| 16. I'm going to read you a list of political views that people might hold. They are arranged from extremely liberal to extremely conservative. Where would you place yourself on this scale? |
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| Extremely liberal |
4 |
| Liberal |
23 |
| Slightly liberal |
16 |
| Moderate, middle of the road |
31 |
| Slightly conservative |
9 |
| Conservative |
13 |
| Extremely conservative |
3 |
| Not sure |
3 |
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| 17. In politics, as of today, do you consider yourself a Republican, a Democrat, or an Independent? |
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| Republican |
15 |
| Democrat |
58 |
| Independent |
26 |
| Not sure |
2 |
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| 18. What is the most important problem facing the United States today? Please select one of the following: |
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| War in Iraq |
16 |
| Economy and jobs |
22 |
| Terrorism and national security |
15 |
| Health care |
19 |
| Immigration |
8 |
| Education |
8 |
| Energy crisis |
7 |
| Not sure |
4 |
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| 19. In deciding who you would like to see elected president next year, which issue will be most important to you? Please select one of the following: |
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| War in Iraq |
16 |
| Economy and jobs |
23 |
| Terrorism and national security |
14 |
| Health care |
19 |
| Suport for Israel |
6 |
| Immigration |
6 |
| Education |
4 |
| Energy crisis |
6 |
| Not sure |
5 |
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| 20. Regardless of how you usually vote, do you think the Republican party or the Democratic party is more likely to make the right decision about the war in Iraq? |
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| Republican |
21 |
| Democratic |
61 |
| Both (vol.) |
0 |
| Neither (vol.) |
13 |
| Not sure |
6 |
| |
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| 21. Regardless of how you usually vote, do you think the Republican party or the Democratic party is more likely to ensure a strong economy? |
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| Republican |
26 |
| Democratic |
62 |
| Both (vol.) |
1 |
| Neither (vol.) |
6 |
| Not sure |
6 |
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| 22. Regardless of how you usually vote, do you think the Republican party or the Democratic party is more likely to make the right decision when it comes to dealing with terrorism? |
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| Republican |
30 |
| Democratic |
53 |
| Both (vol.) |
2 |
| Neither (vol.) |
8 |
| Not sure |
7 |
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| 23. I am going to mention the front-running, Democratic presidential candidates. Please tell me if your opinion of the candidate is favorable, not favorable, undecided, or haven’t you heard enough as yet to have an opinion? |
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Total Sample
| |
Favorable |
Unfavorable |
Undecided |
Haven't
Heard
Enough |
| Clinton |
53 |
29 |
15 |
3 |
| Obama |
38 |
26 |
22 |
12 |
| Edwards |
38 |
25 |
23 |
12 |
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Jewish Democrats
| |
Favorable |
Unfavorable |
Undecided |
Haven't
Heard
Enough |
| Clinton |
70 |
12 |
15 |
.3 |
| Obama |
45 |
22 |
21 |
13 |
| Edwards |
48 |
17 |
23 |
11 |
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| 24. I am going to mention the front-running, Republican presidential candidates. Please tell me if your opinion of the candidate is favorable, not favorable, undecided, or haven’t you heard enough as yet to have an opinion? |
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|
Total Sample
| |
Favorable |
Unfavorable |
Undecided |
Haven't
Heard
Enough |
| Giuliani |
40 |
38 |
14 |
8 |
| McCain |
31 |
37 |
19 |
10 |
| Romney |
15 |
40 |
18 |
24 |
| Thompson |
11 |
43 |
16 |
28 |
| |
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|
|
Jewish Republicans
| |
Favorable |
Unfavorable |
Undecided |
Haven't
Heard
Enough |
| Giuliani |
75 |
11 |
11 |
3 |
| McCain |
49 |
25 |
20 |
6 |
| Romney |
32 |
20 |
24 |
25 |
| Thompson |
32 |
22 |
18 |
28 |
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| |
|
| 25. How serious a problem do you think the issue of illegal immigration is for the United States right now -- very serious, somewhat serious, not too serious, or not a problem at all? |
|
| Very serious problem |
42 |
| Somewhat serious problem |
37 |
| Not too serious problem |
16 |
| Not a problem at all |
5 |
| Not sure |
0 |
| |
|
| 26. Which comes closest to your view of what government policy should be towards illegal immigrants currently residing in the United States? Should the government deport all illegal immigrants back to their home country, OR allow illegal immigrants to remain in the United States in order to work but only for a limited amount of time, OR allow illegal immigrants to remain in the United States and become U.S. citizens but only if they meet certain requirements over a period of time? |
|
| Deport all |
15 |
| Remain to work for limited amount of time |
14 |
| Remain to work if meet certain criteria |
67 |
| Not sure |
4 |
| |
|
| 27. In your opinion, how important is it that the United States achieve energy independence? Is it very important, somewhat important, or not important at all? |
|
| Very important |
82 |
| Somewhat important |
17 |
| Not important |
1 |
| Not sure |
0 |
| |
|
| 28. What is the best way for the United States to handle its energy needs -- by encouraging greater energy production, by encouraging greater energy conservation, or by developing alternative energy sources? |
|
| Greater energy production |
7 |
| Greater energy conservation |
11 |
| Developing alternative energy sources |
69 |
| All three (vol.) |
11 |
| Not sure |
2 |
| |
|
| 29. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? "The United States should develop independent sources of energy even at the risk of damaging the environment." |
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| Agree |
22 |
| Disagree |
73 |
| Not sure |
5 |
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Table of Contents
A. International Affairs
B. Israel
C. National Affairs
D. Anti-Semitism
E. Jewish Identity
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