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New York Survey Results
Q1
How likely would you say you are to vote in this

Novembers election? Are you certain to vote,
will you probably vote, are the chances 50/50,
or will you probably not vote?
Q5
Certain to vote ................................................ 97%

Will probably vote ........................................... 3%
Chances are 50/50 ......................................... 0%
Will probably not vote...................................... 0%
Q2
Do you approve or disapprove of President

Barack Obamas job performance?
Much more likely............................................. 50%

Somewhat more likely..................................... 14%
Approve .......................................................... 44%
Somewhat less likely....................................... 10%
Disapprove...................................................... 46%
Much less likely............................................... 18%
Not sure .......................................................... 10%
Q3
Do you think someone working fulltime at $8 an

hour earns enough to sustain a family in New
York, or not?
Think one does ............................................... 12%
Think one does not ......................................... 82%
Not sure .......................................................... 5%
Q4
There is currently a policy proposal in Albany to

increase the minimum wage from $8 per hour
to $10.10 per hour, with subsequent increases
based on increased cost of living, and to grant
localities the ability to raise their minimum
wage beyond that. Would you strongly support,
somewhat support, somewhat oppose, or
strongly oppose this policy?
Strongly support.............................................. 56%
Somewhat support.......................................... 15%
Somewhat oppose .......................................... 10%
In the upcoming election for New York State

Senate, would you be much more likely,
somewhat more likely, somewhat less likely, or
much less likely to vote for a candidate who
supported increasing the minimum wage to
$10.10 per hour, with future increases based
on increased cost of living, and to grant
localities the ability to raise their minimum
wage beyond that, or would it not make a
difference?
Wouldn't make a difference............................. 6%

Not sure .......................................................... 2%
Q6
In recent years, New York State has created

new tax loopholes on corporations and banks,
while budget shortfalls have forced public
schools to have overcrowded classrooms and
make cuts to art, music, sports, and more.
Would you strongly support, somewhat
support, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose
closing tax loopholes for corporations and
banks in order to reduce class sizes and
restore programs to our schools?
Somewhat oppose .......................................... 10%
Strongly oppose.............................................. 14%
Not sure .......................................................... 2%
Strongly oppose.............................................. 18%

Not sure .......................................................... 0%
October 22-23, 2014

Survey of 546 likely voters
3020 Highwoods Blvd.

Raleigh, NC 27604
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Q7
Would you be much more likely, somewhat

more likely, somewhat less likely, or much less
likely to vote for a candidate for state Senate
who supported closing tax loopholes on
corporations and banks to provide more state
funding for our public schools, or would it not
make a difference?
Much more likely............................................. 59%
Woman ........................................................... 53%

Man................................................................. 47%
Q11 If you are a Democrat, press 1. If a Republican,

press 2. If you are a member of a different
party, press 3. If you are not a member of a
political party, press 4.
Somewhat more likely..................................... 16%
Democrat ........................................................ 48%
Somewhat less likely....................................... 8%
Republican...................................................... 31%
Much less likely............................................... 9%
Other............................................................... 6%
Wouldn't make a difference............................. 5%
Not a member of a party ................................. 14%
Not sure .......................................................... 2%
Q8
Q10 If you are a woman, press 1. If a man, press 2.
The high cost of housing is a problem for many

families across New York. Would you strongly
support, somewhat support, somewhat
oppose, or strongly oppose more effort by state
government to increase affordability through
expanded investments and stronger policies to
benefit families, homeowners, and tenants?
Q12 If you are Hispanic, press 1. If white, press 2. If

African-American, press 3. If other, press 4.
Hispanic .......................................................... 12%
White .............................................................. 66%
African-American ............................................ 15%
Other............................................................... 7%
Q13 If you are 18 to 45 years old, press 1. If 46 to

65, press 2. If you are older than 65, press 3.
18 to 45........................................................... 35%
Somewhat oppose .......................................... 8%
46 to 65........................................................... 41%
Strongly oppose.............................................. 13%
Older than 65 .................................................. 24%
Not sure .......................................................... 7%
Q9
In the last presidential election, did you vote for

Barack Obama or Mitt Romney?
Barack Obama................................................ 60%
Mitt Romney.................................................... 33%
Not sure / Prefer not to share.......................... 7%
October 22-23, 2014

Survey of 546 likely voters

Raleigh, NC 27604
2012 Pres Vote
2012 Pres Vote

Barack
Mitt Not sure / Prefer
not to share
Base Obama Romney
Barack
Base Obama Romney
not to share
Obama Approval
Approve 44%
69%
4%
15%
Disapprove 46%
17%
93%
72%
Not sure 10%
14%
3%
13%
Fulltime @ $8 Enough
to Sustain Family?
Think one does 12%
7%
19%
30%
Think one does not 82%
91%
69%
64%
2%
12%
6%
Not sure
5%
2012 Pres Vote
2012 Pres Vote
Barack
not to share
Base Obama Romney
$10.10 Min Wage
Strongly support 56%
77%
23%
30%
Somewhat support 15%
11%
22%
23%
Somewhat oppose 10%
5%
21%
4%
Strongly oppose 18%
7%
33%
43%
Not sure
0%
0%
1%
Barack
Base Obama Romney
not to share
Candidate Supports
$10.10 Min Wage
Much more likely 50%
70%
17%
26%
Somewhat more likely 14%
13%
14%
15%
Somewhat less likely 10%
2%
25%
10%
Much less likely 18%
9%
32%
38%
Wouldn't make a
difference
6%
3%
10%
7%
Not sure
2%
2%
2%
4%
2012 Pres Vote
2012 Pres Vote
Barack
Base Obama Romney
not to share
Close Loopholes to
Restore Edu
79%
36%
52%
8%
18%
9%
Somewhat oppose 10%
5%
20%
4%
Strongly oppose 14%
7%
23%
33%
Not sure
October 22-23, 2014

survey of 546 likely voters
2%
2%
3%
2%
Barack
Base Obama Romney
not to share
Candidate Supports
Closing Loopholes to
Restore Edu
76%
32%
42%
14%
15%
34%
Somewhat less likely
8%
4%
19%
3%
Much less likely
9%
3%
19%
16%
Wouldn't make a
difference
5%
2%
11%
3%
Not sure
2%
1%
4%
3%

Raleigh, NC 27604
2012 Pres Vote
Gender
Barack
Base Obama Romney
not to share
More Affordable
Housing Effort from
NY Gov't
66%
29%
27%
20%
26%
19%
8%
3%
15%
11%
Strongly oppose 13%
6%
21%
33%
5%
9%
11%
Somewhat oppose
Not sure
7%
Base Woman
Approve 44%
49%
38%
Disapprove 46%
38%
55%
Not sure 10%
13%
7%
Gender
Base Woman
Gender
Man
to Sustain Family?
Base Woman
Man
$10.10 Min Wage
Think one does 12%
13%
12%
83%
81%
4%
7%
Not sure
Man
Obama Approval
5%
62%
49%
16%
15%
Somewhat oppose 10%
6%
14%
Strongly oppose 18%
16%
21%
0%
1%
Not sure
0%
Gender
Base Woman
Gender
Man
Candidate Supports
$10.10 Min Wage
Base Woman
Man
Close Loopholes to
Restore Edu
56%
42%
67%
58%
14%
14%
7%
15%
5%
16%
Somewhat oppose 10%
8%
12%
18%
19%
Strongly oppose 14%
15%
12%
2%
3%
Wouldn't make a
difference
6%
6%
5%
Not sure
2%
1%
3%
October 22-23, 2014

Not sure
2%

Raleigh, NC 27604
Gender
Gender
Base Woman
Man
Base Woman
Candidate Supports
Restore Edu
Man
More Affordable
Housing Effort from
NY Gov't
67%
50%
56%
45%
9%
23%
18%
26%
Somewhat oppose
8%
6%
10%
Strongly oppose 13%
13%
13%
7%
6%
8%
6%
11%
Much less likely
9%
8%
10%
Wouldn't make a
difference
5%
7%
3%
Not sure
2%
2%
3%
Not sure
Party
Party
Not a member
Base Democrat Republican Other
of a party
Obama Approval
Approve 44%
68%
14%
37%
30%
Disapprove 46%
21%
79%
52%
55%
Not sure 10%
11%
7%
11%
15%
Think one does 12%
10%
13%
15%
21%
88%
77%
78%
76%
3%
10%
7%
4%
5%
Party
Party
Not a member
of a party
$10.10 Min Wage
79%
31%
41%
38%
11%
19%
33%
16%
Strongly oppose 18%

Not sure
0%
October 22-23, 2014

5%
5%
0%
Not a member
of a party
to Sustain Family?
Not sure
Somewhat oppose 10%
7%
18%
31%
0%
6%
17%
3%
10%
36%
1%
Not a member
of a party
Candidate Supports
$10.10 Min Wage
69%
29%
38%
35%
14%
12%
20%
15%
3%
20%
6%
15%
7%
31%
24%
30%
Wouldn't make a
difference
6%
6%
6%
9%
4%
Not sure
2%
2%
3%
3%
2%

Raleigh, NC 27604
Party
Party
Not a member
of a party
Close Loopholes to
Restore Edu
78%
43%
59%
57%
7%
16%
6%
14%
3%
Somewhat oppose 10%
10%
Strongly oppose 14%

Not sure
18%
20%
3%
2%
2%
12%
16%
20%
13%
3%
0%

Candidate Supports
Restore Edu
75%
39%
57%
53%
17%
15%
5%
15%
8%
2%
15%
8%
17%
Much less likely
9%
2%
19%
17%
8%
Wouldn't make a
difference
5%
3%
8%
10%
6%
Not sure
2%
2%
4%
3%
1%
Party
Race
Not a member
of a party
More Affordable
Housing Effort from
NY Gov't
66%
32%
21%
25%
8%
3%
Strongly oppose 13%
5%
5%
Not sure
AfricanBase Hispanic White American Other

Obama Approval
Somewhat oppose
7%
43%
43%
23%
18%
14%
8%
11%
20%
15%
22%
9%
12%
6%
Approve 44%
61%
37%
65%
34%
Disapprove 46%
29%
53%
27%
55%
Not sure 10%
9%
11%
8%
12%
Race
Race

to Sustain Family?
12%
12%
18%
5%
75%
84%
79%
77%
13%
3%
2%
18%
Not sure

$10.10 Min Wage
Think one does 12%
5%
59%
53%
66%
10%
21%
3%
1%
Somewhat oppose 10%
16%
9%
5%
14%
Strongly oppose 18%
15%
16%
27%
30%
1%
Not sure
October 22-23, 2014

Not a member
of a party
0%

Raleigh, NC 27604
55%
Race
Race
Close Loopholes to
Restore Edu
Candidate Supports
$10.10 Min Wage
58%
45%
63%
54%
64%
64%
56%
62%
7%
19%
2%
2%
15%
2%
5%
7%
13%
15%
Somewhat oppose 10%
7%
8%
14%
22%
28%
14%
27%
26%
Strongly oppose 14%
24%
10%
25%
11%
5%
2%
1%
Wouldn't make a
difference
6%
8%
3%
4%
Not sure
2%
2%
5%
1%
Not sure
2%
Race
Race

Candidate Supports
Restore Edu

More Affordable
Housing Effort from
NY Gov't
66%
58%
62%
58%
58%
47%
67%
42%
4%
19%
15%
11%
16%
28%
6%
11%
10%
7%
8%
6%
10%
7%
Strongly oppose 13%
19%
8%
25%
23%
1%
8%
1%
18%
8%
7%
9%
Much less likely
9%
14%
9%
3%
13%
Wouldn't make a
difference
5%
8%
4%
10%
4%
Not sure
2%
2%
2%
1%
9%
Somewhat oppose
Not sure
7%
Age
Base
Age
18 to 46 to Older
45
65 than 65
Obama Approval
Approve 44%
38%
48%
44%
Disapprove 46%
49%
42%
47%
Not sure 10%
12%
9%
9%
Base
to Sustain Family?
Think one does 12%
20%
8%
8%
73%
87%
87%
7%
5%
5%
Not sure
October 22-23, 2014

18 to 46 to Older
45
65 than 65
5%

Raleigh, NC 27604
Age
Base
Age
18 to 46 to Older
45
65 than 65
$10.10 Min Wage

48%
58%
64%
13%
15%
19%
Somewhat oppose 10%
9%
11%
9%
Strongly oppose 18%
29%
16%
7%
0%
1%
Not sure
0%
Base
Candidate Supports
$10.10 Min Wage
42%
52%
57%
13%
12%
18%
12%
9%
10%
29%
16%
8%
Wouldn't make a
difference
6%
4%
7%
5%
Not sure
2%
4%
2%
Age
Base
Age
18 to 46 to Older
45
65 than 65
Close Loopholes to
Restore Edu
56%
65%
69%
7%
13%
14%
Somewhat oppose 10%
12%
10%
6%
Strongly oppose 14%

Not sure
October 22-23, 2014

2%
18 to 46 to Older
45
65 than 65
25%
8%
7%
4%
3%
Base
18 to 46 to Older
45
65 than 65
Candidate Supports
Restore Edu
53%
60%
67%
16%
16%
14%
8%
11%
7%
8%
Much less likely
9%
12%
8%
6%
Wouldn't make a
difference
5%
6%
6%
2%
Not sure
2%
1%
3%
3%

Raleigh, NC 27604
Age
Base
18 to 46 to Older
45
65 than 65
More Affordable
Housing Effort from
NY Gov't
42%
53%
59%
23%
24%
18%
8%
7%
9%
6%
Strongly oppose 13%
22%
8%
8%
5%
6%
9%
Somewhat oppose
Not sure
October 22-23, 2014

7%

Raleigh, NC 27604

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New York Survey Results

How likely would you say you are to vote in this

Certain to vote ................................................ 97%

Do you approve or disapprove of President

Much more likely............................................. 50%

Approve .......................................................... 44%

Somewhat less likely....................................... 10%

Much less likely............................................... 18%

Not sure .......................................................... 10%

Do you think someone working fulltime at $8 an

There is currently a policy proposal in Albany to

In the upcoming election for New York State

Wouldn't make a difference............................. 6%

In recent years, New York State has created

Strongly oppose.............................................. 18%

October 22-23, 2014

3020 Highwoods Blvd.

Would you be much more likely, somewhat

Woman ........................................................... 53%

Q11 If you are a Democrat, press 1. If a Republican,

Somewhat more likely..................................... 16%

Democrat ........................................................ 48%

Somewhat less likely....................................... 8%

Much less likely............................................... 9%

Wouldn't make a difference............................. 5%

Not a member of a party ................................. 14%

Not sure .......................................................... 2%

Q10 If you are a woman, press 1. If a man, press 2.

The high cost of housing is a problem for many

Q12 If you are Hispanic, press 1. If white, press 2. If

Q13 If you are 18 to 45 years old, press 1. If 46 to

Somewhat support.......................................... 22%

Somewhat oppose .......................................... 8%

Strongly oppose.............................................. 13%

Older than 65 .................................................. 24%

Not sure .......................................................... 7%

In the last presidential election, did you vote for

October 22-23, 2014

3020 Highwoods Blvd.

2012 Pres Vote

2012 Pres Vote

Not sure 10%

Think one does not 82%

2012 Pres Vote

2012 Pres Vote

Somewhat support 15%

Somewhat oppose 10%

Strongly oppose 18%

Somewhat more likely 14%

Somewhat less likely 10%

Much less likely 18%

2012 Pres Vote

2012 Pres Vote

Somewhat support 11%

Somewhat oppose 10%

Strongly oppose 14%

October 22-23, 2014

Somewhat more likely 16%

Somewhat less likely

Much less likely

3020 Highwoods Blvd.

2012 Pres Vote

Somewhat support 22%

Strongly oppose 13%