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HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study #15110 -- page 1 March 2015 NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey Interviews: 1,000 Adults, including 350 respondents with a cell phone only and Date: March 1-5, 2015 36 respondents reached on a cell phone but who also have a landline Study #15110 NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey Please note: all results are shown as percentages unless otherwise stated. The margin of error for 1,000 interviews among Adults is ±3.10% The margin of error for 229 interviews among Republican Primary Voters is ±6.48% The margin of error for 262 interviews among Democratic Primary Voters is ±6.05% Unless otherwise noted by a “+”, 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 ...................................................... 10 25-29 ...................................................... 8 30-34 ...................................................... 12 35-39 ...................................................... 8 40-44 ...................................................... 9 45-49 ...................................................... 8 50-54 ...................................................... 8 55-59 ...................................................... 9 60-64 ...................................................... 10 65-69 ...................................................... 6 70-74 ...................................................... 6 75 and over ............................................ 6 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 ........................................... 11 No, not Hispanic ....................................... 89 Not sure/refused ..................................... - Q2c And again, for statistical purposes only, what is your race--white, black, Asian, or something else? White .......................................................... 74 Black .......................................................... 12 Asian .......................................................... 2 Other .......................................................... 3 Hispanic (VOL) ......................................... 6 Not sure/refused ....................................... 3 Q3 Are you currently registered to vote [LANDLINE: at this address; CELL: in (state from Q1x)]? Registered ................................... 87 Not registered .............................. 12 Not sure ..................................... 1 48 Male 52 Female

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HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study #15110 -- page 1 March 2015 NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey Interviews: 1,000 Adults, including 350 respondents with a cell phone only and Date: March 1-5, 2015 36 respondents reached on a cell phone but who also have a landline Study #15110 NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey Please note: all results are shown as percentages unless otherwise stated.

The margin of error for 1,000 interviews among Adults is ±3.10%

The margin of error for 229 interviews among Republican Primary Voters is ±6.48%

The margin of error for 262 interviews among Democratic Primary Voters is ±6.05%

Unless otherwise noted by a “+”, 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 ...................................................... 10 25-29 ...................................................... 8 30-34 ...................................................... 12 35-39 ...................................................... 8 40-44 ...................................................... 9 45-49 ...................................................... 8 50-54 ...................................................... 8 55-59 ...................................................... 9 60-64 ...................................................... 10 65-69 ...................................................... 6 70-74 ...................................................... 6 75 and over ............................................ 6 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 ........................................... 11 No, not Hispanic ....................................... 89 Not sure/refused ..................................... -

Q2c And again, for statistical purposes only, what is your race--white, black, Asian, or something else?

White .......................................................... 74 Black .......................................................... 12 Asian .......................................................... 2 Other .......................................................... 3 Hispanic (VOL) ......................................... 6 Not sure/refused ....................................... 3

Q3 Are you currently registered to vote [LANDLINE: at this address; CELL: in (state from Q1x)]?

Registered ................................... 87 Not registered .............................. 12 Not sure ..................................... 1

48 Male 52 Female

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HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study #15110 -- page 2 March 2015 NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey Q4 All in all, do you think that things in the nation are generally headed in the right direction, or do you feel that

things are off on the wrong track?

High Low

3/15

1/15

12/14

11/14 10/30-

11/1/14+ 10/8-

12/14+ 9/14+ 8/14 6/14

9/01 10/17-20/08+

Headed in the right direction ... 32 31 27 25 27 25 23 22 25 72 12 Off on the wrong track ............. 60 59 64 65 63 65 67 71 63 11 78 Mixed (VOL) .......................... 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 5 7 11 7 Not sure ................................ 3 5 3 4 4 4 4 2 5 6 3

4/14 3/14 1/14 12/13 10/25-28/13

10/7-9/13 9/13 7/13 6/13 4/13

27 26 28 29 22 14 30 29 32 31 63 65 63 64 70 78 62 61 59 61 6 5 5 5 4 4 5 6 6 5 4 4 4 2 4 4 3 4 3 3

2/13 1/13 12/12 10/12+ 9/26-

30/12+ 9/12-

16/12+ 8/12+ 7/12+ 6/12 5/12 32 35 41 41 40 39 32 32 31 33 59 57 53 53 53 55 61 60 61 58 6 4 3 4 5 4 4 5 5 5 3 4 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4/12 3/12 1/12 12/11 11/11 10/11 8/11 7/11 6/11 5/11 33 33 30 22 19 17 19 25 29 36 59 58 61 69 73 74 73 67 62 50 6 5 5 6 5 5 5 5 6 10 2 4 4 3 3 4 3 3 3 4

4/11 1/11

12/10 11/10 10/28-30/10+

10/14-18/10+ 9/10

8/26-30/10

8/5-9/10

6/10

5/6-11/10

28 35 28 32 31 32 32 30 32 29 34 63 56 63 58 60 59 59 61 58 62 56 6 5 6 6 5 6 5 6 6 5 6 3 4 3 4 4 3 4 3 4 4 4

3/10 1/23 -25/10

1/10-14/10 12/09 10/09 9/09 7/09 6/09 4/09 2/09 1/09

33 32 34 33 36 39 39 42 43 41 26 59 58 54 55 52 48 49 46 43 44 59 5 7 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 3 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 6 6 + 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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HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study #15110 -- page 3 March 2015 NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey Q5 In general, do you approve or disapprove of the job Barack Obama is doing as president? High Low

3/15 1/15 12/14 11/14 10/30-

11/1/14+ 10/8-

12/14+ 9/14+ 8/14 6/14 4/09 9/14+ Approve ....... 46 46 45 44 42 42 40 40 41 61 40 Disapprove .. 50 48 50 50 52 52 54 54 53 30 54 Not sure ..... 4 6 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 9 6

4/14 3/14 1/14 12/13 10/25-28/13

10/7-9/13 9/13 8/13 7/13 6/13 4/13

44 41 43 43 42 47 45 44 45 48 47 50 54 51 54 51 48 50 48 50 47 48 6 5 6 3 7 5 5 8 5 5 5

2/13 1/13 12/12 10/12+ 9/26-

30/12+ 9/12-

16/12+ 8/12+ 7/12+ 6/12 5/12 4/12 50 52 53 49 49 50 48 49 47 48 49 45 44 43 48 48 48 49 48 48 46 46 5 4 4 3 3 2 3 3 5 6 5 3/12 1/12 12/11 11/11 10/11 8/11 7/11 6/11 5/11 4/11 2/11 50 48 46 44 44 44 47 49 52 49 48 45 46 48 51 51 51 48 46 41 45 46 5 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 7 6 6

1/11 12/10 11/10

10/28- 30/10+

10/14-18/10+ 9/10

8/26-30/10

8/5-9/10

6/10

5/20-23/10

5/6-11/10

53 45 47 45 47 46 45 47 45 48 50 41 48 47 50 49 49 49 48 48 45 44 6 7 6 5 4 5 6 5 7 7 6

3/10

1/23-25/10

1/10-14/10

12/09

10/09

9/09

8/09

7/09

6/09

4/09

2/09

48 50 48 47 51 51 51 53 56 61 60 47 44 43 46 42 41 40 40 34 30 26 5 6 9 7 7 8 9 7 10 9 14

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

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HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study #15110 -- page 4 March 2015 NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey Q6 Do you generally approve or disapprove of the job Barack Obama is doing in handling the economy?

High Low

3/15

1/15

12/14

11/14 10/8-

12/14+ 9/14+ 8/14 6/14 4/14 3/14 2/09 8/11 Approve ............ 47 49 46 43 43 43 42 41 42 41 56 37 Disapprove ....... 48 47 49 53 53 53 53 54 54 56 31 59 Not sure .......... 5 4 5 4 4 4 5 5 4 3 13 4

12/13 9/13 7/13

6/13

4/13 2/13 1/13

12/12 10/12+ 9/26-

30/12+ 9/12-

16/12+ 39 45 45 46 47 44 49 49 46 46 47 58 52 51 49 50 51 48 47 52 51 51 3 3 4 5 3 5 3 4 2 3 2

8/12+ 7/12+ 6/12 5/12 4/12 3/12 1/12 12/11 11/11 10/11 8/11 44 44 42 43 45 45 45 39 40 39 37 54 53 53 52 52 51 50 57 57 57 59 2 3 5 5 3 4 5 4 3 4 4

7/11 6/11 5/11 4/11 2/11 1/11 12/10 11/10 10/14-18/10+ 9/10

8/26-30/10

8/5-9/10

43 41 37 45 46 45 42 42 43 42 39 44 54 54 58 52 49 50 54 54 53 54 56 52 3 5 5 3 5 5 4 4 4 4 5 4

6/10 5/6-

11/10

3/10 1/23-25/10

1/10-14/10

12/09

10/09

9/09

7/09

6/09

4/09

2/09

46 48 47 47 43 42 47 50 49 51 55 56 50 46 50 49 49 51 46 42 44 38 37 31 4 6 3 4 8 7 7 8 7 11 8 13

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters. Q7 Do you generally approve or disapprove of the job Barack Obama is doing in handling foreign policy?

High Low

3/15

1/15

12/14

11/14 10/8-

12/14+ 9/14+ 8/14 6/14 4/14 5/11 10/8-

12/14+ Approve ............ 36 37 37 38 31 32 36 37 38 57 31 Disapprove ....... 58 56 55 56 61 62 60 57 53 35 61 Not sure .......... 6 7 8 6 8 6 4 6 9 8 6

3/14 12/13 8/13 7/13 4/13 12/12 10/12+ 9/26-

30/12+ 41 44 41 46 46 52 49 49 53 48 49 46 43 40 46 46 6 8 10 8 11 8 5 5

9/12-

16/12+ 8/12+ 7/12+ 5/12 1/12 11/11 8/11 6/11 5/11 49 54 53 51 51 52 50 50 57 46 40 41 42 41 41 45 44 35 5 6 6 7 8 7 5 6 8 4/11 11/10 1/10 12/09 10/09 9/09 7/09 6/09 4/09 49 48 50 49 51 50 57 54 56 46 44 37 42 39 36 33 36 31 5 8 13 9 10 14 10 10 13 + Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

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HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study #15110 -- page 5 March 2015 NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey Q8 Now I'm going to read you the names of several public figures, groups and organizations, and I'd like you to

rate your feelings toward each one as very positive, somewhat positive, neutral, somewhat negative, or very negative. If you don't know the name, please just say so. (RANDOMIZE EXCEPT BARACK OBAMA)

Very Positive

Somewhat

Positive

Neutral

Somewhat Negative

Very

Negative

Don't Know Name/

Not Sure Barack Obama1 March 2015 .................................. 24 20 12 14 29 1 January 2015 ............................... 24 21 13 12 29 1 December 2014 ............................ 24 21 10 13 31 1 November 2014 ............................ 24 21 11 11 32 1 Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, 2014+ ............... 23 20 12 13 32 - October 8-12, 2014+ .................... 21 22 11 12 34 - September 2014+ ........................ 22 20 11 13 33 1 August 2014 ................................. 22 18 13 14 33 - June 2014 .................................... 20 21 13 14 31 1 April 2014 ..................................... 24 20 15 13 28 - March 2014 .................................. 21 20 15 14 30 - January 2014 ............................... 23 19 13 14 30 1 December 2013 ............................ 22 20 11 13 33 1 October 25-28, 2013 .................... 24 17 13 13 32 1 October 7-9, 2013 ........................ 26 21 11 11 30 1 September 2013 ........................... 25 20 12 16 26 1 July 2013 ...................................... 28 20 12 14 26 - May 30-June 2, 2013 ................... 28 19 13 12 28 - April 2013 ..................................... 30 17 10 15 27 1 January 2013 ............................... 31 21 11 11 26 - December 2012 ............................ 37 16 9 14 24 - October 2012+ ............................. 34 15 8 12 31 - September 26-30, 2012+ ............. 37 15 6 11 31 - August 2012+ ............................... 31 17 8 13 30 1 July 2012+ .................................... 33 16 8 11 32 - June 2012 .................................... 29 19 14 11 27 - May 2012 ..................................... 32 17 10 12 29 - April 2012 ..................................... 30 18 13 13 26 - January 2012 ............................... 28 22 10 14 25 1 December 2011 ............................ 22 23 13 15 27 - November 2011 ............................ 26 19 15 13 27 - October 2011 ............................... 23 23 14 12 28 - August 2011 ................................. 24 20 12 14 30 - April 2011 ..................................... 28 22 14 13 23 - January 2011 ............................... 29 23 15 14 18 1 December 2010 ............................ 25 23 14 14 24 - November 2010 ............................ 28 21 12 13 26 - October 28-30, 2010+ .................. 29 18 12 15 27 - August 26-30, 2010 ...................... 26 20 12 14 27 1 June 2010 .................................... 27 20 13 15 25 - May 20-23, 2010 .......................... 28 19 15 14 24 - March 2010 .................................. 31 19 11 14 24 1 January 23-25, 2010 .................... 29 23 14 14 20 - December 2009 ............................ 29 21 13 15 22 - October 2009 ............................... 36 20 11 12 21 - February 2009 .............................. 47 21 12 9 10 1 January 2009 ............................... 43 23 17 8 6 3 Barack Obama High February 2009 ..................................... 47 21 12 9 10 1 Presidential Term Low August 2014 ........................................ 22 18 13 14 33 - All-time Obama Low October 28-30, 2006+ ......................... 14 17 18 5 6 40 + 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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HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study #15110 -- page 6 March 2015 NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey

Q8 (cont'd)

Very Positive

Somewhat

Positive

Neutral

Somewhat Negative

Very

Negative

Don't Know Name/

Not Sure Jeb Bush March 2015 .................................. 4 19 34 20 14 9 January 2015 ............................... 5 14 36 16 16 13 November 2014 ........................... 6 20 27 18 15 14 September 2014+ ........................ 5 17 32 18 12 16 April 2014 ..................................... 4 17 32 18 14 15 May 30-June 2, 2013 ................... 9 17 33 11 12 18 Hillary Clinton1 March 2015 .................................. 21 23 19 13 23 1 January 2015 ............................... 20 25 17 14 23 1 November 2014 ........................... 24 19 16 15 25 1 September 2014+ ........................ 21 22 16 15 26 - June 2014 .................................... 23 21 18 14 23 1 April 2014 ..................................... 23 25 19 11 21 1 March 2014 .................................. 23 21 20 12 22 2 September 2013 .......................... 26 25 17 12 19 1 May 30-June 2, 2013 ................... 29 20 18 13 18 2 April 2013 ..................................... 32 24 14 14 15 1 January 2013 ............................... 34 22 19 12 13 - December 2012 ........................... 34 24 14 16 12 - November 2011 ........................... 33 22 22 12 10 1 May 2011 ..................................... 26 29 23 12 9 1 April 2011 ..................................... 29 27 21 11 11 1 December 2010 ........................... 26 28 18 11 16 1 January 10-14, 2010 ................... 25 27 22 13 12 1 July 2009 ...................................... 26 27 15 15 16 1 February 2009 .............................. 32 27 18 11 11 1 January 2009 ............................... 27 29 14 15 14 1 December 2008 ........................... 27 26 20 14 12 1 September 2008+ ........................ 23 24 15 17 20 1 August 2008+ ............................... 17 25 16 18 23 1 June 2008+ .................................. 18 28 14 17 22 1 April 2008+ ................................... 20 22 14 19 25 - March 24-25, 2008+ ..................... 17 20 15 21 27 - March 7-10, 2008+ ....................... 22 23 11 14 29 1 January 2008 ............................... 24 23 11 11 30 1 June 2007 .................................... 18 24 15 16 26 1 March 2007 .................................. 16 23 17 15 28 1 December 2006 ........................... 21 22 17 12 26 2 April 2006 ..................................... 19 19 19 13 28 2 December 2004 ........................... 24 21 14 11 29 1 July 2003 ...................................... 16 21 20 13 27 3 March 2001 .................................. 16 19 15 18 31 1 January 2001 ............................... 27 22 13 12 24 2 High February 2009 .............................. 32 27 18 11 11 1 Low March 2001 .................................. 16 19 15 18 31 1 + Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

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HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study #15110 -- page 7 March 2015 NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey

Q8 (cont'd)

Very Positive

Somewhat

Positive

Neutral

Somewhat Negative

Very

Negative

Don't Know Name/

Not Sure Elizabeth Warren March 2015 .................................. 11 11 20 6 9 43 November 2014 ............................ 12 11 21 8 9 39 Scott Walker March 2015 .................................. 6 9 17 5 11 52 November 2014 ............................ 7 8 17 4 10 54 May 30-June 2, 2013 ................... 5 7 14 4 8 62 Janet Yellen March 2015* ................................. 4 6 16 3 1 70 George W. Bush1 March 2015* ................................. 12 23 25 16 23 1 September 2014+ ........................ 14 23 24 16 22 1 July 2013 ...................................... 13 25 22 14 25 1 April 2013 ..................................... 14 21 21 16 28 - June 2012 .................................... 13 23 18 19 26 1 August 2011 ................................. 15 20 20 20 24 - May 2011 ..................................... 13 24 22 16 24 1 October 28-30, 2010+ .................. 12 20 16 17 34 1 August 26-30, 2010+ .................... 8 22 22 15 32 1 June 2010 .................................... 7 22 21 19 31 - January 2010 ............................... 10 20 18 17 34 1 April 2009 ..................................... 9 17 15 16 41 2 January 2009 ............................... 13 18 11 17 41 - December 2008 ............................ 11 20 10 16 43 - October 17-20, 2008+ .................. 11 18 11 15 45 - October 4-5, 2008+ ...................... 12 18 12 13 45 - September 19-22, 2008+ ............. 13 17 11 13 46 - September 6-8, 2008+ ................. 15 18 12 14 41 - August 2008+ ............................... 15 19 11 15 40 - July 2008+ .................................... 14 18 10 16 42 - June 2008+ .................................. 11 19 10 16 44 - April 2008+ ................................... 12 19 13 14 42 - March 24-25, 2008+ ..................... 16 17 12 13 41 1 March 7-10, 2008+ ....................... 16 18 10 12 43 1 January 2008 ............................... 14 18 10 17 40 1 June 2007 .................................... 12 20 11 15 42 - January 2007 ............................... 17 18 12 17 35 1 June 2006 .................................... 18 21 9 15 37 - January 2006 ............................... 24 17 12 13 33 1 July 2005 ...................................... 27 20 10 15 28 - January 2005 ............................... 32 19 9 15 25 - June 2004+ .................................. 33 15 8 14 30 - January 2004 ............................... 38 17 8 13 24 - July 2003 ...................................... 38 21 9 14 17 - January 2003 ............................... 36 20 12 16 16 - June 2002 .................................... 43 27 11 10 9 - January 2002 ............................... 53 26 10 7 4 - June 2001 .................................... 30 23 16 15 15 1 January 2001 ............................... 25 25 18 13 17 2 High December 2001 ............................ 54 26 9 6 5 - Low April 2009 ..................................... 9 17 15 16 41 2

1 The historical trend data for this item does not include every survey in which this item has been asked. * Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM A). + Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

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HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study #15110 -- page 8 March 2015 NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey

Q8 (cont'd)

Very Positive

Somewhat

Positive

Neutral

Somewhat Negative

Very

Negative

Don't Know Name/

Not Sure The U.S. Federal Reserve March 2015** ..................................... 9 21 42 11 9 8 Bill Clinton1 March 2015** ..................................... 27 29 18 15 11 - September 2014+* ............................. 29 27 22 12 9 1 March 2014 ........................................ 27 28 20 14 10 1 September 2013 ................................ 31 23 17 14 12 3 December 2012 ................................. 39 21 16 16 8 - September 2012+ .............................. 39 18 15 15 12 1 August 2012+ .................................... 34 23 18 13 10 2 August 2011 ...................................... 32 25 21 11 11 - September 2010 ................................ 29 26 21 13 10 1 January 2009 ..................................... 25 27 16 14 17 1 December 2008 ................................ 23 26 21 12 17 1 August 2008+ .................................... 20 25 16 19 20 - June 2008+ ........................................ 16 24 17 17 25 1 April 2008+ ........................................ 18 21 18 18 24 1 March 24-25, 2008+ .......................... 20 22 15 18 25 - March 7-10, 2008+ ............................ 20 22 11 13 32 2 January 2008 ..................................... 24 23 14 11 27 1 November 2007 ................................. 25 23 13 14 25 - March 2007 ........................................ 27 21 16 14 21 1 April 2006 .......................................... 27 23 16 12 21 1 June 2004+ ........................................ 20 22 16 14 27 1 January 2002 ..................................... 17 19 13 13 36 2 June 2001 .......................................... 18 21 15 15 31 - January 2001 ..................................... 32 24 11 12 21 - High January 1993 ..................................... 33 31 15 9 7 5 Low March 2001 ........................................ 17 17 13 14 38 1

1 The historical trend data for this item does not include every survey in which this item has been asked. ** Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM B). + Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

SUMMARY TABLE OF IMAGES* – BY D/S (POSITIVE – NEGATIVE) TOTAL

POSITIVE TOTAL

NEGATIVE D/S Bill Clinton .......................................................... 56 26 30 The U.S. Federal Reserve ................................. 30 20 10 Hillary Clinton ..................................................... 44 36 8 Elizabeth Warren ............................................... 22 15 7 Janet Yellen ....................................................... 10 4 6 Barack Obama ................................................... 44 43 1 Scott Walker ....................................................... 15 16 -1 George W. Bush................................................. 35 39 -4 Jeb Bush ............................................................ 23 34 -11

* An item from the Q8 series has been held for later release Question 9 has been held for later release

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HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study #15110 -- page 9 March 2015 NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey Now switching topics… Q10 When it comes to the President and the Congress working on major issues, do you believe they are trying to

work together and find consensus or they are trying to stick to their partisan positions and not compromise? (IF PARTISAN, THEN ASK:) Who do you feel is more responsible for this approach, the President and Democrats in Congress, the Republican majority in Congress, or are both sides equally at fault?

Working together ....................................................................... 8 Total Partisan 89 Partisan – Obama/Democrats more responsible ...................... 15 Partisan – Republican majority more responsible .................. 26 Partisan – Both equally responsible ........................................ 47 Not sure ................................................................................... 3

And, thinking about something else… Q11 I’m going to read several positions or qualities of a candidate running for president. For each one, please tell

me if it would make you feel more favorable or less favorable toward a presidential candidate, or if it would not make a difference to you either way. (IF MORE/LESS, THEN ASK) And, would that make you feel much (more/less) or just somewhat (more/less) favorable? (RANDOMIZE, ALWAYS ASK BUSH/CLINTON LAST)

THIS TABLE IS RANKED BY % MORE FAVORABLE

Much More

Favorable

Somewhat More

Favorable

Somewhat Less

Favorable

Much Less

Favorable

No

Difference

Not sure

Someone who supports using American combat troops to fight ISIS ................................ 25 30 13 12 16 4 Someone who supports raising taxes on the wealthy ............................................................... 31 24 10 13 21 1 Someone who supports the Common Core educational standards ....................................... 25 19 14 18 18 6 Someone who is not from the Clinton or Bush family .................................................................. 22 17 4 4 51 2 Someone who supports same-sex marriage ... 25 14 7 22 31 1 Someone who supports a pathway to citizenship for foreigners who are currently staying illegally in the United States ................. 16 22 14 31 16 1

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HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study #15110 -- page 10 March 2015 NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey Q12 Now, if there were a presidential primary election in your state, would you vote in the Democratic primary, the Republican primary, or would you wait to vote in the general election in November 2016?

3/15+ 12/14+ Vote in Democratic Primary .................................... 30 30 Vote in Republican Primary ..................................... 26 25 Wait until the general election ................................. 40 40 Do not plan to vote at all (VOL) ............................. - 2 Not sure ................................................................. 4 3

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters. Q13-Q15 ASKED OF DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY VOTERS ONLY Q13 Next, I’m going to mention a number of people who might seek the Democratic nomination for president in

2016. For each one, please tell me, yes or no, whether you could see yourself supporting that person for the Democratic nomination for president in 2016. If you don't know the name, please just say so. (RANDOMIZE LIST)^^

THIS TABLE HAS BEEN RANKED BY THE PERCENTAGE WHO SAY YES

Yes, Could See Self Supporting

No, Could Not See Self Supporting

Don’t Know Name

Not Sure

Hillary Clinton ........................ 86 13 - 1 Joe Biden .............................. 54 40 3 2 Elizabeth Warren .................. 51 17 29 3 Bernie Sanders ..................... 21 21 54 4 Jim Webb .............................. 15 24 57 4 Martin O’Malley ..................... 11 20 67 2

^^ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters who say they would vote in the Democratic Primary Q14 Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the choices for the Democratic presidential nomination?

3/15^^ 1/08 4/07 3/07 7/99 Satisfied ............................................ 63 81 78 77 58 Dissatisfied ........................................ 21 15 13 15 33 Not sure ........................................... 16 4 9 8 9

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

Q15 Would you prefer that the Democrats find a candidate to challenge Hillary Clinton for the Democratic

nomination for president, or is this not a concern to you? ^^

Find a challenger .............................................. 38 Not a concern ................................................... 61 Not sure .......................................................... 1

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

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HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study #15110 -- page 11 March 2015 NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey Q16-Q18 ASKED OF REPUBLICAN PRIMARY VOTERS ONLY Q16 Next, I’m going to mention a number of people who might seek the Republican nomination for president in

2016. For each one, please tell me, yes or no, whether you could see yourself supporting that person for the Republican nomination for president in 2016. If you don't know the name, please just say so. (RANDOMIZE LIST) ^

THIS TABLE HAS BEEN RANKED BY THE PERCENTAGE WHO SAY YES

Yes, Could See Self Supporting

No, Could Not See Self Supporting

Don’t Know Name

Not Sure

Marco Rubio ......................... 56 26 14 4 Scott Walker ......................... 53 17 27 3 Mike Huckabee ..................... 52 40 3 5 Jeb Bush ............................... 49 42 4 5 Rand Paul ............................. 49 40 8 3 Rick Perry ............................. 45 40 9 5 Ben Carson ........................... 41 18 38 3 Ted Cruz ............................... 40 38 18 4 Rick Santorum ...................... 40 40 16 4 Bobby Jindal ......................... 36 25 36 3 Chris Christie ........................ 32 57 7 4 Donald Trump ....................... 23 74 1 2 Lindsey Graham ................... 20 51 24 5 Carly Fiorina ......................... 18 25 54 3

^ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters who say they would vote in the Republican Primary Q17 Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the choices for the Republican presidential nomination?

3/15^ 10/11^ 6/11^ 1/08 7/071 6/07 4/07 3/07 3/962 Satisfied ........................................... 64 63 45 57 65 73 53 56 68 Dissatisfied ....................................... 28 31 45 34 27 18 33 26 31 Not sure .......................................... 8 6 10 9 8 9 14 18 1

1In June and July 2007, the question was phrased, “If this was the final group of candidates running for the Republican nomination, would you be satisfied or dissatisfied with the choices for the Republican presidential nomination?” 2In March 1996, the question was phrased, “How satisfied are you with the present field of announced Republican candidates for president--very satisfied, fairly satisfied, just somewhat satisfied, or not that satisfied?” ^ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters who say they would vote in the Republican Primary

Q18 In selecting a presidential nominee for the Republican Party, which of the following is most important to you?

(ROTATE) ^

A candidate with best chance to defeat the Democratic candidate ..................................... 19 A candidate who comes closest to your views on issues .................................................... 46 A candidate who has the right personal style and strong leadership qualities ..................... 33 None/other (VOL) .............................................................................................................. 2 Not sure ............................................................................................................................. -

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

In selecting a presidential nominee for the Republican Party, which of the following is most important to you?

1/12^ 10/11^ A candidate with best chance to defeat Barack Obama ...................................... 32 20 A candidate who comes closest to your views on issues .................................... 39 46 A candidate who has the right personal style and strong leadership qualities ..... 27 32 None/other (VOL) .............................................................................................. - 1 Not sure ............................................................................................................. 2 1

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

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HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study #15110 -- page 12 March 2015 NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey Q19-Q21 ASKED OF ALL REGISTERED VOTERS Moving on… Q19 Thinking about the 2016 presidential election, which of the following statements comes closer to your point

of view?

Statement A: This is a time when it is important to look for a more experienced and tested person even if he or she brings fewer changes to the current policies.

Statement B: This is a time when it is important to look for a person who will bring greater changes to the current policies even if he or she is less experienced and tested.

3/15+ 7/08+ 6/08 Statement A: Time for a more experienced and tested person ....... 38 40 42 Statement B: Time for a person who will bring greater changes ..... 59 55 54 Depends (VOL) .............................................................................. 1 3 1 Not sure .......................................................................................... 2 2 3

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters. Q20 AND Q21 ROTATED AMONG REGISTERED VOTERS Q20 When it comes to thinking about Jeb Bush as President, which of the following comes closer to your point of

view: (ROTATE) +

He would represent too much of a return to the policies of the past ................................ 60 He would provide the new ideas and vision the country will need for the future .............. 27 Mixed/some of both (VOL) ............................................................................................ 1 Don’t know name (VOL) ................................................................................................ 4 Not sure (VOL) .............................................................................................................. 8

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

Q21 When it comes to thinking about Hillary Clinton as President, which of the following comes closer to your

point of view: (ROTATE) +

She would represent too much of a return to the policies of the past .............................. 51 She would provide the new ideas and vision the country will need for the future ............ 44 Mixed/some of both (VOL) ............................................................................................ 1 Don’t know name (VOL) ................................................................................................ - Not sure (VOL) .............................................................................................................. 4

+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

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HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study #15110 -- page 13 March 2015 NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey Now, turning to the economy… Q22 During the next twelve months, do you think that the nation's economy will get better, get worse, or stay

about the same?

High Low

3/15

12/14 10/8-

12/14+ 9/14+ 6/14 4/14 3/14 12/13 9/09 10/7-9/13

Economy will get better .................... 29 31 28 27 27 26 26 29 47 17 Economy will get worse .................... 21 17 24 20 24 26 25 24 20 42 Economy will stay about the same ... 48 51 46 51 48 47 48 46 30 38 Not sure .......................................... 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 3 3

10/25-28/13

10/7- 9/13 9/13

7/13

6/13

12/12

10/12+

9/26- 30/12+

9/12- 16/12+

23 17 27 31 32 38 45 44 42 34 42 24 21 18 28 9 13 18 42 38 48 47 49 33 34 35 32 1 3 1 1 1 1 12 8 8

8/12+

7/12+ 6/12 5/12 4/12 3/12 1/12 12/11 11/11 36 27 35 33 38 40 37 30 25 18 25 20 19 19 23 17 22 28 38 45 41 46 42 35 44 47 47 8 3 4 2 1 2 2 1 - 10/11 8/11 7/11 6/11 4/11 2/11 1/11 12/10 11/10 21 22 26 29 33 29 40 32 37 32 30 31 30 21 29 17 24 15 45 47 41 39 46 41 42 42 46 2 1 2 2 - 1 1 2 2

10/14-18/10+ 9/10

8/26-30/10

8/5-9/10 6/10

5/6-10/10 3/10

1/10-14/10 10/09

37 32 26 34 33 40 41 41 42 20 24 26 25 23 20 22 19 22 41 41 45 39 43 38 36 38 33 2 3 3 2 1 2 1 2 3 9/09 7/09 6/09 4/09 10/08+ 10/06+ 10/04+ 10/02+ 10/98+ 10/94 47 44 46 38 38 22 43 41 17 31 20 21 22 30 20 22 10 20 24 24 30 32 29 30 37 51 33 34 54 40 3 3 3 2 5 5 14 5 5 5 1 Prior to April 2001, the question was phrased, “Over the next year…” + Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

Q23 Now, thinking about what you have seen, read, and heard in the last few weeks about our country's

economy, in general, would you say it has made you feel more optimistic or less optimistic about the direction of the economy?

3/15* 7/12+ 6/12 5/12 1/12 More optimistic ..................... 48 37 43 42 46 Less optimistic ....................... 46 55 49 53 44 Mixed (VOL) .......................... 3 4 4 3 5 Not Sure .............................. 3 4 4 2 5 + Results shown reflect responses among registered voters. * Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM A).

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HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study #15110 -- page 14 March 2015 NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey Q24 Which of these best describes your view of the economy during Barack Obama's presidency? (ROTATE TOP

TO BOTTOM/BOTTOM TO TOP)

3/15 4/14 The economy has improved, and I give Barack Obama some credit for it ..................... 47 41 The economy has improved, but I do not give Barack Obama much credit for it ........... 21 17 The economy has not really improved ........................................................................... 31 42 Not sure ....................................................................................................................... - -

BILL CLINTON TREND

1/96

4/21-25/95

The economy has improved, and I give Bill Clinton some credit for it ................. 28 38 The economy has improved, but I do not give Bill Clinton much credit for it ....... 23 22 The economy has not really improved ................................................................. 47 38 Not sure .............................................................................................................. 2 2

And, switching topics… Q25 Now, let me read you a list of some groups and individuals, and I would like you to tell me how well each one

represents the values of the middle class--very well, fairly well, just somewhat well, or not very well. If you don't know the name, please just say so. (RANDOMIZE)

THIS TABLE HAS BEEN RANKED BY % VERY WELL

Very Well

Fairly Well

Just Somewhat Well

Not Very Well

Don't Know Name/

Not Sure Barack Obama March 2015 ............................... 22 14 25 38 1 September 2013 ....................... 21 18 21 38 2 November 11-15, 2010 ............. 28 16 23 32 1 Hillary Clinton March 2015 ............................... 18 15 27 36 4 The Democratic Party March 2015 ............................... 15 15 34 33 3 September 2013 ....................... 18 19 28 32 3 November 11-15, 2010 ............. 20 16 31 31 2 December 10-13, 1994 ............. 13 19 37 29 2 The Republican Party March 2015 ............................... 7 12 31 47 3 September 2013 ....................... 9 14 31 43 3 November 11-15, 2010 ............. 12 13 34 37 4 December 10-13, 1994 ............. 13 24 31 29 3 Jeb Bush March 2015 ............................... 4 11 27 40 18

Questions 26-29 have been held for later release

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HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study #15110 -- page 15 March 2015 NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey Now as you may know, Barack Obama’s health care plan was passed by Congress and signed into law in 2010… Q30 From what you have heard about the new health care law, do you think it is (ROTATE) – a good idea or a

bad idea? If you do not have an opinion either way, please just say so. (If Good idea/Bad idea, ask:) And, do you feel that way strongly, or not so strongly?

3/15 10/8-

12/14+ 9/14+ 4/14 3/14 1/14

12/13 10/25-28/13

10/7- 9/13

9/13

TOTAL GOOD IDEA ....... 37 36 34 36 35 34 34 37 38 31 Strongly .......................... 27 26 27 27 26 27 27 28 31 24 Not so strongly .............. 10 10 7 9 9 7 7 9 7 7 TOTAL BAD IDEA ........... 44 48 48 46 49 48 50 47 43 44 Not so strongly .............. 5 5 5 7 7 6 7 4 5 6 Strongly .......................... 39 43 43 39 42 42 43 43 38 38 Do not have an opinion ... 18 14 16 17 14 17 16 14 17 24 Not sure ......................... 1 2 2 1 2 1 - 2 2 1

7/13

6/13 7/12+

6/12

4/12 12/11 1/1110/14-18/10+

6/10+

5/6-10/101

TOTAL GOOD IDEA ....... 34 37 40 35 36 34 39 36 38 38 Strongly .......................... 26 28 31 25 27 23 29 25 28 28 Not so strongly .............. 8 9 9 10 9 11 10 11 10 10 TOTAL BAD IDEA ........... 47 49 44 41 45 41 39 46 46 44 Not so strongly .............. 6 6 5 6 6 8 5 5 7 6 Strongly .......................... 41 43 39 35 39 33 34 41 39 38 Do not have an opinion ... 18 13 15 22 17 24 21 16 15 17 Not sure ......................... 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 1

3/10 1/23-25/10

1/10-14/10 12/09 10/09 9/09 8/09 7/09 6/09 4/09

Good idea ......................... 36 31 33 32 38 39 36 36 33 33 Bad idea ............................ 48 46 46 47 42 41 42 42 32 26 Do not have an opinion ... 15 22 18 17 16 17 17 17 30 34 Not sure ......................... 1 1 3 4 4 3 5 5 5 7 1 Prior to May 2010, the question did not ask “And, do you feel that way strongly, or not so strongly?” + Results shown reflect responses among registered voters. Q31 Has what you have seen, read, or heard over the last few weeks about the new health care law made you feel (ROTATE) -- more confident or less confident -- about the law or has your opinion of the law not changed?

3/15*

9/14+ 4/14

12/13

10/25-28/13

More confident .............................................................. 7 7 11 7 9 Less confident ............................................................. 28 24 28 40 40 No change ................................................................. 62 62 58 51 50 Have not seen, read, or heard about law (VOL) ...... 1 4 1 1 - Not sure ..................................................................... 2 3 2 1 1 + Results shown reflect responses among registered voters. * Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM A).

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HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study #15110 -- page 16 March 2015 NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey Now, switching topics… Q32 How worried are you that the United States will experience another major terrorist attack--very worried, fairly

worried, only slightly worried, or not really worried at all?

3/15

5/11

5/10

1/10

10/17- 20/08+

9/07

7/07

1/06

7/05

9/20/01

Very worried ................................... 27 21 31 33 17 27 30 25 31 30 Fairly worried .................................. 27 31 27 23 25 25 22 23 27 29 Only slightly worried ....................... 29 33 28 28 41 34 32 35 29 26 Not really worried at all ................... 17 14 14 15 16 13 16 17 12 14 Not sure ........................................ - 1 - 1 1 1 - - 1 1 + Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

And, thinking about Iran… Q33 As you may know, the United States is currently in negotiations with Iran that would limit, for at least ten

years, Iran’s ability to produce nuclear material. The deal would not end Iran’s nuclear program, but would delay Iran’s ability to produce enough materials to make nuclear weapons. In return, the United States and other Western nations would ease economic sanctions that have been imposed on Iran, and would eventually allow Iran to use nuclear power for other purposes, like energy. Do you think that this agreement will make a real difference or will not make a real difference in preventing Iran from producing nuclear weapons? *

Will make a real difference .................. 24 Will NOT make a real difference ......... 71 Not sure ............................................. 5 * Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM A).

March 2007 As you may know, the United States recently reached a deal with North Korea that would

normalize relations between the two countries and includes food and fuel aid for North Korea. In return,

North Korea would suspend its nuclear weapon program. Do you think that this agreement will make a real difference or will not make a real difference in

ending North Korea's nuclear weapon program?

Will make a real difference .......................... 30 Will NOT make a real difference ................. 62 Not sure .................................................... 8

Now, as you may know, a terrorist group called ISIS that is operating in Syria and Iraq has declared an independent Islamic state… Q34 Now, would you say that the United States is (ROTATE TOP TO BOTTOM, BOTTOM TO TOP) very likely to

succeed against ISIS, somewhat likely to succeed, not very likely to succeed, or not at all likely to succeed against ISIS? **

Very likely to succeed against ISIS ................. 32 Somewhat likely to succeed against ISIS ....... 41 Not very likely to succeed against ISIS ........... 17 Not at all likely to succeed against ISIS .......... 5 Depends (VOL) ............................................. 2 Not sure .......................................................... 3 ** Asked of one-half the respondents (FORM B).

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HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study #15110 -- page 17 March 2015 NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey And, switching topics one last time… Q35 Do you favor or oppose allowing gay and lesbian couples to enter into same-sex marriages? (IF "FAVOR"

OR "OPPOSE," ASK:) Would you say that you strongly (favor/oppose), or just somewhat (favor/oppose)?

3/15 4/13 12/12 3/12 10/09 3/041 12/03 7/03 Favor Allowing Same-Sex Marriages 59 53 51 49 41 30 {32 {32 Strongly favor .............................................. 38 38 33 32 26 18 Somewhat favor .......................................... 21 15 18 17 15 12 Oppose Allowing Same-Sex Marriages 33 42 40 40 49 62 {56 {51 Somewhat oppose ...................................... 9 10 10 9 9 10 Strongly oppose .......................................... 24 32 30 31 40 51 Depends (VOL) ........................................ 2 1 2 3 3 3 2 4 Not sure ................................................... 6 4 7 8 7 5 9 13 1Prior to March 2004, the question was phrased, “Do you favor or oppose allowing gay and lesbian couples to enter into same-sex marriages?” Q36 Do you personally know or work with someone who is gay or lesbian?

3/15 4/13 12/12 5/12 3/12 3/04 Yes .............................. 77 79 65 67 64 62 No................................ 22 20 33 30 33 35 Not sure ..................... 1 1 2 3 3 3

ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO SAY YES IN Q36 Q37 Is that person yourself, a member of your family, a close friend, a co-worker, or an acquaintance? (ACCEPT

MULTIPLE RESPONSES)

3/15 4/13 12/12 5/12 3/12 3/04 Self ........................................................................ 4 3 2 3 3 1 Family member ..................................................... 24 22 16 16 15 12 Close friend ........................................................... 29 29 24 27 23 18 Co-worker ............................................................. 29 31 24 28 26 20 Acquaintance ........................................................ 31 32 23 24 22 25 Other (VOL) ........................................................ 1 1 1 - 1 - Not sure/refused ................................................. 1 1 - 1 1 - Do not know or work with anyone who is gay or

lesbian or not sure (Q36) .................................

23 21

35 33 36

38

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HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study #15110 -- page 18 March 2015 NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey Now I am going to ask you a few questions for statistical purposes only. QF1b/c A lot of people are unable to get out and vote for many reasons. Did you happen to vote in the November

2012 election for president? (IF “YES,” ASK:) For whom did you vote––Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, or someone else?

Voted for Barack Obama ............................... 43 Voted for Mitt Romney ................................... 32 Voted for someone else ................................. 10 Not sure ......................................................... 5 No, Did Not Vote ............................................ 10 Not sure ....................................................... - + Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.

QF1d And, thinking still about 2012, who did you prefer in the 2012 Republican Presidential primary process

(RANDOMIZE) Mitt Romney, Ron Paul, Rick Santorum – did you prefer some other candidate, or did you have no preference among the 2012 Republican presidential candidates? ^

Mitt Romney ................................................... 44 Ron Paul ........................................................ 14 Rick Santorum ............................................... 10 Some other candidate .................................... 13 No preference ................................................ 18 Not sure ....................................................... 1 ^ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters who say they would vote/have voted in the Republican Primary

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 ............................ 29 White-collar worker ................................. 15 Blue-collar worker ................................... 18 Farmer, rancher ...................................... - Not Currently Employed Student .................................................... 3 Stay at home mom/dad ........................... 6 Retired .................................................... 23 Unemployed, looking for work ................. 4 Other ....................................................... - Not sure ................................................ 1

QF3 What is the last grade that you completed in school? (DO NOT READ CHOICES.)

Grade school ........................................................... - Some high school .................................................... 4 High school graduate ............................................... 24 Some college, no degree ......................................... 19 Vocational training/School ...................................... 3 2-year college degree .............................................. 9 4-year college/bachelor's degree ............................. 23 Some postgraduate work, no degree ....................... 2 2-3 years postgraduate work/master's degree ......... 12 Doctoral/law degree ................................................. 4 Not sure/refused .................................................... -

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HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study #15110 -- page 19 March 2015 NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey 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 ............................. 20 Not very strong Democrat ............... 10 Independent/lean Democrat ............ 12 Strictly Independent ......................... 19 Independent/lean Republican .......... 14 Not very strong Republican ............. 8 Strong Republican ........................... 13 Other (VOL) ................................... 3 Not sure ......................................... 1

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 ......................................................... 10 Somewhat liberal ............................................... 13 Moderate ............................................................ 41 Somewhat conservative ..................................... 21 Very conservative .............................................. 12 Not sure ........................................................... 3

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HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study #15110 -- page 20 March 2015 NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey QF5a-j And, on a scale from one to ten where ten represents a description that is perfect for you and one a

description that is totally wrong for you, how well do each of the following describe you? You can, of course, use any number between one and ten. __ __ (RECORD EXACT NUMBER 1-10, USE 99 FOR DK/REF)

To what extent do you regard yourself as...

THIS TABLE HAS BEEN RANKED BY %8-10 AMONG REPUBLICAN PRIMARY VOTERS 8-10 4-7 1-3 Refused Mean

A supporter of the goals of the National Rifle Association and other gun rights groups^................................ 67 21 11 1 7.8 A supporter of the traditional definition of marriage as being between one man and one woman^ .... 62 20 18 - 7.4 A supporter of the Right-to-Life movement^ .......................................... 59 28 11 2 7.6 A supporter of the Tea Party Movement^ .......................................... 31 47 19 3 5.9 A Libertarian^ ....................................... 14 44 38 4 4.4 ^ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters who say they would vote in the Republican Primary

THIS TABLE HAS BEEN RANKED BY %8-10 AMONG DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY VOTERS 8-10 4-7 1-3 Refused Mean

A supporter of civil liberties^^ ............... 73 23 2 2 8.5 An environmentalist^^ ........................... 60 35 5 - 7.6 A supporter of pro-choice groups on abortion^^ ............................................. 57 28 15 - 7.2 A supporter of the gay rights movement^^ ......................................... 56 26 17 1 7.2 A supporter of labor unions^^ ............... 53 37 9 1 7.3 ^^ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters who say they would vote in the Democratic Primary

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HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study #15110 -- page 21 March 2015 NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey QF6a What is your religion?

Protestant (includes Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Episcopal, Presbyterian, and other Christians) .......................................... 45 Catholic ..................................................................................... 23 Jewish ....................................................................................... 2 Muslim ....................................................................................... - Mormon/LDS/Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints ........ 2 Other ......................................................................................... 11 None .......................................................................................... 15 Not sure/refused ...................................................................... 2

QF6b How often do you attend services at a church, synagogue, mosque, or other place of worship? (READ

LIST.)

Never ....................................... 20 Once a year ............................. 8 A few times a year ................... 21 Once a month .......................... 7 About twice a month ................ 8 Once a week or more often ...... 34 Not sure ................................. 2

QF7a/b Are you a current or retired labor union member? (ASK ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO SAY "NO" OR

"NOT SURE" IN QF7a.) Is anyone else in your household a current or retired labor union member?+

Labor union member ........................................ 13 Union household .............................................. 8 Non-union household ....................................... 78 Not sure .......................................................... 1

QF8 If you added together the yearly income of all the members of your family who were living at home last year,

would the total be less than ten thousand dollars, between ten thousand dollars and twenty thousand dollars, between twenty thousand dollars and thirty thousand dollars, between thirty thousand dollars and forty thousand dollars, between forty thousand dollars and fifty thousand dollars, between fifty thousand dollars and seventy-five thousand dollars, between seventy-five thousand dollars and one hundred thousand dollars, or would the total be more than that?

Less than $10,000 ............................................... 3 Between $10,000 and $20,000............................ 7 Between $20,000 and $30,000............................ 9 Between $30,000 and $40,000............................ 9 Between $40,000 and $50,000............................ 10 Between $50,000 and $75,000............................ 18 Between $75,000 and $100,000.......................... 13 More than $100,000 ............................................ 23 Not sure/refused ................................................. 7

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HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study #15110 -- page 22 March 2015 NBC News/Wall Street Journal Survey QF9 Thinking about your telephone use, do you have a cell phone? (IF YES, THEN ASK:) Of all the personal

telephone calls that you receive, do you get (ROTATE TOP TO BOTTOM/BOTTOM TO TOP) all calls on a cell phone, almost all calls on a cell phone, some calls on a cell phone and some on a regular home phone, almost all calls on a regular home phone, all calls on a regular home phone.

Have only a cell phone (CELL ONLY SAMPLE) ............................. 35 Yes, all calls on a cell phone .......................................................... 6 Yes, almost all calls on a cell phone ............................................... 15 Yes, some on a cell phone and some on a regular home phone ..... 23 Yes, almost all calls on a regular home phone ............................... 9 Yes, all calls on a regular home phone ............................................ 5 No, do not have a cell phone ........................................................... 7 Not sure/Refuse ............................................................................. -

ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO REPORT HAVING A CELL PHONE QF10 And, is your cell phone a smart phone or not?

Yes ...................................................... 71 No ........................................................ 21 Not sure ............................................. 1 Do not have a cell phone (QF9) ........... 7