2016 Democratic Delegate & Alternate Delegate Survey: Questions and Numeric Results

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Section I: FEDERAL LEVEL ISSUE QUESTIONS

1. With ONE being the LEAST important and FIVE being the MOST important; we would like to know how you rate the importance of the following issues:

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STOP TPP
Overturning Citizens United ruling
Voting Rights, Single Payer
justice system reform
Education Reform – stop testing regimen, no tax revenue for charters
Equal rights for women, union rights.
systemic racism

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Issue	1	2	3	4	5	Total	Weighted Average
Jobs/Economy	6.98% 3	2.33% 1	9.30% 4	27.91% 12	53.49% 23	43	4.19
Income Inequality	7.14% 3	2.38% 1	0.00% 0	19.05% 8	71.43% 30	42	4.45
Unemployment Rate	2.44% 1	7.32% 3	31.71% 13	39.02% 16	19.51% 8	41	3.66
Government Regulations	9.76% 4	19.51% 8	31.71% 13	31.71% 13	7.32% 3	41	3.07
Free Trade Agreements	7.69% 3	7.69% 3	28.21% 11	28.21% 11	28.21% 11	39	3.62
Foreign Affairs	2.44% 1	9.76% 4	26.83% 11	36.59% 15	24.39% 10	41	3.71
ISIS/ Terrorism	12.20% 5	14.63% 6	21.95% 9	17.07% 7	34.15% 14	41	3.46
Health Care/ Obamacare	4.65% 2	0.00% 0	11.63% 5	41.86% 18	41.86% 18	43	4.16
Development of Domestic Fossil Fuels	26.83% 11	24.39% 10	21.95% 9	14.63% 6	12.20% 5	41	2.61
Development of Alternative Energy Sources	4.88% 2	7.32% 3	12.20% 5	19.51% 8	56.10% 23	41	4.15
Climate Change	7.14% 3	7.14% 3	14.29% 6	16.67% 7	54.76% 23	42	4.05
Abortion	23.81% 10	21.43% 9	14.29% 6	9.52% 4	30.95% 13	42	3.02
Tax Reform	9.76% 4	4.88% 2	14.63% 6	24.39% 10	46.34% 19	41	3.93
Entitlement Reform	24.39% 10	19.51% 8	19.51% 8	26.83% 11	9.76% 4	41	2.78
Budget Deficit/ Government Spending	12.20% 5	12.20% 5	29.27% 12	24.39% 10	21.95% 9	41	3.32
Illegal Immigration	22.50% 9	15.00% 6	27.50% 11	25.00% 10	10.00% 4	40	2.85
Gun Control	11.90% 5	7.14% 3	14.29% 6	16.67% 7	50.00% 21	42	3.86
Supreme Court Nominees	4.65% 2	2.33% 1	4.65% 2	16.28% 7	72.09% 31	43	4.49
Protecting Constitutional Rights	7.32% 3	2.44% 1	29.27% 12	17.07% 7	43.90% 18	41	3.88
Gay Marriage/ Gay Rights	7.32% 3	17.07% 7	14.63% 6	19.51% 8	41.46% 17	41	3.71
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2. When deciding on which candidate for whom you will vote, are economic issues, social issues or foreign affairs the most important factor?

Answer Choices	Response Percent	Response Count
ECONOMIC ISSUES	20.93%	9
SOCIAL ISSUES	18.60%	8
FOREIGN AFFAIRS	0.00%	0
COMBINATION OF ALL THREE	60.47%	26
Answered		43
Skipped		1
Total Respondents		43

3. Do you think the Obama Administration’s foreign policies have made the United States more secure or less secure?

Answer Choices	Response Percent	Response Count
MUCH MORE SECURE	18.60%	8
SOMEWHAT MORE SECURE	48.84%	21
ABOUT THE SAME	27.91%	12
SOMEWHAT LESS SECURE	4.65%	2
MUCH LESS SECURE	0.00%	0
Answered		43
Skipped		1
Total Respondents		43

4. Do you think President Obama is on the RIGHT TRACK or the WRONG TRACK in responding to the threat of ISIS and international terrorism?

Answer Choices	Response Percent	Response Count
RIGHT TRACK	90.24%	37
WRONG TRACK	9.76%	4
Answered		41
Skipped		3
Total Respondents		41

5. Until the threat of ISIS/terrorism has ended, should the United States:

Answer Choices	Response Percent	Response Count
BAN ALL MUSLIMS FROM ENTERING THE COUNTRY	0.00%	0
BAN ENTRY FROM COUNTRIES THAT ARE HOTBEDS OF TERRORIST ACTIVITY	5.13%	2
CURRENT LAWS ARE SUFFICIENT	94.87%	37
Answered		39
Skipped		5
Total Respondents		39

6. Do you APPROVE or DISAPPROVE of the Obama Administration’s nuclear deal with Iran?

Answer Choices	Response Percent	Response Count
STRONGLY APPROVE	40.48%	17
SOMEWHAT APPROVE	54.76%	23
SOMEWHAT DISAPPROVE	4.76%	2
STRONGLY DISAPPROVE	0.00%	0
Answered		42
Skipped		2
Total Respondents		42

7. Generally speaking, do you feel that the U.S. Economy is on the right track, or is it off in the wrong direction?

Answer Choices	Response Percent	Response Count
RIGHT TRACK	83.72%	36
WRONG TRACK	18.60%	8
Answered	43
Skipped	1
Total Respondents	43

8. Who is to blame for the nation’s current economic ills? (Check all that apply)

Answer Choices	Response Percent	Response Count
PRESIDENT OBAMA	6.98%	3
FEDERAL RESERVE	13.95%	6
CONGRESS	67.44%	29
CORPORATE AMERICA	76.74%	33
INVESTORS	18.60%	8
CONSUMERS	6.98%	3
LABOR UNIONS	2.33%	1
Other Wall Street mega rich I feel the economy is in good shape. With interest rates so low, our pension plans are under-performing, feeding into Republican hands to want to change the system. We need to protect our citizens from those who would steal their hard-earned pensions. Wall Street Banks Too Big to Fail Banks. Investors focused solely on immediate returns.	16.28%	7
Answered		43
Skipped		1
Total Respondents		43

9. Do you SUPPORT or OPPOSE lowering tax rates as a means of stimulating economic growth?

Answer Choices	Response Percent	Response Count
STRONGLY SUPPORT	6.98%	3
SOMEWHAT SUPPORT	39.53%	17
SOMEWHAT OPPOSE	23.26%	10
STRONGLY OPPOSE	34.88%	15
Answered		43
Skipped		1
Total Respondents		43

10. Do you think Social Security will be around for the next generations of Americans or will it go bankrupt?

Answer Choices	Response Percent	Response Count
YES, WITHOUT CHANGE IT WILL BE AROUND	34.88%	15
YES, WITH SUBSTANTIAL CHANGES IT WILL BE AROUND	62.79%	27
NO, IT’S HEADED TOWARD BANKRUPTCY	6.98%	3
Answered		43
Skipped		1
Total Respondents		43

11. Which approach would you take toward balancing the federal budget?

Answer Choices	Response Percent	Response Count
RAISE TAXES ONLY	18.60%	8
COMBINATION OF TAX HIKES/SPENDING CUTS	79.07%	34
SPENDING CUTS ONLY	2.33%	1
Answered		43
Skipped		1
Total Respondents		43

12. Do you SUPPORT or OPPOSE lowering tax rates as a means of stimulating economic growth?

Answer Choices	Response Percent	Response Count
STRONGLY SUPPORT	6.98%	3
SOMEWHAT SUPPORT	34.88%	15
SOMEWHAT OPPOSE	20.93%	9
STRONGLY OPPOSE	39.53%	17
Answered		43
Skipped		1
Total Respondents		43

13. What do you see as the solution to America’s energy needs? (Check all that apply.)

Answer Choices	Response Percent	Response Count
More Domestic Drilling	16.28%	7
Development of Alternate Fuels	97.67%	42
Importing More Foreign Oil	2.33%	1
Conservation	69.77%	30
Other alternative fuels plus conservation Developing alternative renewable energy eg; solar,wind Solar. Don’t forget about a conversation on clean water. Wars are fought over water rights. Carbon Tax unsure Tax Fracking.	6
Answered		43
Skipped		1
Total Respondents		43

14. When it comes to dealing with illegal immigrants, do you favor:

Answer Choices	Response Percent	Response Count
IMMEDIATE DEPORTATION	0.00%	0
GRANTING PERMANENT WORKER STATUS	45.24%	19
GRANTING FULL CITIZENSHIP	30.95%	13
Other Some deportation, permanent worker status with path to cititizenship Creating a path to citizenship earned path to citizenship Provide a path to citizenship and safeguard the family. Create a path to citizenship keeping families together not sure Case by case basis easing the restrictive citizenship maneuvering based on their history in our country and homeland Depending on circumstances deportation & a pathway to citizenship it depends Temporary Visas, then let them apply for citizenship.	23.81%	10
Answered		42
Skipped		2
Total Respondents		42

15. Do you have a POSITIVE or NEGATIVE view of the job being done by the United States Senate?

Answer Choices	Response Percent	Response Count
POSITIVE	4.76%	2
NEGATIVE	95.24%	40
Answered		42
Skipped		2
Total Respondents		42

16. Do you have a POSITIVE or NEGATIVE view of the job being done by the United States House of Representatives?

Answer Choices	Response Percent	Response Count
POSITIVE	2.38%	1
NEGATIVE	97.62%	41
Answered		42
Skipped		2
Total Respondents		42

17. Do you believe the Federal government is primarily an adversarial force when it comes to helping solve problems, or is the Federal government a positive force in helping people?

Answer Choices	Response Percent	Response Count
POSITIVE FORCE	56.10%	23
ADVERSARIAL FORCE	51.22%	211
Answered		41
Skipped		3
Total Respondents		41

18. Do you believe in "natural rights," that our basic rights as Americans are God-given; or are our rights granted to us by government?

Answer Choices	Response Percent	Response Count
RIGHTS ARE GOD-GIVEN	37.50%	15
ADVERSARIAL FORCE	62.50%	25
Answered		40
Skipped		4
Total Respondents		40

19. Who do you think Hillary Clinton should select as her Vice Presidential running mate?

Answer Choices	Response Percent	Response Count
Responses Elizabeth Warren Elizabeth Warren E. Warren if can get by loss of Senate Seat Issue Tim Kaine Elizabeth Warren Gov.Hickenlooper Tim Kaine Tom Perez Bernard Sanders Elizabeth Warren Senator Elizabeth Warren Senator Merkely or Secretary Julian Castro Bernie Sanders or Gov. Kaine , Sect. Castro Castro Cory Booker Elizabeth Warren patty murry joe biden Whoever she feels would be best. Jim Webb should be a consideration. Getting the budget done on time gives me a positive view of House and Senate performance. The Federal Government is positive when it comes to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. There are some other areas where the federal government can be less adversarial. Fining cities over MS4 is one area. 18 seems like a trick question. I believe in God and Country, worship and following the Constitution. I don’t know who’s in the running for VP. cory booker Julian Castro Elizabeth Warren Decal Patrick Elizabeth Warren Bernie Sanders Sherrod Brown from Ohio Tim Kane Julian Castro Elizabeth Warren Kaine Bernie Sanders Tom Perez Elizabeth Warren not sure Elizabeth Warren Gov Duval Patrick Sen. Jeff Merkley Bill Clinton Elizabeth Warren	41
Answered		41
Skipped		3
Total Respondents		41

Section II: STATE LEVEL ISSUE QUESTIONS

20. Do you feel the property tax-based system currently utilized by school districts, local and county governments to fund services is fair and equitable to most segments of your community?

Answer Choices	Response Percent	Response Count
FAIR	14.63%	6
UNFAIR	90.24%	37
Answered		41
Skipped		3
Total Respondents		41

21. Would you favor replacing property/real estate taxes with:

Answer Choices	Response Percent	Response Count
HIGHER STATE SALES TAX RATE	23.68%	9
MORE BROAD BASED STATE SALES TAX AT THE CURRENT RATE	15.79%	6
LOCAL SALES TAX	13.16%	5
LOCAL EARNED INCOME TAXES	10.53%	4
HIGHER STATE INCOME TAX	36.84%	14
COMBINATION LOCAL SALES/EARNED INCOME TAX	28.95%	11
LEAVE CURRENT TAX STRUCTURE IN PLACE	7.89%	3
Other Coproporations and Wealthy pay fair share or more Not sure Fair funding formula for education It should be a local County decision to create a formula that includes real estate, sales, and income taxes. One size does not fit all. Higher tax rate for top earners and eliminate corp welfare none of the above Progressive taxation, highest incomes pay higher rates
Answered		38
Skipped		6
Total Respondents		38

22. Generally speaking, do you feel PERSONAL STATE INCOME TAXES are too high, about right, too low?

Answer Choices	Response Percent	Response Count
TOO HIGH	15.00%	6
ABOUT RIGHT	55.00%	22
TOO LOW	32.50%	13
Answered		40
Skipped		4
Total Respondents		40

23. Generally speaking, do you feel STATE BUSINESS TAXES are too high, about right, too low?

Answer Choices	Response Percent	Response Count
TOO HIGH	2.44%	1
ABOUT RIGHT	53.66%	22
TOO LOW	48.78%	20
Answered		41
Skipped		3
Total Respondents		41

24. When it comes to economic development, do you think the state should borrow money to help finance select business ventures, or should the state cut business taxes and regulations?

Answer Choices	Response Percent	Response Count
BORROW AND FINANCE	70.27%	26
CUT TAXES/REGULATIONS	29.73%	11
Answered		37
Skipped		4
Total Respondents		37

25. Do you feel vouchers or grants should be made available to students who wish to attend a PUBLIC school in a district other than their own?

Answer Choices	Response Percent	Response Count
YES	39.02%	16
NO	63.41%	26
Answered		41
Skipped		3
Total Respondents		41

26. Do you AGREE or DISAGREE that cost drivers, like pension reform, should be addressed before the General Assembly considers any increase in taxes?

Answer Choices	Response Percent	Response Count
STRONGLY AGREE	17.07%	7
SOMEWHAT AGREE	39.02%	16
SOMEWHAT DISAGREE	24.39%	10
STRONGLY DISAGREE	19.51%	8
Answered		41
Skipped		3
Total Respondents		41

27. Some states within the nation have a RIGHT TO WORK law, which means that a worker cannot be fired or kept from having a job for either joining or not joining a union. Do you favor or oppose such a law in Pennsylvania?

Answer Choices	Response Percent	Response Count
STRONGLY FAVOR	17.50%	7
SOMEWHAT FAVOR	12.50%	5
SOMEWHAT OPPOSE	5.00%	2
STRONGLY OPPOSE	67.50%	27
Answered		40
Skipped		4
Total Respondents		40

28. Some states within the nation have a RIGHT TO WORK law, which means that a worker cannot be fired or kept from having a job for either joining or not joining a union. Do you favor or oppose such a law in Pennsylvania?

Answer Choices	Response Percent	Response Count
STRONGLY SUPPORT	7.89%	3
SOMEWHAT SUPPORT	15.79%	6
SOMEWHAT OPPOSE	65.79%	25
STRONGLY OPPOSE	15.79%	6
Answered		38
Skipped		6
Total Respondents		38

29. Do you FAVOR or OPPOSE privatizing the state’s liquor store system?

Answer Choices	Response Percent	Response Count
STRONGLY FAVOR	20.00%	8
SOMEWHAT FAVOR	17.50%	7
SOMEWHAT OPPOSE	17.50%	7
STRONGLY OPPOSE	45.00%	18
Answered		40
Skipped		4
Total Respondents		40

30. PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ABOUT YOURSELF: ARE YOU:

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Answer Choices	Response Percent	Response Count
VERY CONSERVATIVE	0.00%	0
SOMEWHAT CONSERVATIVE	0
MODERATE	26.83%	11
SOMEWHAT LIBERAL/PROGRESSIVE	41.46%	17
VERY LIBERAL/PROGRESSIVE	43.90%	18
Answered		41
Skipped		3
Total Respondents		41

31. GENDER:

Answer Choices	Response Percent	Response Count
MALE	51.22%	21
FEMALE	48.78%	20
Answered		41
Skipped		3
Total Respondents		41

32. AGE:

Answer Choices	Response Percent	Response Count
18-30	21.95%	9
30-50	26.83%	11
50-65	39.02%	16
OVER 65	12.20%	5
Answered		41
Skipped		3
Total Respondents		41

33. Please feel free to share with us any comments you might have on federal and/or state policy issues:

Answer Choices	Response Percent	Response Count
Other correct question 9 ? Government has a important place in modern societies. Unfortunately debate has brainwashed many to think government is too large or the enemy. Choice between big and small government is irrelevant. I assume size refers to budget, number of employees, regulations. I am in favor of "effective" government regardless of size. Actually some federal programs are too small, and not able to fulfill their mandate. For example FDA and inspection of food. Too many to answer. I would have answered Question 9 as "Strongly opposed" to banning the right of school teachers to strike, but there was a mistake in the options. This is a horribly written survey. Questions are leading and some terms are outdated. Question # 10 needs fixed. We have a real shot at the White House. Keep Hillary’s moderate tone to achieve this goal. It’s the economy, stupid. And it’s safety for our people in the wake of terrorism. We must support voting rights making it as easy as possible to vote. Social justice (social equality) and income inequality in our tax code must also be addressed. Your question # 9 in this survey is invalid. guns and terrorism are my biggest issues right now. next comes budget and taxes and economy. then race wars. The Abortion question was not clear. Why not either pro- choice, or anti- choice? BTW, I’m pro- choice. Hey, question 9 on this page needs a "Strongly Agree" instead of a second "Strongly support."	11
Answered		11
Skipped		33
Total Respondents		41