Hart Research Associates/Public Opinion Strategies
February 2019

Study #19062 -- page 1
NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey

Interviews: 900 Adults, including 405 respondents with a cell phone only and
Date: February 24-27, 2019
22 respondents reached on a cell phone but who also have a landline.
48 Male
52 Female
Study #19062
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Please note: all results are shown as percentages unless otherwise stated.

The margin of error for 900 interviews among Adults is ±3.27%
The margin of error for 720 interviews among Registered Voters is ±3.65%
The margin of error for 247 interviews among Democratic Primary Voters is ±6.27%
The margin of error for 210 interviews among Republican Primary Voters is ±6.76%

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 ....................................................
25-29 ....................................................
30-34 ....................................................
35-39 ....................................................
40-44 ....................................................
45-49 ....................................................
50-54 ....................................................
55-59 ....................................................
60-64 ....................................................
65-69 ....................................................
70-74 ....................................................
75 and over ..........................................
Not sure/refused.................................

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 ........................................
No, not Hispanic ....................................
Not sure/refused..................................

Q2c

10
8
11
9
9
8
7
11
10
5
5
6
1

11
88
1

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

72
13
2
5
6
3

White, Non-Hispanic................................

69

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Q3

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Registered Voter.
Yes ...........................................
No .............................................

Q4a

80
20

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?

Total approve .....................
Strongly approve................
Somewhat approve ...........
Total disapprove ................
Somewhat disapprove .....
Strongly disapprove ...........
Not sure ...........................

2/19
46
31
15
52
9
43
2

1/19
43
29
14
54
7
47
3

12/18
43
27
16
54
10
44
3

11/18+
46
32
14
52
7
45
2

10/18+
47
30
17
49
6
43
4

9/18+
44
29
15
52
7
45
4

8/2225/18+
44
31
13
52
9
43
4

8/1822/18+
46
30
16
51
7
44
3

7/18+
45
29
16
52
8
44
3

6/18+
44
26
18
53
11
42
2

4/18
39
22
17
57
13
44
4

3/18
43
25
18
53
10
43
4

1/18
39
26
13
57
6
51
4

12/17
41
24
17
56
8
48
3

10/17
38
22
16
58
9
49
4

9/17
43
25
18
52
10
42
5

8/17
40
24
16
55
10
45
5

6/17
40
25
15
55
10
45
5

4/17
40
54
6

2/17
44
48
8

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

Total Approve....................
Total Disapprove ...............
Not sure...........................
1 Intensity

Q4b

5/171
39
54
7

not asked prior to June 2017.

Do you generally approve or disapprove of the job Donald Trump is doing in handling foreign policy?

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

2/19
43
52
5

6/17
39
57
4

4/17
40
55
5

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Q5

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Now I'm going to read you the names of several public figures and terms 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 :2-3)

Donald Trump
February 2019..................................
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
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

8
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

10
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

40
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

30
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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February 2019

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Q5 (cont'd)
Neutral

Somewhat
Negative

Very
Negative

Don't Know
Name/
Not Sure

16
15
15
12
12

33
36
41
44
42

12
13
12
12
15

11
8
13
16
12

5
5
7
8
9

40
49
45
43
41
36
33
33
33
35
43
43
31
21
19
17
14

17
13
14
13
13
18
18
19
17
20
21
20
23
19
19
17
18

17
17
15
16
19
23
26
25
28
29
22
24
24
23
28
27
32

9
9
8
11
9
7
9
11
9
7
6
5
7
11
11
13
9

16
12
17
16
17
13
12
10
10
7
5
3
8
20
18
18
11

1
1
1
1
3
2
2
3
2
3
5
7
6
5
8
16

Capitalism
February 2019 ......................................
September 2018+ ................................

30
30

20
22

24
25

10
9

9
9

7
5

Socialism
February 2019 ......................................
September 2018+ ................................

6
5

12
14

27
26

14
15

36
37

5
3

Very
Positive

Somewhat
Positive

Melania Trump
February 2019 ......................................
August 2018+ .......................................
January 2017 .......................................
September 2016+ ................................
August 2016+ .......................................

23
23
12
8
10

Michelle Obama
February 2019 ......................................
January 2017 .......................................
October 10-13, 2016+ ..........................
August 2016+ .......................................
July 2012+ ...........................................
April 2012 .............................................
November 2011 ...................................
December 2010 ...................................
August 5-9, 2010 ..................................
January 10-14, 2010 ............................
April 2009 .............................................
February 2009 ......................................
December 2008 ...................................
September 6-8, 2008+ .........................
August 2008+ .......................................
July 2008+ ...........................................
March 2008+ ........................................
Now, just a couple more… (ROTATE)

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

SUMMARY TABLE OF IMAGES – BY D/S (POSITIVE – NEGATIVE)
TOTAL
TOTAL
POSITIVE
NEGATIVE
Michelle Obama .....................................................
57
25
Capitalism...............................................................
50
19
Melania Trump .......................................................
39
23
Donald Trump.........................................................
42
50
Socialism ................................................................
18
50

D/S
32
31
16
-8
-32

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February 2019

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Moving on…
Q6
I'm going to read you two statements about the role of government, and I'd like to know which one comes
closer to your point of view. (ROTATE STATEMENTS.)
Statement A: Government should do more to solve problems and help meet the needs of people,
Statement B: Government is doing too many things better left to businesses and individuals.

A/Government should do more .....................
B/Government is doing too many things........
Some of both (VOL) ....................................
Not sure.......................................................

2/19
55
41
2
2

1/18
58
38
3
1

4/17
57
39
2
2

7/15
50
46
2
2

11/14
52
46
1
1

6/14
46
50
2
2

10/79/13
52
44
2
2

6/13
48
48
2
2

6/12
49
47
2
2

6/11
51
46
2
1

2/11
51
46
2
1

10/10+
45
50
2
3

8/2630/10
47
47
3
3

6/10
47
49
2
2

1/1014/10
43
48
6
3

12/09
44
47
7
2

10/09
46
48
5
1

9/09
45
49
5
1

4/09
47
46
6
1

2/09
51
40
7
2

10/45/08+
47
45
7
1

9/1922/08+
48
42
8
2

7/08+
53
42
NA
5

9/07
55
38
6
1

3/07
52
40
6
2

1/02
45
43
9
3

12/97
41
51
5
3

12/951
32
62
NA
6

1
In December 1995, the question was phrased, “Some people think the government is trying to do too many things that should
be left to individuals and businesses. Others think that government should do more to solve our country's problems. Which
comes closer to your own view?”
+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

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February 2019
Q7

Study #19062 -- page 6
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Looking ahead to the next election for president, if Donald Trump runs for re-election as the Republican
candidate, will you definitely vote for Trump in that election, probably vote for Trump, probably vote for the
Democratic candidate, or definitely vote for the Democratic candidate? +

Total vote for Trump ...................................................................
Definitely vote for Trump .............................................................
Probably vote for Trump..............................................................
Total vote for the Democratic candidate ..................................
Probably vote for the Democratic candidate...............................
Definitely vote for the Democratic candidate ..............................
Independent or other candidate (VOL) .....................................
Depends (VOL) .........................................................................
Neither (VOL) ............................................................................
Not sure .....................................................................................

2/19+
41
27
14
48
15
33
2
5
1
3

12/18+
38
23
15
52
13
39
2
3
2
3

12/17+
36
18
18
52
14
38
NA
4
3
5

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

BARACK OBAMA TREND
1/12+
12/11+
Probably vote for President Obama ...........................
47
43
Probably vote for Republican candidate ....................
42
45
Vote for other party (VOL) .......................................
2
2
Depends/Depends on who opponent is (VOL) ........
6
6
Not sure ...................................................................
3
4

11/11+
45
42
2
6
5

10/11+
44
42
2
7
5

8/11+
40
44
3
9
4

7/11+
42
39
4
10
5

6/11+
45
40
2
11
2

5/11+
45
30
4
16
5

4/11+
43
38
3
11
5

2/11+
45
40
3
9
3

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

GEORGE W. BUSH TREND
1/04
12/14/03 12/13/03
Definitely vote for President Bush
34
32
34
Probably vote for President Bush....................
15
12
12
Probably vote for Democratic candidate .........
17
15
17
Definitely vote for the Democratic candidate ...
22
18
23
Vote for another party's candidate (VOL)......
1
1
1
Depends on who opponent is (VOL) .............
6
9
6
Not sure ........................................................
5
12
7
5/03
NA
47
32
NA
2
12
7

4/03
NA
52
24
NA
4
14
6

11/03
NA
43
40
NA
2
8
8

9/03
NA
42
40
NA
2
9
7

7/03
NA
45
36
NA
3
10
7

1/03
NA
41
34
NA
3
16
6

12/02
NA
42
28
NA
4
20
6

10/02+
NA
45
31
NA
3
17
4

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

BILL CLINTON TREND
1/95 12/94
Definitely vote for Bill Clinton ...........................................
17
19
Probably vote for Bill Clinton............................................
21
19
Probably vote for the Republican candidate....................
18
20
Definitely vote for the Republican candidate ...................
24
25
Depends (VOL) ..............................................................
11
12
Neither/other (VOL)........................................................
4
2
Ross Perot (VOL)...........................................................
NA
Not sure..........................................................................
5
3

7/94
18
22
17
24
13
1
1
4

3/94
14
24
19
17
16
3
7

1/94
15
26
17
15
18
2
1
6

12/93
18
24
19
14
16
2
1
6

10/93
11
25
20
19
14
2
2
7

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Q8

Now, which of the following statements is closest to your own view of the two-party system today, in terms of
how well it defines issues and provides choices for voters?

The two-party system works fairly well .................
The two-party system has real problems, but with
some improvements it can still work well..............
The two-party system is seriously broken, and the
country needs a third party...................................
Not sure..............................................................

Q9

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2/19
11

12/11
12

8/11
13

5/10
15

12/07
20

12/97
15

9/95
15

47

51

52

52

47

55

54

38
4

34
3

34
1

31
2

29
4

27
3

28
3

If there were a presidential primary election in your state next year, would you vote in the Democratic primary,
the Republican primary, or would you wait to vote in the general election in November 2020? +
Vote in Democratic Primary ...............................
Vote in Republican Primary ................................
Wait until the general election ............................
Do not plan to vote at all (VOL) ........................
Not sure ............................................................

34
29
31
6

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

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February 2019

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(ASKED ONLY OF DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY VOTERS)
Q10
In selecting a presidential nominee for the Democratic Party, which of the following is most important to you?
(ROTATE) (IF BOTH, ASK) And, if you had to choose just one, which of the following is most important to
you? (REPEAT CHOICES) ^^
A candidate with the best chance to defeat Donald Trump ....................................
A candidate who comes closest to your views on issues .......................................
Both (VOL) ...........................................................................................................
None/other (VOL) ................................................................................................
Not sure ...............................................................................................................

40
56
4
-

^^ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters who say they would vote in the
Democratic Primary.

Democratic Primary Voter Trend for Comparison
A candidate with the best chance to defeat the Republican candidate ..................
A candidate who comes closest to your views on issues.......................................
None/other (VOL).................................................................................................
Not sure ...............................................................................................................

12/15^^
26
72
1
1

7/15^^
20
79
1
-

^^ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters who say they would vote in the Democratic Primary.

Republican Primary Voter Trend for Comparison
A candidate with best chance to defeat Barack Obama .........................................
A candidate who comes closest to your views on issues .......................................
None/other (VOL) .................................................................................................
Not sure................................................................................................................

1/12^
43
54
1
2

10/11^
31
67
1
1

^ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters who say they would vote in the Republican Primary.

(ASKED ONLY OF DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY VOTERS)
Q11
In thinking about how the eventual Democratic nominee for president in 2020 approaches issues like health
care, climate change, college affordability, and economic opportunity, which of the following comes closer to
describing the candidate you prefer? (ROTATE) ^^
Someone who proposes larger scale policies that cost more and might
be harder to pass into law, but could bring major change on these issues ........
Someone who proposes smaller scale policies that cost less and might
be easier to pass into law, but will bring less change on these issues...............
None/other (VOL) ................................................................................................
Not sure ...............................................................................................................

55
42
3

^^ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters who say they would vote in the
Democratic Primary.

(ASKED ONLY OF REPUBLICAN PRIMARY VOTERS)
Q12
Would you like another Republican to challenge Donald Trump for the Republican nomination in 2020? ^
Yes ..............................................................................
No ................................................................................
Not sure .....................................................................

37
59
4

^ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters who say
they would vote in the Republican Primary.

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February 2019
Q13

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Now, NOT thinking about any specific candidates, I'm going to list several types of people who might run for
president. For each one, please tell me whether that type of candidate is someone you would (a) be
enthusiastic about, (b) be comfortable with, (c) have some reservations about, or (d) be very uncomfortable
with.

THIS TABLE HAS BEEN RANKED BY THE PERCENTAGE WHO SAY ENTHUSIASTIC OR COMFORTABLE
(C)
(D)
(B)
Have Some
Very
Not
(A)
Sure
Enthusiastic Comfortable Reservations Uncomfortable
An African American
February 2019+ ..............................
21
66
7
3
3
April 2015 .......................................
20
66
8
5
1
April 2011 .......................................
15
69
9
4
3
January 2008 .................................
20
61
13
4
2
December 2006..............................
15
68
8
4
5
A white man
February 2019+ ..............................
16
70
9
1
4
A woman
February 2019+ ..............................
25
59
10
4
2
October 2015+ ...............................
28
54
10
4
4
April 2015 .......................................
30
55
9
5
1
April 2011 .......................................
23
62
10
3
2
September 2008+...........................
21
64
9
3
3
January 2008 .................................
25
51
15
7
2
December 2006..............................
21
59
8
8
4
A person who is gay or lesbian
February 2019+ ..............................
14
54
14
16
2
April 2015 .......................................
13
48
18
19
2
December 20061 ............................
5
38
19
34
4
A person running as an
Independent candidate who is not
affiliated with either political party
February 2019+ ..............................
13
47
25
13
2
April 2015 .......................................
22
45
22
10
1
Someone under age 40
February 2019+ ..............................
11
47
29
11
2
A business executive
February 2019+ ..............................
14
42
31
12
1
April 2011 .......................................
14
54
19
12
1
An evangelical Christian
11
43
21
21
4
February 2019+2 ............................
April 2015 .......................................
12
40
24
20
4
April 2011 .......................................
8
42
24
23
3
January 2008 .................................
11
40
25
20
4
December 2006..............................
7
34
26
28
5
A Muslim
February 2019+ ..............................
9
40
22
27
2
October 2015+ ...............................
5
27
23
42
3
Someone over age seventy-five
February 2019+ ..............................
4
33
43
19
1
A socialist
February 2019+ ..............................
4
21
29
43
3
October 2015+ ...............................
6
21
25
45
3
+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.
1 In December 2006, the item read “A gay or lesbian person.”
2 Asked February 25-27 only, N=527.

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Now, switching topics…
(Q14 AND Q15 ROTATED)
Q14
Whether or not you agree with this party’s position, when it comes to its approach on [RANDOMIZE INSERT
ITEM] would you describe the Democratic Party’s position as generally being in the broad mainstream, or is
its position outside the mainstream?
THIS TABLE HAS BEEN RANKED BY THE PERCENTAGE WHO SAY IN THE MAINSTREAM
(VOL)
Outside the
Not
In the
In Between/
Mainstream
Sure
Mainstream
Depends
Climate Change
February 2019 ...............................
56
35
1
8
October 2015 .................................
54
32
1
13
Health care
February 2019 ...............................
56
38
1
5
Immigration
February 2019 ...............................
52
42
1
5
October 2015 .................................
46
43
2
9
Abortion
February 2019 ...............................
51
41
1
7
October 2015 .................................
54
34
2
10
Fiscal issues, such as taxing
and spending
February 2019 ...............................
46
47
7
October 2015 .................................
42
48
1
9

Q15

Whether or not you agree with this party’s position, when it comes to its approach on [RANDOMIZE INSERT
ITEM] would you describe the Republican Party’s position as generally being in the broad mainstream, or is
its position outside the mainstream?
THIS TABLE HAS BEEN RANKED BY THE PERCENTAGE WHO SAY IN THE MAINSTREAM
(VOL)
In the
Outside the
Not
In Between/
Mainstream
Mainstream
Sure
Depends
Fiscal issues, such as taxing
and spending
February 2019 ...............................
47
47
1
5
October 2015 .................................
47
44
2
7
Immigration
February 2019 ...............................
45
50
1
4
October 2015 .................................
43
47
1
9
Health Care
February 2019 ...............................
41
52
1
6
Abortion
February 2019 ...............................
38
54
1
7
October 2015 .................................
33
55
2
10
Climate change
February 2019 ...............................
29
63
1
7
October 2015 .................................
30
54
1
15

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Changing topics…
Q16
Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the following statement. "I would be willing to pay higher
taxes so that everyone can have health insurance."

Agree ................................................
Disagree............................................
Not sure ..........................................

2/19
50
49
1

2/09
49
45
6

3/07
52
41
7

1/07
53
40
7

3/93
66
30
4

6/91
47
48
4

Moving on again…
Q17
President Trump declared a national emergency to build a wall of over 200 miles along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Do you approve or disapprove of President Trump’s decision to declare a national emergency for this purpose?
And, do you strongly or just somewhat (approve/disapprove) of this decision?
Total approve .............................
Strongly approve .......................
Somewhat approve ..................
Total disapprove........................
Somewhat disapprove .............
Strongly disapprove...................
Not sure ..................................

39
31
8
60
7
53
1

(ASKED IF APPROVE OF DECISION)
Q17a
Although you approve of President Trump’s decision to declare a national emergency to build a wall of over
200 miles along the U.S.-Mexico border, do you support or oppose taking money from the military budget to
do this?

Support ......................................
Oppose .........................................
Not sure .....................................
Disapprove/not sure on Q17 ....

Among All
Adults
25
12
2
61

Among
Approve
65
31
4
-

(ASKED IF DISAPPROVE OF DECISION)
Q17b
Although you disapprove of President Trump’s decision to declare a national emergency to build a wall of over
200 miles along  the U.S.-Mexico border, do you support or oppose Congress providing the funding to build
over 50 miles of new fencing along the border?

Support ......................................
Oppose .........................................
Not sure .....................................
Approve/not sure on Q17 .........

Among All
Adults
24
34
2
40

Among
Disapprove
40
56
4
-

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February 2019

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Thinking now about the economy…
Q18
Do you think that there will or will not be an economic recession during the next twelve months?

Will be an economic recession ............
Will not be an economic recession ......
Not sure ..............................................

2/19*
33
53
14

1/08
64
24
12

12/07
56
31
13

1/01
39
48
13

12/00
43
43
14

10/00+
26
55
19

6/00+
30
53
17

3/00
31
55
14

12/99
23
66
11

10/99
30
56
14

7/97
22
68
10

6/97
15
77
8

4/97
19
70
11

1/97
23
67
10

3/96
32
53
15

12/90
73
19
8

10/90
66
24
10

9/1518/90
51
35
14

9/45/90
58
30
12

8/90
57
26
17

7/90
25
49
26

5/90
30
57
13

4/90
23
64
13

3/90
30
56
14

1/90
31
56
13

* Asked of one-half of respondents (FORM A).
+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

Q19

In looking at 2019, do you think that it will be a time of economic expansion for you and your family and an
opportunity to move ahead, or do you think that it will be a time to hold back and save because harder times
are ahead?

Time of expansion/opportunity ................
Time to hold back/harder times ahead ....
Some of both (VOL) ..............................
Not sure .................................................

2/19**
34
59
2
5

1/18
39
53
2
6

1/16+
32
58
4
6

1/13
34
60
2
4

1/08
19
70
7
4

12/05
29
60
8
3

1/05
40
51
6
3

3/01
32
56
7
5

1/01
29
60
7
4

12/98
32
57
5
6

** Asked of one-half of respondents (FORM B).
+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

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Changing topics…
Q20
Please tell me which ONE of the following statements comes closer to your point of view... (ROTATE)
The United States needs to be more actively involved in world affairs because we are a leader and global
issues affect us here at home.
...OR...
The United States needs to be less actively involved in world affairs because we need to focus more on issues
here at home.
(IF CHOICE, ASK:) And do you think we need to be much (more/less) actively involved or just somewhat
(more/less) actively involved in world affairs?

Total More Actively Involved.........................
Much more actively involved ..........................
Somewhat more actively involved .................
Total Less Actively Involved .........................
Somewhat less actively involved ...................
Much less actively involved ...........................
Not sure ........................................................

2/19
45
16
29
51
30
21
4

4/17
46
14
32
52
37
15
2

(ROTATE 21-22)
Q21
Do you think that we should have a rapid and orderly withdrawal of all troops from Syria, or not?
Yes, should have a rapid withdrawal ....................
No, should not have a rapid withdrawal ................
Depends (VOL) ...................................................
Not sure ..............................................................

Q22

32
60
1
7

Do you think that we should have a rapid and orderly withdrawal of all troops from Afghanistan, or not?
Yes, should have a rapid withdrawal ....................
No, should not have a rapid withdrawal ................
Depends (VOL)...................................................
Not sure ..............................................................

33
58
1
8

RELATED IRAQ TREND
Do you think that we should have an immediate and orderly
withdrawal of all troops from Iraq, or not?
6/07
7/06
3/06
Yes, should have an immediate withdrawal ..........
37
27
30
No, should not have an immediate withdrawal ......
58
66
66
Depends (VOL) ...................................................
2
3
2
Not sure ..............................................................
3
4
2

12/05
27
68
3
2

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February 2019

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And, on one more topic…
Q23
Please tell me whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with
the following statement:
Donald Trump has been honest and truthful when it comes to the investigation into Russian interference with
the 2016 presidential election and related matters.

Total Agree ..............................................
Strongly agree.........................................
Somewhat agree .....................................
Total Disagree .........................................
Somewhat disagree ................................
Strongly disagree ....................................
Not sure ................................................

2/19
37
23
14
58
11
47
5

12/18
34
18
16
62
11
51
4

8/18+
38
21
17
56
10
46
6

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

Q24

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?

Total Yes, more doubts ..........................
Yes, very major doubts ...........................
Yes, fairly major doubts ..........................
Yes, just some doubts.............................
No, no more doubts ..................................
Not sure ..................................................

Q25

2/19
48
30
8
10
47
5

1/19
45
27
9
9
48
7

12/18
50
31
9
10
44
6

When Special Counsel Robert Mueller finishes the investigation into Russian interference with the 2016
presidential election and related matters, he is required to submit his findings to the U.S. Attorney General,
who is a member of President Trump’s cabinet. Do you think …(ROTATE TOP TWO)

 
Mueller’s full report should be released to the public ......................
A summary of Mueller’s report prepared by the Attorney General
should be released to the public .....................................................
…or…
Do you believe the report should not be released to the public and
be kept confidential .........................................................................
Not sure ........................................................................................

66
21

9
4

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February 2019

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Now I am going to ask you a few questions for statistical purposes only.
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.....................................................................................................

25
13
17
25
2
2
2
1
11
2

+ 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 ......................
Supporter of the Republican Party ............
Both (VOL) ..............................................
Neither (VOL) ..........................................
Not sure ..................................................

2/19
45
47
4
2
2

1/19
51
38
6
3
2

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QF2

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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-at-home 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
21
20
1
3
5
22
2
2

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
5
29
16
3
13
1
2
9
3
-

23
8
10
14
9
7
20
5
4

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 .........................................................

11
12
36
20
18
3

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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 ..........................................................

QF7

12
8
79
1

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)
Broadcast network news, such as NBC, ABC, or CBS.........................
The cable channel Fox News ...............................................................
The cable channel CNN .......................................................................
The cable channel MSNBC ..................................................................
Conservative news outlets, blogs, or websites .....................................
Progressive or liberal news outlets, blogs, or websites ........................
Or, do you not watch or consume any of these to follow the news......
Watch different TV news (VOL) .........................................................
Get news from some other source (VOL) ..........................................
Not sure ..............................................................................................

QF8

50
34
32
25
20
19
15
2
3
1

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 .........................................

6
28
48
13
3
2