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Presented by: John McLaughlin April 10th, 2013

National Survey Results

2 National Survey April 2013

Presentation Outline:

• 1. Methodology
• 2. Major Findings
• 3. Issue Analysis
• 4. Political Environment
• 5. Voter Profiles

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This national survey of 600 likely 2014 general election voters was conducted from April 2nd to April 4th, 2013. Interview selection was random within predetermined election units. 420 interviews were conducted via landline telephone by professional interviewers. To increase coverage, this landline sample was supplemented with 180 interviews of cell-phone only users reached via the internet. These samples were then combined and structured to correlate with actual voter turnout in a nationwide general election. This poll of 600 likely general election voters has an accuracy

• f +/- 4.0% at a 95% confidence interval.

Methodology:

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Major Findings:

Survey Summary: This survey of likely 2014 voters has found very strong support for protecting free speech and the right to privacy for those citizens who contribute to non-partisan issue organizations. Support for free speech and privacy are fundamental and overwhelming. Also free speech and the right to privacy for political support appear to be intrinsically woven together and that a threat to political privacy is also a threat to free speech. 1. 99% of all voters say that the right of free speech is important to them. 90% say that it is very important to them. 2. 99% say that the right of privacy as guaranteed by the American Constitution is important to them. 90% say that it is very important to them. 3. 92% agree that "private American citizens should have the right to free speech to support any independent group that they want on an issue they want, for example groups that support or oppose gun control, support or oppose a woman's right to choose, protecting the environment, promoting business development and growth, etc." 68% strongly agreed. Only 6% disagreed. 4. 89% approve and 62% strongly approve of "protecting the rights of privacy of American citizens to speak

• ut on issues without fear of reprisal or retribution from anyone, including those in government, the media,

their employers or opposing issue advocacy groups." Only 7% disapproved. 5. 86% agreed that "private American citizens have a right to privacy when they support any issue-advocacy groups." 58% strongly agreed and only 9% disagreed. 6. 86% of all voters agree that "American citizens have a right to privacy when they support independent issue groups." 58% strongly agreed and only 11% disagreed. National Survey April 2013

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Major Findings:

7. Four in five of all voters link the right to privacy at the ballot with the right to contribute money for political

• issues. 81% of all voters agreed and 53% strongly agreed that " secret and private ballot elections are the

cornerstone of democracy. It is your right as a citizen to have your opinion heard on the issues without fear of reprisal or retribution. Similarly it should be your right to spend your money in support of any non- profit organization advocating on an issue of public concern or any cause without the same fear of reprisal

• r retribution." Only 10% disagreed.

8. Three in four voters want unlimited free speech on issues. 78% agreed that "American citizens should have the right to support any issue they want without government limits." 50% strongly agreed and only 18% disagreed. 9. Only one in eight voters, 12%, think that federal laws should be changed by Congress to make it more difficult "for non-profit donors to express their views on issues of public concern and to causes they care about to keep their right to privacy." The plurality 45% said the laws are fine and should be left the way they are now. Another one in four voters, 27%, said they should actually be made easier for donors to express their views.

• 10. However, most voters see their rights to free speech and privacy threatened by our government and

unscrupulous political leaders.

• 11. Two thirds of all American voters see our individual freedoms threatened by Washington. 68% of all voters

agreed that "our current individual freedoms are being threatened by more federal government regulations from Washington." 45% strongly agreed and only 27% disagreed. National Survey April 2013

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Major Findings:

• 12. Almost six in ten voters said that making their donations public would deter them from contributing to

issue causes. 59% of all voters, said that "if they knew that any contribution you gave to any cause such as Planned Parenthood, the NRA, Greenpeace, the NAACP, etc., was publicly available for anyone to see at any time, would it deter you from contributing to such causes." Only 33% said no.

• 13. A strong majority, 55%, opposed and disapproved "a new law requiring that whenever a citizen financially

supports an independent, non-profit group, their name will be publicly disclosed for anyone to see." Only 37% approved.

• 14. A majority of all voters, 53% agreed that "money equals free speech. To prohibit someone from spending

their money in order to advocate an issue infringes upon their First Amendment right to do so." Only 33% disagreed.

• 15. The majority of voters, 53% agreed with the opinion that "some people say that intimidation or fear of

reprisals for donors by either elected officials, candidates or powerful industry lobbies could be a serious problem". Only 24% agreed with the opinion that "other people who say that intimidation of donors or the fear of being punished for funding the advocacy of a certain issue or candidate is not a problem."

• 16. Incredibly most voters see the Obama administration as wanting to limit free speech. The majority of

voters agree 50% to 44% that "Barack Obama's administration has shown a pattern of attempting to limit free speech and take away your personal rights." National Survey April 2013

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Major Findings:

• 17. The majority of voters think that the Obama administration is trying to discourage political opposition. 52%

agreed that "by pushing for the disclosure of donors to non-profit groups that advocate on issues of public concern and causes, such as the environment, education, and the economy, the Obama administration is merely seeking to discourage support of positions that are not politically correct or that people may be uncomfortable having disclosed to the public at large." Only 32% disagreed.

• 18. The majority also saw limits on donations as a limit on one's right to free speech. 51% agreed that

"government limits on the amount a person can donate to an independent issue group limits their right to free speech." 38% disagreed.

• 19. The majority of voters, 51% to 32%, agreed vs disagreed that "Since free speech is guaranteed to

individuals and associations of individuals under the First Amendment, then granting corporations the same rights as unions as both are associations of individuals is only right."

• 20. The majority of voters agreed that corporations should have the same rights as unions. 56% agreed with

the statement that "Before Citizens United vs. the Federal Election Commission, unions could spend their money advocating an issue or candidate freely, however corporations could not. The Supreme Court was right in their decision to grant the same legal rights and protections as quote - associations of individuals." Only 24% disagreed. National Survey April 2013

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Major Findings:

• 21. Six in ten voters agreed that "if the federal government can take away your Second Amendment right to
• wn a gun, they can take away your First Amendment right to free speech." Only 35% disagreed.
• 22. The plurality of voters suspect their elected leaders motives to publicly release issue donors. Incredibly

they think politicians want to silence their critics. 44% agreed that "politicians want to require the public release of any American who gives money to any issue or cause so that they can see who opposes them and take measures to silence their critics.". 43% disagreed.

• 23. 29% of all voters said that within the past two years that they have given to a political candidate, party or
• campaign. 42% said that they have given to an issue cause or independent issue organization.

Conclusion: It is clear that the almost unanimous majority of Americans see Free Speech and Privacy as fundamental freedoms that are linked at the core. However, the majority appears suspicious of political leaders who would exact retribution or reprisals on those who finance their opposition on important issues. Currently they see Washington as more of a threat than a protector of their right to Free Speech and Privacy on the issues. National Survey April 2013

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How important is the right of free speech to you? Would you say it is very important, somewhat important or not important at all?

99 90 9 1 20 40 60 80 100 120

IMPORTANT Very Somewhat NOT IMPORTANT DK/Ref.

National Survey April 2013

Very Smwt. Not Very Smwt. Not TOTAL 90 9 1 Republican 94 6 East 89 10 1 Republican Men 96 4 Midwest 86 12 2 Republican Women 93 7 South 93 7 Democrat 89 10 1 West 90 10 Democratic Men 88 11 1 Interview – Cell 78 19 1 Democratic Women 89 8 2 Interview – Landline 95 5 1 Independent 88 11 1 Only/Mostly Cell 85 13 1 Independent Men 89 10 1 Cell/Land Equal 96 4 Independent Women 87 13 Only/Mostly Landline 93 7 1 Liberal 85 13 1 Very Likely 92 7 Moderate 89 10 1 Somewhat Likely 81 17 2 Conservative 95 4 1

• Camp. Fin. - Too Much

92 8 Vote Behavior – Democrat 86 12 1

• Camp. Fin. – About Right

80 18 3 Vote Behavior – Ticketsplitter 92 8 1 Camp Fin. – Too Little 63 25 13 Vote Behavior – Republican 95 5 1

• Corp. = Assoc. of Indiv.: Agree

91 8 Abortion: Pro – Life 93 7

• Corp. = Assoc. of Indiv.: Disagree

89 10 1 Abortion: Pro - Choice 87 11 1 Q29 – Serious Problem 92 8 Protestant 92 8 Q29 – Not a Problem 87 11 1 Catholic 93 6 1 Q30 – Seek to Punish 90 10 1 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES 95 5 1 Q30 – Public Accountability 91 9 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/DEM 93 6 1 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/GOP 98 2 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/IND 96 4 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: NO 89 11 1 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES 94 5 1 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/DEM 93 6 1 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/GOP 98 3 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/IND 91 9 Donate 2 Org. EVER: NO 88 11 1

Very Smwt. Not Men 90 9 1 Women 90 9 1 Single 86 14 1 Single Men 86 14 Single Women 85 13 2 Married 90 9 1 Married Men 91 8 1 Married Women 89 9 1 Employed 93 6 Employed Men 90 10 1 Employed Women 96 3 Unemployed 85 15 Employed Single Women 88 12 Employed Married Women 88 10 Not College Graduate 93 6 College Graduate 87 12 1 Income < $60K 90 9 Income > $60K 88 10 1 Area: Urban 88 10 1 Area: Suburban 90 10 1 Area: Rural 92 7 1 White 91 8 1 White Men 93 7 1 White Women 90 9 1 Hispanic 81 19 African American 92 6 2 Under 30 87 10 3 30 – 40 87 12 1 41 – 55 87 12 1 55 – 65 93 7 Over 65 93 7

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How important is the right of privacy as guaranteed by the American Constitution to you? Would you say it is very important, somewhat important or not important at all?

99 90 9 1 20 40 60 80 100 120

IMPORTANT Very Somewhat NOT IMPORTANT DK/Ref.

National Survey April 2013

Very Smwt. Not Very Smwt. Not TOTAL 90 9 Republican 96 4 East 88 11 1 Republican Men 94 4 Midwest 90 12 Republican Women 97 4 South 92 6 Democrat 85 13 West 91 7 Democratic Men 87 12 1 Interview – Cell 93 12 1 Democratic Women 84 14 Interview – Landline 90 7 Independent 92 7 Only/Mostly Cell 81 11 Independent Men 94 5 Cell/Land Equal 92 6 Independent Women 89 11 Only/Mostly Landline 87 7 Liberal 84 16 Very Likely 87 7 Moderate 92 7 Somewhat Likely 87 14 1 Conservative 94 5 1

• Camp. Fin. - Too Much

92 92 Vote Behavior – Democrat 84 15

• Camp. Fin. – About Right

80 80 3 Vote Behavior – Ticketsplitter 93 5 1 Camp Fin. – Too Little 63 63 Vote Behavior – Republican 96 4

• Corp. = Assoc. of Indiv.: Agree

93 93 Abortion: Pro – Life 93 6

• Corp. = Assoc. of Indiv.: Disagree

88 88 Abortion: Pro - Choice 88 11 Q29 – Serious Problem 93 93 Protestant 93 7 Q29 – Not a Problem 87 87 Catholic 88 9 1 Q30 – Seek to Punish 92 92 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES 93 7 Q30 – Public Accountability 90 90 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/DEM 85 14 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/GOP 97 3 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/IND 100 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: NO 91 8 00 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES 93 6 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/DEM 88 10 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/GOP 95 5 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/IND 96 4 Donate 2 Org. EVER: NO 90 10

Very Smwt. Not Men 91 8 Women 89 9 Single 92 7 Single Men 91 7 Single Women 93 8 Married 88 10 Married Men 90 9 1 Married Women 87 11 Employed 92 6 Employed Men 91 7 Employed Women 93 6 Unemployed 94 6 Employed Single Women 94 6 Employed Married Women 86 11 Not College Graduate 92 6 College Graduate 88 11 Income < $60K 91 8 Income > $60K 89 9 Area: Urban 91 8 1 Area: Suburban 89 10 Area: Rural 92 7 White 91 8 White Men 93 6 White Women 89 10 Hispanic 85 14 African American 95 3 2 Under 30 90 9 30 – 40 91 9 41 – 55 85 12 1 55 – 65 92 7 Over 65 93 7

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With regards to campaign finance do you believe that there is too much or too little money spent on political campaigns? If you think it is about right just say so.

88 7 1 4 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

Too Much About Right Too Little DK/Ref.

National Survey April 2013

Too Much About Right Too Little Too Much About Right Too Little TOTAL 88 7 1 Republican 88 5 2 East 88 8 1 Republican Men 87 7 Midwest 88 8 1 Republican Women 89 4 4 South 87 6 2 Democrat 87 11 1 West 88 6 1 Democratic Men 83 14 1 Interview – Cell 82 12 2 Democratic Women 89 7 1 Interview – Landline 90 4 1 Independent 89 4 1 Only/Mostly Cell 84 11 1 Independent Men 89 5 Cell/Land Equal 88 5 1 Independent Women 89 3 1 Only/Mostly Landline 93 2 2 Liberal 87 10 1 Very Likely 88 7 1 Moderate 89 7 1 Somewhat Likely 88 6 2 Conservative 88 5 2

• Camp. Fin. - Too Much

100 Vote Behavior – Democrat 85 11 1

• Camp. Fin. – About Right

100 Vote Behavior – Ticketsplitter 90 6 1 Camp Fin. – Too Little 100 Vote Behavior – Republican 90 3 1

• Corp. = Assoc. of Indiv.: Agree

83 11 1 Abortion: Pro – Life 87 7 2

• Corp. = Assoc. of Indiv.: Disagree

94 2 2 Abortion: Pro - Choice 91 5 1 Q29 – Serious Problem 88 7 1 Protestant 89 7 1 Q29 – Not a Problem 85 8 3 Catholic 82 10 3 Q30 – Seek to Punish 87 9 1 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES 91 6 1 Q30 – Public Accountability 91 4 2 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/DEM 95 6 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/GOP 93 5 2 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/IND 79 14 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: NO 87 7 2 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES 94 3 1 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/DEM 94 5 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/GOP 94 3 3 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/IND 94 4 Donate 2 Org. EVER: NO 83 10 2

Too Much About Right Too Little Men 86 9 1 Women 89 5 2 Single 81 15 1 Single Men 79 19 Single Women 83 11 2 Married 90 5 1 Married Men 88 7 1 Married Women 93 3 2 Employed 85 9 2 Employed Men 85 13 1 Employed Women 86 6 3 Unemployed 67 21 3 Employed Single Women 85 15 Employed Married Women 91 4 2 Not College Graduate 85 9 2 College Graduate 90 5 1 Income < $60K 86 7 2 Income > $60K 90 6 Area: Urban 81 13 1 Area: Suburban 89 7 2 Area: Rural 92 3 1 White 90 4 1 White Men 89 6 1 White Women 91 3 2 Hispanic 90 3 2 African American 75 23 2 Under 30 83 14 1 30 – 40 85 9 1 41 – 55 84 10 1 55 – 65 93 3 2 Over 65 91 3 1

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Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with each of the following statements.

Agree/Disagree

Total GOP Dem. Ind. Men Wo- men White Hispanic

• Af. –

Amer. Under 55 Over 55 Private American citizens should have the right to free speech to support any independent group that they want on any issue they want, for example groups that support or oppose gun control, support

• r oppose a woman’s

right to choose, protecting the environment, promoting business development and growth etcetera.

92/6 95/4 90/7 93/5 93/6 91/5 92/6 90/9 92/5 91/6 93/5

Private American citizens have a right to privacy when they support any issue- advocacy groups.

86/9 90/6 81/14 89/7 87/11 85/8 86/9 78/12 89/11 85/11 87/8

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Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with each of the following statements.

Agree/Disagree

Total GOP Dem. Ind. Men Wo- men White Hispanic

• Af. –

Amer. Under 55 Over 55 American citizens have a right to privacy when they support independent issue groups.

86/11 95/5 79/16 88/10 88/11 85/11 85/12 86/10 94/6 86/10 86/12

American citizens should have the right to support any issue they want without government limits.

78/18 89/8 65/30 82/13 80/17 75/19 79/17 76/19 74/23 76/19 80/17

Our current individual freedoms are being threatened by more federal government regulations from Washington.

68/27 89/7 46/46 72/24 70/27 65/27 70/25 63/31 54/43 67/28 67/26

If the federal government can take away your 2nd amendment right to

• wn a gun, they can

take away your First Amendment right to free speech.

60/35 83/13 34/62 69/27 60/38 59/33 62/33 66/29 35/62 60/36 57/37

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Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with each of the following statements.

Agree/Disagree

Total GOP Dem. Ind. Men Wo- men White Hispanic

• Af. –

Amer. Under 55 Over 55 Government limits

• n the amount a

person can donate to an independent issue group limits their right to free speech.

51/38 66/22 40/51 50/39 54/40 48/36 51/37 44/37 52/43 52/36 49/40

Barack Obama’s administration has shown a pattern of attempting to limit free speech and take away your personal rights.

50/44 84/13 19/76 55/36 50/45 51/43 54/40 46/46 26/71 51/42 48/48

Politicians want to require the public release of any American who gives money to any issue or cause so they can see who opposes them and take measures to silence their critics.

44/43 57/35 29/56 52/34 45/41 36/49 44/43 46/42 35/52 43/42 44/45

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Please tell me whether you approve or disapprove of each of the following proposals. “Protecting the rights of privacy of American citizens to speak out on issues without fear of reprisal

• r retribution from ANYONE, including those in government, the media, their employers or
• pposing issue advocacy groups.”

89 62 27 7 4 3 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

APPROVE Strongly Somewhat DISAPPR. Somewhat Strongly DK/Ref.

National Survey April 2013

Appr. Disapp. Appr. Disapp. Appr. Disapp. TOTAL 89 7 Republican 92 5 Men 91 6 East 90 8 Republican Men 93 6 Women 87 8 Midwest 89 8 Republican Women 92 4 Single 88 7 South 90 6 Democrat 86 11 Single Men 95 3 West 86 7 Democratic Men 87 9 Single Women 81 11 Interview – Cell 84 11 Democratic Women 85 11 Married 88 6 Interview – Landline 91 5 Independent 89 5 Married Men 91 5 Only/Mostly Cell 87 9 Independent Men 94 2 Married Women 86 8 Cell/Land Equal 93 3 Independent Women 81 8 Employed 91 6 Only/Mostly Landline 88 7 Liberal 84 12 Employed Men 92 5 Very Likely 89 7 Moderate 92 5 Employed Women 90 8 Somewhat Likely 86 7 Conservative 89 6 Unemployed 91 6

• Camp. Fin. - Too Much

89 7 Vote Behavior – Democrat 85 10 Employed Single Women 82 12

• Camp. Fin. – About Right

98 3 Vote Behavior – Ticketsplitter 90 7 Employed Married Women 88 6 Camp Fin. – Too Little 50 50 Vote Behavior – Republican 93 3 Not College Graduate 91 6

• Corp. = Assoc. of Indiv.: Agree

93 3 Abortion: Pro – Life 92 5 College Graduate 86 7

• Corp. = Assoc. of Indiv.: Disagree

86 12 Abortion: Pro - Choice 86 9 Income < $60K 87 9 Q29 – Serious Problem 93 5 Protestant 90 5 Income > $60K 89 5 Q29 – Not a Problem 88 10 Catholic 92 5 Area: Urban 88 7 Q30 – Seek to Punish 93 5 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES 90 5 Area: Suburban 89 7 Q30 – Public Accountability 89 7 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/DEM 85 10 Area: Rural 89 7 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/GOP 97 3 White 89 7 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/IND 89 White Men 91 6 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: NO 89 7 White Women 88 7 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES 90 6 Hispanic 85 9 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/DEM 86 9 African American 89 5 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/GOP 90 8 Under 30 87 9 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/IND 91 4 30 – 40 89 4 Donate 2 Org. EVER: NO 89 7 41 – 55 87 9 55 – 65 90 7 Over 65 90 6

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Please tell me whether you approve or disapprove of each of the following proposals. “A new law requiring that whenever a citizen financially supports an independent, non-profit group, their name will be publicly disclosed for ANYONE to see.”

37 15 22 55 16 39 9 10 20 30 40 50 60

APPROVE Strongly Somewhat DISAPPR. Somewhat Strongly DK/Ref.

National Survey April 2013

Appr. Disapp. Appr. Disapp. Appr. Disapp. TOTAL 37 55 Republican 28 64 Men 43 52 East 33 55 Republican Men 36 60 Women 32 57 Midwest 41 52 Republican Women 24 66 Single 37 55 South 38 55 Democrat 45 48 Single Men 45 47 West 32 57 Democratic Men 55 40 Single Women 28 64 Interview – Cell 39 54 Democratic Women 37 55 Married 37 54 Interview – Landline 36 55 Independent 35 55 Married Men 41 54 Only/Mostly Cell 37 57 Independent Men 35 60 Married Women 34 55 Cell/Land Equal 40 49 Independent Women 36 48 Employed 37 55 Only/Mostly Landline 33 57 Liberal 48 44 Employed Men 48 47 Very Likely 38 53 Moderate 35 57 Employed Women 28 62 Somewhat Likely 29 62 Conservative 30 61 Unemployed 30 64

• Camp. Fin. - Too Much

34 57 Vote Behavior – Democrat 46 46 Employed Single Women 27 65

• Camp. Fin. – About Right

58 43 Vote Behavior – Ticketsplitter 35 58 Employed Married Women 39 47 Camp Fin. – Too Little 38 63 Vote Behavior – Republican 27 65 Not College Graduate 37 55

• Corp. = Assoc. of Indiv.: Agree

39 55 Abortion: Pro – Life 39 56 College Graduate 36 55

• Corp. = Assoc. of Indiv.: Disagree

42 52 Abortion: Pro - Choice 34 56 Income < $60K 36 57 Q29 – Serious Problem 32 64 Protestant 35 57 Income > $60K 40 51 Q29 – Not a Problem 50 42 Catholic 34 57 Area: Urban 44 49 Q30 – Seek to Punish 29 66 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES 32 57 Area: Suburban 32 57 Q30 – Public Accountability 50 42 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/DEM 44 45 Area: Rural 37 56 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/GOP 24 66 White 35 57 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/IND 21 68 White Men 41 55 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: NO 39 53 White Women 31 58 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES 31 63 Hispanic 39 46 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/DEM 46 51 African American 40 54 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/GOP 24 70 Under 30 37 58 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/IND 22 74 30 – 40 34 57 Donate 2 Org. EVER: NO 42 48 41 – 55 41 48 55 – 65 36 56 Over 65 31 61

If you knew that any contribution you gave to any cause such as Planned Parenthood, the NRA, Greenpeace, the NAACP, etcetera was publicly available for anyone to see at any time, would it deter you from contributing to such causes?

33 59 8 10 20 30 40 50 60 70

Yes No DK/Refused

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Yes No Yes No Yes No TOTAL 33 59 Republican 39 54 Men 33 61 East 32 58 Republican Men 43 53 Women 33 58 Midwest 35 59 Republican Women 37 54 Single 37 54 South 30 64 Democrat 27 67 Single Men 43 48 West 37 53 Democratic Men 26 67 Single Women 30 60 Interview – Cell 33 52 Democratic Women 28 67 Married 33 61 Interview – Landline 33 63 Independent 35 56 Married Men 30 67 Only/Mostly Cell 31 57 Independent Men 32 61 Married Women 36 56 Cell/Land Equal 33 62 Independent Women 39 49 Employed 36 56 Only/Mostly Landline 36 60 Liberal 30 65 Employed Men 38 57 Very Likely 33 60 Moderate 34 57 Employed Women 35 55 Somewhat Likely 33 55 Conservative 35 59 Unemployed 52 49

• Camp. Fin. - Too Much

32 61 Vote Behavior – Democrat 26 67 Employed Single Women 32 56

• Camp. Fin. – About Right

40 58 Vote Behavior – Ticketsplitter 33 58 Employed Married Women 37 55 Camp Fin. – Too Little 50 50 Vote Behavior – Republican 42 53 Not College Graduate 36 56

• Corp. = Assoc. of Indiv.: Agree

44 52 Abortion: Pro – Life 39 55 College Graduate 30 63

• Corp. = Assoc. of Indiv.: Disagree

22 71 Abortion: Pro - Choice 27 65 Income < $60K 32 59 Q29 – Serious Problem 40 54 Protestant 32 60 Income > $60K 33 61 Q29 – Not a Problem 26 71 Catholic 37 58 Area: Urban 33 59 Q30 – Seek to Punish 46 49 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES 33 65 Area: Suburban 32 60 Q30 – Public Accountability 23 72 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/DEM 16 82 Area: Rural 35 58 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/GOP 42 54 White 35 57 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/IND 54 43 White Men 34 60 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: NO 34 58 White Women 36 55 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES 33 63 Hispanic 19 75 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/DEM 22 75 African American 29 69 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/GOP 35 63 Under 30 39 55 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/IND 57 39 30 – 40 34 58 Donate 2 Org. EVER: NO 34 57 41 – 55 37 59 55 – 65 32 59 Over 65 26 64

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Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the following statement? “Money equals free speech. To prohibit someone from spending their money in order to advocate an issue infringes upon their first amendment right to do so.”

53 25 27 33 17 17 14 10 20 30 40 50 60

AGREE Strongly Somewhat DISAGREE Somewhat Strongly DK/Ref.

National Survey April 2013

Agree Disagree Agree Disagree Agree Disagree TOTAL 53 33 Republican 63 22 Men 54 354 East 45 34 Republican Men 63 26 Women 51 32 Midwest 55 33 Republican Women 64 20 Single 52 34 South 55 35 Democrat 43 42 Single Men 59 29 West 52 29 Democratic Men 44 44 Single Women 45 40 Interview – Cell 51 36 Democratic Women 42 39 Married 54 31 Interview – Landline 54 32 Independent 53 35 Married Men 52 38 Only/Mostly Cell 50 37 Independent Men 58 32 Married Women 56 26 Cell/Land Equal 59 28 Independent Women 47 39 Employed 56 28 Only/Mostly Landline 50 33 Liberal 41 44 Employed Men 59 29 Very Likely 53 33 Moderate 52 37 Employed Women 53 28 Somewhat Likely 51 33 Conservative 61 23 Unemployed 55 33

• Camp. Fin. - Too Much

52 33 Vote Behavior – Democrat 42 44 Employed Single Women 47 44

• Camp. Fin. – About Right

63 35 Vote Behavior – Ticketsplitter 54 35 Employed Married Women 54 25 Camp Fin. – Too Little 50 50 Vote Behavior – Republican 63 20 Not College Graduate 56 28

• Corp. = Assoc. of Indiv.: Agree

72 20 Abortion: Pro – Life 61 26 College Graduate 49 39

• Corp. = Assoc. of Indiv.: Disagree

29 60 Abortion: Pro - Choice 44 41 Income < $60K 53 35 Q29 – Serious Problem 63 29 Protestant 58 29 Income > $60K 50 37 Q29 – Not a Problem 42 48 Catholic 56 32 Area: Urban 51 35 Q30 – Seek to Punish 67 23 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES 50 41 Area: Suburban 54 31 Q30 – Public Accountability 40 52 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/DEM 34 58 Area: Rural 52 35 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/GOP 59 25 White 53 33 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/IND 57 36 White Men 55 35 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: NO 55 30 White Women 51 31 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES 52 37 Hispanic 44 37 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/DEM 40 48 African American 54 40 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/GOP 61 26 Under 30 52 37 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/IND 48 44 30 – 40 53 35 Donate 2 Org. EVER: NO 54 31 41 – 55 54 31 55 – 65 54 30 Over 65 48 39

READ: A 501(c)(4) non-profit corporation, named for the provision in the tax code which makes them tax exempt, can accept donations from any citizen and is under a legal obligation to disclose who those donors are only to the IRS and does not have to make the names of their supporters. In order to qualify for this tax exempt status, the majority of the money spent cannot be on politics but must instead be on issue advocacy. In 2010, The Supreme Court ruled in Citizens United v. the Federal Election Commission that neither the legislature nor the courts could limit the way corporations or unions spent their money, that in fact corporations, under the protection of the first amendment, as associations of individuals, could spend their money on electioneering communications as well as in support or opposition to a political candidacy as long as they did not directly contribute to political candidates or campaigns.

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Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the following statement? “Since free speech is guaranteed to individuals and associations of individuals under the first amendment, then granting corporations the same rights as unions as both are associations of individuals is only right.”

51 23 28 32 15 17 17 10 20 30 40 50 60

AGREE Strongly Somewhat DISAGREE Somewhat Strongly DK/Ref.

National Survey April 2013

Agree Disagree Agree Disagree Agree Disagree TOTAL 51 32 Republican 63 22 Men 52 33 East 46 33 Republican Men 66 21 Women 49 32 Midwest 54 31 Republican Women 61 22 Single 59 26 South 51 33 Democrat 40 45 Single Men 64 21 West 48 32 Democratic Men 43 46 Single Women 53 32 Interview – Cell 49 32 Democratic Women 37 43 Married 49 33 Interview – Landline 51 32 Independent 53 27 Married Men 47 38 Only/Mostly Cell 49 32 Independent Men 51 28 Married Women 50 29 Cell/Land Equal 58 27 Independent Women 56 27 Employed 58 24 Only/Mostly Landline 46 38 Liberal 36 47 Employed Men 62 24 Very Likely 51 33 Moderate 52 30 Employed Women 55 24 Somewhat Likely 51 31 Conservative 61 23 Unemployed 64 15

• Camp. Fin. - Too Much

48 34 Vote Behavior – Democrat 42 44 Employed Single Women 50 38

• Camp. Fin. – About Right

80 10 Vote Behavior – Ticketsplitter 48 33 Employed Married Women 47 31 Camp Fin. – Too Little 50 50 Vote Behavior – Republican 63 20 Not College Graduate 58 24

• Corp. = Assoc. of Indiv.: Agree

100 Abortion: Pro – Life 62 23 College Graduate 42 41

• Corp. = Assoc. of Indiv.: Disagree

100 Abortion: Pro - Choice 40 43 Income < $60K 56 30 Q29 – Serious Problem 58 30 Protestant 53 30 Income > $60K 46 38 Q29 – Not a Problem 44 48 Catholic 54 31 Area: Urban 54 33 Q30 – Seek to Punish 67 22 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES 45 42 Area: Suburban 49 32 Q30 – Public Accountability 41 49 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/DEM 21 66 Area: Rural 50 33 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/GOP 64 22 White 51 31 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/IND 61 32 White Men 51 32 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: NO 54 28 White Women 51 31 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES 45 39 Hispanic 42 31 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/DEM 27 60 African American 51 39 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/GOP 63 26 Under 30 56 27 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/IND 50 37 30 – 40 47 35 Donate 2 Org. EVER: NO 57 27 41 – 55 51 32 55 – 65 50 36 Over 65 47 34

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Should federal laws be changed by Congress to make it easier or more difficult for non-profit donors to express their views on issues of public concern and to causes they care about to keep their right to privacy, if you think things are fine and should be left the way they are now just say so? 27 45 12 16 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50

Make Easier Left the Way they are Now More Difficult DK/Ref.

National Survey April 2013

Easier Same Difficult Easier Same Difficult TOTAL 27 45 12 Republican 32 45 10 East 24 55 5 Republican Men 33 49 10 Midwest 27 45 10 Republican Women 32 44 11 South 26 46 15 Democrat 24 45 13 West 32 36 15 Democratic Men 26 44 18 Interview – Cell 26 42 13 Democratic Women 21 45 9 Interview – Landline 28 46 11 Independent 25 47 12 Only/Mostly Cell 26 43 13 Independent Men 25 49 11 Cell/Land Equal 30 50 7 Independent Women 25 45 13 Only/Mostly Landline 26 44 15 Liberal 27 40 13 Very Likely 27 45 12 Moderate 25 49 13 Somewhat Likely 28 45 12 Conservative 31 46 10

• Camp. Fin. - Too Much

25 44 13 Vote Behavior – Democrat 22 47 13

• Camp. Fin. – About Right

50 48 3 Vote Behavior – Ticketsplitter 28 48 10 Camp Fin. – Too Little 63 38 Vote Behavior – Republican 33 44 11

• Corp. = Assoc. of Indiv.: Agree

36 45 9 Abortion: Pro – Life 35 46 8

• Corp. = Assoc. of Indiv.: Disagree

18 44 20 Abortion: Pro - Choice 20 46 16 Q29 – Serious Problem 33 46 10 Protestant 28 47 11 Q29 – Not a Problem 25 44 14 Catholic 31 49 11 Q30 – Seek to Punish 37 46 10 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES 34 34 16 Q30 – Public Accountability 24 45 17 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/DEM 27 29 21 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/GOP 39 36 14 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/IND 46 32 11 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: NO 24 50 11 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES 31 39 15 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/DEM 22 39 18 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/GOP 36 41 10 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/IND 33 33 20 Donate 2 Org. EVER: NO 25 49 11

Easier Same Difficult Men 28 47 14 Women 27 43 11 Single 30 51 9 Single Men 26 53 10 Single Women 34 47 8 Married 27 43 13 Married Men 30 43 16 Married Women 25 42 11 Employed 30 47 12 Employed Men 31 50 11 Employed Women 30 44 13 Unemployed 27 46 12 Employed Single Women 35 41 9 Employed Married Women 24 37 10 Not College Graduate 30 47 12 College Graduate 24 43 12 Income < $60K 29 47 11 Income > $60K 29 40 15 Area: Urban 25 41 15 Area: Suburban 28 46 9 Area: Rural 27 46 15 White 28 44 13 White Men 27 48 14 White Women 28 41 12 Hispanic 22 44 14 African American 26 54 9 Under 30 27 52 10 30 – 40 32 38 11 41 – 55 28 43 12 55 – 65 28 42 12 Over 65 24 49 13

35

Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the following statement? “Secret and private ballot elections are the cornerstone of democracy. It is your right as a citizen to have your opinion heard on the issues without fear of reprisal or retribution. Similarly, it should be your right to spend your money in support of any non-profit organization advocating on an issue of public concern or any cause without the same fear of reprisal or retribution.”

81 53 28 10 5 5 8 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

AGREE Strongly Somewhat DISAGREE Somewhat Strongly DK/Ref.

National Survey April 2013

Agree Disagree Agree Disagree Agree Disagree TOTAL 81 10 Republican 88 8 Men 79 14 East 92 4 Republican Men 87 13 Women 84 8 Midwest 81 10 Republican Women 89 5 Single 74 13 South 79 13 Democrat 75 15 Single Men 71 10 West 77 13 Democratic Men 69 20 Single Women 77 15 Interview – Cell 78 12 Democratic Women 80 11 Married 82 11 Interview – Landline 83 10 Independent 82 7 Married Men 80 16 Only/Mostly Cell 80 11 Independent Men 82 8 Married Women 83 6 Cell/Land Equal 85 11 Independent Women 83 5 Employed 82 10 Only/Mostly Landline 81 9 Liberal 76 14 Employed Men 81 13 Very Likely 81 11 Moderate 79 13 Employed Women 82 8 Somewhat Likely 82 9 Conservative 88 6 Unemployed 76 9

• Camp. Fin. - Too Much

83 10 Vote Behavior – Democrat 74 14 Employed Single Women 82 9

• Camp. Fin. – About Right

70 18 Vote Behavior – Ticketsplitter 81 12 Employed Married Women 80 8 Camp Fin. – Too Little 50 50 Vote Behavior – Republican 91 5 Not College Graduate 82 10

• Corp. = Assoc. of Indiv.: Agree

91 4 Abortion: Pro – Life 86 8 College Graduate 81 11

• Corp. = Assoc. of Indiv.: Disagree

69 24 Abortion: Pro - Choice 78 13 Income < $60K 84 9 Q29 – Serious Problem 88 7 Protestant 83 10 Income > $60K 80 13 Q29 – Not a Problem 71 22 Catholic 83 10 Area: Urban 74 14 Q30 – Seek to Punish 91 6 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES 83 12 Area: Suburban 82 10 Q30 – Public Accountability 78 16 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/DEM 74 19 Area: Rural 85 9 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/GOP 92 3 White 83 10 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/IND 9 7 White Men 81 13 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: NO 81 10 White Women 84 8 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES 86 8 Hispanic 75 15 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/DEM 76 15 African American 75 14 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/GOP 91 5 Under 30 72 20 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/IND 96 2 30 – 40 79 12 Donate 2 Org. EVER: NO 78 13 41 – 55 85 8 55 – 65 81 12 Over 65 85 7

Which of the following opinions comes closest to your own personal opinion? Some people who say that intimidation and or fear of reprisals for donors by either elected officials, candidates or powerful industry lobbies could be a serious problem when attempting to improve social welfare, OR, Other people who say that intimidation of donors or the fear of being punished for funding the advocacy of a certain issue or candidate is not a problem.

53 25 23 10 20 30 40 50 60

Could be a Serious Problem Not a Problem DK/Refused

37 McLaughlin & Associates www.mclaughlinonline.com National Survey April 2013

Problem Not Problem Not Problem Not TOTAL 53 25 Republican 57 26 Men 53 28 East 51 19 Republican Men 61 26 Women 53 21 Midwest 56 27 Republican Women 54 26 Single 60 18 South 54 26 Democrat 53 27 Single Men 59 17 West 50 23 Democratic Men 49 31 Single Women 60 19 Interview – Cell 62 14 Democratic Women 56 24 Married 51 28 Interview – Landline 49 29 Independent 49 22 Married Men 51 33 Only/Mostly Cell 59 17 Independent Men 49 28 Married Women 50 24 Cell/Land Equal 44 38 Independent Women 51 13 Employed 52 23 Only/Mostly Landline 53 24 Liberal 49 29 Employed Men 55 26 Very Likely 53 25 Moderate 55 23 Employed Women 49 20 Somewhat Likely 52 21 Conservative 54 25 Unemployed 64 15

• Camp. Fin. - Too Much

53 24 Vote Behavior – Democrat 52 26 Employed Single Women 56 21

• Camp. Fin. – About Right

58 28 Vote Behavior – Ticketsplitter 53 23 Employed Married Women 50 26 Camp Fin. – Too Little 50 50 Vote Behavior – Republican 55 26 Not College Graduate 52 23

• Corp. = Assoc. of Indiv.: Agree

61 21 Abortion: Pro – Life 59 22 College Graduate 54 27

• Corp. = Assoc. of Indiv.: Disagree

49 37 Abortion: Pro - Choice 48 29 Income < $60K 58 22 Q29 – Serious Problem 100 Protestant 58 25 Income > $60K 52 30 Q29 – Not a Problem 100 Catholic 51 27 Area: Urban 56 24 Q30 – Seek to Punish 71 15 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES 53 34 Area: Suburban 55 23 Q30 – Public Accountability 43 42 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/DEM 44 43 Area: Rural 49 27 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/GOP 58 31 White 50 27 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/IND 64 25 White Men 51 31 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: NO 54 21 White Women 50 23 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES 54 29 Hispanic 59 12 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/DEM 50 32 African American 62 23 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/GOP 59 30 Under 30 55 25 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/IND 54 28 30 – 40 55 24 Donate 2 Org. EVER: NO 53 22 41 – 55 50 26 55 – 65 57 26 Over 65 52 25

Currently the Obama administration is making a push to make it necessary for issue-advocacy groups to release the identities of their donors. Which of the following opinions comes closest to your own personal opinion? Some people who say that the Obama administration wants the identities of individuals who give to non-profit issue groups released because they seek to punish those individuals who donated to groups who opposed them and their policies, as well as to limit their influence on public opinion of policies currently being addressed in Congress, OR, Other people who say that public knowledge of the money flowing into non-profit issue groups is absolutely fundamental to public accountability in public policy.

37 39 24 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45

Administration Desires Reciprocity Public Knowledge Necessary for Public Accountability DK/Refused

39 McLaughlin & Associates www.mclaughlinonline.com National Survey April 2013

Reciprocity Accountability Reciprocity Accountability TOTAL 37 39 Republican 51 31 East 32 40 Republican Men 51 33 Midwest 36 42 Republican Women 51 30 South 40 40 Democrat 24 50 West 37 34 Democratic Men 20 57 Interview – Cell 45 31 Democratic Women 27 44 Interview – Landline 34 43 Independent 40 33 Only/Mostly Cell 42 32 Independent Men 41 32 Cell/Land Equal 37 46 Independent Women 40 35 Only/Mostly Landline 30 45 Liberal 28 48 Very Likely 37 40 Moderate 32 43 Somewhat Likely 36 38 Conservative 50 32

• Camp. Fin. - Too Much

37 41 Vote Behavior – Democrat 24 49

• Camp. Fin. – About Right

48 25 Vote Behavior – Ticketsplitter 36 40 Camp Fin. – Too Little 38 50 Vote Behavior – Republican 53 29

• Corp. = Assoc. of Indiv.: Agree

49 32 Abortion: Pro – Life 48 33

• Corp. = Assoc. of Indiv.: Disagree

25 60 Abortion: Pro - Choice 28 46 Q29 – Serious Problem 50 32 Protestant 44 36 Q29 – Not a Problem 23 67 Catholic 38 36 Q30 – Seek to Punish 100 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES 40 45 Q30 – Public Accountability 100 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/DEM 18 63 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/GOP 58 27 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/IND 57 36 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: NO 37 37 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES 44 39 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/DEM 24 55 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/GOP 63 26 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/IND 50 35 Donate 2 Org. EVER: NO 32 40

Reciprocity Accountability Men 36 41 Women 38 37 Single 41 31 Single Men 41 29 Single Women 42 32 Married 38 40 Married Men 35 45 Married Women 39 35 Employed 38 35 Employed Men 37 38 Employed Women 38 32 Unemployed 33 24 Employed Single Women 47 32 Employed Married Women 33 40 Not College Graduate 38 35 College Graduate 37 44 Income < $60K 43 37 Income > $60K 38 44 Area: Urban 35 41 Area: Suburban 37 38 Area: Rural 39 39 White 39 37 White Men 38 39 White Women 40 35 Hispanic 31 39 African American 26 54 Under 30 38 35 30 – 40 38 43 41 – 55 43 33 55 – 65 33 46 Over 65 34 41

42

Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the following statement? “By pushing for the disclosure of donors to non-profit groups that advocate on issues of public concern and causes, such as the environment, education, and the economy, the Obama Administration is merely seeking to discourage support of positions that are not politically correct

• r that people may be uncomfortable having disclosed to the public at-large.”

52 24 28 33 12 21 16 10 20 30 40 50 60

AGREE Strongly Somewhat DISAGREE Somewhat Strongly DK/Ref.

National Survey April 2013

Agree Disagree Agree Disagree Agree Disagree TOTAL 52 33 Republican 69 16 Men 49 35 East 51 32 Republican Men 69 16 Women 53 30 Midwest 52 33 Republican Women 70 17 Single 58 33 South 53 33 Democrat 32 51 Single Men 57 35 West 49 32 Democratic Men 27 53 Single Women 59 32 Interview – Cell 56 28 Democratic Women 37 49 Married 52 30 Interview – Landline 50 35 Independent 59 26 Married Men 49 36 Only/Mostly Cell 53 31 Independent Men 58 30 Married Women 55 26 Cell/Land Equal 57 30 Independent Women 59 21 Employed 54 32 Only/Mostly Landline 44 38 Liberal 32 51 Employed Men 49 35 Very Likely 52 32 Moderate 51 34 Employed Women 58 29 Somewhat Likely 50 34 Conservative 66 19 Unemployed 58 30

• Camp. Fin. - Too Much

51 34 Vote Behavior – Democrat 31 51 Employed Single Women 53 41

• Camp. Fin. – About Right

65 28 Vote Behavior – Ticketsplitter 56 32 Employed Married Women 53 25 Camp Fin. – Too Little 50 38 Vote Behavior – Republican 71 14 Not College Graduate 54 32

• Corp. = Assoc. of Indiv.: Agree

69 21 Abortion: Pro – Life 65 23 College Graduate 49 33

• Corp. = Assoc. of Indiv.: Disagree

33 57 Abortion: Pro - Choice 41 43 Income < $60K 56 32 Q29 – Serious Problem 64 28 Protestant 60 25 Income > $60K 50 34 Q29 – Not a Problem 40 48 Catholic 52 30 Area: Urban 51 32 Q30 – Seek to Punish 80 15 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES 50 38 Area: Suburban 52 33 Q30 – Public Accountability 32 55 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/DEM 30 63 Area: Rural 52 33 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/GOP 66 15 White 55 29 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/IND 71 25 White Men 53 32 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: NO 52 31 White Women 57 27 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES 53 33 Hispanic 46 32 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/DEM 30 55 African American 28 60 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/GOP 75 11 Under 30 59 32 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/IND 65 33 30 – 40 49 39 Donate 2 Org. EVER: NO 49 33 41 – 55 58 25 55 – 65 45 34 Over 65 51 35

44

Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the following statement? “Before Citizens United vs. the Federal Election Commission, unions could spend their money advocating an issue or candidate freely, however corporations could not. The Supreme Court was right in their decision to grant the two the same legal rights and protections as quote - associations of individuals.”

56 27 29 24 9 16 20 10 20 30 40 50 60

AGREE Strongly Somewhat DISAGREE Somewhat Strongly DK/Ref.

National Survey April 2013

Agree Disagree Agree Disagree Agree Disagree TOTAL 56 24 Republican 70 12 Men 60 24 East 58 25 Republican Men 79 10 Women 53 24 Midwest 57 23 Republican Women 65 13 Single 59 23 South 56 25 Democrat 43 35 Single Men 66 21 West 52 23 Democratic Men 43 37 Single Women 51 26 Interview – Cell 54 24 Democratic Women 43 34 Married 57 23 Interview – Landline 57 24 Independent 60 22 Married Men 59 25 Only/Mostly Cell 53 25 Independent Men 63 21 Married Women 56 21 Cell/Land Equal 67 20 Independent Women 55 24 Employed 63 20 Only/Mostly Landline 52 26 Liberal 42 42 Employed Men 66 20 Very Likely 58 23 Moderate 52 26 Employed Women 60 20 Somewhat Likely 46 27 Conservative 70 11 Unemployed 64 12

• Camp. Fin. - Too Much

55 25 Vote Behavior – Democrat 40 38 Employed Single Women 50 27

• Camp. Fin. – About Right

70 18 Vote Behavior – Ticketsplitter 57 24 Employed Married Women 53 23 Camp Fin. – Too Little 63 25 Vote Behavior – Republican 73 9 Not College Graduate 63 20

• Corp. = Assoc. of Indiv.: Agree

77 8 Abortion: Pro – Life 69 17 College Graduate 49 28

• Corp. = Assoc. of Indiv.: Disagree

29 55 Abortion: Pro - Choice 45 33 Income < $60K 60 24 Q29 – Serious Problem 65 19 Protestant 64 18 Income > $60K 53 29 Q29 – Not a Problem 50 40 Catholic 55 23 Area: Urban 51 29 Q30 – Seek to Punish 75 12 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES 52 35 Area: Suburban 56 24 Q30 – Public Accountability 45 42 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/DEM 32 58 Area: Rural 60 20 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/GOP 73 12 White 56 24 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/IND 64 29 White Men 61 25 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: NO 58 20 White Women 53 23 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES 55 26 Hispanic 53 24 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/DEM 33 46 African American 52 25 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/GOP 73 9 Under 30 62 24 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/IND 61 26 30 – 40 54 30 Donate 2 Org. EVER: NO 57 24 41 – 55 58 19 55 – 65 53 27 Over 65 56 26

Within the past two years, have you contributed to a political candidate, political party or a political campaign?

29 68 3 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80

Yes No DK/Refused

46 McLaughlin & Associates www.mclaughlinonline.com National Survey April 2013

Yes No Yes No Yes No TOTAL 29 68 Republican 32 64 Men 28 69 East 27 70 Republican Men 31 64 Women 30 68 Midwest 25 72 Republican Women 33 64 Single 19 78 South 32 66 Democrat 32 67 Single Men 19 76 West 31 66 Democratic Men 31 68 Single Women 19 81 Interview – Cell 18 77 Democratic Women 33 66 Married 34 63 Interview – Landline 33 64 Independent 22 74 Married Men 34 63 Only/Mostly Cell 24 72 Independent Men 21 73 Married Women 35 63 Cell/Land Equal 31 66 Independent Women 23 76 Employed 22 76 Only/Mostly Landline 34 65 Liberal 29 68 Employed Men 21 77 Very Likely 32 65 Moderate 25 72 Employed Women 23 76 Somewhat Likely 13 83 Conservative 33 64 Unemployed 15 85

• Camp. Fin. - Too Much

30 68 Vote Behavior – Democrat 30 68 Employed Single Women 24 77

• Camp. Fin. – About Right

28 70 Vote Behavior – Ticketsplitter 23 74 Employed Married Women 36 64 Camp Fin. – Too Little 25 75 Vote Behavior – Republican 32 64 Not College Graduate 22 76

• Corp. = Assoc. of Indiv.: Agree

26 73 Abortion: Pro – Life 30 68 College Graduate 35 61

• Corp. = Assoc. of Indiv.: Disagree

37 59 Abortion: Pro - Choice 30 67 Income < $60K 21 76 Q29 – Serious Problem 29 69 Protestant 28 71 Income > $60K 41 57 Q29 – Not a Problem 40 57 Catholic 32 64 Area: Urban 30 67 Q30 – Seek to Punish 31 68 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES 100 Area: Suburban 27 69 Q30 – Public Accountability 33 64 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/DEM 100 Area: Rural 30 68 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/GOP 100 White 30 68 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/IND 100 White Men 30 68 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: NO 100 White Women 31 67 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES 49 49 Hispanic 27 70 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/DEM 61 39 African American 23 77 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/GOP 46 50 Under 30 20 80 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/IND 44 57 30 – 40 31 65 Donate 2 Org. EVER: NO 14 85 41 – 55 29 69 55 – 65 32 66 Over 65 30 67

Have you EVER contributed to any issue cause or independent issue organization?

42 54 5 10 20 30 40 50 60

Yes No DK/Refused

48 McLaughlin & Associates www.mclaughlinonline.com National Survey April 2013

Yes No Yes No Yes No TOTAL 42 54 Republican 44 53 Men 43 53 East 39 53 Republican Men 44 51 Women 40 55 Midwest 42 54 Republican Women 43 53 Single 29 67 South 46 50 Democrat 38 58 Single Men 26 69 West 36 61 Democratic Men 39 59 Single Women 32 64 Interview – Cell 39 55 Democratic Women 38 57 Married 44 51 Interview – Landline 43 54 Independent 42 53 Married Men 47 49 Only/Mostly Cell 42 53 Independent Men 45 49 Married Women 42 53 Cell/Land Equal 39 57 Independent Women 37 59 Employed 34 63 Only/Mostly Landline 43 54 Liberal 39 581 Employed Men 33 65 Very Likely 45 52 Moderate 38 57 Employed Women 35 62 Somewhat Likely 26 66 Conservative 47 49 Unemployed 21 76

• Camp. Fin. - Too Much

45 51 Vote Behavior – Democrat 32 65 Employed Single Women 41 56

• Camp. Fin. – About Right

201 78 Vote Behavior – Ticketsplitter 50 44 Employed Married Women 43 54 Camp Fin. – Too Little 38 63 Vote Behavior – Republican 47 50 Not College Graduate 34 63

• Corp. = Assoc. of Indiv.: Agree

37 60 Abortion: Pro – Life 40 57 College Graduate 49 46

• Corp. = Assoc. of Indiv.: Disagree

51 45 Abortion: Pro - Choice 45 51 Income < $60K 35 61 Q29 – Serious Problem 431 54 Protestant 41 57 Income > $60K 54 43 Q29 – Not a Problem 48 49 Catholic 44 50 Area: Urban 42 54 Q30 – Seek to Punish 50 46 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES 71 26 Area: Suburban 40 55 Q30 – Public Accountability 41 56 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/DEM 74 23 Area: Rural 42 54 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/GOP 63 34 White 46 50 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/IND 71 25 White Men 48 47 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: NO 30 68 White Women 43 52 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES 100 Hispanic 32 63 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/DEM 100 African American 29 71 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/GOP 100 Under 30 28 70 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/IND 100 30 – 40 43 54 Donate 2 Org. EVER: NO 100 41 – 55 43 52 55 – 65 45 52 Over 65 43 54

Would you say you most favor a smaller government with fewer services, or a larger government with many services?

60 27 12 10 20 30 40 50 60 70

Smaller Government Larger Government DK/Refused

50 McLaughlin & Associates www.mclaughlinonline.com National Survey April 2013

Smaller Larger Smaller Larger Smaller Larger TOTAL 60 27 Republican 88 8 Men 65 25 East 53 31 Republican Men 90 6 Women 56 30 Midwest 59 29 Republican Women 87 9 Single 44 41 South 66 25 Democrat 33 51 Single Men 53 36 West 58 27 Democratic Men 38 47 Single Women 34 47 Interview – Cell 44 33 Democratic Women 29 55 Married 66 22 Interview – Landline 67 25 Independent 67 19 Married Men 69 22 Only/Mostly Cell 50 32 Independent Men 75 15 Married Women 64 23 Cell/Land Equal 76 16 Independent Women 55 24 Employed 60 26 Only/Mostly Landline 61 30 Liberal 33 52 Employed Men 60 28 Very Likely 63 27 Moderate 59 26 Employed Women 60 25 Somewhat Likely 50 31 Conservative 83 11 Unemployed 27 58

• Camp. Fin. - Too Much

63 26 Vote Behavior – Democrat 27 56 Employed Single Women 35 47

• Camp. Fin. – About Right

35 53 Vote Behavior – Ticketsplitter 69 19 Employed Married Women 67 22 Camp Fin. – Too Little 50 38 Vote Behavior – Republican 91 6 Not College Graduate 60 26

• Corp. = Assoc. of Indiv.: Agree

69 22 Abortion: Pro – Life 79 17 College Graduate 60 29

• Corp. = Assoc. of Indiv.: Disagree

50 39 Abortion: Pro - Choice 45 37 Income < $60K 54 30 Q29 – Serious Problem 63 27 Protestant 67 23 Income > $60K 67 25 Q29 – Not a Problem 60 31 Catholic 61 27 Area: Urban 47 37 Q30 – Seek to Punish 72 19 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES 64 28 Area: Suburban 62 28 Q30 – Public Accountability 55 35 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/DEM 33 56 Area: Rural 68 20 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/GOP 92 7 White 65 24 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: YES/IND 79 14 White Men 70 22 Donate 2 Camp. L2 Years: NO 59 27 White Women 61 26 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES 69 24 Hispanic 54 22 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/DEM 40 51 African American 40 52 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/GOP 93 6 Under 30 56 35 Donate 2 Org. EVER: YES/IND 76 11 30 – 40 59 29 Donate 2 Org. EVER: NO 54 31 41 – 55 58 30 55 – 65 64 23 Over 65 56 29

How often do you use the Internet or E-mail? If you don’t use the Internet at all, just say so 89 83 70 9 3 6 2 5 5 5 1 20 40 60 80 100

USE INTERNET REGULARLY Everyday Almost Everyday Couple Times a Week NOT REGULARLY Once a Week Rarely NEVER DON'T USE INTERNET DK/REFUSED

52 National Survey April 2013

Which social network on the Internet would you say you use the most often? 74 59 7 2 2 2 1 24 2 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80

USE SOCIAL NETWORK Facebook Youtube Linked In Twitter Pinterest Myspace Instagram DON'T USE DK/REFUSED

53 National Survey April 2013

54

Voter Profile

Voter Likelihood Tot. Interview Tot. Area Type Tot. Very Likely 83 Phone 70 Urban 24 Somewhat Likely 17 Internet 30 Suburban 43 Party % Marital Status % Rural 32 Republican 31 Single 19 Internet % Democrat 38 Married 63 Regularly 83 Independent/Other 29 Income % Not Regularly 6 Ideology % Under $60,000 42 Never/Don’t 10 Liberal 26 $60,000 - $100,000 21 Abortion % Moderate 35 Over $100,000 16 Pro-Life 48 Conservative 35 Education % Pro-Choice 47 Vote Behavior % Not College Graduate 49 Religion % Vote Democrat 35 College Graduate 50 Protestant 45 Ticketsplitter 29 Employment % Evangelical 13 Vote Republican 32 Employed 61 Catholic 25 Phone Usage % Retired 21 Cell Phone 45 Unemployed 6 Cell/Landline 27 Union HH % Landline 28 Yes 17 No 80 Gun HH % Yes 40 No 54

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Voter Profile (Cont.)

Race Tot. Gender Tot. White 74 Male 47 African American 11 Female 53 Hispanic 10 Area % Asian 3 New England 5 Age % Middle Atlantic 12 18-29 12 East North Central 17 30-40 16 West North Central 8 41-55 24 South Atlantic 21 56-65 26 East South Central 6 Over 65 18 West South Central 10 Mean Age 51 Mountain 7 Pacific 14 Area % East 18 Mid-West 25 South 37 West 21

National Survey April 2013