views on national politics, cybersecurity, drones, charities and giving, and the holidays. Thank you very much.ScreenerA. Are you currently a resident of the United States and 18 years of age and older?01Yes (continues)02No (terminate)03Don’t know / Unsure (terminate)B. What state do you live in?[Enter state]Politics, Campaigns and ElectionsPlease think about voting and elections. How often would you say you vote in most elections? Would you say…01Always02Most of the time03Sometimes04Seldom05Never05Unsure or not registeredHow would you rate…How would you rate…Strongly ApproveSomewhat ApproveSomewhat DisapproveStrongly DisapproveDon’t know / not sure 2.The job Donald Trump is doing as President01020304053.The job Mike Pence is doing as Vice President01020304054. The job Congressman Paul Ryan is doing as Speaker of the House0102030405`5. The job Mitch McConnell is doing as U.S. Senate Majority Leader0102030405What do you think is the most important issue facing the country today?Jobs and the economyHealth careEducationGovernment spending and the federal budget deficitHomeland security and anti-terror policyImmigrationForeign affairsEnergy policyGlobal climate changeGun control / Second Amendment rightsTerrorismDeclining U.S. status worldwideCrimeInternational trade imbalanceGun violenceInternet / data security / identity theftSome other issueDon’t know / not sureIn political terms, which one of the following best describes you? Do you consider yourself to be a…? Republican Democrat Unaffiliated or independent Member of some other party Don’t know / not sure Pope Francis8. Changing topics for a moment, please tell us if your opinion of Pope Francis is…Strongly favorableSomewhat favorableSomewhat unfavorableNot at all favorableHaven’t heard of Pope FrancisDon’t know / unsureNow, please think about the issues the pope is addressing and give us your opinion regarding how he is doing…How would you rate the job Pope Francis is doing on…Strongly ApproveSomewhat ApproveSomewhat DisapproveStrongly DisapproveDon’t know / not sure 9. Environmental issues010203040510. Advancing the cause of the poor010203040511. Human rights010203040512. Migration / Immigration010203040513. Marriage and family issues010203040514. Handling cases of sexual abuse involving Catholic clergy0102030405The New PresidentThe new president, Donald Trump, is moving on a number of areas during his first year in office. Based on what you know or have heard, please rate the job he is doing with the following….How would you rate the job Donald Trump is doing on…Strongly ApproveSomewhat ApproveSomewhat DisapproveStrongly DisapproveDon’t know / not sure 15. support for the troops and the military010203040516. revamping Obamacare / Affordable Care Act010203040517. protecting the United States from terrorism010203040518. the opioid crisis in the United States010203040519. immigration decisions010203040520. relations with other nations010203040521. jobs and the economy010203040522. hiring or appointing personnel010203040523. handling of the media010203040524. addressing racial/ethnic divide in the nation010203040525. handling relations with Russia010203040526. his Twitter messages0102030405Cybersecurity The following are several questions about cybersecurity.27. In general, and overall, how secure is your personal data / information when using the Internet? Would you say…Very secureSomewhat secureNot very secure Not at all secureUnsure28. When you see “Sign in using our secure network” at the websites of your banks, favorite stores, or other vendors, how believable is it when they say their respective networks are secure? Would you say…Very believableSomewhat believableSomewhat unbelievableNot at all believableUnsure / dependsThe following are a number of statements; for each please indicate Yes/Agree or No/Disagree in response.Statements on CybersecurityYes/ AgreeNo/ DisagreeUnsure29. I have, or I know someone who missed a job opportunity / or promotion believed to be due to posts on the Internet01020330. I change my online passwords as often as I should01020331. I have been threatened online01020332. I have been a victim of online theft of personal information like data or even photos01020333. I regret posting such things as vacation plans or my whereabouts, photos or contact information on social media.01020334. When it comes to the Internet, there is no such things as “delete”. 0102 0335. I support greater government oversight, regulation and policing of the Internet if it means more private security01020336. I have posted personal information such as contact details, employment details, birthdates on social media01020337. I have, or I know someone who has had hackers lock their computers until a ransom has been paid010203 DronesDrones, once best known for their military activities, are becoming more and more common -- in use by law enforcement and businesses alike. Businesses such as Realtors are using them to photograph properties for sale and mapping. Law enforcement has many uses such as watching for traffic delays, accidents and search & rescue. The drones range from about five inches to three or four feet.38. And, how concerned would you say you are that more drones are in the airspace today than ever before? Would you say…Very concerned (Continue)Somewhat concerned (Continue)Somewhat unconcerned (Go to Q40)Not at all concerned (Go to Q40)Unsure (Go to Q40)39. We are interested in the reasons for your concern. Please indicate all that apply.Personal privacy issuesSpying by government agencies on citizensPotential dangerous interference with airplanesDamage to property from drone crash landingsThe devices can be hacked and controlled by non-ownersPrivate citizens may soon start purchasing dronesEavesdropping on conversationsFacial recognition software implicationsWeaponized domestic dronesOther40. Do you currently own a drone?Yes (Go to Q42)NoUnsure41. How interested would you be in someday owning a drone? Would you say…Very interested Somewhat interested Somewhat uninterested Not at all interested Unsure The following are a few statements regarding drones. For each, please indicate if you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or strongly disagree.Statements on DronesStrongly AgreeSomewhat AgreeSomewhat DisagreeStrongly DisagreeUnsure42. The U.S. military should continue to use drones in warfare010203040543. I support the use of drones by community police departments010203040544. I support a municipal ban on drones in my own community010203040545. Owners should be licensed to operate drones010203040546. Drone owners should be required to successfully complete training courses010203040547. Drones should be banned from filming forest fires to protect airplanes fighting the same fires0102030405Charites / Charitable Giving48. Thinking about your charitable giving throughout 2017, which of the following best reflects your giving in all of 2017 compared to 2016. Would you say you are…?01Giving more to charity in 2017 than last year02Giving about the same to charity in 2017 as last year03Giving less to charity in 2017 compared to last year04Have not / will not be giving to charity in 2017 (Go to Q52)05Don’t know / unsure (Go to Q52)The following are a number of statements about charitable giving. For each, please indicate if you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or strongly disagree.Statements on Charitable GivingStrongly AgreeSomewhat AgreeSomewhat DisagreeStrongly DisagreeUnsure49. I research charities before donating010203040550. I have reduced my usual charitable giving in 2017 due to increased giving to help victims of recent unexpected natural disasters and storms010203040551. The number of natural disasters and storms lately have me feeling overwhelmed in my plans for charitable giving0102030405Christmas / Holidays52. Please indicate if you plan to celebrate Christmas during the upcoming holidays.YesNo (Go to Q65)Unsure (Go to Q65)53. Which of the following seasonal traditions or activites are your favorites? Please indicate all that apply.CodeFavorite Season Traditions01Seeing family / family gatherings02Wrapping presents03Christmas music04Buying the Christmas tree05Decorating the Christmas tree06Decorating07Christmas shows08Receiving / giving holiday greetings such as “Merry Christmas” in written or conversational form09Attending Christmas church services10Visits to Santa with kids11Opening presents12Giving presents13Sending an annual holiday “brag” letter 14Receiving an annual holiday “brag” letter15Receiving Christmas bonuses16Black Friday shopping (day after Thanksgiving)17Time off to relax54. Which of the following seasonal traditions or activities you find most annoying, if any? Please indicate all that apply.CodeMost Annoying Season Traditions01The annual holiday “brag” letter02Matching holiday outfits03Christmas sweaters04Re-gifting05Seeing family / family gatherings06Wrapping presents07Buying presents08Christmas music09Buying the Christmas tree10Decorating the house11Trimming the Christmas tree12The early start for the Christmas season13Christmas commercials14Commercialization of the season15Christmas shows on TV16Holiday greetings such as “Merry Christmas” in written or conversational form17The expense or cost of the season18The anxiety the season produces19Christmas shows55. Would you say your concern over the security of your own personal data (information such as financial accounts, credit cards, and Social Security numbers) during this holiday season is…Significantly higher than last yearHigher than last yearThe same as last year and relatively highThe same as last year and relatively lowLower than last yearSignificantly lower than last yearUnsure56. How do you view Christmas today? Would you say…All culturalMostly culturalEvenly cultural and religiousMostly religiousAll religiousNone of theseUnsure57. At what age, in your view, is it appropriate for parents to tell their kids the truth about Santa?________ (Please enter an age / no words or ranges)UnsureChildren should not be told that Santa exists58. Which one of the following is your preferred holiday greeting?Merry ChristmasHappy HolidaysSeason’s GreetingsNone of theseOtherUnsure59. Thinking about any holiday anxiety you might have, compared to other times of each year, would you say your own levels during the season are….Significantly lessSomewhat lessNo change in your anxiety levelsSomewhat moreSignificantly more Unsure60. How often would you say you have to “pretend happiness” during the holiday season? Would you say…Often:Sometimes;Seldom: or Never.Unsure61. How strongly would you agree or disagree with the following statement: “I enjoy the Christmas season but am usually glad when it is over.” Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsure62. When does the Christmas holiday season begin for you?On or before HalloweenBetween Halloween and Thanksgiving DayOn Black Friday – the day after Thanksgiving DayEarly to mid-DecemberStart of AdventThe week prior to Christmas DayChristmas Eve/Christmas DayUnsureVaries each year63. When does the Christmas holiday season end for you?December 26thThe week following ChristmasNew Year’s Eve/DayFollowing the conclusion of the 12th Day of ChristmasFeast of the Epiphany/Three Kings DayUnsureVaries each year64. Do you find holiday greetings you receive…?Very offensiveSomewhat offensiveSomewhat welcomedVery welcomedNeither welcomed or offensiveUnsure65. Which one of the following, would you say, is your favorite holiday?CodeFavorite Holiday01New Year’s Eve/Day02Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday03Valentine’s Day04Presidents Week (Lincoln/Washington Birthdays)05St. Patrick’s Day06Easter07Memorial Day08July 4th09Labor Day10Veterans Day11Columbus Day12Halloween13Thanksgiving 14Christmas Eve/Day15None of these16Other17Unsure66. Will you be making any New Year’s resolutions for 2017?YesNo (Go to Q68)Unsure (Go to Q68)67. Will your resolution(s) include any of the following? Please indicate all that apply.Code2017 New Year Resolution(s)01Lose weight02Save more money03Find a new job04Vacation more05Find a wife/husband – get married06Travel more07Buy a new car / new house08Drink less alcohol09Stop smoking10Spend more time with family11Spend less time with family12Join a gym13Attend religious services or attend more often14Volunteer more time15Give more to charities16 Exercise moreDemographicsThe following questions are used for statistical purposes only.Are you male or female?MaleFemaleHow old are you?18-25 26-35 36-4546-5556-6565 or olderWould you describe your political views as very conservative, conservative, moderate, liberal, or very liberal?Very conservativeSomewhat conservativeModerateSomewhat liberalVery liberalDon’t know / not sureAre you Hispanic or Latino?Yes (Go to Q73)NoDon’t know / not sureWhich one of these groups would you say best represents your race?WhiteBlack or African-AmericanAsianNative Hawaiian or other Pacific IslanderAmerican Indian or Alaska NativeOtherPlease tell me which religion you belong to or follow?01Catholic02Protestant (Baptist, Lutheran, Congregational, Presbyterian)03Christian (non-denominational)04Greek Orthodox05JewishBuddhistMuslimLatter Day Saint / MormonOtherNo preference / no religious affiliationDon’t know / not sureWhat is your highest grade of school completed?01 Did not graduate from high school02 High school graduate or GED03 Associates degreeSome collegeCollege graduatePost-graduate or professional degreeWhich of the following categories best describes your total family income before taxes?Under $20,000$20,000 to less than $30,000$30,000 to less than $40,000$40,000 to less than $50,000$50,000 to less than $60,000$60,000 to less than $75,000$75,000 to less than $100,00$100,000 to less than $200,000$200,00 or moreUnsure76. How religious would you say you are today? Would you say…Very religiousSomewhat religiousNot very religiousNot at all religiousUnsureFlorida Sample(Q77 & 78 for Republicans / Code 01 in Question 7 ONLY)Please think for a moment about the potential candidates running for the Republican nomination to run for U.S. Senate from Florida in 2018. If the Republican primary for U.S. Senate was held today, which of the following would you support for the Republican nomination?CodeRepublican Candidates01Tom Rooney02Augustus Sol Invictus03Marcia Roberta Thorne04Rick Scott06Someone else07Unsure / Don’t KnowPlease think for a moment about the potential candidates running for the Republican nomination to run for Florida governor in 2018. If the Republican primary for governor was held today, which of the following would you support for the Republican nomination?CodeRepublican Candidates01Jack Latvala02Adam Putnam03Richard Corcoran04Ron DeSantis05Jackie Siegel06Ron Bergeron07Usha Jain08Bob White09Bruce Nathan10Angel Luis Rivera11Daniel Zutler12Someone else13Unsure / Don’t Know(Q79 for Democrats / Code 02 in Question 7 ONLY) Please think for a moment about the list of candidates and potential candidates running for the Democratic nomination to run for Florida governor in 2018. If the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate was held today, which of the following would you support for the Democratic nomination?CodeDemocratic Candidates01Andrew Gillum02Gwen Graham03Chris King04Kathy Castor05Katherine Fernandez Rundle06Jeff Greene07Grant Hill08John Morgan09Phil Levine10Someone else11Unsure / don’t know80. If the 2018 election for Florida United States Senator was held today and the candidates were Bill Nelson and Rick Scott, which would you support?Bill NelsonRick ScottSomeone elseUnsure/Undecided81. If the 2018 election for Florida Governor was held today and the candidates were Adam Putnam and John Morgan, which would you support?Adam PutnamJohn MorganSomeone elseUnsure/Undecided82. Would you say your opinion of the job Florida Governor Rick Scott is doing is…Very favorableSomewhat favorableSomewhat unfavorableNot at all favorableUnsureThank you very much for your participation in this important survey. ................
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