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Fairleigh Dickinson University's PublicMind. April 22-28, 2013. N=863 registered voters nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.4.

"When you think about mothers today, do you think their job has become harder or easier since the days of their mothers, or have things not changed?"

4/22-28/13

"Which party do you believe has the best interests of mothers in mind: the Republicans, Democrats or neither?"

4/22-28/13

"In your opinion, is it possible or is it impossible for women to be good mothers and have successful careers, all at the same time?"

4/22-28/13

"In your opinion, are mothers under more or less pressure to look as youthful and fit as their mothers did, or is there no difference?"

4/22-28/13

"In your opinion, does new technology like cell phones and home computers make it easier or harder for women to be good mothers today, or do they make no difference?"

4/22-28/13

"In your opinion, do you think today's children rely too much on their moms, not enough, or do you think they get the right amount of support from their moms?"

4/22-28/13

"When you think about fathers today, do you think their job has become harder or easier since the days of their fathers, or have things not changed?"

4/22-28/13

"In your opinion is it possible or is it impossible for men to be good fathers and have successful careers, all at the same time?"

4/22-28/13

"In your opinion, does new technology like cell phones and home computers make it easier or harder for men to be good fathers today, or do they make no difference?"

4/22-28/13

"In your opinion, do you think today's children rely too much on their dads, not enough, or do you think they get the right amount of support from their dads?"

4/22-28/13

"If you were to identify who has played the most positive role in helping you become the person you are today, would you say your mom or dad is more responsible?"

4/22-28/13

Gallup Poll. April 4-7, 2013. N=1,005 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 4.

"Do you feel that the distribution of money and wealth in this country today is fair, or do you feel that the money and wealth in this country should be more evenly distributed among a larger percentage of the people?"

4/4-7/13

4/7-11/11

3/27-29/09

10/23-26/08

4/6-9/08

4/2-5/07

1/10-12/03

9/11-13/00

4/23 - 5/31/98

"People feel differently about how far a government should go. Here is a phrase which some people believe in and some don't. Do you think our government should or should not redistribute wealth by heavy taxes on the rich?"

4/4-7/13

4/7-11/11

3/27-29/09

10/23-26/08

4/6-9/08

4/2-5/07

4/23 - 5/31/98

USA Today/Gallup Poll. Dec. 14-17, 2012. N=1,025 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 4.

"In America, each generation has tried to have a better life than their parents, with a better living standard, better homes, a better education, and so on. How likely do you think it is that today's youth will have a better life than their parents: very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely?"

12/14-17/12

4/20-23/11

10/21-24/10

1/8-10/10

12/12-14/08

1/30 - 2/2/08

Bloomberg National Poll conducted by Selzer & Company. Sept. 21-24, 2012. N=1,007 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.1.

"Are you better off or worse off than you were at the beginning of 2009?"

9/21-24/12

CBS News/New York Times Poll. Sept. 8-12, 2012. N=1,301 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.

"Compared with four years ago, are you and your family better off today, worse off today, or about the same?" N=1,170 registered voters, margin of error ± 3

9/8-12/12 RV

"Do you think the future of the next generation of Americans will be better, worse, or about the same as life today?"

9/8-12/12

4/13-17/12

10/19-24/11

10/21-26/10

5/20-24/10

2/5-10/10

5/6-12/09

Fox News Poll conducted by Anderson Robbins Research (D) and Shaw & Company Research (R). Sept. 9-11, 2012. N=1,056 likely voters nationwide. Margin of error ± 3. RV = registered voters

"Thinking about your situation today compared to what it was four years ago, are you better off than you were four years ago, or not?"

9/9-11/12

7/15-17/12 RV

"And thinking about your situation today compared to what it was ONE year ago, are you better off than you were a year ago, or not?"

9/9-11/12

AP-GfK Poll conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Corporate Communications. Aug. 16-20, 2012. N=1,006 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.9.

"In America, each generation has tried to have a better life than their parents, with a better living standard, better homes, a better education and so on. How likely do you think it is that today's youth will have a better life than their parents: very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely or very unlikely?"

8/16-20/12

USA Today/Gallup Poll. Aug. 11 & 13, 2012. N=1,066 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 4. Interviews conducted as part of Gallup Daily tracking.

"Would you say you and your family are better off than you were four years ago, or not?"
2011: "Would you say you and your family are better off than you were three years ago, or not?"

8/11 & 13/12

12/6-7/11

10/26-27/11

Fox News Poll conducted by Anderson Robbins Research (D) and Shaw & Company Research (R). June 3-5, 2012. N=907 registered voters nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.

"In general, do you think America's best days are ahead of us or behind us?"

6/3-5/12

5/12-13/09

NBC News/Wall Street Journal Poll conducted by the polling organizations of Peter Hart (D) and Bill McInturff (R). May 16-20, 2012. N=approx. 500 adults nationwide.

"Do you feel confident or not confident that life for our children's generation will be better than it has been for us?"

5/16-20/12

8/26-/30/10

12/11-14/09

6/12-15/09

9/19-22/08 RV

12/14-17/07

1/07

7/06

12/01

9/93

12/92

Gallup Poll. May 3-6, 2012. N=1,024 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 4.

"Thinking just about your own financial situation, do you consider yourself to be rich, upper income, middle income, lower income, or poor?"

5/3-6/12

"Looking ahead, how likely is it that you will ever be rich? Would you say it is very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all likely?" Among those who do not consider themselves rich (N=1,008, margin of error ± 4)

5/3-6/12

"All in all, if you had your choice, would you want to be rich, or not?" Among those who do not consider themselves rich (N=1,008, margin of error ± 4)

5/3-6/12

"Do you think that rich people in America today are happier than you, less happy, or about the same?" Among those who do not consider themselves rich (N=1,008, margin of error ± 4)

5/3-6/12

"Do you think the United States benefits from having a class of rich people, or not?"

5/3-6/12

Gallup Poll. Jan. 23, 2012. Adults nationwide. Interviews conducted as part of Gallup Daily tracking.

"Do you think the U.S. economic system is fair or unfair to you, personally?" N=510 (Form C), margin of error ± 5

1/23/12

"Do you think the U.S. economic system is fair or unfair?" N=498 (Form D), margin of error ± 5

1/23/12

Gallup Poll. Nov. 28-Dec. 1, 2011. N=1,012 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 4.

"Some people think of American society as divided into two groups -- the 'haves' and 'have-nots' -- while others think it's incorrect to think of America that way. Do you, yourself, think of America as divided into haves and have-nots, or don't you think of America that way?"

11/28 - 12/1/11

6/5 - 7/6/08

6/8-25/06

6/9-30/04

12/9/02 - 2/11/03

9/11-13/00

4/23 - 5/31/98

7/1-7/88

"If you had to choose, which of these groups are you in: the haves or the have-nots?"

11/28 - 12/1/11

6/5 - 7/6/08

6/8-25/06

6/9-30/04

12/9/02 - 2/11/03

9/11-13/00

4/23 - 5/31/98

7/1-7/88

"Think of your parents when they were your age. Would you say you are better off financially than they were, or not?"

11/28 - 12/1/11

4/23 - 5/31/98