MAY 2013 May Gubernatorial Poll

Charles Lollar Dan Bongino David Craig Ron George Undecided Blaine Young Michael Steele Meyer Marks Percentage 21.4% 20.9% 15.1% 14.0% 13.2% 6.9% 5.0% 3.4%

Percentage
Charles Lollar Dan Bongino David Craig Ron George Undecided

Blaine Young
Michael Steele Meyer Marks

Three Month Gubernatorial Tracking Poll: March-May

Dan Bongino David Craig Charles Lollar Undecided/withdrawn Blaine Young Michael Steele Ron George Meyer Marks Percentage 42.6% 16.6% 13.9% 12.3% 6.1% 3.9% 2.7% 1.9%

Percentage
Dan Bongino David Craig Charles Lollar Undecided/withdrawn Blaine Young Michael Steele Ron George Meyer Marks

Response Summary PAGE: 1 1. Are you a member of your county Republican Central Committee?

Total Started Survey: 381 Total Finished Survey: 378 (99.2%)

1. Are you a member of your county Republican Central Committee?

Yes No 2. If the June 2014 Republican Primary for Governor were held today, for whom would you vote?

25.4% 74.6%

96 282

Dan Bongino David Craig Ron George Charles Lollar Meyer Marks Michael Steele Blaine Young Undecided 4. At this moment, who would be your first choice to be the Republican Nominee for President in 2016?

20.9% 15.1% 14.0% 21.4% 3.4% 5.0% 6.9% 13.2%

79 57 53 81 13 19 26 50

Former Governor Jeb Bush (FL) Governor Chris Christie (NJ) Senator Ted Cruz (TX) Former Governor Jon Huntsman (UT) Governor Bobby Jindal (LA) Former Governor Sarah Palin (AK) Senator Rand Paul (KY)

7.4% 11.6% 14.8% 2.1% 6.1% 3.4% 20.9%

28 44 56 8 23 13 79

4. At this moment, who would be your first choice to be the Republican Nominee for President in 2016?

Governor Rick Perry (TX) Representative Paul Ryan (WI) Senator Marco Rubio (FL) Governor Scott Walker (WI) Undecided 5. Which of these bills, if any, should be the focus of any petition drive?

3.2% 6.3% 7.7% 4.2% 12.2%

12 24 29 16 46

Gun Bill [SB 281] Death Penalty Repeal [SB 276] Fair Share Bill for Union Dues [SB422] Drivers Licenses for Illegal Aliens [SB 715] Same-day Voter Registration [HB 17] O'Malley Windmill Scheme [HB 226] Obamacare Implementation [HB 228] All of the above None of the above 6. Would you vote to re-elect a Republican that supported the Rain Tax?

21.4% 7.1% 4.0% 6.6% 6.3% 2.9% 8.2% 32.0% 11.4%

81 27 15 25 24 11 31 121 43

Yes No

11.9% 88.1%

45 333

7. Did you attend the Maryland Republican Party Spring Convention held April 19-20 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Timonium.

Yes No

36.2% 63.8% Why or why not? Show Responses

137 241 168

8. Were you satisfied with the operation of the Maryland Republican Party Convention?

Yes No I Don't Know I Did Not Attend

17.2% 26.5% 7.9% 48.4% Comments Show Responses

65 100 30 183 56

9. If you attended the 2013 Maryland Republican Party Spring Convention, please rate the hotel on the following merits on a scale from 1-5, with 1 being the worst and 5 being the best:

Rating Count

9. If you attended the 2013 Maryland Republican Party Spring Convention, please rate the hotel on the following merits on a scale from 1-5, with 1 being the worst and 5 being the best:

Cleanliness

17.4% (21) 18.0% (22) 21.3% (26) 14.3% (16) 19.3% (23) 37.1% (43) 25.0% (27)

13.2% (16)

21.5% (26)

28.9% (35)

19.0% (23) 17.2% (21) 18.9% (23) 17.9% (20) 11.8% (14) 11.2% (13) 9.3% (10)

121

Convenience Friendliness of Staff Guest Rooms Convention Rooms Elevators

18.0% (22)

23.8% (29)

23.0% (28)

122

18.0% (22)

23.8% (29)

18.0% (22)

122

16.1% (18)

29.5% (33)

22.3% (25)

112

16.0% (19)

33.6% (40)

19.3% (23)

119

15.5% (18)

25.9% (30)

10.3% (12)

116

Bar/Restaurant

17.6% (19)

31.5% (34)

16.7% (18)

108

Comments Show Responses 10. Are you considering running for office in 2014?

24

Yes No

24.1% 75.9%

91 287

9. If you attended the 2013 Maryland Republican Party Spring Convention, please rate the hotel on the following merits on a scale from 1-5, with 1 being the worst and 5 being the best:

Which office? Show Responses

69

11. Do you know who the members on your local Republican Central Committee are?

answered question

378

skipped question

3. What is the most important factor in determining the candidate you are supporting for Governor?
2nd amendment beliefs & plans to reduce out of control government spending! 2nd Amendment, Pro-life, No special rights for gays & lesbians A business minded candidate that can bring jibs and less taxes to Maryland; the candidate must be an energetic person that relates to the voters and can motive people to go to the polls and vote for him.

A Conservative with honesty, integrity, fairness and enthusiasm A credible Republican who can win statewide. A non-politician, an outsider with a fresh new perspective and conservative values. A person who has the backbone to stand solidly against the pressure from the left. A real Republican and not a libertarian A reasonable conservative candidate who can work with Democrats--we are in Maryland and can't be as conservative as we could be in Texas. A person who wants the smallest government possible in Maryland. No giveaways, pandering to groups. aaa Ability to beat the democrat Ability to conduct grass roots Ability to Lead and demonstrated executive experience Ability to lead and make change in Maryland. Ability to raise $$$$ Ability to run a winning campaign. ability to WIN Ability to win ability to win Ability to win Ability to win Ability to win Ability to change status quo Ability to win general election Ability to win the general. Ability to win!!! Ability to win. abiliy to win add Larry Hogan to your list, Immigration issues are the utmost importance and can't be ignored. It's been ignored by most states and it is out of control. Do you realize how many are having anchor babies for profit and in md it cost us more then $2billion a year? Ever wonder why Md is 4th highest taxed state in the country? administration experience, business friendly, tax reduction policies, and less regulations An honest conservative Anti status quo Appeal to Independents, centrist Democrats, and minorities background and experience. Background, platform, ideas. Be honest and no "BULL CRAP". Do the job of a Governor, unlike the current gov. Being a conservative Being able to win in Nov Belief they can win the primary Best candidate. best chance to win general Budget Business acumen Business and leadership experience - and not some neophyte who thinks they're coming to save us. Business aptitude

Business friendly Business minded Business minded and responsible taxes Business sense Can I just say...I'm beginning to wonder about the answer to this question? Of course legislative experience is relevant, but should it be a prerequisite? I just don't know anymore. Is Governor too high to shoot for for a 'newbie'? Who knows...head is spinning re: MD politics right now. Can they run a credible, well-funded campaign designed to win in Blue state. Can they win. Are they Conservative. Can this be someone I can trust? Can they win? Who do they appeal too. Candidate must clearly state and adhere to conservative principles. Character Character Character and demonstrable commitment to the Principles enshrined in the Constitutions. Strength and not compromising on those Liberty principles! Charles has a lot of good business know how. He understands what it takes to be financialy sound. Charles is a military man. He has family values. He loves his country. Commitment Commitment to conservative principals and an ability to show non-conservatives how conservatism will benefit everyone. commitment to conservative principles Commitment to constituents Common Sense Common sense reforms competence and the ability to work with the Democratic leadership in the House and Senate. complicated Conservatism Conservatism and intelligence Conservative Conservative Conservative Conservative ambitions, not willing to take some chances. You might as well advance your cause even if it's a long shot of winning. Why not? I think it actually increases your chances of winning instead of trying to moderate according to MD politics. Conservative and electable Conservative and pro-liberty. Conservative credentials Conservative credentials Conservative Honor Conservative principles Conservative principles. Conservative record conservative values Conservative values Conservative values...Low taxes, small government, minding your own business

Conservative worldview, not just words, but the way they live. Dan Bongino is a close second. Charles Lollar is a very close third. I just know Ron better. conservative: fiscally and morally Conservitive values & Less Government Consistency in his actions and words. constitutionalist, flat-tax support, low-low corp tax for job creation, lived in a red county, would have to see voting record. Creating a better environment for business in Maryland Cut spending and reduce taxes, MD abstain from Obamacare, rescind rain tax, gun control, legislation, gasoline tax and all the other crap this past legislature passed. Become more business friendly. MD is becoming cost prohibitive for all citizens, especially senior citizens on very fixed incomes. Cut spending lower taxes get rid of wind farm cut tax and fees Debt relief solutions. Degree of probability of victory Does he/she take the Maryland Constitution seriously. Does the candidate have demonstrated experience as a leader Economy and budgets Economy and taxes Economy, Job Creation economy, job creation Economy, Job Creation Economy, Rain Tax Economy, Rain Tax, Job Creation Economy, Smaller Government Electability Electability electability electability Electability electability electability Electability Electability Electability electability Electability Electability electability electability electability ELECTABILITY AND FISCAL CONSERVATIVE Electability. Electability-Message-Integrity Electable Fiscal Conservative

Electable, Fiscal conservative ending environmental restrictions Ethics, truth and common sense leadership. Executive Experience/Applied fiscal conservatism Executive leader Experience experience Experience Experience Experience Experience Experience Experience Experience Experience Experience experience and credibility experience and knowledge of state Experience and working with others Experience as a businessman and experience in the legislature. Experience Beating Democrats. experience conservative voting record Experience in fiscal responsiblity and fax taxation. Experience in military and private enterprise, leadership skills, and confidence. experience running a county government Experience with county governments Experience, wisdom, knowledge in running government on a local level. Experience. The folks who've never held office should pack it up and go home. exposure of the candidate Financial stability Fiscal Fiscal and moral conservative Fiscal conservative fiscal conservative fiscal conservative, more on the lines of chris christie and closer to a libertarian than the republican party line. Fiscal Conservative, Pro Life, Religious Freedom, 2nd Amendment Rights, Respect for our Constitution, less government control, bring back the death penalty - no gay marriage Support Small Business, Smaller Government, Fiscal responsibility Fiscal responsibility and bipartisan cooperation. fiscal restraint/lower taxes Fiscally conservative fiscally conservative and willing to make difficult choices on programs and spending rather then just increasing the budget Fiscally responsibile businessman

fisical policy. freedom orientation freedom, economy, the second Amendment. we need a smaller , less intrusive government and a more robust economy. Current taxes are punitive. we now have a O'Malley RAIN TAX! Fresh untainted meat Friendly business environment, taxes (less) and jobs Fundamental grasp of basic economic theory and practice. Fundraising ability Genuine person with genuine concerns and issues at the heart of their campaign. getting our fiscal house in order and being open & honest with the people. Getting state's fiscal house in order, eliminating 100% of the tax increases from owe'malley's administration, getting rid of windmills, fighting obamacare. There is not one most important factor - all of these are equally important! Good record gun control gun rights He should be someone committed to not raising taxes, repealing the gas tax, the rain tax and the flush tax, among others, and upholding 2nd amendment rights. Height His (or her) business acumen His ability to win. His ability to work on both sides of the aisle to get things accomplished! His determination His endorsements. Honest and has the people's best interests at heart honesty Honesty Honesty Honesty HONESTY Honesty and integrity! honesty and less government control Honesty Committment to conserv principles. Honesty, Less Government, protection of Constitution and Amendment Rights Honesty; sticking to your values and not letting outside factors change your views. Howuch moolah they raise I believe him. i want someone who will not take no for an answer and can get things done the right way with a deep blue legislature. I want the most conservative of the bunch. I will support whoever will best improve Maryland's economy. I'd say, the most important factor in determining the candidate I am supporting for Governor is whether they are fit for the job. IF they are a true conservative, If they can articulate their views without embracing ideas and idealogy that are outside the mainstream of Maryland.

If they're truly conservatives and will stand up for pro-Liberty issues. Improving the business climate through lower corp tax rates rather than subsidies. In touch with what the constitutions want and need. Inclusion integerity Integrity Integrity integrity Integrity integrity, results driven and enthusium Integrity, trust,honesty.humility Integrity; Repealing Gov. O'Malley's legislation Intelligence Job Creation leadership leadership Leadership abilities defined by character and honor. Leadership ability Leadership ability and inspiration Leadership and passion Leadership and 'Sperience Leadership skills. Legitimacy as a candidate. libertarian leanings liberty and taxes Like him Likeable!!! likely to win general Limited Government Limited government lower taxes lower taxes lower taxes Massive cuts in spending, regulation and nanny state type laws Matching my ideals message. supporters Met him and really liked him. Also like his positions on many issues. Moderate Money Moral (No Abortion, no Buggers, no gambling) I want a governor who will a servant of the citizenry, not the top shakedown artist. Answer below I want a presidential candidate that hasn't sold his souls to the joos. Moral Convictions Moral responsibility Morality and implementation of natural law and logic in our legistlation. Morally Conservative

More libertarian views Most likely to read and support the Maryland Constitution. Must be a conservative businessman with leadership qualities, integrity and the fortitude to to get the job done, regardless! N/A name recognition No games, just dismantle the MD political machine. No more status quo no most important thing-- many things Not a polition and never held any elected position. I am sick of the corruption. Not an ass/not a party purist Not an establishment member of the GOP Not being a political hack. Bongino and Marks are the only two that fit that bill opposed to tax hikes Outsider with strong communication to all Marylanders and not just party politics. Personal Reputation and Popularity (well known) Policues Position on issues. positions on issues, electable, character Preserving the Second Amendment Principle Principled Prior executive or administrator experience Private sector experience. pro-business & pro-life Pro-life Promotes freedom, liberty, & the constitution Property rights proven record of minimizing the costs to taxpayers Proven track record of growth oriented policies Qualifications and electability Raising Money and a vision for the state to take control of education and reducing taxes. Reasonability and Winnability record record, electibility reducing taxing in Maryland and stop giving money away Reforming firearms laws. Reign in government spending/size by 10%. Term limits for all legislators by Grandfathering all current legislators Repealing all of Martin O'Malley's laws Republican!!! David Craig!! Running goverment like a business. second amendment Sense. Several factors small government Fiscal responsibility Small government and pro- liberty agenda

Small Government Conservative Small government which includes no death penalty Smaller government / lower taxes / retaining giving back liberties Socially progressive policies with a history of fiscal discipline in elected office Solid Conservative Record. Social & Fiscal. Someone who can inspire the Grassroots. someone who can relate to the people. AND, stop all these taxes. O'Mally is just trying to see how much he can collect. Someone who has a shred of fiscal understanding and will not continue on this path of tax and spend Someone who is not David Craig. Someone who will abolish excessive taxation, especially the estate tax Sound Christian Conservative Constitutional values that will put Maryland on track to being truly recognized as The Free State. spending priorities stance on social issues Standing up for beliefs without being an ass State-level government experience, business experience Staying in touch with the people and making good business decisions, not political decisions. Stick to economic issues Sticking to conservative values. Strong character and proven leadership. strong economic experience and wisdom to make logical budget choices Strong leader. Strong leadership and business management Strong person Supporting the Constitution! Supporting the US Constitution Tax reduction Tax reform, civil freedoms, and sensibility Taxes taxes Taxes taxes Taxes taxes That he/she understand fiscal responsibility. That the candidate be Pro-life That their name is Dan Bongino. That they are a solid conservative and stand for those values an principles. That they are principled and adhere to conservative principles of limited govenrment, real fiscal responsibility not gimmicks, fight back against Dem undfunded mandates and for our natural rights. That they will drastically cut spending and not have it be so easy for the entitlement crowd. Let people earn their money, not just keep getting it for free. The ability to get media attention, raise hell when needed and to not back down. The ability to win against the democratic machine. The ability to win.

The ability to win... The ability to work with Busch and Miller and fiscal responsibilty The Buckley rule - most conservative ELECTABLE candidate The candidate is willing to fight for every vote. The candidate who gets my vote will be the one who best demonstrates his ability to humbly accept the role of a servant to the people of Maryland. The most important factor is experience and a proven record of success. There are many possible candidates with no actual experience in public office who like to spout off about how things "should be" without knowing how to achieve their vision. The odds of a victory. The way in which they address issues such as environmental protection by means of sound economics liek George H.W Bush and the Clean Air Act Ammendments of 1990 Their ability to win! their record There ability to see both sides of the table and make smrt decisions They are a part of the people. They are actually a Conservative. They be Conservative and have the ability to win They would have to be willing to repeal taxes such as rain tax, gas tax (if possible), same day voting, GUN BILL, Pretty much undo everything that passed during 2013 session. Toughness Traditional values & conservative principles trust tuned in to rural issues understanding the private sector needs private sector to grow and will put in place initiatives to reduce government taxes and regulations Untainted, leader, git r done qualities Unwavering conservative principles Viability Viability and demonstrated ability to win in blue areas of the state. victory Views on the issues: I tend to lean libertarian insofar as civil liberties (including pro-immigration reform). Low taxes, personal responsibility. Views, electability. Take public financing...senseless to try and compete with Democratic money machines We need a passionate candidate with a good knowledge of the issues, and a commitment to the people. We need a proactive candidate for Governor who promotes a clear set of policies based on proven Conservative principles and Economic ideas. Whether or not they are truly conservative leaders or RINO's. Whether they are willing to strictly adhere to the US Constitution in its entirety. Who can best undo the damage that O Malley has done to us Who I think has the drive and motivation to effect the change this state needs. Who is able to get votes from white Dems in Howard, Baltimore, and Montgomery County. Who will put the brakes on increased taxes and spending. Whoever is the strongest conservative, most business experience, and can best beat the Democrats...that's Charles.

Winability :-) Winning winning in 2014 Working to keep senior citizens/retirees in their home state of MD by not taxing or running them out of the state. xxxxxx Youthfulness