The Tarrance Group

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Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 684-6688


MEMORANDUM


TO: The Congressional Leadership Fund
FROM: B.J. Martino
DATE: September 30, 2014
RE: Summary Findings From A Survey of Voters in Virginia CD 10
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The Tarrance Group is pleased to present CLF with summary findings from a survey of likely
voter attitudes in Virginia CD 10. All respondents interviewed in this study were part of a fully
representative sample of N=403 registered likely voters. By party, the sample is 38%
Republican and 37% Democratic. The margin of error for the sample is +/- 4.9% in 19 of 20
cases. The surveys were conducted on September 23-25, 2014.

Executive Summary

1. The political environment is grim for Democrats.

Just 25% of voters say the country is going in the right direction, while 64% say things are off
on the wrong track. Fully 57% of voters disapprove of the job President Obama is doing, with
44% strongly disapproving.

2. Barbara Comstock is well-known and liked by 10
th
district voters, while Foust is still
undefined.

Comstock is known by nearly nine in ten voters (87%), with a well-defined positive image,
39% favorable and only 24% unfavorable. At the same time, Fousts name is recognized by
under six in ten voters (59%). Only 21% say they have a favorable impression and 14% are
unfavorable.

3. In the race for the 10
th
Congressional District of Virginia, Barbara Comstock currently has a
12-point lead over John Foust.

Congressional Ballot

Comstock Foust 3
rd
Party Undecided
46% 34% 7% 14%

4. A strong majority of respondents were less likely to support John Foust after hearing his
recent campaign comments.

62% of the respondents and 70% of women respondents said they were less likely to vote for
Foust based on this statement: John Foust made sexist comments against his opponent who
is a mother, legislator and attorney. John Foust said quote I dont think shes even had a real
job.

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