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Problems and
Priorities
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CNN/Opinion Research Corporation Poll. July 16-21, 2010. N=1,018
adults nationwide. MoE ± 3. |
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"Which of
the following is the most important issue facing the country today: [see
below]?" |
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The economy |
47 |
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The federal budget deficit |
13 |
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Illegal immigration |
9 |
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Health care |
8 |
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The wars in Iraq and
Afghanistan |
8 |
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Education |
6 |
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Terrorism |
4 |
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Energy and environmental
policies |
3 |
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Other (vol.) |
2 |
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Unsure |
1 |
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CBS News Poll. July 9-12, 2010. N=966 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3. |
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"What do
you think is the most important problem facing this country today?"
Open-ended |
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Economy/Jobs |
38 |
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War/Iraq/Afghanistan |
7 |
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Health care |
6 |
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Oil spill in Gulf |
5 |
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Budget deficit/National debt |
5 |
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Immigration |
4 |
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Other |
31 |
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Unsure |
4 |
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FOX News/Opinion Dynamics Poll. June 29-30, 2010. N=900 registered
voters nationwide. MoE ± 3. |
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"Which ONE
of the following do you think is most important for the president to be
working on right now? The economy and jobs. The oil spill in the Gulf. The
deficit and government spending. Health care. Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Immigration. Terrorism and national security. Taxes."
Options rotated |
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Economy and jobs |
32 |
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Gulf oil spill |
14 |
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Deficit and government
spending |
12 |
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Health care |
6 |
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Iraq and Afghanistan |
6 |
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Immigration |
4 |
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Terrorism and national
security |
4 |
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Taxes |
1 |
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All (vol.) |
20 |
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None/Other (vol.) |
1 |
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Unsure |
1 |
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Kaiser Family Foundation Kaiser Health Tracking Poll. June 17-22,
2010. N=1,066 registered voters nationwide. |
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"Thinking
ahead to the November 2010 congressional elections, how important will each
of the following issues be to your vote for Congress this year? [See
below.] Will that be extremely important, very important, somewhat
important, or not too important to your vote for Congress this year?" |
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Extremely
important |
Very
important |
Somewhat
important |
Not too
important |
Unsure/
Refused |
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"The economy" |
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6/17-22/10 |
52 |
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2 |
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"The Gulf Coast oil spill" |
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6/17-22/10 |
45 |
35 |
13 |
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"The budget deficit" |
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6/17-22/10 |
44 |
35 |
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1 |
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"Health care" |
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6/17-22/10 |
42 |
36 |
13 |
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"Unemployment" |
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6/17-22/10 |
40 |
41 |
14 |
4 |
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"The wars in Iraq and
Afghanistan" |
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6/17-22/10 |
37 |
38 |
17 |
8 |
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"Dissatisfaction with
government" |
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6/17-22/10 |
37 |
32 |
20 |
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2 |
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"Energy policy" |
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6/17-22/10 |
26 |
39 |
24 |
8 |
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NBC News/Wall Street Journal Poll conducted by the polling
organizations of Peter Hart (D) and Bill McInturff (R). June 17-21, 2010.
N=1,000 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.1. |
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"Let me
list some issues that have been proposed for the federal government to
address. Please tell me which one of these items you think should be the top
priority for the federal government. Job creation and economic growth. The
Gulf Coast oil spill and energy. The deficit and government spending.
National security and terrorism. The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Health
care. Social issues such as abortion and same-sex marriage." If more
than one: "Well, if you had to choose just one, which do you think should
be the top priority?"
Options
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Job creation and economic
growth |
33 |
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Gulf Coast oil spill and
energy |
22 |
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Deficit and government
spending |
15 |
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National security and
terrorism |
9 |
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Iraq and Afghanistan |
9 |
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Health care |
7 |
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Social issues |
2 |
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All equally (vol.) |
3 |
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