Hart Research Associates/Public Opinion Strategies
Mid-October 2020

Study #200870 -- page 1
NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey

Interviews: 1000 Registered Voters, including 590 respondents with a cell phone only.
An additional 221 interviews were completed with registered voters for a
total of N=555 interviews in swing states.
Interviews were completed in English and Spanish.

Date: October 9-12, 2020

48 Male
52 Female

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

The margin of error for 1000 interviews among Registered Voters is ±3.10%
The margin of error for 555 interviews among Registered Voters in Swing States is ±4.16%

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 ....................................................................
9
25-29 ....................................................................
8
30-34 ....................................................................
9
35-39 ....................................................................
6
40-44 ....................................................................
12
45-49 ....................................................................
6
50-54 ....................................................................
10
55-59 ....................................................................
10
60-64 ....................................................................
12
65-69 ....................................................................
5
70-74 ....................................................................
5
75 and over ...........................................................
7
Not sure/refused .................................................
1
+ Results shown reflect responses among
registered voters.

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 ...................................................
10
No, not Hispanic...............................................
89
Not sure/refused ............................................
1
+ Results shown reflect responses among
registered voters.

Q2c

And again, for statistical purposes only, what is your race--white, black, Asian, or something else? +
White ...............................................................
76
Black ...............................................................
12
Asian ...............................................................
2
Other ...............................................................
3
Hispanic (VOL)..............................................
4
Not sure/refused ...........................................
3
White, Non-Hispanic .......................................
72
+ Results shown reflect responses among
registered voters.

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Mid-October 2020
Q3

Study #200870 -- page 2
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Registered Voter. +
Yes ...................................................
100
No .....................................................
+ Results shown reflect responses
among registered voters.

Q4

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

10/912/20+
29
62
5
4

7/20+
19
72
5
4

3/20+
37
56
4
3

12/19
35
56
6
3

8/19
33
60
5
2

1/19
28
63
6
3

12/18
33
56
9
2

11/18+
38
54
4
4

9/01
72
11
11
6

Low
10/1720/08+
12
78
7
3

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

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

11/14+
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

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

 Hart Research Associates/Public Opinion Strategies
Mid-October 2020
Q5

Study #200870 -- 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?

10/912/20+
Total approve ...............................
44
Strongly approve .........................
32
Somewhat approve ....................
12
Total disapprove .........................
54
Somewhat disapprove ..............
7
Strongly disapprove ....................
47
Not sure ....................................
2

9/3010/1/20+
43
31
12
55
5
50
2

9/20+
45
34
11
53
7
46
2

8/20+
44
33
11
53
6
47
3

7/20+
42
30
12
56
6
50
2

6/20+
45
31
14
53
6
47
2

4/20+
46
32
14
51
7
44
3

3/20+
46
33
13
51
8
43
3

2/20+
47
33
14
50
7
43
3

1/20+
46
36
10
51
7
44
3

12/19
44
33
11
54
10
44
2

10/2730/19
45
31
14
53
8
45
2

10/46/19
43
29
14
53
7
46
4

9/19+
45
33
12
53
7
46
2

8/19
43
29
14
55
9
46
2

7/19+
45
32
13
52
10
42
3

6/19
44
29
15
53
9
44
3

5/19
46
29
17
51
10
41
3

3/19
43
30
13
53
10
43
4

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
3

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

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

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

5/171
39
54
7

not asked prior to June 2017.

4/17
40
54
6

2/17
44
48
8

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Mid-October 2020
Q6

I'm going to read you the names of some public figures and groups 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 DONALD TRUMP FIRST, RANDOMIZE OTHER NAMES NEXT)

Donald Trump1
October 9-12, 2020+ ..............................
September 30-October 1, 2020+............
September 2020+ ..................................
August 2020+ .........................................
July 2020+ .............................................
June 2020+ ............................................
April 2020+ .............................................
March 2020+ ..........................................
January 2020+ ...................................
October 27-30, 2019 ..........................
October 4-6, 2019 ..............................
September 2019+ ..............................
August 2019 .......................................
April 28-May 1, 2019 ..........................
March 2019 ........................................
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 .....................................
August 2017 .......................................
June 2017 ..........................................
February 2017....................................
January 2017 .....................................
December 2016 .................................
October 10-13, 2016+ ........................
October 8-10, 2016+ ..........................
September 2016+ ..............................
August 2016+ .....................................
June 2016+ ........................................
April 2016+ .........................................
March 2016+ ......................................
January 2016+ ...................................
December 2015 .................................
October 25-29, 2015 ..........................
September 2015 ................................
July 2015............................................
February 2011....................................
May 2004+ .........................................
December 1999 .................................
October 1999 .....................................
July 1990............................................
High
January 2020+ ...................................
Presidential Term Low
September 30-October 1, 2020+........
All-time Trump Low
April 2016+ .........................................
1

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Neutral

Somewhat
Negative

Very
Negative

Don't Know
Name/
Not Sure

11
10
9
10
10
11
10
13
10
11
11
11
11
11
12
12
12
13
12
15
13
11
12
16
14
14
12
16
13
14
13
16
18
20
14
13
13
15
17
13
13
15
15
17
17
16
17
17
12
11
11

5
5
6
7
7
8
8
7
6
7
9
8
8
12
9
8
9
11
6
7
9
9
9
9
12
11
8
9
10
12
11
10
13
13
8
7
11
11
11
10
11
12
13
17
16
16
40
38
28
25
28

7
5
7
8
6
6
8
9
8
10
9
7
8
8
10
10
8
9
7
8
8
8
9
10
10
12
8
9
8
12
9
12
10
11
10
12
12
11
12
12
10
11
12
14
14
13
18
14
24
23
25

46
50
45
44
48
45
43
42
43
43
44
44
45
41
41
40
43
43
45
43
44
42
43
41
43
40
48
45
46
40
41
35
38
35
52
51
49
50
48
53
54
47
47
42
44
43
11
15
25
32
24

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
5
7
7
6
9

33

10

6

8

43

-

29

10

5

5

50

1

11

13

10

12

53

1

Very
Positive

Somewhat
Positive

31
29
32
30
29
29
31
29
33
29
27
30
28
28
28
30
27
24
29
27
26
29
28
24
21
23
24
21
23
22
25
27
20
20
15
17
15
13
12
11
12
14
12
10
8
10
9
9
4
3
3

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

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Mid-October 2020

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Q6 (cont'd)
Neutral

Somewhat
Negative

Very
Negative

Don't Know
Name/
Not Sure

19
21
21
21
19
20
21
19
21
21
23
24
21
23
25
24
22
21
21
21
18
19
19
21
20
20
24
21
23
25
27
25
23
22
20
22
13
14
11

14
16
12
15
19
23
19
21
19
28
25
22
19
24
25
24
22
25
21
17
18
15
19
20
23
21
25
21
25
20
22
25
19
24
25
23
26
23
25

12
13
14
12
13
12
16
17
15
15
16
11
10
17
14
16
17
15
15
16
15
13
14
14
14
16
15
15
15
17
12
12
12
12
13
13
11
10
6

30
28
31
33
33
26
25
24
27
19
22
11
12
14
14
15
21
21
20
21
23
29
24
26
23
21
18
20
14
19
9
11
14
15
16
12
11
6
4

1
1
1
2
3
1
4
5
3
2
3
3
7
5
5
7
6
5
5
3
6
4
5
7
8
9
8
6
10
7
4
6
9
12
35
44
49

30
27
26
27
20
20
20
24
27
20
21
20
16
10

9
9
12
12
10
14
13
14
15
15
16
16
10
13

11
12
13
13
16
19
17
13
17
22
18
22
21
28

13
16
12
13
15
11
16
16
14
11
9
11
10
12

33
31
32
31
32
27
23
23
21
21
20
17
15
13

4
5
5
4
7
9
11
10
6
11
16
14
28
24

26
23
21
21

15
17
16
18

13
15
15
13

10
10
10
9

31
28
28
26

5
7
10
13

Very
Positive

Somewhat
Positive

Joe Biden
October 9-12, 2020+ ................................
September 30-October 1, 2020+ ..............
September 2020+ .....................................
August 2020+ ...........................................
July 2020+ ................................................
June 2020+ ..............................................
April 2020+ ...............................................
March 2020+ ............................................
January 2020+ .........................................
October 4-6, 2019 ....................................
August 2019 .............................................
January 2018............................................
January 2017............................................
October 2015............................................
September 2015 .......................................
June 2015.................................................
November 2014 ........................................
June 2014.................................................
July 2013 ..................................................
January 2013............................................
December 2012 ........................................
October 2012+ .........................................
September 26-30, 2012+..........................
August 2012+ ...........................................
July 2012+ ................................................
May 2012..................................................
December 2010 ........................................
August 26-30, 2010 ..................................
January 10-14, 2010 ................................
July 2009 ..................................................
January 2009............................................
December 2008 ........................................
October 17-20, 2008+ ..............................
October 4-5, 2008+ ..................................
September 19-22, 2008+..........................
September 6-8, 2008+..............................
September 2007 .......................................
December 2006 ........................................
June 2004+ ..............................................

24
22
22
18
15
17
16
18
14
12
11
30
35
19
15
16
13
11
17
20
21
21
18
15
15
15
10
13
15
13
20
20
28
21
17
18
4
3
5

Mike Pence
October 9-12, 2020+ ................................
September 30-October 1, 2020+ ..............
September 2020+ .....................................
August 2020+ ...........................................
March 2020+ ............................................
October 27-30, 2019 ................................
January 2018............................................
April 2017 .................................................
February 2017 ..........................................
January 2017............................................
December 2016 ........................................
October 10-13, 2016+ ..............................
September 2016+ .....................................
August 2016+ ...........................................
Kamala Harris
October 9-12, 2020+ ................................
September 30-October 1, 2020+ ..............
September 2020+ .....................................
August 2020+ ...........................................

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

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Mid-October 2020

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Q6 (cont'd)

Amy Coney Barrett
October 9-12, 2020+ ...................................
September 30-October 1, 2020+ .................
The Republican Party1
October 9-12, 2020+ ...................................
August 2020+ ..............................................
October 27-30, 2019 ...................................
April 28-May 1, 2019 ...................................
January 2019 ..............................................
November 2018+ ........................................
October 2018+ ............................................
September 2018+ .......................................
August 18-22, 2018+ ...................................
June 2018+ .................................................
March 2018 .................................................
December 2017...........................................
August 2017 ................................................
April 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+ ..............................................
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 .................................................
December 2009...........................................
High
December 2001...........................................
Low
October 25-28, 2013 ...................................

Neutral

Somewhat
Negative

Very
Negative

Don't Know
Name/
Not Sure

8
7

17
23

11
9

17
12

26
29

19
14
13
12
11
17
13
11
10
9
9
8
7
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
9
8
9
8
7
7
11
12
8
6
6
6
5

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

16
18
21
22
21
14
19
22
24
20
24
23
25
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
23
24
23
21
24
24
23
24
25
28
26
24
27

14
19
16
19
18
16
16
20
19
23
21
23
21
21
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
19
19
18
23
22
21
17
18
21
24
23
20
24

32
27
26
23
25
29
28
24
24
24
24
26
24
26
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
24
25
26
23
22
19
20
23
22
22
19
23
19

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

21

36

18

13

9

3

6

16

24

23

30

1

Very
Positive

Somewhat
Positive

21
20

+ 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 #200870 -- page 7
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Q6 (cont'd)
The Democratic Party1
October 9-12, 2020+ ..........................
August 2020+ .....................................
October 27-30, 2019...........................
April 28-May 1, 2019 ..........................
January 2019 ......................................
December 2018 ..................................
November 2018+ ................................
October 2018+....................................
September 2018+ ...............................
August 18-22, 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+ .....................................
June 2012 ...........................................
January 2012 ......................................
November 2011 ..................................
August 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
December 2009 ..................................

Neutral

Somewhat
Negative

Very
Negative

Don't Know
Name/
Not Sure

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

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

12
12
14
15
16
15
15
18
14
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
18
21
18
19
18
19
18
19
20
18
18
18
19

31
32
28
24
24
22
28
26
24
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
19
18
19
25
21
16
23
23
22
26
24
23
26

1
1
2
1
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
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1

20

30

23

15

10

2

10

25

19

19

26

1

Very
Positive

Somewhat
Positive

17
14
13
12
11
14
15
14
11
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
14
15
15
11
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.

 Hart Research Associates/Public Opinion Strategies
Mid-October 2020

Study #200870 -- page 8
NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey

SUMMARY TABLE OF IMAGES – BY D/S (POSITIVE – NEGATIVE)
TOTAL
TOTAL
POSITIVE
NEGATIVE
Joe Biden .....................................................................
43
42
Amy Coney Barrett .......................................................
29
28
Kamala Harris ..............................................................
41
41
The Democratic Party ..................................................
40
43
Mike Pence ..................................................................
39
46
The Republican Party...................................................
37
46
Donald Trump ..............................................................
42
53

D/S
1
1
-3
-7
-9
-11

 Hart Research Associates/Public Opinion Strategies
Mid-October 2020

Study #200870 -- page 9
NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey

Thinking now about the November elections…
Q7
Please tell me how interested you are in the election this November, using a scale from one to ten, on which a
"ten" means that you are very interested in the elections and a "one" means that you are not at all interested.
You may choose any number from one to ten. (RECORD NUMBER 1-10. IF "NOT SURE," RECORD AS "DK.")

10, very interested.....
9 ................................
8 ................................
7 ................................
6 ................................
5 ................................
4 ................................
3 ................................
2 ................................
1, not at all interested
Cannot rate .............

10/912/20+
75
5
8
4
1
3
1
1
2
-

9/30
10/1/20+
75
6
6
4
1
3
1
1
2
1

9/20+
75
5
6
5
2
2
1
1
2
1

8/20+
74
5
6
4
1
3
1
1
1
3
1

7/20+
72
5
7
5
3
3
1
1
2
1

10/2730/19+
64
8
11
5
3
3
2
1
1
2
-

4/285/1/19+
63
6
13
6
3
5
1
1
2
-

10/1013/16+
67
5
9
5
3
4
2
1
1
2
1

10/810/16+
62
8
10
5
2
6
2
1
4
-

9/16+
60
8
11
7
3
4
1
2
1
3
-

5/16+
60
9
11
6
3
6
1
2
2
-

2/16+
61
9
13
6
3
4
1
1
2
-

9/15+
56
8
13
9
3
5
1
1
1
2
1

4/15+
53
7
15
8
4
7
1
1
2
2
-

10/12+
69
8
9
4
2
5
1
2
-

9/2630/12+
65
8
10
5
3
5
1
1
2
-

9/1216/12+
64
8
12
6
2
4
1
1
1
1
-

8/12+
62
6
13
6
3
5
1
1
1
2
-

7/12+
62
6
11
7
4
5
1
1
3
-

6/12+
60
8
12
7
3
5
2
1
1
1
-

5/12+
62
7
12
6
4
5
1
1
1
1
-

4/12+
61
6
12
7
3
5
2
2
1
2
-

3/12+
48
11
14
9
5
6
2
1
1
2
1

1/12+
57
10
11
7
3
6
2
2
1
1
-

10/1720/08+
81
6
6
3
1
2
1
-

10/45/08+
72
7
10
4
1
3
1
2
-

9/1922/08+
70
8
9
5
2
3
1
1
1
-

9/68/08+
69
10
10
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
-

8/08+
65
8
11
5
2
3
1
1
1
3
-

7/08+
64
8
12
5
3
4
1
1
2
-

6/08+
67
7
11
5
2
4
1
1
2
-

4/08+
65
9
11
4
3
3
1
2
2
-

3/08+
67
8
10
5
2
3
1
1
2
1

1/08+
66
10
10
4
3
4
1
1
1
-

12/07+
65
8
12
5
2
4
1
1
2
-

11/07+
62
9
11
6
3
5
1
1
2
-

10/04+
74
8
9
3
2
2
1
1
-

9/04+
71
7
9
5
2
4
1
1
-

8/04+
63
10
12
6
2
4
1
1
1
-

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

 Hart Research Associates/Public Opinion Strategies
Mid-October 2020
Q8

Study #200870 -- page 10
NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey

If the election for president were held today, with ONLY (ROTATE) Donald Trump and Mike Pence as the
Republican candidates and Joe Biden and Kamala (“COMMA-la”) Harris as the Democratic candidates, for
whom would you vote?

Donald Trump and Mike Pence..................
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris ....................
Depends (VOL) .......................................
Neither/other (VOL) .................................
Not sure ..................................................

10/912/20+
42
53
3
2

9/30
10/1/20+
39
53
2
6

9/20+
43
51
3
3

8/20+1
41
50
5
4

7/20+
40
51
1
7
1

6/20+
42
49
1
5
3

4/20+
42
49
5
4

3/20+
43
52
3
2

2/20+
44
52
2
2

1/20+
44
50
4
2

10/2730/19+
41
50
6
3

7/19+
42
51
4
3

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.
1
Trend data prior to September does not include Vice Presidential nominees.

DATA BELOW SHOWN AMONG REGISTERED VOTERS
IN SWING STATES +1
10/99/30
12/20+
10/1/20+
Donald Trump and Mike Pence ..................
42
45
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.....................
52
51
Depends (VOL) .......................................
Neither/other (VOL) .................................
3
2
Not sure ...................................................
3
2
+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.
1 Swing states defined as: AZ, FL, GA, IA, ME, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, PA, and WI.

(ROTATE Q8A-B) (ASKED IF NOT SUPPORTING DONALD TRUMP)
Q8A
Even though you are not supporting Donald Trump now, what are the chances that you might support Trump in
this year's presidential election--is there a fair chance that you might support him, a small chance, just a very
slight chance, or no chance at all you might support him?

Fair chance you might support ..................
Small chance .............................................
Very slight chance ...................................
No chance at all you might support ...........
Not sure ...................................................
Currently supporting Trump .......................

10/912/20+
2
3
4
48
1
42

9/30
10/1/20+
1
4
4
51
1
39

9/20+
1
3
5
47
1
43

7/20+
1
3
6
50
40

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

(ASKED IF NOT SUPPORTING JOE BIDEN)
Q8B
Even though you are not supporting Joe Biden now, what are the chances that you might support Biden in this
year's presidential election--is there a fair chance that you might support him, a small chance, just a very slight
chance, or no chance at all you might support him?

Fair chance you might support ..................
Small chance .............................................
Very slight chance ...................................
No chance at all you might support ...........
Not sure ...................................................
Currently supporting Biden ........................

10/912/20+
2
3
4
37
1
53

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

9/30
10/1/20+
2
2
6
36
1
53

9/20+
2
3
5
38
1
51

7/20+
2
3
6
37
1
51

 Hart Research Associates/Public Opinion Strategies
Mid-October 2020
Q9

Study #200870 -- page 11
NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey

In the upcoming election for U.S. Congress, do you plan to vote for the Republican candidate or the Democratic
candidate in your district? +
Vote for the Republican candidate……...
Vote for the Democratic candidate….…..
Depends (VOL)......................................
Other/neither (VOL)...............................
Not sure.................................................

39
47
2
2
10

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered
voters.

Reallocated Two-Way Generic Ballot Trend +
9/20+
Republican candidate ..................................................
42
Democratic candidate ...................................................
49
Not sure ......................................................................
9

9/18+
40
52
8

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

Additional Registered Voter Trend +
10/3010/8- 10/2811/1/14+ 12/14+ 30/10+
Republican candidate ........................
46
44
47
Democratic candidate ........................
49
49
48
Depends (VOL) ................................
2
4
3
Wouldn’t vote (VOL) .........................
1
1
1
Not sure ...........................................
2
2
1

10/1418/10+
47
49
2
1
1

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

Previous Two-Way Generic Ballot Trend
11/412/95 5/94 10/94
9/94
7/94
Vote for the Republican candidate..
34
40
39
33
31
Vote for the Democratic candidate..
36
37
36
39
35
Depends (VOL).............................
17
6
6
9
14
Other/neither (VOL)......................
3
3
5
5
5
Not sure.........................................
10
14
14
14
15
9/93
29
32
24
2
13

6/94
30
35
14
5
16

1/94
29
34
21
2
14

10/93
34
32
21
2
11

7/93 11/92+ 10/92+ 9/92+ 8/92+ 7/92+ 10/90+
31
35
29
32
29
31
33
32
45
46
43
43
35
35
25
4
6
7
7
11
14
3
1
2
1
2
3
2
9
15
17
17
19
20
16

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

 Hart Research Associates/Public Opinion Strategies
Mid-October 2020

Study #200870 -- page 12
NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey

(Q10-11 ROTATED)
Q10
If the Republicans were to control the House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, and the White House, do you
think that it would be a good thing, a bad thing, or would it not make much difference to you?

A good thing ......................................
A bad thing ........................................
Would not make much difference ......
Not sure...........................................

10/912/20+
34
48
16
2

8/20+
32
50
15
3

10/1316/06+
26
48
24
2

10/02+
31
41
25
3

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

Q11

If the Democrats were to control the House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, and the White House, do you
think that it would be a good thing, a bad thing, or would it not make much difference to you?

A good thing ...........................................
A bad thing .............................................
Would not make much difference ...........
Not sure ................................................

10/912/20+
38
43
17
2

8/20+
36
44
18
2

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

(ASKED OF NON-STRAIGHT TICKET VOTERS)
Thinking again about the presidential election between (ROTATE) Donald Trump and Joe Biden…
Q12
In a few words or a short phrase, please tell me what one thing or event has had the biggest effect on your
thinking about how you will vote for president? SEE RECORDED VERBATIM RESPONSES

(ASK OF ALL)
Q13
Some people we have spoken with have already filled out their ballot for the Federal election for President,
Senate, Congress and statewide offices being held in November – Have you already cast your ballot in the
election by voting by mail or in person at an early polling location? (DO NOT READ CHOICES:) (IF NOT YET
VOTED, THEN ASK:) And do you plan to vote early - either by mail or in person - or will you vote at the polls on
Election Day?

Total Plan to Vote Early ..............................
Yes, voted by mail .......................................
Yes, voted early in person ...........................
No, plan to vote early by mail ......................
No, plan to vote early in person ...................
No, will vote at the polls on Election Day .......
Don’t plan on voting (VOL) .........................
Not sure .......................................................

10/912/20+
59
12
6
21
20
37
1
3

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

9/20+
52
4
3
27
18
42
1
5

 Hart Research Associates/Public Opinion Strategies
Mid-October 2020

Study #200870 -- page 13
NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey

Moving on…
Q14
Would you say that you and your family are better off or worse off than you were four years ago?

Better off .........................
Worse off ........................
About the same (VOL) ..
Not sure ........................

10/912/20+
50
34
14
2

8/23/08+ 5/04+ 10/00+ 9/00+ 12/98 6/97 10/96 9/96+ 6/96+ 7/96+
34
42
63
62
69
59
49
52
48
46
43
33
11
12
18
22
22
22
23
20
21
23
24
25
NA
18
27
24
27
32
2
2
2
1
13
1
2
2
2
2

1/96
49
25
24
2

12/95
47
26
24
3

9/92
37
40
21
2

7/92
34
42
22
2

5/92
38
39
22
1

4/92
35
43
20
2

2/92
36
41
22
1

1/92 12/91 10/91
39
42
40
40
39
37
20
17
22
1
2
1

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

(ASKED IF BETTER OFF OF)
Q14a
And, how much credit does President Trump deserve for you and your family being better off? (ROTATE TOP
TO BOTTOM, BOTTOM TO TOP) +*
AMONG FORM A REGISTERED VOTERS
Among RVs
Who Say
Better Off
A lot of credit .........................................
42
Some credit ...........................................
30
Not too much credit ...............................
10
No credit at all .......................................
18
Not sure ...............................................
Not better off in Q14 ............................
NA

Among
All RVs
21
14
4
9
2
50

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

(ASKED IF WORSE OFF)
Q14b
And, how much blame does President Trump deserve for you and your family being worse off? (ROTATE TOP
TO BOTTOM, BOTTOM TO TOP) +*
AMONG FORM A REGISTERED VOTERS
Among RVs
Who Say
Better Off
A lot of blame ......................................
57
Some blame ........................................
31
Not too much blame............................
2
No blame at all ....................................
8
Not sure.............................................
2
Not worse off in Q14 .........................
NA
+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.
** Asked of one-half of respondents (FORM A).

Among
All RVs
20
12
1
3
64

 Hart Research Associates/Public Opinion Strategies
Mid-October 2020
Q15

Study #200870 -- page 14
NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey

Overall, do you think the country is better off or worse off than it was four years ago?

Better off .........................................................
Worse off ........................................................
No difference/about the same (VOL) ............
Not sure ........................................................

10/912/20+
38
58
2
2

9/04+
35
55
6
4

12/001
72
15
9
4

12/95
35
45
14
6

In December 2000, the question was phrased, “Would you say that the country is better off or
worse off than it was eight years ago?”
+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.
1

(ASKED IF BETTER OFF)
Q15a
And, how much credit does President Trump deserve for the country being better off? (ROTATE TOP TO
BOTTOM, BOTTOM TO TOP) +**
AMONG FORM B REGISTERED VOTERS
Among RVs
Who Say
Better Off
A lot of credit .........................................
65
Some credit ...........................................
30
Not too much credit ...............................
3
No credit at all .......................................
2
Not sure ...............................................
Not better off in Q15 ............................
NA

Among
All RVs
25
12
1
1
61

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

(ASKED IF WORSE OFF)
Q15b
And, how much blame does President Trump deserve for the country being worse off? (ROTATE TOP TO
BOTTOM, BOTTOM TO TOP) +**
AMONG FORM B REGISTERED VOTERS
Among RVs
Who Say
Worse Off
A lot of blame ......................................
65
Some blame ........................................
27
Not too much blame............................
5
No blame at all ....................................
3
Not sure.............................................
Not worse off in Q15 .........................
NA
+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.
** Asked of one-half of respondents (FORM B).

Among
All RVs
36
15
2
2
3
42

 Hart Research Associates/Public Opinion Strategies
Mid-October 2020

Study #200870 -- page 15
NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey

Thinking now about specific issues…
Q16
Which one or two of these issues, are the MOST important to you in deciding how to vote for president? (READ,
RANDOMIZE) (SPECIFY FIRST CHOICE, SECOND CHOICE)
THIS TABLE HAS BEEN RANKED BY HIGHEST
1ST CHOICE PERCENTAGE
1st
Combined
Choice+
Choice+
The economy ....................................
30
44
The coronavirus ................................
17
27
Health care .......................................
13
29
Race relations ...................................
9
21
Crime and violence ...........................
6
17
Climate change .................................
6
15
Abortion ............................................
6
11
Guns .................................................
3
10
Immigration .......................................
3
10
Some other issue (VOL) .................
1
2
All equal (VOL)................................
5
5
None are important (VOL). ..............
1
Not sure ..........................................
1
1
+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

Q17

And, if you had to choose JUST one (ROTATE) the economy or coronavirus, which of these two issues is more
important to you in deciding your vote for president – or is something else more important to you in deciding
your vote? +
The economy....................................
The coronavirus................................
Something other issue ......................
Both (VOL) .......................................
Neither (VOL) ...................................
Not sure ..........................................

47
39
11
2
1

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered
voters.

Q18

In general, in thinking again about your vote in November for president and Congress, which comes closer to
the type of candidate you prefer? (ROTATE)
Someone who will confront and challenge the establishment in government to shake up how it operates
…or…
Someone who will bring competence and compassion to the way government operates?
10/912/20+
Will confront and challenge the establishment.............................................
46
Will bring competence and compassion ......................................................
49
Some of both (VOL) ...................................................................................
2
Not sure .....................................................................................................
3
+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

7/20+
44
46
6
4

 Hart Research Associates/Public Opinion Strategies
Mid-October 2020

Study #200870 -- page 16
NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey

Changing topics and talking about coronavirus…
Q19
Thinking about your own state, which of these worries you more – that your state: (ROTATE)
Has moved too quickly in loosening restrictions
…or…
Is taking too long in loosening restrictions? +
Your state has moved too quickly in loosening restrictions ..........................
38
Your state is taking too long in loosening restrictions...................................
38
A bit of both (VOL) .....................................................................................
10
Not sure .....................................................................................................
14
+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

RELATED JUNE 2020 TREND
As states have begun to lift stay at home orders, which of these worries
you more – that your state: (ROTATE)
Has moved too quickly in loosening restrictions and the virus will
continue to spread with more lives being lost.
…or…
Is taking too long in loosening restrictions and the economic impact will
be even worse with more jobs being lost. +
Your state has moved too quickly in loosening restrictions ..........................
44
Your state is taking too long in loosening restrictions ..................................
38
A bit of both (VOL) .....................................................................................
7
Not sure .....................................................................................................
11
+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

Q20

When a vaccine for the coronavirus is available, which best describes what you will do… (ROTATE TOP TO
BOTTOM, BOTTOM TO TOP) +
You will take the vaccine as soon as you can ..............................................
20
You will wait until it has been available for a while to see if
there are major problems or side effects ......................................................
50
You will get the vaccine eventually, but only if you are
required to do so ..........................................................................................
10
…or…
You will not take the vaccine ........................................................................
17
Not sure .....................................................................................................
3
+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

 Hart Research Associates/Public Opinion Strategies
Mid-October 2020
Q21

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In general, do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling the coronavirus?

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

10/912/20+
41
57
2

9/20+
40
57
3

8/20+
40
58
2

7/20+
37
59
4

6/20+
43
55
2

4/20+
44
52
4

3/20+
45
51
4

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

Q22

Which comes closer to your point of view about Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus: (ROTATE TOP
TO BOTTOM, BOTTOM TO TOP)

He did not take the threat seriously enough at the beginning and is still not handling it well .......
He did not take the threat seriously enough at the beginning, but is handling it well now ...........
He took the threat seriously at the beginning, but is not handling it well now ..............................
He took the threat seriously at the beginning, and continues to handle it well .............................
Not sure .....................................................................................................................................

10/912/20+**
51
13
4
31
1

8/20+
53
11
5
28
3

4/20+
45
20
2
30
3

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

Q23

Which comes closer to your point of view about how Donald Trump is dealing with his own personal COVID-19
diagnosis? (ROTATE TOP TWO) +
He is taking unnecessary risks .....................................................................
44
He is taking the necessary precautions........................................................
24
Some of both (VOL) ...................................................................................
29
Not sure .....................................................................................................
3
+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

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Mid-October 2020

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Moving on…
Q24
When it comes to (READ ITEM) which party do you think would do a better job--the Democratic Party, the
Republican Party, or both about the same? If you think that neither would do a good job, please just say so.
(RANDOMIZE)
THIS TABLE HAS BEEN RANKED BY THE PERCENTAGE WHO GIVE THE ADVANTAGE TO THE REPUBLICAN PARTY

Dealing with the economy
October 9-12, 2020+.................
October 2018+ ..........................
August 2018+ ...........................
April 2018 .................................
December 2017 ........................
June 2017 .................................
April 2016+ ...............................
July 2015 ..................................
Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, 2014+............
September 2014+ .....................
December 2013 ........................
September 2013 .......................
February 2013 ..........................
June 2012 .................................
December 2011 ........................
April 2011 .................................
October 14-18, 2010+...............
August 5-9, 2010+ ....................
March 2010...............................
July 2009 ..................................
July 2008+ ................................
January 2008 ............................
July 2007 ..................................
October 13-16, 2006+...............
September 2006+ .....................
March 2006...............................
November 2005 ........................
December 2004 ........................
July 2004+ ................................
January 2004+ ..........................
December 13, 2003 ..................
October 2002+ ..........................
June 2002 .................................
June 2001 .................................
December 1999 ........................
March 1999...............................
September 1998 .......................
September 1997 .......................
October 1996 ............................
May 1996+................................
December 1995 ........................
June 1995 .................................
October 1994 ............................
July 1994 ..................................
June 1994 .................................
October 1993 ............................
March 1993...............................
July 1992+ ................................
May 1992 ..................................
January 1992+ ..........................
October 1991+ ..........................

Party
Advantage

Democratic
Party

Republican
Party

Both About
The Same

Neither

Not
Sure

R-13
R-15
R-14
R-7
D-5
R-7
R-3
R-6
R-9
R-10
R-10
R-4
D-2
R-6
R-3
R-1
R-2
D-6
D-16
D-18
D-15
D-13
D-12
D-12
D-14
D-9
D-8
R-2
R-1
D-6
D-1
D-6
D-3
D-6
R-9
D-4
R-4
R-8
R-12
R-8
R-11
R-5
R-5
D-16
D-8
D-6
D-5
R-1

33
28
29
28
35
29
34
31
30
26
26
29
32
31
28
29
35
32
31
35
41
43
41
43
40
39
39
39
40
36
37
36
32
37
34
35
31
25
36
26
22
17
22
18
21
22
34
26
29
28
27

46
43
43
35
30
36
37
37
39
36
36
33
30
37
31
29
36
34
31
29
25
25
26
30
28
27
25
30
32
38
38
30
31
31
31
29
31
34
32
30
30
29
30
29
26
27
18
18
23
23
28

12
13
15
19
14
18
16
15
15
17
17
19
16
13
18
20
14
16
18
19
14
21
17
17
17
20
17
20
19
15
14
21
24
20
24
26
29
26
15
27
27
29
28
32
39
20
34
35
26
33
26

7
14
11
16
19
15
12
15
16
18
19
17
20
16
20
20
14
17
18
14
14
8
12
7
10
11
14
7
7
8
7
9
9
6
7
6
6
9
10
14
17
23
16
17
12
28
11
18
17
12
14

2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
2
1
2
2
3
6
3
4
3
5
3
5
4
2
2
5
4
4
6
4
4
3
6
7
3
4
2
4
4
2
3
3
3
5
4
5

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.
1
Asked October 10-12 only.

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THIS TABLE HAS BEEN RANKED BY THE PERCENTAGE WHO GIVE THE ADVANTAGE TO THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY

Q24 (Cont’d)

Party
Advantage

Democratic
Party

Republican
Party

Both About
The Same

Neither

Not
Sure

Dealing with crime
October 9-12, 2020+.................
December 1999 ........................
March 1999...............................
October 1998 + ...........................
September 1997 .........................
October 1996 ..............................
May 1996+................................
December 1995 ........................
June 1995 .................................
November 1994 ........................
October 1994 ............................
July 1994 ..................................
May 1994 ..................................
October 1993 ............................

R-12
R-4
R-7
R-8
R-6
D-2
R-10
R-7
R-15
R-11
R-5
R-8
R-11
R-7

29
22
19
19
21
30
21
20
17
14
23
18
9
20

41
26
26
27
27
28
31
27
32
25
28
26
20
27

16
33
37
38
29
21
25
27
25
34
21
33
52
22

11
14
13
10
16
13
16
20
20
19
21
19
15
24

3
5
5
6
7
8
7
6
6
8
7
4
4
7

Dealing with immigration
October 9-12, 2020+1 ...............
October 2018+ ..........................
August 2018+ ...........................
April 2018 .................................
June 2017 .................................
April 2016+ ...............................
July 2015 ..................................
September 2014+ .....................
December 2013 ........................
September 2013 .......................
February 2013 ..........................
June 2012 .................................
April 2011 .................................
October 14-18, 2010+...............
August 5-9, 2010+ ....................
May 20-23, 2010.......................
July 2008+ ................................
January 2008 ............................
July 2007 ..................................
October 13-16, 2006+...............
September 8-11, 2006+ ............
November 2005 ........................

D-6
D-4
D-4
D-7
D-6
D-4
R-2
R-7
D-5
D-4
D-6
D-3
R-7
R-10
R-5
D-4
D-10
D-3
D-2
D-6

44
40
41
36
38
39
30
28
31
30
33
33
25
26
27
23
27
29
29
28
24
25

38
36
37
29
32
35
32
35
26
26
27
30
32
36
32
23
27
25
19
25
22
19

9
9
8
15
13
12
14
15
16
18
15
14
18
15
15
27
15
26
19
21
21
21

8
13
13
17
16
12
21
19
21
21
20
17
23
17
22
23
21
14
26
19
22
26

1
2
1
3
1
2
3
3
6
5
5
6
2
6
4
4
10
6
7
7
11
9

Dealing with the coronavirus
October 9-12, 2020+.................

D-17

45

28

14

12

1

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.
1
Asked October 10-12 only.

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Mid-October 2020

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THIS TABLE HAS BEEN RANKED BY THE PERCENTAGE WHO GIVE THE ADVANTAGE TO THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY

Q24 (Cont’d)

Party
Advantage

Democratic
Party

Republican
Party

Both About
The Same

Neither

Not
Sure

Dealing with health care
October 9-12, 2020+.................
October 2018+ ..........................
August 2018+ ...........................
April 2018 .................................
June 2017 .................................
Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, 2014+............
September 2014+ .....................
December 2013 ........................
September 2013 .......................
February 2013 ..........................
June 2012 .................................
December 2011 ........................
April 2011 .................................
October 14-18, 2010+...............
August 5-9, 2010+ ....................
March 2010...............................
July 2009 ..................................
July 2008+ ................................
January 2008 ............................
July 2007 ..................................
March 2006...............................
November 2005 ........................
December 2004 ........................
January 2004 ............................
December 13, 2003 ..................
October 2002+ ..........................
June 2002 .................................
June 2001 .................................
December 1999 ........................
March 1999...............................
October 1998+ ..........................
September 1998 .......................
June 1998 .................................
May 1996 ..................................
December 1995 ........................
October 1994 ............................
July 1994 ..................................
May 1994 ..................................
October 1993 ............................
March 1993...............................
July 1992+ ................................
April 1992+ ...............................
October 1991+ ..........................
October 1991 ............................

D-18
D-18
D-18
D-18
D-17
D-7
D-8
D-6
D-8
D-16
D-13
D-13
D-17
D-10
D-10
D-9
D-17
D-31
D-36
D-36
D-31
D-26
D-18
D-26
D-18
D-25
D-22
D-21
D-26
D-24
D-20
D-20
D-13
D-20
D-21
D-12
D-16
D-9
D-28
D-48
D-34
D-36
D-34
D-23

49
45
45
40
43
39
39
36
37
41
41
39
42
42
40
37
40
49
51
49
43
43
39
48
43
46
38
41
43
42
41
40
25
42
43
37
37
26
44
57
44
48
46
39

31
27
27
22
26
32
31
30
29
25
28
26
25
32
30
28
23
18
15
13
12
17
21
22
25
21
16
20
17
18
21
20
12
22
22
25
21
17
16
9
10
12
12
16

8
8
10
13
12
12
10
10
14
11
11
15
14
10
12
15
15
12
17
14
21
17
23
18
14
19
23
21
21
23
26
24
34
16
13
12
18
38
16
17
21
17
18
24

11
18
18
21
18
15
17
22
18
20
16
18
18
15
16
19
19
16
12
21
19
18
11
10
13
11
18
12
13
12
8
13
23
17
16
20
18
15
18
12
19
18
16
12

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

Dealing with race relations
October 9-12, 2020+.................
January 2003 ............................
October 1993 ............................
May 1992 ..................................

D-19
D-22
D-26
D-25

47
35
38
39

28
13
12
14

9
34
16
19

14
14
27
20

2
4
7
8

49

22

11

14

5

40
39
40
53
48

13
15
13
8
9

18
18
22
22
19

22
21
19
10
17

7
7
6
7
7

Dealing with climate change
October 9-12, 2020+1 ...............
D-27
Related Trend: Dealing with global warming
August 2010 .............................
D-27
March 2010...............................
D-24
July 2009 ..................................
D-27
January 2008 ...........................
D-45
July 2007 ..................................
D-39
+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.
1
Asked October 10-12 only.

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Mid-October 2020

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Getting towards the end of the survey…
Q25
Now let me read you some concerns you may hear about each of the candidates for president. For each one,
please tell me whether this issue gives you major concerns, moderate concerns, minor concerns, or no real
concerns about that candidate. (RANDOMIZE)
THIS TABLE RANKED BY PERCENTAGE WHO SAY MAJOR OR MODERATE CONCERNS
Major
Moderate
Minor
No Real
Concerns Concerns Concerns Concerns
Donald Trump will divide the country rather than
uniting the country.
October 9-12, 2020+** ...................................................
53
7
10
29
Donald Trump not having the right temperament to
serve as Commander-in-Chief.
October 9-12, 2020+** ...................................................

Not
Sure

1

49

11

12

28

-

September, 2016+ .........................................................

53
52

11
14

12
15

24
19

-

Donald Trump will hurt the health of Americans by
not going far enough in response to COVID-19.
October 9-12, 2020+*.....................................................

46

10

11

32

1

Joe Biden would allow the Democratic Party to
pursue very liberal policies.
October 9-12, 2020+** ...................................................

41

12

14

32

1

Joe Biden has been in Washington for 47 years and
has not accomplished much during that time.
October 9-12, 2020+*.....................................................

39

13

16

31

1

Donald Trump not having the necessary mental and
physical health to be president.
October 9-12, 2020+ ......................................................

41

10

13

36

-

Joe Biden not having the necessary mental and
physical health to be president.
October 9-12, 2020+ ......................................................

38

13

19

29

1

Joe Biden will hurt the economy by going too far in
response to COVID-19.
October 9-12, 2020+*.....................................................

34

15

16

34

1

October 10-13, 2016+ ....................................................

* Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM A) October 9, asked of full sample October 10-12.
** Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM B) October 9, asked of full sample October 10-12.
+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

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Mid-October 2020

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

22
16
19
22
2
1
2
1
13
2

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

(ASKED OF REPUBLICAN AND LEAN REPUBLICAN REGISTERED VOTERS)
QF1a Do you consider yourself to be more of a supporter of Donald Trump or more of a supporter of the Republican
Party?
10/912/20+ 9/20+
8/20+
7/20+
Supporter of Donald Trump .........................................................................
46
53
49
53
Supporter of the Republican Party ...............................................................
42
37
37
39
Both (VOL) .................................................................................................
8
6
9
3
Neither (VOL).............................................................................................
4
3
4
4
Not sure .....................................................................................................
1
1
1
10/2730/19+
52
38
6
2
2

10/46/19+
48
39
8
4
1

9/19+
48
40
7
4
1

6/20+
52
38
4
4
2

4/20+
54
35
4
7
-

3/20+
52
39
5
3
1

2/20+
45
42
5
6
2

1/20+
49
40
6
3
2

12/19+
48
40
7
4
1

7/19+
44
46
7
2
1

6/19
52
38
3
5
2

5/19
47
42
5
5
1

3/19
43
47
5
4
1

2/19
45
47
4
2
2

1/19
51
38
6
3
2

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

QF2

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

24
19
17
1
4
4
26
4
1

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

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QF3

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

4
24
16
2
15
22
1
10
5
1

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

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

27
7
8
13
7
5
24
7
2

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

QF5

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 .........................................................12
Somewhat liberal ................................................13
Moderate ............................................................37
Somewhat conservative .....................................16
Very conservative ...............................................19
Not sure............................................................3
+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

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QF7a

Study #200870 -- page 24
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What is your religion? +
Protestant (includes Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Episcopal,
Presbyterian, and other Christians) ..........................................
Catholic......................................................................................
Jewish........................................................................................
Muslim .......................................................................................
Mormon/LDS/Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints ........
Other .........................................................................................
None ..........................................................................................
Not sure/refused ......................................................................

44
19
2
1
11
19
4

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

QF7c

Would you describe yourself as either a fundamentalist or an evangelical Christian, or would you not describe
yourself that way? +
Fundamentalist/evangelical ............................................15
Neither fundamentalist nor evangelical ...........................79
Not sure ........................................................................6
+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

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

8
26
42
19
4
1

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

(ASKED IF RESPONDENT LIVES IN SUBURBAN GEOGRAPHY)
QF9
Do you live in a suburban area that is closer to a large city or in a suburban area that is farther away from a
large city? +
Closer to a large city......................................
Farther away from a large city .......................
Not sure.......................................................

59
38
3

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

QF1c

And, will the 2020 election be the first time you have ever voted for President? +
Yes ................................................................
No..................................................................
Not sure.......................................................

8
92
-

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.