YG Network: National Survey Results. Presented by: John McLaughlin and Rob Schmidt January 22 nd, 2014

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1 f YG Network: National Survey Results Presented by: John McLaughlin and Rob Schmidt January 22 nd, 14

2 Methodology This national survey of 1, likely 14 general election voters was conducted from January 14 th to 17 th, 14. All interviews were conducted online; survey invitations were distributed randomly within predetermined geographic units. These units were structured to correlate with actual voter turnout in a nationwide general election. This poll of 1, likely general election voters has an accuracy of +/- 3.1% at a 95% confidence interval. 2

3 Generally speaking, do you favor or oppose raising the federal minimum wage to $ an hour? FAV S trongly S mwt OPPOS E S mwt S trongly DK/Ref. 9 3 Favor Oppose East Midwest South West Very Likely Somewhat Likely Generic Ballot Democrat 89 Generic Ballot Republican 38 Generic Ballot Und Raise Minimum Wage - Favor Raise Minimum Wage Opp. Republican 37 Democrat 88 Independent Liberal Moderate 8 16 Conservative Under $, $,-$, 7 27 Over $, White African American Hispanic 89 9 Under Over Men Women 77

4 Now, say the federal minimum wage is raised to $ an hour. Would this make your personal financial situation? 8 7 Better Worse ND East Midwest South West Very Likely Somewhat Likely Generic Ballot Democrat Generic Ballot Republican 3 47 Generic Ballot Und Raise Min. Wage Favor Raise Min. Wage - Oppose Republican Democrat Independent Liberal Moderate 36 5 Conservative Under $, BETTER A Lot A Little WSE A Little A Lot NO EFFECT 4 DK/Ref. $,-$, Over $, White African American Hispanic Under Over Men Women

5 All things being equal, which do you think is the best way to create new jobs and pay increases for working middle class families? Raising the federal minimum wage to $ an hour Creating economic growth and new private sector jobs by holding the line on taxes and reducing regulations on businesses 8 Wage Growth East 3 61 Midwest South West Very Likely 32 Somewhat Likely Generic Ballot Democrat Generic Ballot Republican Generic Ballot Und Raise Minimum Wage - Favor 41 5 Raise Minimum Wage Opp Republican 74 Democrat Independent Liberal Moderate Conservative Under $, $,-$, Over $, 25 7 White African American Hispanic Under Minimum Wage Economic Growth DK/Ref Over Men Women 34 56

6 Now, say the federal minimum wage is raised to $ an hour, do you think? 8 7 More jobs will be created More low wage workers will lose their jobs More Lose East Midwest 3 47 South West Very Likely Somewhat Likely 3 42 Generic Ballot Democrat Generic Ballot Republican Generic Ballot Und. 47 Raise Minimum Wage - Favor Raise Minimum Wage Opp. 6 9 Republican Democrat Independent Liberal Moderate 28 4 Conservative Under $, 33 4 $,-$, Over $, White African American Hispanic Under More Jobs Lose Jobs DK/Ref Over Men Women 34 4

7 Generally speaking, which would you prefer ME? The federal government setting one national minimum wage Allowing states to determine their own minimum wages because wages and the cost of living are different in each state 8 Federal States East 34 Midwest South West Very Likely Somewhat Likely 3 61 Generic Ballot Democrat Generic Ballot Republican Generic Ballot Und. 27 Raise Minimum Wage - Favor Raise Minimum Wage Opp Republican Democrat Independent Liberal Moderate Conservative Under $, $,-$, Over $, White African American Hispanic Under 4 35 Federal States DK/Ref Over Men Women 34

8 Which of the following comes closest to your own personal opinion? The federal government should focus on policies that grow the economy, like lowering energy costs, lowering taxes on small businesses, reducing regulations and cutting spending The federal government should focus on policies that address income inequality, such as continuing to provide long-term unemployment benefits, increasing the minimum wage to $ an hour and increasing taxes on the wealthy 8 7 Economy Inequality East Midwest South West 54 4 Very Likely Somewhat Likely Generic Ballot Democrat Generic Ballot Republican 75 Generic Ballot Und Raise Minimum Wage - Favor Raise Minimum Wage Opp Republican Democrat 34 Independent 33 Liberal Moderate 51 4 Conservative Under $, 53 4 $,-$, Over $, White African American 3 62 Hispanic 43 5 Under Grow Economy Income Inequality DK/Ref Over Men Women 53 41

9 8 Which is more important to you personally? Narrowing the gap between the rich and the poor Expanding economic growth for everyone Rich/Poor Growth East Midwest South 3 66 West Very Likely Somewhat Likely Generic Ballot Democrat Generic Ballot Republican Generic Ballot Und Raise Minimum Wage - Favor Raise Minimum Wage Opp Republican Democrat Independent Liberal Moderate Conservative Under $, $,-$, Rich/Poor Econ. Growth DK/Ref. 9 4 Over $, 28 7 White African American Hispanic Under Over Men Women 36

10 8 7 5 Which is more important to you personally? Narrowing the gap between the rich and the poor Creating jobs 71 Rich/Poor Jobs East Midwest 3 68 South 26 7 West Very Likely Somewhat Likely Generic Ballot Democrat 36 Generic Ballot Republican Generic Ballot Und Raise Minimum Wage - Favor Raise Minimum Wage Opp Republican Democrat Independent Liberal Moderate 24 7 Conservative Under $, 26 7 $,-$, Rich/Poor Creating Jobs DK/Ref. 4 Over $, White African American Hispanic 27 7 Under Over Men Women 29 68

11 8 7 Which is more important to you personally? Raising the minimum wage Seeking higher wages for middle class Americans Minimum Higher East Midwest South West Very Likely 36 5 Somewhat Likely 5 38 Generic Ballot Democrat Generic Ballot Republican Generic Ballot Und Raise Minimum Wage - Favor Raise Minimum Wage Opp Republican Democrat Independent Liberal Moderate Conservative Under $, $,-$, Over $, White 34 5 African American Hispanic Raising Minimum Wage Higher Wages 11 DK/Ref. Under Over Men Women 43 45

12 Which would have a more positive effect on you and your family? Raising the minimum wage Approving the Keystone Pipeline which would lower energy costs 8 7 Minimum Keystone East Midwest South 37 5 West Very Likely Somewhat Likely 4 4 Generic Ballot Democrat Generic Ballot Republican 68 Generic Ballot Und Raise Minimum Wage - Favor Raise Minimum Wage Opp Republican 67 Democrat Independent 32 5 Liberal Moderate Conservative 67 Under $, $,-$, Over $, 3 54 White 3 54 African American Hispanic Raising Minimum Wage Keystone 12 DK/Ref. Under Over Men Women 39 44

13 Which of the following comes closest to your own personal opinion? Congressman A who says what s holding back American workers is weak labor unions, a low minimum wage and the political power of wealthy business owner Congressman B who says what s holding back American workers is the high cost of healthcare, failing schools and outdated government policies 8 7 A B East 4 47 Midwest South West Very Likely Somewhat Likely 3 53 Generic Ballot Democrat Generic Ballot Republican Generic Ballot Und Raise Minimum Wage - Favor Raise Minimum Wage Opp Republican Democrat Independent Liberal Moderate 36 5 Conservative Under $, 36 5 $,-$, Over $, White African American Hispanic Under Congressman A Congressman B DK/Ref Over Men Women 36 5

14 DEM GOP Und. Generic Ballot: U.S. Congress East Midwest South West Very Likely Somewhat Likely Generic Ballot Democrat Generic Ballot Repub. Generic Ballot Und. Raise Min. Wage Favor DEM Def. Prob. Lean GOP Def. Prob. Lean UND. Raise Min. Wage - Oppose Republican Democrat Independent Liberal Moderate Conservative Under $, $,-$, Over $, White African American Hispanic Under Over Men Women