September 2013 Omnibus Week 1 Princeton Survey Research Associates International for National Journal Final Topline Results

September 9, 2013 Total: 1,002 adults age 18 and older Margin of error: Plus or minus 3.6 percentage points

Interviewing dates: September 5-8, 2013 LANDLINE INTRO: Hello, my name is ________ and I'm calling for Princeton Survey Research. Were conducting a study about some important issues today, and would like to include your household. RANDOMIZE RESPONDENT SELECTION - DO NOT RANDOMIZE BY FORM: May I please speak with the YOUNGEST ADULT MALE, age 18 or older, who is now at home? AND May I please speak with the YOUNGEST ADULT FEMALE, age 18 or older, who is now at home? IF NO MALE/FEMALE ASK: May I please speak with the YOUNGEST ADULT FEMALE/MALE, age 18 or older, who is now at home? CELL PHONE INTRO: Hello, I am ___ calling for Princeton Survey Research. We are conducting a national study of cell phone users. I know I am calling you on a cell phone. This is not a sales call. (IF R SAYS DRIVING/UNABLE TO TAKE CALL: Thank you. We will try you another time...) CELL PHONE SCREENING INTERVIEW: S1. Are you under 18 years old, OR are you 18 or older? 1 Under 18 2 18 or older 9 Dont know/Refused IF S1=2, CONTINUE WITH MAIN INTERVIEW IF S1=1,9, THANK AND TERMINATE: This study is limited to adults age 18 and over. I wont take any more of your time... READ TO ALL CELL PHONE - INTRODUCTION TO MAIN INTERVIEW: Were interested in learning more about people with cell phones. If you are now driving a car or doing any activity requiring your full attention, I need to call you back later. The first question is... Notes: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. An asterisk (*) indicates values less than 0.5%.

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CC1.

As you may know the Obama Administration has concluded that the government of Syria used chemical weapons, including nerve gas, to kill over 1,400 civilians last month. Which of the following best describes what you think the U.S. should do in response: [READ 1-4 IN ORDER] Sep 5-8 2013 55 21

Do nothing and stay out of the Syrian civil war Launch a LIMITED military strike, using only air power, to punish the Syrian government for using chemical weapons Launch a MORE SUSTAINED military strike, using only air power, to help rebels overthrow the Syrian government Launch a FULL-SCALE military strike, including both air power and U.S. ground troops, to help rebels overthrow the Syrian government Dont know/Refused (VOL.) CC2.

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Do you think the United States has an obligation to punish governments that use chemical weapons and other weapons of mass destruction to kill civilians, or not? Sep 5-8 2013 38 48 9 5

Yes No Depends (VOL.) Dont know/Refused (VOL.) CC3.

President Obama has asked Congress for authorization to conduct a limited military strike on the Syrian government to punish it for using chemical weapons. Would you prefer that your member of Congress votes to approve this request, or votes to deny this request? Sep 5-8 2013 37 52 11

Approve Deny Dont know/Refused (VOL.)

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CC4.

If your member of Congress voted to approve this request, would that make you more or less likely to support them for reelection, or would it not make much difference either way? Sep 5-8 2013 13 26 55 5

More likely Less likely Not make much difference either way Dont know/Refused (VOL.) CC5.

President Obama says he has legal authority to strike Syria with or without Congressional approval. If Congress rejects his request for authorization to strike Syria, what do you think the president should do? Should he [READ; RANDOMIZE 1-2 WITH 3 ALWAYS LAST] Sep 5-8 2013 13 46

Go ahead with a military strike to punish the Syrian government for using chemical weapons Find another means to punish Syria, such as economic or diplomatic sanctions or covert action Do neither Dont know/Refused (VOL.) CC6.

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Now that the U.S. has concluded the Syrian government used chemical weapons against civilians, what do you think is a greater risk? [READ AND RANDOMIZE] Sep 5-8 2013 50

If the U.S. takes military action against the Syrian government, it will be drawn more deeply into the Syrian civil war If the U.S. does NOT take military action against the Syrian government, other nations will feel emboldened to use weapons of mass destruction like chemical and biological weapons Dont know/Refused (VOL.)

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DEMOGRAPHICS I have one last set of questions to help us better understand the people who took part in our survey. SEX Respondents Sex 49 51 Male Female

EMPLOY Are you now employed full-time, part-time, or not employed? 46 12 42 * PAR Employed full-time Employed part-time Not employed (DO NOT READ) Dont know/ Refused

Are you the parent or guardian of any children under 18 years of age? 31 69 1 Yes No (DO NOT READ) Dont know/Refused

AGE

What is your age? 21 32 28 17 3 18 to 29 30 to 49 50 to 64 65 and older (DO NOT READ) Refused

EDUC What is the highest level of school you have completed or the highest degree you have received? 2 6 33 19 12 15 1 9 1 Less than high school (Grade 1-8 or no formal schooling) High school incomplete (Grades 9-11 or Grade 12 with NO diploma) High school graduate (Grade 12 with diploma or GED certificate) Some college, no degree (includes community college) Two year associate degree from a college/university Four year college or university degree/Bachelors degree Some postgraduate or professional schooling, no postgraduate degree Postgraduate or professional degree, including masters, doctorate, medical or law degree (DO NOT READ) Dont know/Refused

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Are you of Hispanic or Latino background, such as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban or other Spanish background? 13 86 1 Yes No (DO NOT READ) Dont know/Refused

RACE What is your race? Are you white, black, Asian, or some other race? [IF R SAYS HISPANIC OR LATINO, PROBE: Do you consider yourself a WHITE (Hispanic/Latino) or a BLACK (Hispanic/Latino)? 66 32 11 13 3 4 White non-Hispanic Total non-White Black non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian/Pacific Islander Other non-Hispanic (DO NOT READ) Dont know/Refused

2 INC INC1 INC2 INC3

Last year, that is in 2012, approximately what was your total family income before taxes just tell me when I get to the right category. (IF DONT KNOW OR REFUSED) Keeping in mind that this is a completely confidential survey, can you please tell me if your total household income BEFORE taxes last year was over or under $75,000? (IF UNDER $75,000) Was it over or under $50,000? (IF UNDER $50,000) Was it over or under $30,000? 25 12 21 31 11 $75,000 or more $50,000 to under $75,000 $30,000 to under $50,000 Under $30,000 Undesignated

REG

Which of these statements best describes you? 77 4 18 1 Are you ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN that you are registered to vote at your current address Are you PROBABLY registered, but there is a chance your registration has lapsed [OR] Are you NOT registered to vote at your current address? (DO NOT READ) Dont know/Refused

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PARTY In politics TODAY, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat, or Independent? 24 27 38 5 1 5 Republican Democrat Independent No preference (VOL.) Other party (VOL.) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)

That completes the interview. Thank you very much for your time and cooperation. Have a nice day/evening.

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