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Pew Research Center. June 16-20, 2010. N=1,802 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.

"How much, if anything, have you heard or read about the Tea Party movement that has been involved in campaigns and protests in the U.S. over the past year? Have you heard a lot, a little, or nothing at all?"

6/16-20/10

5/20-23/10

"How much, if anything, have you heard or read about the Tea Party movement that has been involved in campaigns and protests in the U.S. over the past year? Have you heard a lot, a little, or nothing at all?" If heard a lot or a little: "From what you know, do you strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree with the Tea Party movement, or don't you have an opinion either way?" Combined responses

6/16-20/10

5/20-23/10

USA Today/Gallup Poll. June 11-13, 2010. N=1,014 adults nationwide. MoE ± 4.

"Do you consider yourself to be a supporter of the Tea Party movement, an opponent of the Tea Party movement, or neither?"

6/11-13/10

5/24-25/10

3/26-28/10

ABC News/Washington Post Poll. June 3-6, 2010. N=1,004 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.5.

"Regardless of your other political views, overall which party do you think has better ideas about the right size and role of the federal government: the Democratic Party or the Republican Party?" Options rotated

6/3-6/10

"How do you personally feel about the policies offered by the Republicans in Congress: enthusiastic, satisfied but not enthusiastic, dissatisfied but not angry, or angry?"

6/3-6/10

"Do you have a favorable or unfavorable impression of the political movement known as the Tea Party?"

6/3-6/10

3/23-26/10

2/4-8/10

CNN/Opinion Research Corporation Poll. May 21-23, 2010. N=1,023 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.

"Do you think the country would be better off if the Republicans controlled Congress, if the Democrats controlled Congress, or would the country be the same regardless of which party controlled Congress?"

5/21-23/10

11/3-5/06

"Would you be more likely to vote for a candidate for Congress who President Obama supports, or more likely to vote for a candidate who President Obama opposes?" N=935 registered voters, MoE ± 3

5/21-23/10

"Would you be more likely to vote for a candidate for Congress who the Tea Party movement supports, or more likely to vote for a candidate who the Tea Party movement opposes?" N=935 registered voters, MoE ± 3

5/21-23/10

"Now I'd like you to think about all political offices at the federal, state and local level. Often when you vote for these offices, you must choose between an incumbent who is running for reelection to an office he or she already holds, and a challenger who does not hold that office. In general, are you more likely to vote for the incumbent running for reelection or more likely to vote for the challenger who does not hold that office?"

5/21-23/10

1/8-10/10

Pew Research/National Journal Congressional Connection Poll, sponsored by the Society for Human Resource Management. May 20-23, 2010. N=1,002 adults nationwide. MoE ± 4.

"Thinking about the elections for Congress this year, please tell me whether you would be more likely or less likely to vote for a candidate with each of the following characteristics, or whether it would make no difference in your vote either way. (First,) a candidate who [see below]?"

"Will make compromises with people he or she disagrees with"

5/20-23/10

"Supported the health care law passed earlier this year"

5/20-23/10

"Has never held elective office"

5/20-23/10

"Is an incumbent running for reelection"

5/20-23/10

"Supported the government providing major loans to banks during the 2008 financial crisis"

5/20-23/10

ABC News/Washington Post Poll. April 22-25, 2010. N=1,001 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.5.

"Overall would you say you support the political movement known as the Tea Party, you oppose the Tea Party, or that you neither support nor oppose it?" If neither: "Would you say you lean towards supporting or opposing the Tea Party movement?"

4/22-25/10

"Overall would you say you support the political movement known as the Tea Party, you oppose the Tea Party, or that you neither support nor oppose it?" If neither: "Would you say you lean towards supporting or opposing the Tea Party movement?" If support Tea Party movement: "Do you consider yourself to be an active participant in the Tea Party movement, or a supporter but not an active participant?" Combined responses

4/22-25/10

"How interested are you in learning more about the Tea Party movement: very interested, somewhat interested, not so interested or not interested at all?"

4/22-25/10

"Which group -- the Democrats, the Republicans, or the Tea Party -- do you think [see below]?" Options rotated

"Best represents your own personal values"

4/22-25/10

"Is most concerned with the needs of people like you"

4/22-25/10

"Best understands the economic problems people in this country are having"

4/22-25/10

"Which of these comes closest to your own view? The more I hear about the Tea Party movement, the more I like it. OR, The more I hear about the Tea Party movement, the less I like it."

4/22-25/10

"Say a candidate for Congress associates him or herself with the Tea Party. Would that make you more likely to support that candidate for Congress, more likely to oppose that candidate, or wouldn't it make much difference in your vote?" Among registered voters

4/22-25/10

"To what extent, if at all, do you think support for the Tea Party movement is based on [see below]: a great deal, a good amount, just some or not at all?"

"Concern about the economy"

4/22-25/10

"Dissatisfaction with the Republican Party"

4/22-25/10

"Opposition to Obama and the Democratic Party's policies"

4/22-25/10

"Racial prejudice against Obama"

4/22-25/10

"Distrust of government overall"

4/22-25/10

Quinnipiac University Poll. April 14-19, 2010. N=1,930 registered voters nationwide. MoE ± 2.2.

"Is your opinion of the Tea Party movement favorable, unfavorable or haven't you heard enough about it?"

4/14-19/10

Republicans

Democrats

Independents

3/16-21/10

Republicans

Democrats

Independents

"Do you consider yourself part of the Tea party movement or not?"

4/14-19/10

Republicans

Democrats

Independents

3/16-21/10

Republicans

Democrats

Independents

"Do you approve or disapprove of the recent Supreme Court ruling that allows corporations and unions to spend without limit in attacking or boosting candidates for federal office?"

4/14-19/10

Republicans

Democrats

Independents

CNN/Opinion Research Corporation Poll. April 9-11, 2010. N=1,008 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.

"We'd like to get your overall opinion of some people in the news. As I read each name, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of these people -- or if you have never heard of them. The Tea Party movement."

4/9-11/10

1/22-24/10

"What is your view of the Tea Party? Would you say you strongly support it, moderately support it, moderately oppose it, or strongly oppose it, or don't you know enough about the Tea Party to say?"

4/9-11/10

2/12-15/10

"Please tell me whether you have or have not done each of the following. . . ."

"Given money to any organization associated with the Tea Party movement"

4/9-11/10

2/12-15/10

"Attended a rally or meeting held by any organization associated with the Tea Party movement"

4/9-11/10

2/12-15/10

"Took any other active steps to support the Tea Party movement, either in person or through e-mail or on the internet"

4/9-11/10

2/12-15/10

Pew Research Center Poll. April 8-11, 2010. N=1,001 adults nationwide. MoE ± 4.

"Thinking about other kinds of political parties and groups, which of the following groups would you say best reflects your views right now: the Democratic Party, the Republican Party, the Tea Party, the Green Party, some other group, or none of these?"

Democratic Party

Republican Party

Tea Party

Green Party

Other group

Libertarian Party (vol.)

None of these

Unsure

FOX News/Opinion Dynamics Poll. April 6-7, 2010. N=900 registered voters nationwide. MoE ± 3.

"I'm going to read you the names of several individuals. Please tell me whether you have a generally favorable or unfavorable opinion of each one. If you've never heard of someone, please just say so. The Tea Party Movement."

4/6-7/10

Democrats

Republicans

Independents

2/2-3/10

Democrats

Republicans

Independents

"Right now, how interested are you in the November elections: extremely interested, very interested, somewhat interested, or not at all interested?"

4/6-7/10

Democrats

Republicans

Independents

2/2-3/10

Democrats

Republicans

Independents

"Which one of the following best shares your values: the Democratic Party, the Republican Party, or the Tea Party Movement?" Options rotated

4/6-7/10

Democrats

Republicans

Independents

CBS News Poll. March 29-April 1, 2010. N=858 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.

"In general, when most members of Congress debate issues facing the country do you think they are more civil today compared to 10 years ago, less civil, or about as civil as they were 10 years ago?"

3/29 - 4/1/10

"In general, when most Americans debate issues facing the country do you think they are more civil today compared to 10 years ago, less civil, or about as civil as they were 10 years ago?"

3/29 - 4/1/10

USA Today/Gallup Poll. March 26-28, 2010. N=1,033 adults nationwide. MoE ± 4.

"Next, we'd like to get your overall opinion of some people in the news. As I read each name, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of these people -- or if you have never heard of them. How about the Tea Party Movement?"

3/26-28/10

Washington Post Poll. March 23-26, 2010. N=1,000 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.

"Do you have a favorable or unfavorable impression of the political movement known as the Tea Party?"

3/23-26/10

Democrats

Republicans

Independents

2/4-8/10

"Given what you know about the Tea Party's positions on the issues, would you say that overall you agree with them strongly, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat or disagree strongly?"

3/23-26/10

2/4-8/10

"Do you think the Tea Party movement is having too much influence, too little influence or about the right amount of influence over the Republican Party?"

3/23-26/10

Democrats

Republicans

Independents

Ipsos/McClatchy Poll conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs. Feb. 26-28, 2010. N=1,076 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.

"How strongly do you agree or disagree that Washington no longer works effectively because the fighting between parties and branches of government means that nothing can be accomplished? Would you say you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree?"

2/26-28/10

"How strongly do you agree or disagree that Washington no longer works effectively because the fighting between parties and branches of government means that nothing can be accomplished? Would you say you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree?" If strongly or somewhat agree: "And which party do you think has done more to cause this situation: the Democrats or the Republicans?" Options rotated. Combined responses.

2/26-28/10

CNN/Opinion Research Corporation Poll. Feb. 12-15, 2010. N=1,023 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.

"Would you favor or oppose having a third political party that would run candidates for president, Congress and state offices against the Republican and Democratic candidates?"

2/12-15/10

"Would you favor or oppose having a third political party that would run candidates for President, Congress and state offices against the Republican and Democratic candidates?" If favor: "Suppose that having a third political party would mean that the winner of some elections would be a candidate who disagrees with you on most issues that matter to you. Would you favor or oppose having a third political party under those circumstances?" Combined responses

2/12-15/10

"What is your view of the Tea Party? Would you say you strongly support it, moderately support it, moderately oppose it, or strongly oppose it, or don't you know enough about the Tea Party to say?"

2/12-15/10

"Please tell me whether you have or have not done each of the following. . . ."

"Given money to any organization associated with the Tea Party movement"

2/12-15/10

"Attended a rally or meeting held by any organization associated with the Tea Party movement"

2/12-15/10

"Took any other active steps to support the Tea Party movement, either in person or through e-mail or on the internet"

2/12-15/10

"Now suppose the elections for Congress were being held today and a third candidate were running who was endorsed by the Tea Party movement. Which candidate would you vote for in your congressional district: the Democratic Party's candidate, the Republican Party's candidate, or the Tea Party's candidate?" If unsure: "As of today, who do you lean more toward?" Options rotated. N=954 registered voters, MoE ± 3

2/12-15/10

Harris Poll. Feb. 16-21, 2010. N=1,010 adults nationwide.

"And now a question about the power of different groups in influencing government policy, politicians, and policymakers in Washington. Do you think [see below] have/has too much or too little power and influence in Washington?"

"Big companies"

2/16-21/10

2/10-15/09

2/5-11/08

"Banks and financial institutions"

2/16-21/10

"Political lobbyists"

2/16-21/10

2/10-15/09

2/5-11/08

"Political action committees, which give money to political candidates"

2/16-21/10

2/10-15/09

2/5-11/08

"The news media"

2/16-21/10

2/10-15/09

2/5-11/08

"Entertainment and sports celebrities"

2/16-21/10

2/10-15/09

2/5-11/08

"Trial lawyers"

2/16-21/10

"Labor unions"

2/16-21/10

2/10-15/09

2/5-11/08

"Trade associations"

2/16-21/10

2/10-15/09

2/5-11/08

"TV and radio talk shows"

2/16-21/10

2/10-15/09

2/5-11/08

"Churches and religious groups"

2/16-21/10

2/10-15/09

2/5-11/08

"Racial minorities"

2/16-21/10

2/10-15/09

2/5-11/08

"Opinion polls"

2/16-21/10

2/10-15/09

2/5-11/08

"Nonprofit organizations"

2/16-21/10

2/10-15/09

2/5-11/08

"Public opinion"

2/16-21/10

2/10-15/09

2/5-11/08

"Small business"

2/16-21/10

2/10-15/09

2/5-11/08

Pew Research Center Poll. Feb. 3-9, 2010. N=1,383 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.5.

"How much, if anything, have you read or heard about the Supreme Court's decision on campaign finance rules that now allows corporations to spend on behalf of candidates in elections? Have you heard a lot, a little, or nothing at all?"

2/3-9/10