MINNESOTA POLL MARCH 2012 Good evening/afternoon. My name is _____ from Mason-Dixon Polling & Research.

. We are conducting a statewide public opinion poll. Would you have a few minutes to participate? SCREENER: Are you a registered voter in the state of Minnesota? YES-PROCEED NO-TERMINATE

1) How closely have you followed the discussion about building a new Vikings stadium in Minnesota? Very Closely Somewhat Closely Not Too Closely Not Following It At All Refused (DO NOT READ) 1 2 3 4 5

2) Lets assume a new Vikings stadium proposal at the existing Metrodome site included the following four requirements: The Vikings would fund over 50% of the stadiums construction and operating costs over the life of their lease. A majority of the public contribution would come from gambling dollars, with no new tax increases or use of general-revenue funds. The City of Minneapolis contribution would use existing city hospitality taxes and would not raise any new taxes. Even though the Vikings would fund over 50% of the overall costs, the public would own the new stadium and it would be available for various public uses for at least 300 days out of the year.

Based on this information, would you support or oppose a stadium financing proposal that used gambling and existing revenues along with a major contribution by the Vikings? Support Oppose Undecided 1 2 3

3) How important is it to you that the Vikings stay in Minnesota? Very Important Somewhat Important Not Too Important Not Important At All Refused (DO NOT READ) 1 2 3 SKIP TO Q6 4 SKIP TO Q6 5 SKIP TO Q6

4) If the Vikings were to leave Minnesota because a new stadium was not authorized, who would you feel is most responsible? (ROTATE ORDER) City of Minneapolis Governor Mark Dayton The Minnesota Legislature The Minnesota Vikings None of the above (DO NOT READ) Not sure/Refused (DO NOT READ) 1 2 3 4 5 SKIP TO Q6 6 SKIP TO Q6

5) You said _____ (answer from above) would be most responsible if the Vikings were to leave Minnesota. How strongly do you feel that way? Very Strongly 1 Somewhat Strongly 2 Not Too Strongly 3 Not Strongly At All 4 Refused (DO NOT READ) 5 6) In terms of your political party identification, do you generally consider yourself a Democrat, Republican or Independent? Democrat 1 Republican 2 1 2 3 4 5 Female 2 1 2 3 4 Independent 3

7) What is your age?

18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Refused Male 1

8) NOTE SEX: 9) NOTE REGION:

Twin Cities Metro Other Duluth Rochester

Thank you for your time and cooperation!

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