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27. How concerned are you that the state government's focus on the budget deficit might
prevent passage of ethics reform legislation? Very concerned, somewhat concerned, not too
concerned, or not concerned at all?
Union
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom HsHolds
28. How concerned are you that the state government's focus on the budget deficit might
prevent passage of non-partisan redistricting legislation? Very concerned, somewhat
concerned, not too concerned, or not concerned at all?
Union
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom HsHolds
29. Is your opinion of New York State's public school teachers favorable, unfavorable, or
haven't you heard enough about them?
Union
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom HsHolds
HvKids
UpStat NYC Sub PubSch
30. Generally speaking, do you believe the teachers' unions are playing a positive or a
negative role in improving New York State's educational system?
Union
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom HsHolds
HvKids
UpStat NYC Sub PubSch
Feb 24 Apr 15
2011 2004
Positive 39 48
Negative 51 35
DK/NA 10 17
31. Some people say that public school teachers who do an outstanding job should be
rewarded with additional pay - so called merit pay. Do you think this is a good idea or a
bad idea?
Union
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom HsHolds
HvKids
UpStat NYC Sub PubSch
32. Some people have suggested that firing public school teachers should be made easier.
Do you think this is a good idea or a bad idea?
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Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom HsHolds
HvKids
UpStat NYC Sub PubSch
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33. If public school administrators need to lay off teachers, do you think they should
lay off teachers based on their performance or based on seniority?
Union
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom HsHolds
HvKids
UpStat NYC Sub PubSch
34. Would you support or oppose a law that would allow same-sex couples to get married?
Union
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom HsHolds
TREND: Would you support or oppose a law that would allow same-sex couples to get married?
Support 54 56 47 51 46 37
Oppose 39 37 46 41 46 55
DK/NA 7 7 7 8 8 8