New York SD 60 Survey Results

Q1

How likely would you say you are to vote in this

Novembers election? Are you certain to vote,
will you probably vote, are the chances 50/50,
or will you probably not vote?

Q5

Certain to vote ................................................ 96%

Will probably vote ........................................... 4%
Chances are 50/50 ......................................... 0%
Will probably not vote...................................... 0%

Q2

Do you approve or disapprove of President

Barack Obamas job performance?

Much more likely............................................. 38%

Somewhat more likely..................................... 13%

Approve .......................................................... 35%

Somewhat less likely....................................... 12%

Disapprove...................................................... 56%

Much less likely............................................... 27%

Not sure .......................................................... 10%

Q3

Do you think someone working fulltime at $8 an

hour earns enough to sustain a family in New
York, or not?
Think one does ............................................... 13%
Think one does not ......................................... 80%
Not sure .......................................................... 8%

Q4

There is currently a policy proposal in Albany to

increase the minimum wage from $8 per hour
to $10.10 per hour, with subsequent increases
based on increased cost of living, and to grant
localities the ability to raise their minimum
wage beyond that. Would you strongly support,
somewhat support, somewhat oppose, or
strongly oppose this policy?
Strongly support.............................................. 41%
Somewhat support.......................................... 17%
Somewhat oppose .......................................... 13%

In the upcoming election for New York State

Senate, would you be much more likely,
somewhat more likely, somewhat less likely, or
much less likely to vote for a candidate who
supported increasing the minimum wage to
$10.10 per hour, with future increases based
on increased cost of living, and to grant
localities the ability to raise their minimum
wage beyond that, or would it not make a
difference?

Wouldn't make a difference............................. 8%

Not sure .......................................................... 1%

Q6

In recent years, New York State has created

new tax loopholes on corporations and banks,
while budget shortfalls have forced public
schools to have overcrowded classrooms and
make cuts to art, music, sports, and more.
Would you strongly support, somewhat
support, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose
closing tax loopholes for corporations and
banks in order to reduce class sizes and
restore programs to our schools?
Strongly support.............................................. 50%
Somewhat support.......................................... 18%
Somewhat oppose .......................................... 10%
Strongly oppose.............................................. 17%
Not sure .......................................................... 5%

Strongly oppose.............................................. 28%

Not sure .......................................................... 0%

October 22-23, 2014

Survey of 365 likely voters

3020 Highwoods Blvd.

Raleigh, NC 27604
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Q7

Would you be much more likely, somewhat

more likely, somewhat less likely, or much less
likely to vote for a candidate for state Senate
who supported closing tax loopholes on
corporations and banks to provide more state
funding for our public schools, or would it not
make a difference?
Much more likely............................................. 48%

Woman ........................................................... 53%

Man................................................................. 47%

Q11 If you are a Democrat, press 1. If a Republican,

press 2. If you are a member of a different
party, press 3. If you are not a member of a
political party, press 4.

Somewhat more likely..................................... 18%

Democrat ........................................................ 44%

Somewhat less likely....................................... 9%

Republican...................................................... 37%

Much less likely............................................... 18%

Other............................................................... 11%

Wouldn't make a difference............................. 6%

Not a member of a party ................................. 9%

Not sure .......................................................... 1%

Q8

Q10 If you are a woman, press 1. If a man, press 2.

The high cost of housing is a problem for many

families across New York. Would you strongly
support, somewhat support, somewhat
oppose, or strongly oppose more effort by state
government to increase affordability through
expanded investments and stronger policies to
benefit families, homeowners, and tenants?
Strongly support.............................................. 31%

Q12 If you are Hispanic, press 1. If white, press 2. If

African-American, press 3. If other, press 4.
Hispanic .......................................................... 4%
White .............................................................. 87%
African-American ............................................ 5%
Other............................................................... 4%

Q13 If you are 18 to 45 years old, press 1. If 46 to

65, press 2. If you are older than 65, press 3.

Somewhat support.......................................... 27%

18 to 45........................................................... 29%

Somewhat oppose .......................................... 10%

46 to 65........................................................... 47%

Strongly oppose.............................................. 24%

Older than 65 .................................................. 24%

Not sure .......................................................... 7%

Q9

In the last presidential election, did you vote for

Barack Obama or Mitt Romney?
Barack Obama................................................ 53%
Mitt Romney.................................................... 39%
Not sure / Prefer not to share.......................... 8%

October 22-23, 2014

Survey of 365 likely voters

3020 Highwoods Blvd.

Raleigh, NC 27604
information@publicpolicypolling.com / 888 621-6988