June 28-July 1, Likely Voters Margin of Error +/-3.1% FAIR SOCIETY FREQUENCY QUESTIONNAIRE

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1 Q.3 First of all, are you registered to vote at this address? Yes No...- (ref:screen1) Q.4 Many people weren't able to vote in the 2000 election for president between George Bush, Al Gore, and Ralph Nader. How about you? Were you able to vote, or for some reason were you unable to vote? Voted Ineligible/too young... 3 Did not vote... 1 (Can't remember/don't know/refused)...- (ref:vote00) Q.5 As you know, there was an election for Congress and other offices in Many people weren't able to vote. How about you? Were you able to vote or for some reason were you unable to vote? Voted Did not vote (Can't remember/don't know)... 2 (Refused)...- (ref:vote02) Q.6 What are the chances of your voting in the election for President in November: are you almost certain to vote, will you probably vote, are the chances 50-50, or don't you think you will vote? Almost certain Probably Will not vote...- (Don't know/refused)...- (ref:willvote) GREENBERG QUINLAN ROSNER RESEARCH 1

2 Q.7 Generally speaking, do you think that things in this country are going in the right direction, or do you feel things have gotten pretty seriously off on the wrong track? Right direction Wrong track (Don't know/refused)... 7 Right - Wrong (ref:direct) Q.8 Do you approve or disapprove of the way George Bush is handling his job as president? Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove (Don't know/refused)... 3 approve disapprove Approve - disapprove... 1 (ref:bushapp2) GREENBERG QUINLAN ROSNER RESEARCH 2

3 Q.9 Thinking about the elections in November, if the election for president were held today and the candidates were Republican George Bush and Democrat John Kerry -- for whom would you vote -- Republican George Bush or Democrat John Kerry? John Kerry Lean John Kerry... 2 George Bush Lean George Bush... 2 (Other candidate)... 1 Lean (Other candidate)... 0 (Undecided)... 2 (Refused)... 1 John Kerry George Bush (Other candidate)... 1 John Kerry - George Bush...-1 (ref:pres04) Q.10 Even though you are not supporting John Kerry now, what are the chances that you might support John Kerry in the election for president in November -- is there a fair chance that you might support him, a small chance, just a very slight chance or no chance at all that you might support him? Fair chance... 6 A small chance... 5 Just a very slight chance... 7 No chance at all (Don't know/refused)... 0 Kerry Supporter (ref:pckr) GREENBERG QUINLAN ROSNER RESEARCH 3

4 Q.11 Even though you are not supporting George Bush now, what are the chances that you might support George Bush in the election for president in November -- is there a fair chance that you might support him, a small chance, just a very slight chance or no chance at all that you might support him? Fair chance... 4 A small chance... 4 Just a very slight chance... 6 No chance at all (Don't know/refused)... 0 Bush Supporter (ref:pcbshkr) Q.12 If the candidates for President were Republican George Bush, Democrat John Kerry and Independent Ralph Nader, for whom would you vote? John Kerry George Bush Ralph Nader... 4 (Undecided)... 4 (Other candidate)... 0 (Refused)... 1 John Kerry - George Bush...-3 (ref:vote3way) Q.13 Even though you are not supporting Ralph Nader now, what are the chances that you might support Ralph Nader in the election for president in November -- is there a fair chance that you might support him, a small chance, just a very slight chance or no chance at all that you might support him? Fair chance... 6 A small chance... 8 Just a very slight chance No chance at all (Don't know/refused)... 2 Nader Supporter... 4 (ref:pcnader) GREENBERG QUINLAN ROSNER RESEARCH 4

5 [500 Respondents] Q.14 (SPLIT A) I'm going to read you another series of statements. After hearing each statement, please tell me if you would describe that situation as very fair, fair, a little unfair, unfair or very unfair. A Very Very Lttle Un Un DK/ Un Fair Fair Unfair fair fair Ref Fair fair 14 Millions of American workers spent their entire careers with one company on the basis of a contract that promised them a pension plan to provide for them and their families in retirement, only to have the company cut their pension pay and benefits after they retired Health insurance companies have avoided paying an insured person's bills when costly illnesses occur even after that person has fully paid their health insurance premiums for years The federal government has created the largest deficits in U.S. history, with deficits on the horizon for many years, leaving the debts to be paid by our children and grandchildren The IRS now audits a higher percentage of tax returns of those making low incomes, less than twenty five thousand dollars a year, than it does those making higher incomes, above one hundred thousand dollars per year Today, the average CEO makes more than 500 times the salary of his or her average employee The vast majority of government tax breaks go to large corporations, in the form of export subsidies, low-interest loans, or offshore tax havens, rather than small businesses or individuals GREENBERG QUINLAN ROSNER RESEARCH 5

6 20 The Patriot Act, passed in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, allows the government to perform wiretaps or review your financial and medical records without a warrant [500 Respondents] Q.21 (SPLIT B) I'm going to read you another series of statements. After hearing each statement, please tell me if this situation makes you very upset, upset, somewhat upset, not upset or not upset at all. Not Very Smwt Not Upset DK/ Not Upset Upset Upset Upset at All Ref Upset Upset 21 Millions of American workers spent their entire careers with one company on the basis of a contract that promised them a pension plan to provide for them and their families in retirement, only to have the company cut their pension pay and benefits after they retired Health insurance companies have avoided paying an insured person's bills when costly illnesses occur even after that person has fully paid their health insurance premiums for years The federal government has created the largest deficits in U.S. history, with deficits on the horizon for many years, leaving the debts to be paid by our children and grandchildren The IRS now audits a higher percentage of tax returns of those making low incomes, less than twenty five thousand dollars a year, than it does those making higher incomes, above one hundred thousand dollars per year GREENBERG QUINLAN ROSNER RESEARCH 6

7 25 Today, the average CEO makes more than 500 times the salary of his or her average employee The vast majority of government tax breaks go to large corporations, in the form of export subsidies, low-interest loans, or offshore tax havens, rather than small businesses or individuals The Patriot Act, passed in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, allows the government to perform wiretaps or review your financial and medical records without a warrant Q.28 Now I am going to read you a statement about what some call a "fair society." After hearing the statement please tell me whether this would make you much more likely, somewhat more likely, a little more likely, no more likely, or less likely to support a candidate for president who fights for the principles in this statement. A fair society is one in which nobody is left behind. This is not just a promise, but a new America where anyone who seeks work can get a job, nobody can be cheated out of their pension rights, and all health care is accessible to everyone so nobody will ever have to choose between buying medicine and food. Please tell me whether this would make you much more likely, somewhat more likely, a little more likely, no more likely, or less likely to support a candidate for president who fights for the principles in this statement. Much more likely Somewhat more likely A little more likely No more likely Less likely (Don't know / Refused)... 6 Much/somewhat more Much/somewhat/little (ref:etzsocie) GREENBERG QUINLAN ROSNER RESEARCH 7

8 [500 Respondents] Q.29 (SPLIT C) As you know, George Bush and John Kerry are running for President in the election this November. John Kerry says, he is committed to a fair society, and as president, will fight for policies that promote fairness. Once again, thinking again about the election to be held in November...if the election for president were held today and the candidates were Republican George Bush and Democrat John Kerry -- for whom would you vote -- Republican George Bush or Democrat John Kerry? John Kerry Lean John Kerry... 1 George Bush Lean George Bush... 2 (Other candidate)... 0 Lean (Other candidate)... 0 (Undecided)... 2 (Refused)... 1 John Kerry George Bush (Other candidate)... 1 John Kerry - George Bush... 1 (ref:etzkerry) GREENBERG QUINLAN ROSNER RESEARCH 8

9 [500 Respondents] Q.30 (SPLIT D) Once again, thinking again about the election to be held in November...if the election for president were held today and the candidates were Republican George Bush and Democrat John Kerry -- for whom would you vote -- Republican George Bush or Democrat John Kerry? John Kerry Lean John Kerry... 0 George Bush Lean George Bush... 1 (Other candidate)... 1 Lean (Other candidate)...- (Undecided)... 2 (Refused)... 1 John Kerry George Bush (Other candidate)... 1 John Kerry - George Bush...-1 (ref:etzvote) Q.31 Thinking about all of these statements, what bothers you the most about these situations? The rich get richer and the poor get poorer People expect others to clean up their mess There are two sets of rules Some people get away with things while most play by the rules No one is looking out for the little guy The rules are being changed in the middle of the game... 8 Contracts are made and then broken... 8 (None of the above)... 6 (Don't know/refused)... 5 (ref:etzque2) GREENBERG QUINLAN ROSNER RESEARCH 9

10 Q.32 What does the term unfair mean to you? Different rules for different people or groups The system is rigged to benefit a privileged few Some not living up to what they agreed to Some act irresponsibly while most are responsible The rules changing in the middle (None of the above)... 4 (Don't know/refused)... 5 (ref:etzque3) GREENBERG QUINLAN ROSNER RESEARCH 10