Hart Research Associates/Public Opinion Strategies
January 2019

Study #19020 -- page 1
NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey

Interviews: 900 Adults, including 405 respondents with a cell phone only and 9
respondents reached on a cell phone but who also have a landline.

Date: January 20-23, 2019

Study #19020
NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey

48 Male
52 Female

Please note: all results are shown as percentages unless otherwise stated.

The margin of error for 900 interviews among Adults is ±3.27%

Unless otherwise noted by a “+” or “++”, all previous data shown reflects responses among all adults.
Q2a

For statistical purposes only, would you please tell me how old you are?
(IF “REFUSED,” ASK:) Well, would you tell me which age group you belong to? (READ LIST)
18-24 ................................................................
7
25-29 ................................................................
11
30-34 ................................................................
13
35-39 ................................................................
7
40-44 ................................................................
9
45-49 ................................................................
8
50-54 ................................................................
8
55-59 ................................................................
10
60-64 ................................................................
10
65-69 ................................................................
5
70-74 ................................................................
5
75 and over ..........................................................
6
Not sure/refused .................................................
1

Q2b

To ensure that we have a representative sample, would you please tell me whether you are from a Hispanic
or Spanish-speaking background?
Yes, Hispanic ...................................................
11
No, not Hispanic ...............................................
89
Not sure/refused .............................................
-

Q2c

And again, for statistical purposes only, what is your race--white, black, Asian, or something else?
White ..............................................................74
Black ..............................................................12
Asian .............................................................. 1
Other .............................................................. 5
Hispanic (VOL) ............................................. 7
Not sure/refused ........................................... 1
White, Non-Hispanic.......................................71

Q3

Registered Voter.
Yes ...................................................82
No .....................................................18
Not sure .......................................... -

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Q4

Study #19020 -- page 2
NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey

Now, all in all, do you think things in the nation are generally headed in the right direction, or do you feel
things are off on the wrong track?
High

Headed in the right direction .....
Off on the wrong track ...............
Mixed (VOL) ............................
Not sure...................................

1/19
28
63
6
3

12/18
33
56
9
2

11/18+
38
54
4
4

6/18+
36
55
5
4

4/18
31
62
5
2

12/17
29
63
4
4

4/17
34
59
3
4

2/17
40
51
3
6

1/17
37
52
5
6

9/01
72
11
11
6

Low
10/1720/08+
12
78
7
3

12/16
33
54
6
7

10/1013/16+
29
65
5
1

9/16+
30
62
5
3

8/16+
32
62
3
3

7/16+
18
73
6
3

6/16+
21
71
5
3

4/16+
24
70
4
2

1/16+
29
63
5
3

12/15
20
70
6
4

10/2529/15
27
64
5
4

6/15
31
61
4
4

4/15
28
62
6
4

1/15
31
59
5
5

12/14
27
64
6
3

10/3011/1/14+
27
63
6
4

6/14
25
63
7
5

4/14
27
63
6
4

1/14
28
63
5
4

12/13
29
64
5
2

10/2528/13
22
70
4
4

6/13
32
59
6
3

4/13
31
61
5
3

1/13
35
57
4
4

12/12
41
53
3
3

10/12+
41
53
4
2

6/12
31
61
5
3

4/12
33
59
6
2

1/12
30
61
5
4

12/11
22
69
6
3

10/11
17
74
5
4

6/11
29
62
6
3

4/11
28
63
6
3

1/11
35
56
5
4

12/10
28
63
6
3

10/2830/10+
31
60
5
4

6/10
29
62
5
4

3/10
33
59
5
3

1/1014/10
34
54
10
2

12/09
33
55
10
2

10/09
36
52
9
3

6/09
42
46
9
3

4/09
43
43
10
4

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Q5

Study #19020 -- page 3
NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey

In general, do you approve or disapprove of the job Donald Trump is doing as president? (IF
APPROVE/DISAPPROVE) And, do you strongly or just somewhat (approve/disapprove) of the job Donald
Trump is doing as president?

1/19
Strongly approve ...........................29
Somewhat approve ......................14
Somewhat disapprove .................7
Strongly disapprove.......................47
Not sure ................................
3

Total Approve ....................
Total Disapprove ...............
Not sure...........................

12/18
27
16
10
44
3

11/18+
32
14
7
45
2

10/18+
30
17
6
43
4

9/18+
29
15
7
45
4

8/2225/18+
31
13
9
43
4

8/1822/18+
30
16
7
44
3

7/18+
29
16
8
44
3

6/18+
26
18
11
42
2

4/18
22
17
13
44
4

3/18
25
18
10
43
4

1/18
26
13
6
51
4

12/17
24
17
8
48
3

10/17
22
16
9
49
4

9/17
25
18
10
42
5

8/17
24
16
10
45
5

6/17
25
15
10
45
5

1/19
43
54
3

12/18
43
54
3

11/18+
46
52
2

10/18+
47
49
4

9/18+
44
52
4

8/2225/18+
44
52
4

8/1822/18+
46
51
3

7/18+
45
52
3

6/18+
44
53
3

4/18
39
57
4

3/18
43
53
4

1/18
39
57
4

12/17
41
56
3

10/17
38
58
4

9/17
43
52
5

8/17
40
55
5

6/17
40
55
5

5/17
39
54
7

4/17
40
54
6

2/17
44
48
8

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

Q6

Do you generally approve or disapprove of the job Donald Trump is doing in handling the economy?
Approve.........................................
Disapprove ....................................
No opinion .....................................
Not sure ......................................

1/19**
51
45
NA
4

7/18+1
50
34
15
1

10/171
42
37
20
1

9/171
41
36
22
1

6/17
44
48
NA
8

** Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM B) January 20, asked of full sample January 21-23.
1
2017-18 language included an option for “No opinion.”

4/17
44
46
NA
10

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January 2019

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Moving on…
Q7
Now I'm going to read you the names of several public figures, groups, and organizations and I'd like you to
rate your feelings toward each one as very positive, somewhat positive, neutral, somewhat negative, or very
negative. If you don't know the name, please just say so. (ALWAYS ASK DONALD TRUMP FIRST,
RANDOMIZE :2-5)

Donald Trump
January 2019.........................................
December 2018 .....................................
November 2018+ ...................................
October 2018+ ......................................
September 2018+ ................................
August 18-22, 2018+ .............................
July 2018+ .............................................
June 2018+ ...........................................
April 2018 ..............................................
March 2018 ...........................................
January 2018.........................................
December 2017 .....................................
October 2017.........................................
September 2017 ....................................
August 2017 ..........................................
June 2017 .............................................
May 2017 ..............................................
April 2017 ................................................
February 2017 .........................................
January 2017...........................................
December 2016 .......................................
October 10-13, 2016+ .............................
October 8-10, 2016+ ...............................
September 2016+ ................................
August 2016+ ..........................................
July 2016+ ...............................................
June 2016+ .............................................
May 2016+ ..............................................
April 2016+ ..............................................
March 2016+ ...........................................
February 2016+ .......................................
January 2016+ ........................................
December 2015 .......................................
October 25-29, 2015 ...............................
October 15-18, 2015 ...............................
September 2015 ......................................
July 2015 .................................................
February 2011 .........................................
May 2004+ ..............................................
December 1999 .......................................
October 1999...........................................
July 1990 .................................................
High
February 2017 .........................................
Presidential Term Low
April 2018 ..............................................
All-time Trump Low
April 2016+ ..............................................

Neutral

Somewhat
Negative

Very
Negative

Don't Know
Name/
Not Sure

12
13
12
15
13
11
12
16
14
14
12
16
13
16
14
13
17
16
16
18
20
14
13
13
15
17
17
16
13
13
17
15
15
17
17
17
16
17

9
11
6
7
9
9
9
9
12
11
8
9
10
12
12
11
9
11
10
13
13
8
7
11
11
13
11
12
10
11
12
12
13
17
17
16
16
40

8
9
7
8
8
8
9
10
10
12
8
9
8
10
12
9
10
10
12
10
11
10
12
12
11
11
12
14
12
10
10
11
12
14
14
14
13
18

43
43
45
43
44
42
43
41
43
40
48
45
46
39
40
41
42
40
35
38
35
52
51
49
50
49
48
44
53
54
49
47
47
42
39
44
43
11

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
5

9
4
3
3

17
12
11
11

38
28
25
28

14
24
23
25

15
25
32
24

7
7
6
9

27

16

10

12

35

-

21

14

12

10

43

-

11

13

10

12

53

1

Very
Positive

Somewhat
Positive

27
24
29
27
26
29
28
24
21
23
24
21
23
23
22
25
21
23
27
20
20
15
17
15
13
10
12
13
11
12
11
14
12
10
13
8
10
9

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

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January 2019

Study #19020 -- page 5
NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey

Q7 (cont'd)
The Republican Party1
January 2019 .....................................
December 2018 .................................
November 2018+ ...............................
October 2018+...................................
September 2018+ ..............................
August 18-22, 2018+ .........................
July 2018+ .........................................
June 2018+........................................
March 2018........................................
December 2017 .................................
October 2017 .....................................
August 2017 ......................................
April 2017 ..........................................
February 2017 ...................................
January 2017 .....................................
December 2016 .................................
October 10-13, 2016+........................
September 2016+ ..............................
July 2016+ .........................................
April 2016+ ........................................
February 2016+ .................................
October 25-29, 2015..........................
July 2015 ...........................................
April 2015 ..........................................
January 2015 .....................................
December 2014 .................................
November 2014 .................................
Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, 2014+.....................
October 8-12, 2014+..........................
September 2014+ ..............................
June 2014 ..........................................
January 2014 .....................................
December 2013 .................................
October 25-28, 2013..........................
May 30-June 2, 2013 .........................
February 2013 ...................................
December 2012 .................................
October 2012+...................................
September 26-30, 2012+ ...................
August 2012+ ....................................
July 2012+ .........................................
May 2012 ...........................................
January 2012 .....................................
November 2011 .................................
August 2011 ......................................
April 2011 ..........................................
January 2011 .....................................
December 2010 .................................
October 28-30, 2010+........................
September 2010 ................................
August 5-9, 2010 ...............................
June 2010 ..........................................
March 2010........................................
January 23-25, 2010 ..........................
December 2009 .................................
High
December 2001 .................................
Low
October 25-28, 2013..........................

Neutral

Somewhat
Negative

Very
Negative

Don't Know
Name/
Not Sure

23
21
23
23
21
22
24
23
21
19
21
22
21
25
22
23
18
20
21
20
23
22
21
22
19
23
23
22
21
22
23
19
20
16
24
21
21
21
24
24
23
23
23
21
24
24
27
27
22
23
18
24
25
25
23

21
25
14
19
22
24
19
20
24
23
25
25
21
21
22
26
24
23
21
21
21
26
26
26
27
24
23
23
21
26
24
28
22
24
26
24
23
20
18
18
22
23
24
23
21
24
24
23
24
25
28
26
24
27
27

18
18
16
16
20
19
20
23
21
23
25
21
21
20
21
18
24
21
24
23
23
20
22
20
23
22
18
23
25
20
22
22
26
23
18
20
18
18
18
16
18
19
19
18
23
22
21
17
18
21
24
23
20
18
24

25
24
29
28
24
24
26
24
24
26
21
24
26
23
22
20
25
27
27
28
23
24
22
23
23
23
25
24
25
21
23
25
25
30
23
26
27
25
25
29
25
24
25
26
23
22
19
20
23
22
22
19
23
20
19

2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
2

21

36

18

13

9

3

6

16

24

23

30

1

Very
Positive

Somewhat
Positive

11
11
17
13
11
10
11
9
9
8
6
7
10
10
13
12
8
9
6
7
10
7
7
8
6
7
9
7
6
9
6
5
6
6
8
8
9
15
14
12
11
9
8
9
8
7
7
11
12
8
6
6
6
7
5

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.
1
The historical trend data for this item does not include every survey in which this item has been asked.

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Study #19020 -- page 6
NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey

Q7 (cont'd)
The Democratic Party1
January 2019 .....................................
December 2018 .................................
November 2018+ ...............................
October 2018+ ...................................
September 2018+ ..............................
August 18-22, 2018+ .........................
July 2018+ .........................................
June 2018+ ........................................
March 2018........................................
December 2017 .................................
October 2017 .....................................
August 2017 ......................................
April 2017 ..........................................
February 2017 ...................................
January 2017 .....................................
December 2016 .................................
October 10-13, 2016+ ........................
September 2016+ ..............................
July 2016+ .........................................
April 2016+ ........................................
February 2016+ .................................
October 25-29, 2015 ..........................
July 2015 ...........................................
April 2015 ..........................................
January 2015 .....................................
December 2014 .................................
November 2014 .................................
Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, 2014+ .....................
October 8-12, 2014+..........................
September 2014+ ..............................
June 2014 ..........................................
January 2014 .....................................
December 2013 .................................
October 25-28, 2013 ..........................
September 2013 ................................
May 30-June 2, 2013 .........................
February 2013 ...................................
December 2012 .................................
October 2012+ ...................................
September 26-30, 2012+ ...................
August 2012+ ....................................
July 2012+ .........................................
June 2012 ..........................................
January 2012 .....................................
November 2011 .................................
August 2011 ......................................
June 2011 ..........................................
April 2011 ..........................................
January 2011 .....................................
December 2010 .................................
October 28-30, 2010+ ........................
September 2010 ................................
August 5-9, 2010 ...............................
May 6-11, 2010..................................
January 10-14, 2010 ..........................
December 2009 .................................
High
January 2000 .......................................
Low
July 2006 .............................................

Neutral

Somewhat
Negative

Very
Negative

Don't Know
Name/
Not Sure

24
25
23
21
27
22
24
24
21
22
20
23
23
22
23
24
24
22
24
28
24
26
25
26
26
25
26
24
25
25
25
27
26
22
27
25
23
23
21
21
23
23
23
23
25
22
25
26
24
28
23
22
22
26
27
25

23
23
18
20
23
24
23
22
27
28
26
25
26
24
19
23
18
20
19
20
21
18
22
24
24
22
20
19
20
22
21
22
19
21
22
22
22
19
17
17
16
20
25
23
22
21
21
22
25
20
17
20
22
19
20
19

16
15
15
18
14
18
18
20
18
16
19
19
16
23
16
20
16
16
19
19
17
17
18
17
18
17
20
20
20
20
18
20
20
18
20
19
17
16
17
17
17
17
18
21
18
19
19
18
19
18
19
20
18
18
18
19

24
22
28
26
24
25
25
22
22
22
23
21
23
23
28
22
26
27
22
22
21
22
20
19
20
22
21
23
23
22
22
20
24
22
18
18
19
19
23
22
23
23
19
18
19
25
20
21
16
23
23
22
26
24
23
26

2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1

20

30

23

15

10

2

7

25

27

22

17

2

Very
Positive

Somewhat
Positive

11
14
15
14
11
10
10
11
11
11
12
11
11
8
12
10
15
15
15
10
16
15
13
12
9
12
12
12
12
11
13
10
10
15
13
14
18
21
21
21
19
17
14
15
15
11
13
12
15
9
16
15
11
11
11
10

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.
1
The historical trend data for this item does not include every survey in which this item has been asked.

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Q7 (cont'd)
Neutral

Somewhat
Negative

Very
Negative

Don't Know
Name/
Not Sure

17
18
14
14
14
17
12
13
15
13
18
15
15
16
15
14
15
18
19
18
19
19
17
16
17
18
18
16
10
11
10
10

17
22
20
22
24
19
25
22
20
18
22
22
16
15
17
19
19
16
16
16
17
15
19
21
21
20
23
21
18
12
20
17

13
13
13
13
14
15
14
13
12
12
10
12
11
11
14
11
12
9
11
11
12
9
10
14
11
12
9
8
8
7
6
6

34
28
35
35
29
28
30
33
35
32
27
32
37
39
36
35
32
33
33
33
34
28
26
27
22
18
15
15
17
16
12
10

8
9
10
10
12
13
12
13
12
18
15
11
12
11
11
14
16
16
13
15
13
17
19
15
24
21
25
31
43
50
49
52

4
6
1
1
1
2
2
2
4
1
2
3
3
3
3
2

13
15
11
12
11
11
12
5
10
14
7
10
7
8
9
6
9

23
19
25
21
24
21
24
24
25
22
24
22
25
22
20
19
19

10
10
18
18
17
16
14
18
11
13
10
11
7
8
9
8
5

25
26
23
21
20
25
20
15
17
14
13
11
12
11
9
6
1

25
24
22
27
27
27
28
36
35
33
45
44
46
48
50
58
64

35
14

28
28

24
34

6
14

3
8

4
2

Very
Positive

Somewhat
Positive

Nancy Pelosi
January 2019 ...................................
December 2018................................
October 2018+ ................................
August 2018+ ...................................
March 2018 ......................................
September 2017...............................
February 2017 ..................................
October 2015 ..................................
November 2014...............................
October 8-12, 2014+ .......................
January 2013 ..................................
January 2012 ..................................
November 11-15, 2010 ...................
October 28-30, 2010+ .....................
September 2010..............................
August 5-9, 2010 .............................
January 10-14, 2010 .....................
October 2009 ..................................
September 2009..............................
July 2009.........................................
June 2009 .......................................
February 2009 .................................
January 2009 ..................................
October 4-5, 2008+ .........................
January 2008 ..................................
April 2007 .......................................
January 2007 ..................................
December 2006...............................
October 2006+ ................................
September 2006+ ...........................
December 2005...............................
February 2005 .................................

11
10
8
6
7
8
7
6
6
7
8
8
9
8
7
7
6
8
8
7
5
12
9
7
5
11
10
9
4
4
3
5

Mitch McConnell
January 2019 ..................................
October 2018+ ................................
August 2018+ ..................................
January 2018 ..................................
October 2017 ..................................
September 2017..............................
February 2017 .................................
October 2015 ..................................
January 2015 ..................................
November 2014...............................
April 2014 ........................................
January 2013 ..................................
January 2012 ..................................
November 11-15, 2010 ...................
September 2010..............................
October 2009 .................................
January 2007 ..................................
Federal government employees
January 2019 ..................................
February 2011 .................................

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

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January 2019

Study #19020 -- page 8
NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey

SUMMARY TABLE OF IMAGES – BY D/S (POSITIVE – NEGATIVE)
TOTAL
TOTAL
POSITIVE
NEGATIVE
Federal government employees ...............................
63
9
The Democratic Party...............................................
35
40
The Republican Party...............................................
34
43
Donald Trump ..........................................................
39
51
Mitch McConnell.......................................................
17
35
Nancy Pelosi ............................................................
28
47
Q8a

D/S
54
-5
-9
-12
-18
-19

Looking ahead, what word or short phrase would you use to describe how you feel about where America is
headed in the next year? (DO NOT PROBE) *
Positive words and phrases .........................................
Right Direction .................................................................
Positive (General) ............................................................
Optimistic .........................................................................
Hopeful ............................................................................
Good ................................................................................
Economic Growth ............................................................
Moving Forward ...............................................................
Negative words and phrases ........................................
Wrong Track ....................................................................
Downhill ...........................................................................
Concerned .......................................................................
Parties Undermining Each Other/No Compromise ..........
Disaster/Hard Times ........................................................
No Change/Stagnant .......................................................
Chaos/Chaotic .................................................................
Divided/Divisive ...............................................................
Declining Economy/Jobs .................................................
Trump is Bad for America ................................................
Disappointed/Sad ............................................................
Racism ............................................................................
Neutral/ Mixed words and phrases ...............................
Uncertain .........................................................................
Other .............................................................................
None ..............................................................................
Don’t know .....................................................................
Refused .........................................................................

31
9
8
4
4
3
2
1
57
9
8
6
6
6
6
6
6
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
5
1

* Asked of one-quarter the respondents (FORM C) on January 20-21.

SUMMARY OF POSITIVE, NEGATIVE, AND NEUTRAL RESPONSES
1/19
1/15
1/14
1/13
1/12
Positive words and phrases ................................
31
33
27
33
32
Negative words and phrases ................................
57
44
62
58
46
Neutral words and phrases ................................
2
10
7
4
8

1/11
35
47
13

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January 2019
Q8b

Study #19020 -- page 9
NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey

Looking ahead, what word or short phrase would you use to describe how you feel about the state of
America today? (DO NOT PROBE) **
Positive words and phrases .........................................
Positive (General) ...........................................................
Right Direction .................................................................
Hopeful ............................................................................
Optimistic .........................................................................
Good ................................................................................
Negative words and phrases ........................................
Wrong Track ....................................................................
Disaster/Hard Times ........................................................
Parties Undermining Each Other/No Compromise ..........
Disappointed/Sad ............................................................
Divided/Divisive ...............................................................
Downhill ...........................................................................
Concerned .......................................................................
Trump is Bad for America ................................................
Confused .........................................................................
Racism ............................................................................
No Change/Stagnant .......................................................
Disarray ...........................................................................
Worried ............................................................................
Trouble ............................................................................
Neutral/ Mixed words and phrases ...............................
Uncertain .........................................................................
Neutral (General) ............................................................
Okay ................................................................................
Other .............................................................................
Don’t know .....................................................................

17
9
4
1
1
1
68
16
10
8
7
6
5
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
7
3
2
1
6
2

** Asked of one-quarter the respondents (FORM D) on January 20-21.

Q9

In general, which comes closer to your view of government in Washington, D.C.: (ROTATE)
We need to keep shaking things up and make major changes in the way government operates
We need more competence and a steady approach to the way government operates
We need to keep shaking things up ................................
We need more competence ............................................
Both (VOL) ....................................................................
Neither (VOL) ................................................................
Not sure .........................................................................

48
45
2
1
4

In the elections last November, Democrats were once again elected to the majority in the U.S. House of
Representatives…
Q10
Now, do you think Democrats in Congress will mostly bring the right kind of change to the country, mostly
bring the wrong kind of change, or will not really bring much change either way?

Will bring right kind of change....................
Will bring wrong kind of change .................
Will not bring much change either way ......
Not sure ...................................................
1

Democratic
Congress
1/19
31
22
43
4

Republican
Congress
1/111
25
20
51
4

Democratic
Congress
1/072
42
15
39
4

Republican
Congress
1/951
37
11
44
8

In January 2011 & 1995, the question was stated “Do you think the Republican Congress will mostly bring the
right kind of change to the country, mostly bring the wrong kind of change, or will not really bring much change
either way?”
2
In January 2007, the question was stated “Do you think the Democratic Congress will mostly bring the right kind
of change to the country, mostly bring the wrong kind of change, or will not really bring much change either
way?”

 Hart Research Associates/Public Opinion Strategies
January 2019

Study #19020 -- page 10
NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey

Thinking now about President Trump…
Q11
How confident are you that Donald Trump has the right set of goals and policies to be president of the
United States––extremely confident, quite confident, only somewhat confident, or not at all confident?

Extremely confident ..........................
Quite confident ..................................
Only somewhat confident ..................
Not at all confident ............................
Not sure ..........................................

Donald
Trump
1/19*
1/17
21
14
12
16
17
26
49
44
1
-

Barack
Obama
1/09
12/08
29
30
25
24
30
29
15
16
1
1

George
W. Bush
1/01
15
25
37
21
2

Bill
Clinton
1/93
19
31
35
13
2

* Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM A) January 20, asked of full sample January 21-23.

Q12

How confident are you that Donald Trump has the right set of personal characteristics to be president of the
United States––extremely confident, quite confident, only somewhat confident, or not at all confident?

Extremely confident ..........................
Quite confident ..................................
Only somewhat confident ..................
Not at all confident ............................
Not sure ..........................................

Donald
Trump
1/19**
1/17
16
13
12
19
21
21
50
46
1
1

Barack
Obama
1/09
12/08
31
33
28
22
28
28
12
15
1
2

George
W. Bush
1/01
19
21
36
22
2

Bill
Clinton
1/93
16
31
37
13
3

** Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM B) January 20, asked of full sample January 21-23.

Q13

Do you think Donald Trump has mostly brought the right kind of change to the country, mostly brought the
wrong kind of change, or has he not really brought much change either way?
Has brought right kind of change.................
Has brought wrong kind of change..............
Has not brought much change either way...
Not sure..............................................……

1/19
39
44
14
3

12/18
35
43
20
2

Barack Obama Trend
Do you think Barack Obama has mostly brought the right kind of change
to the country, mostly brought the wrong kind of change, or has
he not really brought much change either way?
1/17
7/15+
5/12 1/12
Has brought right kind of change.................
54
39
36
35
Has brought wrong kind of change..............
30
36
33
32
Has not brought much change either way...
16
22
29
31
Not sure..............................................……
3
2
2
+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

 Hart Research Associates/Public Opinion Strategies
January 2019
Q14

Study #19020 -- page 11
NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey

Now, how would you rate Donald Trump on the following qualities, using a five-point scale, on which a "5"
means a very good rating, a "1" means a very poor rating, and a "3" means a mixed rating? (IF "NOT
SURE," RECORD AS "DK.") (RANDOMIZE)

THIS TABLE RANKED BY % VERY GOOD RATING
Very Good
Rating
5
4
3
Being direct and straightforward in communicating with
the American people
January 2019 .......................................................................
33
10
14
January 2018 .......................................................................
31
12
13
February 2017 .....................................................................
38
12
12
January 2017 .......................................................................
36
12
14
Changing business as usual in Washington
January 2019 .......................................................................
26
13
20
January 2018 .......................................................................
22
13
23
June 2017 ............................................................................
25
14
23
April 2017.............................................................................
25
14
21
February 2017 .....................................................................
33
12
22
January 2017 .......................................................................
33
12
20
Being a good negotiator
January 2019 .......................................................................
25
11
16
Being effective and getting things done
January 2019 .......................................................................
23
15
16
January 2018 .......................................................................
22
14
15
April 2017.............................................................................
21
18
20
February 2017 .....................................................................
30
16
19
January 2017 .......................................................................
30
13
23
April 2016+ ..........................................................................
27
11
20
October 25-29, 2015+ ..........................................................
28
20
18
Being steady and reliable
January 2019 .......................................................................
21
11
14
January 2018 .......................................................................
17
11
15
Being knowledgeable and experienced enough to
handle the presidency
January 2019 .......................................................................
20
12
13
January 2018 .......................................................................
17
11
14
June 2017 ............................................................................
13
15
17
April 2017.............................................................................
12
15
19
February 2017 .....................................................................
15
17
17
January 2017 .......................................................................
17
15
15
April 2016+ ..........................................................................
11
10
17
October 25-29, 2015+ ..........................................................
10
14
21
Being honest and trustworthy
January 2019 .......................................................................
16
12
13
January 2018 .......................................................................
17
12
14
June 2017 ............................................................................
17
14
13
April 2017.............................................................................
12
13
21
February 2017 .....................................................................
19
15
17
January 2017 .......................................................................
20
12
15
Having high personal and ethical standards
January 2019 .......................................................................
14
10
16
January 2018 .......................................................................
11
10
16
January 2017 .......................................................................
11
15
19
+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

Very Poor
Rating
2
1

Cannot
Rate

9
10
7
7

34
34
31
31

-

10
9
10
11
10
11

29
32
27
28
21
22

2
1
1
1
2
2

9

38

1

11
12
10
11
9
12
12

35
37
31
23
23
30
21

1
2
1

9
8

44
49

1
-

9
8
9
8
8
11
13
13

45
50
46
46
42
42
48
42

1
1
-

9
8
7
6
8
11

49
49
48
47
41
41

1
1
1
1

10
9
12

48
53
43

2
1
-

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January 2019

Study #19020 -- page 12
NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey

Now, thinking now about the recent debate over the federal budget…
(ASKED OF 1/4 SAMPLE ON JANUARY 22 AND 1/2 SAMPLE ON JANUARY 23)
Q15
In only a few words, please describe why you believe there is now a partial shutdown of the federal
government?
SEE RECORDED VERBATIM RESPONSES

Thinking now about some issues…
Q16
Do you generally approve or disapprove of the job Donald Trump is doing in handling border security and
immigration? If you do not have an opinion either way, please just say so.
Approve ........................................
Disapprove ....................................
No opinion .....................................
Not sure ......................................

Q17

1/19
39
49
12
-

9/17
39
47
13
1

In general, when it comes to America’s values and character, do you think the people coming to our
Southern border with Mexico who want to immigrate to America will….(ROTATE)
Strengthen America’s values and character
Weaken America’s values and character
Strengthen America’s values and character .....
Weaken America’s values and character..........
Both (VOL)......................................................
Neither (VOL) .................................................
Not sure ..........................................................

44
35
3
6
12

 Hart Research Associates/Public Opinion Strategies
January 2019
Q18

Study #19020 -- page 13
NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey

From what you have seen read or heard about the U.S. border with Mexico, would you say the border is
(ROTATE TOP TO BOTTOM/BOTTOM TO TOP) -- totally secure, mostly secure, mostly not secure, totally
not secure -- or do you not know enough about this to have an opinion at this time?
1/19
4/13
Total secure ................................................................ 34
18
Totally secure ................................................................1
1
Mostly secure ................................................................
33
17
Total not secure...............................................................
50
63
Mostly not secure ............................................................
34
38
Totally not secure ............................................................
16
25
Don’t know enough to have an opinion ...............................
16
19
Not sure................................................................
-

Q19

Would you favor or oppose building a wall or a fence all along the border between Mexico and the United
States, from Texas to California? (IF "FAVOR" OR "OPPOSE", ASK:) And would you strongly
(favor/oppose) this or somewhat (favor/oppose) this?

Total favor .......................................
Strongly favor..................................
Somewhat favor ..............................
Total oppose ...................................
Somewhat oppose ..........................
Strongly oppose ..............................
Not sure ........................................

1/19
45
34
11
52
12
40
3

5/06
47
33
14
48
15
33
5

 Hart Research Associates/Public Opinion Strategies
January 2019

Study #19020 -- page 14
NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey

Now, thinking again about the recent debate over the federal budget…
Q20
As you know, President Trump and the Democrats in Congress have not reached a budget agreement, and
this has led to a partial shutdown of the federal government. Who do you think is more to blame for this partial
shutdown -- President Trump or the Democrats in Congress?
President Trump ........................................................
Democrats in Congress ..............................................
Both equal (VOL) ......................................................
Not sure.....................................................................

50
37
10
3

2013 Trend
As you know, President Obama and the Republicans in
Congress have not reached a budget agreement, and this
has led to a shutdown of the federal government. Who do
you think is more to blame for this shutdown -President Obama or the Republicans in Congress?
10/79/13
President Obama ....................................................... 31
Republicans in Congress............................................ 53
Both equal (VOL) ...................................................... 13
Not sure..................................................................... 3
1995 Trend
If President Clinton and the Republican Congress do not reach
an agreement to balance the budget, who do you think will be
more to blame--President Clinton or the Republican Congress?
1/96
11/951
President Clinton ................................ 33
27
Republican Congress ................................
44
47
Both equal (VOL)................................ 18
20
Not sure ................................................................
5
6

10/952
32
43
18
7

1

In November 1995, the question read, "As you know, President
Clinton and the Republican Congress have not reached a budget
agreement, and this has led to a shutdown of the federal government.
Who do you think is more to blame for this shutdown. . .".
2
In October 1995, the question read, "If President Clinton and the
Republican Congress do not reach a budget agreement in time to avoid
a major shutdown of the federal government. . ."

Q21

Have you or anyone in your family been affected by the partial federal government shutdown, in terms of
employment, services, or benefits?
1/19
Yes, have been affected .............. 28
No, have not been affected ......... 71
Not sure ..................................... 1
1

10/79/131
31
68
1

1/96
18
81
1

11/95
18
81
1

Prior to 2019, the question read, “Have you or anyone in your family been
affected by the federal government shutdown, in terms of employment,
services, or benefits?”

 Hart Research Associates/Public Opinion Strategies
January 2019

Study #19020 -- page 15
NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey

Getting towards the end of the survey…
Q22
In general, do you believe that Donald Trump has a relationship with Vladimir Putin that is too friendly and
therefore not appropriate for an American president to have with the president of Russia or do you not have
an opinion on this?
1/19
7/18+
Yes ................................
35
45
No ................................29
29
No Opinion ................................
35
26
Not sure................................
1
-

2/17
38
29
32
1

1/17
33
24
41
2

12/16
31
24
44
1

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

Q23

Based on what you have seen, read, or heard about Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller’s investigation, has
it given you more doubts about Donald Trump's presidency or not? (IF DOUBTS, ASK:) And has the
investigation given you very major doubts, fairly major doubts, or just some doubts about Donald Trump's
presidency?
1/19
12/18
Total Yes, more doubts ................................ 45
50
Yes, very major doubts ................................ 27
31
Yes, fairly major doubts................................ 9
9
Yes, just some doubts ................................
9
10
No, no more doubts ................................................................
48
44
Not sure ................................................................
7
6

 Hart Research Associates/Public Opinion Strategies
January 2019

Study #19020 -- page 16
NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey

Now I am going to ask you a few questions for statistical purposes only.
(ASKED IF REGISTERED VOTER SAMPLE)
QF1
A lot of people are unable to get out and vote for many reasons. Did you happen to vote in the November
2016 election for president? (IF “YES,” ASK:) Which of the following statements describes your vote?
(ROTATE STATEMENTS :1-4 TOP TO BOTTOM, BOTTOM TO TOP)
(IF “SOMEONE ELSE,” ASK:) And, was your vote for Gary Johnson, Jill Stein, or someone else? +
Voted for Trump because you liked him or his policies ................................
Voted for Trump because you did not like Clinton or her policies.................
Voted for Clinton because you did not like Trump or his policies .................
Voted for Clinton because you liked her or her policies................................
Voted for Gary Johnson (VOL) ...................................................................
Voted for Jill Stein (VOL) ............................................................................
Voted for someone else (VOL) ..................................................................
Voted, not sure ...........................................................................................
No, Did Not Vote ..........................................................................................
Not sure......................................................................................................

23
15
18
24
3
1
4
1
8
3

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

(ASKED OF REPUBLICAN AND LEAN REPUBLICAN ADULTS)
QF1a
Do you consider yourself to be more of a supporter of Donald Trump or more of a supporter of the
Republican Party?
Supporter of Donald Trump ................................51
Supporter of the Republican Party ................................
38
Both (VOL) ................................................................
6
Neither (VOL) ................................................................
3
Not sure................................................................
2

 Hart Research Associates/Public Opinion Strategies
January 2019
QF2

Study #19020 -- page 17
NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey

Are you currently employed? (IF "CURRENTLY EMPLOYED," ASK:) What type of work do you do?
(RECORD UNDER "6--OTHER.") (IF "NOT CURRENTLY EMPLOYED," ASK:) Are you a student, a stay-athome mom or dad, retired, or unemployed and looking for work?
Currently Employed
Professional, manager .........................
White-collar worker ..............................
Blue-collar worker ................................
Farmer, rancher ...................................
Not Currently Employed
Student .................................................
Stay at home mom/dad ........................
Retired .................................................
Unemployed, looking for work ..............
Other ....................................................
Not sure .............................................

QF3

24
22
20
1
2
3
22
3
3

What is the last grade that you completed in school? (DO NOT READ CHOICES.)
Grade school ...........................................................
Some high school ....................................................
High school graduate ..............................................
Some college, no degree.........................................
Vocational training/School ......................................
2-year college degree ..............................................
4-year college/bachelor's degree.............................
Some postgraduate work, no degree ......................
2-3 years postgraduate work/master's degree.........
Doctoral/law degree ................................................
Not sure/refused ....................................................

QF4

Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, a Republican, an independent, or something
else? (IF "DEMOCRAT" OR "REPUBLICAN," ASK:) Would you call yourself a strong (Democrat/Republican)
or not a very strong (Democrat/Republican)? (IF "NOT SURE," CODE AS "NOT VERY STRONG
DEMOCRAT/REPUBLICAN.") (IF "INDEPENDENT," ASK:) Do you think of yourself as closer to the
Republican Party, closer to the Democratic Party, or do you think of yourself as strictly independent? (IF
"NOT SURE," CODE AS "STRICTLY INDEPENDENT.")
Strong Democrat ...............................
Not very strong Democrat .................
Independent/lean Democrat ..............
Strictly Independent...........................
Independent/lean Republican ............
Not very strong Republican ...............
Strong Republican .............................
Other (VOL).....................................
Not sure...........................................

QF5

1
4
26
17
2
14
21
2
10
3
-

21
6
11
20
9
7
18
6
3

Thinking about your general approach to issues, do you consider yourself to be liberal, moderate, or
conservative? (IF "LIBERAL" OR "CONSERVATIVE," ASK:) Do you consider yourself to be very
(liberal/conservative) or somewhat (liberal/conservative)?
Very liberal .........................................................
Somewhat liberal ...............................................
Moderate ............................................................
Somewhat conservative .....................................
Very conservative ..............................................
Not sure ...........................................................

10
13
36
20
16
5

 Hart Research Associates/Public Opinion Strategies
January 2019

Study #19020 -- page 18
NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey

QF6a/b Are you a current or retired labor union member? (ASK ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO SAY "NO" OR
"NOT SURE" IN QF6a.) Is anyone else in your household a current or retired labor union member?
Labor union member ........................................
Union household ..............................................
Non-union household .......................................
Not sure ..........................................................
QF6c

14
8
77
1

Do you or an immediate family member living with you work for the federal government or a state or local
government? (IF YES, SPECIFY, ACCEPT ALL THAT APPLY)
Total Yes ................... 18
Yes, federal .............. 8
Yes, state ................ 6
Yes, local.................. 5
No .............................. 82
Not sure.................... -

QF7

When it comes to staying up with the news, which of these news sources, if any, do you watch or consume
regularly? (RANDOMIZE, ACCEPT MULTIPLE ANSWERS)
TABLE RANKED BY % WHO WATCH OR CONSUMER NEWS SOURCE
Broadcast network news, such as NBC, ABC, or CBS ................................ 44
The cable channel Fox News ................................................................................................
34
The cable channel CNN ................................................................................................
32
The cable channel MSNBC ................................................................................................
21
Progressive or liberal news outlets, blogs, or websites ................................ 16
Conservative news outlets, blogs, or websites ................................................................
16
Or, do you not watch or consume any of these to follow the news ................................
14
Watch different TV news (VOL) ................................................................ 2
Get news from some other source (VOL) ................................................................
6
Not sure ................................................................................................................................
1

QF8

How would you describe your economic circumstances—(ROTATE TOP TO BOTTOM, BOTTOM TO TOP)
poor, working class, middle class, upper middle class, or well-to-do?
Poor ..............................................................
Working class ...............................................
Middle class ..................................................
Upper middle class .......................................
Well-to-do .....................................................
Not sure/refused .........................................

9
24
44
18
2
3