Washington 8th Congressional District Survey Results
Q1 The candidates for Congress are Democrat
Suzan DelBene and Republican Dave
Reichert. If the election was today, who would
you vote for?
Suzan DelBene ............................................... 46%
Dave Reichert ................................................. 49%
Undecided....................................................... 5%
Q2 The candidates for Senate are Democrat Patty
Murray and Republican Dino Rossi. If the
election was today, who would you vote for?
Patty Murray ................................................... 49%
Dino Rossi ...................................................... 49%
Undecided....................................................... 2%
Q3 Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion
of Suzan DelBene?
Favorable........................................................ 40%
Unfavorable .................................................... 29%
Not sure .......................................................... 31%
Q4 Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion
of Dave Reichert?
Favorable........................................................ 48%
Unfavorable .................................................... 42%
Not sure .......................................................... 10%
Q5 Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion
of Patty Murray?
Favorable........................................................ 49%
Unfavorable .................................................... 47%
Not sure .......................................................... 4%
Q6 Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion
of Dino Rossi?
Favorable........................................................ 45%
Unfavorable .................................................... 50%
Not sure .......................................................... 5%
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Q7 Do you approve or disapprove of President
Barack Obama’s job performance?
Approve .......................................................... 43%
Disapprove...................................................... 49%
Not sure .......................................................... 8%
Q8 Do you approve or disapprove of Governor
Christine Gregoire’s job performance?
Approve................. 38% Not sure ................ 10%
Disapprove ............ 52%
Q9 Do you approve or disapprove of Senator
Maria Cantwell’s job performance?
Approve................. 47% Not sure ................ 14%
Disapprove ............ 39%
Q10 Who did you vote for President in 2008?
John McCain................................................... 41%
Barack Obama................................................ 53%
Someone else/Don't remember ...................... 6%
Q11 Would you describe yourself as a liberal,
moderate, or conservative?
Liberal ............................................................. 18%
Moderate......................................................... 53%
Conservative................................................... 29%
Q12 If you are a woman, press 1. If a man, press 2.
Woman ........................................................... 53%
Man................................................................. 47%
Q13 If you are a Democrat, press 1. If a Republican,
press 2. If you are an independent or identify
with another party, press 3.
Democrat ........................................................ 34%
Republican...................................................... 29%
Independent/Other .......................................... 37%
Q14 If you are white, press 1. If other, press 2.
White .............................................................. 87%
Other............................................................... 13%
Q15 If you are 18 to 29 years old, press 1. If 30 to
45, press 2. If 46 to 65, press 3. If you are
older than 65, press 4.
18 to 29........................................................... 6%
30 to 45........................................................... 22%
46 to 65........................................................... 46%
Older than 65 .................................................. 26%

October 9-10, 2010 3020 Highwoods Blvd.

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 Crosstabs

Who did you vote for President in Who did you vote for President in
2008? 2008?
John Barack Som eone else/Don't John Barack Som eone else/Don't
Base McCain Obam a rem em ber Base McCain Obam a rem em ber
The candidates for The candidates for
Congress are Dem o- Senate are Dem ocrat
crat Suzan DelBene Patty Murray and Re-
and Republican Dave publican Dino Rossi.
Reichert. If the elect- If the election w as t-
ion w as today, w h... oday, w ho w ould y...
Suzan DelBene 46% 5% 80% 16% Patty Murray 49% 5% 85% 21%
Dave Reichert 49% 91% 15% 65% Dino Rossi 49% 94% 13% 58%
Undecided 5% 4% 5% 20% Undecided 2% 1% 1% 21%

Who did you vote for President in Who did you vote for President in
2008? 2008?
John Barack Som eone else/Don't John Barack Som eone else/Don't
Base McCain Obam a rem em ber Base McCain Obam a rem em ber
Do you have a Do you have a
favorable or favorable or
unfavorable opinion unfavorable opinion
of Suzan DelBene? of Dave Reichert?
Favorable 40% 5% 70% 13% Favorable 48% 82% 21% 51%
Unfavorable 29% 56% 7% 35% Unfavorable 42% 12% 69% 15%
Not sure 31% 40% 22% 52% Not sure 10% 6% 10% 34%

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 Crosstabs

Who did you vote for President in Who did you vote for President in
2008? 2008?
John Barack Som eone else/Don't John Barack Som eone else/Don't
Base McCain Obam a rem em ber Base McCain Obam a rem em ber
Do you have a Do you have a
favorable or favorable or
unfavorable opinion unfavorable opinion
of Patty Murray? of Dino Rossi?
Favorable 49% 8% 83% 21% Favorable 45% 87% 11% 56%
Unfavorable 47% 89% 13% 59% Unfavorable 50% 9% 85% 22%
Not sure 4% 3% 4% 20% Not sure 5% 5% 4% 22%

Who did you vote for President in Who did you vote for President in
2008? 2008?
John Barack Som eone else/Don't John Barack Som eone else/Don't
Base McCain Obam a rem em ber Base McCain Obam a rem em ber
Do you approve or Do you approve or
disapprove of disapprove of
President Barack Governor Christine
Obam a’s job Gregoire’s job
perform ance? perform ance?
Approve 43% 3% 78% 14% Approve 38% 5% 66% 14%
Disapprove 49% 94% 13% 62% Disapprove 52% 89% 23% 69%
Not sure 8% 4% 9% 24% Not sure 10% 6% 12% 17%

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 Crosstabs

Who did you vote for President in Would you describe yourself as a
2008? liberal, m oderate, or conservative?
John Barack Som eone else/Don't Base Liberal Moderate Conservative
Base McCain Obam a rem em ber
The candidates for
Do you approve or Congress are Dem o-
disapprove of crat Suzan DelBene
Senator Maria and Republican Dave
Cantw ell’s job Reichert. If the elect-
perform ance? ion w as today, w h...
Approve 47% 11% 78% 27% Suzan DelBene 46% 84% 53% 8%
Disapprove 39% 73% 12% 44% Dave Reichert 49% 9% 42% 87%
Not sure 14% 16% 11% 29% Undecided 5% 7% 5% 5%

Would you describe yourself as a Would you describe yourself as a

liberal, m oderate, or conservative? liberal, m oderate, or conservative?
Base Liberal Moderate Conservative Base Liberal Moderate Conservative
The candidates for Do you have a
Senate are Dem ocrat favorable or
Patty Murray and Re- unfavorable opinion
publican Dino Rossi. of Suzan DelBene?
If the election w as t-
Favorable 40% 77% 45% 8%
oday, w ho w ould y...
Unfavorable 29% 6% 24% 52%
Patty Murray 49% 92% 56% 8%
Not sure 31% 17% 32% 39%
Dino Rossi 49% 8% 41% 90%
Undecided 2% 1% 3% 2%

October 9-10, 2010 3020 Highwoods Blvd.

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 Crosstabs

Would you describe yourself as a Would you describe yourself as a

liberal, m oderate, or conservative? liberal, m oderate, or conservative?
Base Liberal Moderate Conservative Base Liberal Moderate Conservative
Do you have a Do you have a
favorable or favorable or
unfavorable opinion unfavorable opinion
of Dave Reichert? of Patty Murray?
Favorable 48% 18% 42% 77% Favorable 49% 91% 55% 11%
Unfavorable 42% 72% 47% 15% Unfavorable 47% 8% 40% 84%
Not sure 10% 10% 11% 8% Not sure 4% 2% 5% 4%

Would you describe yourself as a Would you describe yourself as a

liberal, m oderate, or conservative? liberal, m oderate, or conservative?
Base Liberal Moderate Conservative Base Liberal Moderate Conservative
Do you have a Do you approve or
favorable or disapprove of
unfavorable opinion President Barack
of Dino Rossi? Obam a’s job
perform ance?
Favorable 45% 10% 35% 85%
Approve 43% 83% 50% 6%
Unfavorable 50% 90% 58% 10%
Disapprove 49% 11% 40% 90%
Not sure 5% - 8% 4%
Not sure 8% 6% 10% 5%

October 9-10, 2010 3020 Highwoods Blvd.

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 Crosstabs

Would you describe yourself as a Would you describe yourself as a

liberal, m oderate, or conservative? liberal, m oderate, or conservative?
Base Liberal Moderate Conservative Base Liberal Moderate Conservative
Do you approve or Do you approve or
disapprove of disapprove of
Governor Christine Senator Maria
Gregoire’s job Cantw ell’s job
perform ance? perform ance?
Approve 38% 81% 41% 6% Approve 47% 82% 55% 12%
Disapprove 52% 12% 47% 87% Disapprove 39% 7% 30% 74%
Not sure 10% 7% 12% 7% Not sure 14% 11% 15% 14%

If you are a w om an, press If you are a w om an, press

1. If a m an, press 2. 1. If a m an, press 2.
Base Wom an Man Base Wom an Man
The candidates for The candidates for
Congress are Dem o- Senate are Dem ocrat
crat Suzan DelBene Patty Murray and Re-
and Republican Dave publican Dino Rossi.
Reichert. If the elect- If the election w as t-
ion w as today, w h... oday, w ho w ould y...
Suzan DelBene 46% 47% 44% Patty Murray 49% 53% 44%
Dave Reichert 49% 47% 52% Dino Rossi 49% 45% 53%
Undecided 5% 6% 5% Undecided 2% 2% 3%

October 9-10, 2010 3020 Highwoods Blvd.

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 Crosstabs

If you are a w om an, press If you are a w om an, press

1. If a m an, press 2. 1. If a m an, press 2.
Base Wom an Man Base Wom an Man
Do you have a Do you have a
favorable or favorable or
unfavorable opinion unfavorable opinion
of Suzan DelBene? of Dave Reichert?
Favorable 40% 42% 37% Favorable 48% 46% 49%
Unfavorable 29% 24% 34% Unfavorable 42% 44% 41%
Not sure 31% 33% 29% Not sure 10% 10% 10%

If you are a w om an, press If you are a w om an, press

1. If a m an, press 2. 1. If a m an, press 2.
Base Wom an Man Base Wom an Man
Do you have a Do you have a
favorable or favorable or
unfavorable opinion unfavorable opinion
of Patty Murray? of Dino Rossi?
Favorable 49% 52% 45% Favorable 45% 43% 47%
Unfavorable 47% 43% 51% Unfavorable 50% 53% 46%
Not sure 4% 4% 4% Not sure 5% 4% 7%

October 9-10, 2010 3020 Highwoods Blvd.

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 Crosstabs

If you are a w om an, press If you are a w om an, press

1. If a m an, press 2. 1. If a m an, press 2.
Base Wom an Man Base Wom an Man
Do you approve or Do you approve or
disapprove of disapprove of
President Barack Governor Christine
Obam a’s job Gregoire’s job
perform ance? perform ance?
Approve 43% 47% 39% Approve 38% 41% 34%
Disapprove 49% 45% 54% Disapprove 52% 48% 58%
Not sure 8% 9% 7% Not sure 10% 11% 8%

If you are a Dem ocrat, press 1. If a Republican, press 2. If you

If you are a w om an, press are an independent or identify w ith another party, press 3.
1. If a m an, press 2. Base Dem ocrat Republican Independent/Other
The candidates for
Base Wom an Man Congress are Dem o-
crat Suzan DelBene
Do you approve or and Republican Dave
disapprove of Reichert. If the elect-
ion w as today, w h...
Senator Maria
Suzan DelBene 46% 88% 6% 38%
Cantw ell’s job
Dave Reichert 49% 8% 90% 55%
perform ance?
Undecided 5% 4% 5% 7%

Approve 47% 51% 43%

Disapprove 39% 33% 45%
Not sure 14% 16% 12%

October 9-10, 2010 3020 Highwoods Blvd.

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 Crosstabs

If you are a Dem ocrat, press 1. If a Republican, press 2. If you If you are a Dem ocrat, press 1. If a Republican, press 2. If you
are an independent or identify w ith another party, press 3. are an independent or identify w ith another party, press 3.
Base Dem ocrat Republican Independent/Other Base Dem ocrat Republican Independent/Other
The candidates for Do you have a
Senate are Dem ocrat favorable or
Patty Murray and Re- unfavorable opinion
publican Dino Rossi. of Suzan DelBene?
If the election w as t-
Favorable 40% 78% 5% 32%
oday, w ho w ould y...
Unfavorable 29% 4% 55% 32%
Patty Murray 49% 93% 6% 41%
Not sure 31% 18% 40% 36%
Dino Rossi 49% 7% 92% 54%
Undecided 2% 1% 1% 5%

If you are a Dem ocrat, press 1. If a Republican, press 2. If you If you are a Dem ocrat, press 1. If a Republican, press 2. If you
are an independent or identify w ith another party, press 3. are an independent or identify w ith another party, press 3.
Base Dem ocrat Republican Independent/Other Base Dem ocrat Republican Independent/Other
Do you have a Do you have a
favorable or favorable or
unfavorable opinion unfavorable opinion
of Dave Reichert? of Patty Murray?
Favorable 48% 16% 83% 50% Favorable 49% 90% 9% 41%
Unfavorable 42% 72% 12% 39% Unfavorable 47% 8% 86% 53%
Not sure 10% 11% 6% 12% Not sure 4% 2% 5% 6%

October 9-10, 2010 3020 Highwoods Blvd.

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 Crosstabs

If you are a Dem ocrat, press 1. If a Republican, press 2. If you If you are a Dem ocrat, press 1. If a Republican, press 2. If you
are an independent or identify w ith another party, press 3. are an independent or identify w ith another party, press 3.
Base Dem ocrat Republican Independent/Other Base Dem ocrat Republican Independent/Other
Do you have a Do you approve or
favorable or disapprove of
unfavorable opinion President Barack
of Dino Rossi? Obam a’s job
perform ance?
Favorable 45% 7% 87% 47%
Approve 43% 83% 6% 35%
Unfavorable 50% 89% 9% 45%
Disapprove 49% 10% 90% 54%
Not sure 5% 4% 4% 8%
Not sure 8% 7% 4% 11%

If you are a Dem ocrat, press 1. If a Republican, press 2. If you If you are a Dem ocrat, press 1. If a Republican, press 2. If you
are an independent or identify w ith another party, press 3. are an independent or identify w ith another party, press 3.
Base Dem ocrat Republican Independent/Other Base Dem ocrat Republican Independent/Other
Do you approve or Do you approve or
disapprove of disapprove of
Governor Christine Senator Maria
Gregoire’s job Cantw ell’s job
perform ance? perform ance?
Approve 38% 73% 8% 29% Approve 47% 82% 13% 42%
Disapprove 52% 15% 85% 61% Disapprove 39% 7% 71% 43%
Not sure 10% 12% 7% 10% Not sure 14% 10% 17% 15%

October 9-10, 2010 3020 Highwoods Blvd.

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 Crosstabs

If you are w hite, press If you are w hite, press

1. If other, press 2. 1. If other, press 2.
Base White Other Base White Other
The candidates for The candidates for
Congress are Dem o- Senate are Dem ocrat
crat Suzan DelBene Patty Murray and Re-
and Republican Dave publican Dino Rossi.
Reichert. If the elect- If the election w as t-
ion w as today, w h... oday, w ho w ould y...
Suzan DelBene 46% 45% 47% Patty Murray 49% 49% 49%
Dave Reichert 49% 50% 43% Dino Rossi 49% 50% 45%
Undecided 5% 5% 10% Undecided 2% 2% 7%

If you are w hite, press If you are w hite, press

1. If other, press 2. 1. If other, press 2.
Base White Other Base White Other
Do you have a Do you have a
favorable or favorable or
unfavorable opinion unfavorable opinion
of Suzan DelBene? of Dave Reichert?
Favorable 40% 40% 41% Favorable 48% 49% 40%
Unfavorable 29% 29% 30% Unfavorable 42% 42% 44%
Not sure 31% 32% 29% Not sure 10% 9% 16%

October 9-10, 2010 3020 Highwoods Blvd.

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 Crosstabs

If you are w hite, press If you are w hite, press

1. If other, press 2. 1. If other, press 2.
Base White Other Base White Other
Do you have a Do you have a
favorable or favorable or
unfavorable opinion unfavorable opinion
of Patty Murray? of Dino Rossi?
Favorable 49% 49% 48% Favorable 45% 45% 42%
Unfavorable 47% 47% 45% Unfavorable 50% 50% 48%
Not sure 4% 4% 7% Not sure 5% 5% 10%

If you are w hite, press If you are w hite, press

1. If other, press 2. 1. If other, press 2.
Base White Other Base White Other
Do you approve or Do you approve or
disapprove of disapprove of
President Barack Governor Christine
Obam a’s job Gregoire’s job
perform ance? perform ance?
Approve 43% 43% 46% Approve 38% 38% 36%
Disapprove 49% 50% 46% Disapprove 52% 52% 52%
Not sure 8% 8% 8% Not sure 10% 9% 12%

October 9-10, 2010 3020 Highwoods Blvd.

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 Crosstabs

If you are 18 to 29 years old, press 1. If 30 to 45, press

If you are w hite, press
2. If 46 to 65, press 3. If you are older than 65, press 4.
1. If other, press 2.
30 to 46 to Older
Base 18 to 29 45 65 than 65
Base White Other
The candidates for
Do you approve or Congress are Dem o-
crat Suzan DelBene
disapprove of and Republican Dave
Senator Maria Reichert. If the elect-
ion w as today, w h...
Cantw ell’s job
Suzan DelBene 46% 62% 36% 48% 46%
perform ance?
Dave Reichert 49% 19% 60% 47% 51%
Approve 47% 47% 47%
Undecided 5% 19% 5% 5% 3%

Disapprove 39% 39% 37%

Not sure 14% 14% 16%

If you are 18 to 29 years old, press 1. If 30 to 45, press If you are 18 to 29 years old, press 1. If 30 to 45, press
2. If 46 to 65, press 3. If you are older than 65, press 4. 2. If 46 to 65, press 3. If you are older than 65, press 4.
30 to 46 to Older 30 to 46 to Older
Base 18 to 29 45 65 than 65 Base 18 to 29 45 65 than 65
The candidates for Do you have a
Senate are Dem ocrat favorable or
Patty Murray and Re- unfavorable opinion
publican Dino Rossi. of Suzan DelBene?
If the election w as t-
Favorable 40% 48% 32% 42% 40%
oday, w ho w ould y...
Unfavorable 29% 24% 36% 27% 28%
Patty Murray 49% 64% 41% 50% 48%
Not sure 31% 28% 32% 31% 31%
Dino Rossi 49% 28% 58% 47% 50%
Undecided 2% 8% 1% 3% 2%

October 9-10, 2010 3020 Highwoods Blvd.

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 Crosstabs

If you are 18 to 29 years old, press 1. If 30 to 45, press If you are 18 to 29 years old, press 1. If 30 to 45, press
2. If 46 to 65, press 3. If you are older than 65, press 4. 2. If 46 to 65, press 3. If you are older than 65, press 4.
30 to 46 to Older 30 to 46 to Older
Base 18 to 29 45 65 than 65 Base 18 to 29 45 65 than 65
Do you have a Do you have a
favorable or favorable or
unfavorable opinion unfavorable opinion
of Dave Reichert? of Patty Murray?
Favorable 48% 38% 52% 46% 49% Favorable 49% 62% 42% 50% 49%
Unfavorable 42% 46% 35% 45% 43% Unfavorable 47% 31% 55% 46% 46%
Not sure 10% 15% 13% 9% 8% Not sure 4% 8% 3% 4% 5%

If you are 18 to 29 years old, press 1. If 30 to 45, press If you are 18 to 29 years old, press 1. If 30 to 45, press
2. If 46 to 65, press 3. If you are older than 65, press 4. 2. If 46 to 65, press 3. If you are older than 65, press 4.
30 to 46 to Older 30 to 46 to Older
Base 18 to 29 45 65 than 65 Base 18 to 29 45 65 than 65
Do you have a Do you approve or
favorable or disapprove of
unfavorable opinion President Barack
of Dino Rossi? Obam a’s job
perform ance?
Favorable 45% 27% 51% 43% 47%
Approve 43% 58% 36% 45% 42%
Unfavorable 50% 65% 40% 53% 49%
Disapprove 49% 31% 55% 49% 49%
Not sure 5% 8% 9% 4% 4%
Not sure 8% 12% 9% 6% 8%

October 9-10, 2010 3020 Highwoods Blvd.

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 Crosstabs

If you are 18 to 29 years old, press 1. If 30 to 45, press If you are 18 to 29 years old, press 1. If 30 to 45, press
2. If 46 to 65, press 3. If you are older than 65, press 4. 2. If 46 to 65, press 3. If you are older than 65, press 4.
30 to 46 to Older 30 to 46 to Older
Base 18 to 29 45 65 than 65 Base 18 to 29 45 65 than 65
Do you approve or Do you approve or
disapprove of disapprove of
Governor Christine Senator Maria
Gregoire’s job Cantw ell’s job
perform ance? perform ance?
Approve 38% 46% 28% 39% 42% Approve 47% 62% 34% 51% 49%
Disapprove 52% 42% 58% 53% 48% Disapprove 39% 23% 49% 37% 36%
Not sure 10% 12% 14% 7% 10% Not sure 14% 15% 17% 12% 15%

October 9-10, 2010 3020 Highwoods Blvd.

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