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CNN/Opinion Research Corporation Poll. Jan. 14-16, 2011. N=1,014 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.

"Now here are some questions about the shootings which occurred in Tucson, Arizona, in which Jared Loughner allegedly shot a congresswoman and 18 other people. Please say whether you, personally, have felt each of the following emotions in response to the shootings in Arizona. . . ."

"Sadness"

1/14-16/11

"Anger"

1/14-16/11

"Shock"

1/14-16/11

"Fear"

1/14-16/11

"Which of the following statements comes closer to your overall view? Government and society can take action that will be effective in preventing shootings like the one in Arizona from happening again. Shootings like the one in Arizona will happen again regardless of what action is taken by government and society."

1/14-16/11

"Have the shootings in Arizona made you more likely to support stricter gun control laws, less likely to support stricter gun control laws, or has your opinion on gun control not changed as a result of the shootings in Arizona?"

1/14-16/11

"Overall, how much do you blame each of the following for the shooting in Arizona: a great deal, a moderate amount, not much, or not at all? . . ."

"The resources available to deal with people who may be mentally ill"

1/14-16/11

"The laws under which guns are bought and sold in this country"

1/14-16/11

"The use of harsh rhetoric and violent metaphors by politicians and commentators"

1/14-16/11

"A map on Sarah Palin's website that marked 20 congressional districts, including the district represented by the congresswoman who was shot, with an image that looked like the crosshairs of a gun"

1/14-16/11

"Thinking more generally, do you think it is very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely or very unlikely that the use of harsh rhetoric and violent metaphors by politicians and commentators would cause a future incident similar to the shootings in Arizona?"

1/14-16/11

"Which of the following statements comes closest to your view of how politicians in this country will react to the shootings in Arizona? Politicians will not treat their opponents with more civility than they do now. Politicians will treat their opponents with more civility for a few weeks or months, but that change will not last very long. Politicians will treat their opponents with more civility and the change will last for several years or longer."

1/14-16/11

"If Jared Loughner is found guilty of murder in this case, which of the following punishments would you like to see him sentenced to: life in prison without parole, or the death penalty?"

1/14-16/11

USA Today/Gallup Poll. Jan. 14-16, 2011. N=1,032 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 4.

"How important should it be for the Republican leaders in Congress to take into account the objectives and positions of the Tea Party movement when it comes to dealing with the problems facing the nation: very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not important at all?"

ALL

Democrats

Independents

Republicans

ABC News/Washington Post Poll. Jan. 13-16, 2011. N=1,053 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.5.

"I have some questions about the political discourse in this country -- that is, the way people talk about politics. Overall, do you think the tone of political discourse you hear is very positive, somewhat positive, somewhat negative or very negative?"

1/13-16/11

"Do you think the tone of political discourse in this country has created a climate that could encourage violence, or has it not gone that far?"

1/13-16/11

"For each group I name, please tell me if you think its tone in the political discourse recently has stayed within acceptable boundaries, or has crossed the line in terms of attacking the other side. How about . . . ?" Options rotated

"The Democratic Party and its supporters"

1/13-16/11

"The Republican Party and its supporters"

1/13-16/11

"The Tea Party political movement and its supporters"

1/13-16/11

"Conservative political commentators"

1/13-16/11

"Liberal political commentators"

1/13-16/11

"As you may know, a gunman shot a U.S. Congress member and 18 other people in Arizona late last week. Is it your impression that the political discourse in this country did or did not contribute to this incident?"

1/13-16/11

"Do you approve or disapprove of the way [see below] has responded to this shooting incident?"

"Barack Obama"

1/13-16/11

"Sarah Palin"

1/13-16/11

"The news media"

1/13-16/11

Pew Research Center. Jan. 13-16, 2011. N=1,000 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 4.

"Thinking about the shooting in Tucson, Arizona, last week: Do you think this shooting reflects broader problems in American society, or are things like this just the isolated acts of troubled individuals?"

1/13-16/11

Quinnipiac University Poll. Jan. 10-11, 2011. N=581 registered voters nationwide. Margin of error ± 4.1.

"Next we have some questions about the recent shooting in Tucson, Arizona, where six people were killed and 13 others wounded, including U.S. Representative Gabrielle Gifford [sic]. How much have you heard or read about the shootings in Arizona? . . ."

1/10-11/11

"What do you think is the main reason for the Arizona shooting: failure of the mental health system, lax gun control laws, overheated political rhetoric -- or do you think this is a situation that could not have been prevented?"

1/10-11/11

"Do you think heated political rhetoric drives unstable people to commit violence or don't you think so?"

1/10-11/11

"Who do you think is more responsible for using heated political rhetoric: liberals or conservatives?"

1/10-11/11

CBS News Poll. Jan. 9-10, 2011. N=673 adults nationwide first polled by CBS News Dec. 17-20, 2010. Margin of error ± 4.

"Do you think it is ever justified for citizens to take violent action against the government, or is it never justified?"

1/9-10/11

Republicans

Democrats

Independents

4/5-12/10

"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?"

1/9-10/11

3/29 - 4/1/10

"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?"

1/9-10/11

3/29 - 4/1/10

"How much have you heard or read about the recent shooting in Tucson, Arizona, where Jared Loughner allegedly shot and critically wounded Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, among others, and killed six other people: a lot, some, not much, or nothing at all?"

1/9-10/11

"Do you think that stricter gun control laws would have done a lot to prevent the violence that occurred this past weekend in Tucson, Arizona, done a little, or had no effect on preventing the violence in Tucson, Arizona?"

1/9-10/11

Republicans

Democrats

Independents

"Which of these statements is closer to your own opinion about what will happen? In the next year or so, there will be more violent acts like the shooting in Tucson, Arizona, in which Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was shot and critically wounded. OR, The shooting in Tucson, Arizona, was a random act and is not to likely to be repeated in the near future."

1/9-10/11

"Some people have said that the harsh political tone of recent political campaigns has encouraged violence. What do you think? Do you think the recent harsh political tone has anything to do with the Arizona shootings, or not?"

1/9-10/11

Republicans

Democrats

Independents

"Do you think members of Congress should or should not be given bodyguards to help protect them?"

1/9-10/11

"Based on what you've heard or read, do you think political views probably did or probably did not enter into Jared Loughner's reasons for the shooting?"

1/9-10/11

Republicans

Democrats

Independents

CNN/Opinion Research Corporation Poll. Dec. 17-19, 2010. N=1,008 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.

"Do you think it will be good for the country or bad for the country that the Republican Party will be in control of the U.S. House?"

12/17-19/10

11/11-14/10

"Do you think the Republicans will do a better job running the U.S. House than the Democrats did, a worse job than the Democrats, or won't there be much difference?"

12/17-19/10

11/11-14/10

CNN/Opinion Research Corporation Poll. Nov. 11-14, 2010. N=1,014 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.

"As you know, as a result of the election which was held earlier this month, the Republicans will control the U.S. House of Representatives. Do you think the Republican victories in the House races are more of a mandate for Republican policies or more a rejection of Democratic policies?" N=506 (Form A), MoE ± 4.5

11/11-14/10

"As you know, as a result of the election which was held earlier this month, the Republicans will control the U.S. House of Representatives. Which one of these do you think is most responsible for the Republican victories in House races: voter support for Republican programs, voter opposition to Democratic programs, or voter disapproval of President Obama's handling of his job as president?" N=508 (Form B), MoE ± 4.5

11/11-14/10

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

11/11-14/10

USA Today/Gallup Poll. Oct. 28-31, 2010. N=1,100 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 4.

"Regardless of whether you support or oppose the Tea Party movement, do you think it has or has not done each of the following? How about . . . ?"

"Energized people to get more involved in the political process"

10/28-31/10

"Made the political parties more responsive to the views of ordinary citizens"

10/28-31/10

"Created deeper political divisions in the U.S. than previously existed"

10/28-31/10

Reuters/Ipsos Poll conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs. Oct. 28-31, 2010. N=1,075 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.

"Regardless of which party wins the majority in November or what issues you think are the most important, do you think it is more important for politicians in Congress to stick to their principles and hold to the issues they campaigned on, or for politicians in Congress to work with members of the other party and make consensus policy?" Options rotated

ALL

Democrats

Republicans

Independents

CBS News/New York Times Poll. Oct. 21-26, 2010. N=1,173 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.

"When it comes to reforming the way political candidates raise and spend money, how important is it that the amount of money campaigns can spend be limited: very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not important at all?"

10/21-26/10

"How important is it that campaigns be required by law to disclose how much money they have raised, where that money came from, and how they have spent the money: very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not important at all?"

10/21-26/10

Newsweek Poll conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International. Sept. 29-30, 2010. N=902 registered voters nationwide. Margin of error ± 4.1.

"Have you seen, heard, or read anything about the political movement known as the Tea Party?"

9/29-30/10

"Have you seen, heard, or read anything about the political movement known as the Tea Party?" If yes: "From what you know about the Tea Party and what it stands for, would you say you support it, oppose it or have mixed opinions about it?" Combined responses.

9/29-30/10

Pew Research/National Journal Congressional Connection Poll, sponsored by the Society for Human Resource Management. Sept. 16-19, 2010. N=1,005 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 4.

"Now thinking about political leaders, all things considered, which do you admire most: political leaders who make compromises with people they disagree with, or political leaders who stick to their positions without compromising?" Options rotated

9/16-19/10

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

The Democratic Party

The Republican Party

The Tea Party

The Green Party

Some other group

The Libertarian Party (vol.)

None of these

Unsure

AP-GfK Poll conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media. Sept. 8-13, 2010. N=1,000 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 4.2.

"How much do you know about the Tea Party movement: a great deal, a lot, some, not too much, or nothing at all?"

9/8-13/10

8/11-16/10

6/9-14/10

5/7-11/10

4/7-12/10

"From what you know about the Tea Party movement, would you say you generally agree, disagree or neither agree nor disagree on [sic] the Tea Party movement's positions on political issues?"

9/8-13/10

8/11-16/10

6/9-14/10

5/7-11/10

4/7-12/10

ABC News/Washington Post Poll. Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 2010. N=1,002 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.5.

"Whether or not you agree with them, do you think the Republicans are or are not offering the country a clear direction that's different from the Democrats?"

8/30 - 9/2/10

Ipsos/Reuters Poll conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs. Aug. 19-22, 2010. N=1,063 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, tend to agree, tend to disagree, or strongly disagree?"

8/19-22/10

Among those who strongly agree or tend to agree (N=842):
"And which party do you think has done more to cause this situation: the Democrats or the Republicans?" Options rotated

8/19-22/10

CNN/Opinion Research Corporation Poll. Aug. 6-10, 2010. N=1,009 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.

"Which of the following statements best describes you? You are an active member of the Tea Party movement. You support the Tea Party movement but you are not an active member. You have no view of the Tea Party one way or the other. You oppose the Tea Party movement."

8/6-10/10

Pew Research/National Journal Congressional Connection Poll, sponsored by the Society for Human Resource Management. July 29-Aug. 1, 2010. N=1,003 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. . . ."

"If a candidate has a record of bringing government projects and money to your district"

7/29 - 8/1/10

"If Barack Obama campaigns on a candidate's behalf"

7/29 - 8/1/10

"If a candidate is a supporter of the Tea Party movement"

7/29 - 8/1/10

"If Sarah Palin campaigns on a candidate's behalf"

7/29 - 8/1/10

If a candidate is neither a Republican nor a Democrat" Options rotated

7/29 - 8/1/10

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

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

"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