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Date	Region	Title
October 30, 2014	New Jersey	NJ Sandy Panel: Impacted Residents’ Needs Have Not Diminished in Past Year
September 24, 2014	New Jersey	Gov. Christie Job Ratings Slightly Lower 1. Do you approve or disapprove of the job Chris Christie is doing as governor? 3. Do you think Chris Christie is more concerned with governing the state of New Jersey or more concerned about his own political future? [CHOICES WERE ROTATED] 5A. How much is Governor Christie to blame for this – a lot, a little, or not at all? 6. Turning to the closure of the George Washington Bridge toll lanes in Fort Lee last year. Do you believe Chris Christie has been completely honest about what he knows about the incident, or not? 8. Chris Christie recently made a trip to Mexico with New Jersey business leaders. Do you think this trip was mainly to build trade relations between Mexico and New Jersey OR mainly to help Christie run for president? [ITEMS WERE ROTATED]. 9. Do you think Chris Christie is planning to run for president in 2016, or not? 10. Do you think his travel schedule and planning a possible presidential run has made Chris Christie more effective or less effective as governor, or has it had no impact on his performance as governor?
September 22, 2014	New Jersey	Springsteen Gets Jersey Love 7. Governor Christie has attended more than 100 Springsteen concerts and even asked Springsteen to perform at his inaugural ball. Do you think Christie being such a big fan is kind of cool or kind of embarrassing?
June 30, 2014	New Jersey	New Jersey Tunes Out on Pension Payments 1. Do you approve or disapprove of the job Chris Christie is doing as governor? 3. Is your general impression of Chris Christie favorable or unfavorable, or do you have no opinion of him? 4. Do you think Chris Christie is more concerned with governing the state of New Jersey or more concerned about his own political future? [CHOICES WERE ROTATED] 5A. How much is Governor Christie to blame for this – a lot, a little, or not at all? 8. Do you approve or disapprove of Governor Christie’s decision to put off making scheduled payments to the state’s pension system, or do you have no opinion on this? 14. Turning to the closure of the George Washington Bridge toll lanes in Fort Lee last year. Do you think Governor Christie himself was or was not personally involved in the decision to close the toll lanes?
April 16, 2014	New Jersey	New Jersey Going Sour on Sandy Recovery
April 2, 2014	New Jersey	Gov. Christie Halts Ratings Slide 1. Do you approve or disapprove of the job Chris Christie is doing as governor? 3. Is your general impression of Chris Christie favorable or unfavorable, or do you have no opinion of him? 4. Do you think Chris Christie is more concerned with governing the state of New Jersey or more concerned about his own political future? [CHOICES WERE ROTATED] 5. Thinking nationally, does Chris Christie help or hurt New Jersey’s image around the country, or does he make no difference to the state’s image? 8. Based on what you have read or heard so far, do you believe Chris Christie has been completely honest about what he knows about the incident, or not? 11. Do you think this report was a fair and unbiased investigation of the Governor’s office involvement in the toll lane closings or was it done to help Chris Christie’s reputation? 12. The mayor of Hoboken claims that members of the Christie administration told her that the town would not get Sandy relief funding if the mayor did not approve an unrelated development project. Do you tend to believe or not believe the mayor’s claim? 13. Do you think these issues will hurt Governor Christie’s chances of running for president in 2016, or not? 16. Which of the following is the most likely reason you think he resigned: because he was involved in the toll lane or Hoboken incidents, or because he wanted to help take the pressure off Chris Christie, or because he was ready to retire?
February 24, 2014	New Jersey	Christie Dragged Further Under the Bridge 1. Do you approve or disapprove of the job Chris Christie is doing as governor? 3. Is your general impression of Chris Christie favorable or unfavorable, or do you have no opinion of him? 4. Do you think Chris Christie is more concerned with governing the state of New Jersey or more concerned about his own political future? [CHOICES WERE ROTATED] 5. Do you think Chris Christie is planning to run for president in 2016, or not? 6. Do you think Chris Christie does or does not have the right temperament to be president? 9. Do you think this kind of action is politics as usual in the Christie administration or do you think that this was unusual? 10. Based on what you have read or heard so far, do you believe Chris Christie has been completely honest about what he knows about the incident, or not? 12. How much have you read or heard about claims that the Christie administration withheld Sandy relief money for Hoboken – a lot, a little, or nothing at all? 13. The mayor of Hoboken claims that members of the Christie administration told her that the town would not get Sandy relief funding if the mayor did not approve an unrelated development project. Do you tend to believe or not believe the mayor’s claim? 14. In general, how likely is it that the Christie administration would use Sandy relief funding to exercise political power over local officials – very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not at all likely? 17. Using a letter grade of A, B, C, D or F for failing; what grade would you give the Christie administration for the state’s recovery from Superstorm Sandy?
January 13, 2014	New Jersey	New Jersey Riveted to Bridgegate 1. Do you approve or disapprove of the job Chris Christie is doing as governor? 4. Is your general impression of Chris Christie favorable or unfavorable, or do you have no opinion of him? 5. Do you think Chris Christie is more concerned with governing the state of New Jersey or more concerned about his own political future? [CHOICES WERE ROTATED] 6. Do you think Chris Christie does or does not have the right temperament to be president? 7. Thinking about Chris Christie’s style and not his policies, does the way he speaks to or about people who disagree with him bother you personally or not bother you? [If “BOTHER”: Is that a lot or just a little?] 8. In general, would you describe Chris Christie as a bully or not? 9. Thinking nationally, does Chris Christie help or hurt New Jersey’s image around the country, or does he make no difference to the state’s image? 14. Christie fired two advisers who were involved. Do you think these were the only staff members involved in the decision to close the toll lanes or were others involved? 16. Do you think this kind of action is politics as usual in the Christie administration or do you think that this was unusual? 17. Do you think this behavior is unique to the Christie administration or is it pretty common behavior in politics? 18. Has Governor Christie taken appropriate steps to deal with this issue, or not? 19. Based on what you have read or heard so far, do you believe Chris Christie has been completely honest about what he knows about the incident, or not? 20. Do you believe or not believe Governor Christie when he says he wants a full investigation of this issue? 21. Has this incident affected how much you trust Chris Christie, or not? [If “YES”: Do you now trust him more or trust him less?] 22. Do you think this will hurt Governor Christie’s chances of running for president in 2016, or not? 23. Based on what you know now, would you still have voted for Christie, voted for someone else, or not voted at all?
December 11, 2013	New Jersey	New Jersey Unfazed by “Christie 2016” 1. Do you think Chris Christie is planning to run for president in 2016, or not? 2. Do you think Chris Christie will serve out his full term as governor, or do you think he will resign before the end of his term? 3. Would it bother you or not bother you if Chris Christie ran for president while serving as Governor? [Would it bother you a lot or just a little?] 4. Would it bother you or not bother you if Chris Christie resigned as governor in order to run for president? [Would it bother you a lot or just a little?] 5. Who would you vote for if the candidates were [NAMES WERE ROTATED] Chris Christie the Republican and Hillary Clinton the Democrat? 6. Who would you vote for if the candidates were [NAMES WERE ROTATED] Chris Christie the Republican and Andrew Cuomo the Democrat?
December 10, 2013	New Jersey	Gov. Christie: High Ratings, Few Expectations 1. Do you approve or disapprove of the job Chris Christie is doing as governor? 6. Do you feel you have a clear idea, some idea, or not much of an idea about the specific policies Chris Christie will pursue in his second term as governor? 8. If you had to pick just one of the following issues for Governor Christie to focus on in the next few years, which would you choose – cutting property taxes, cutting income taxes, creating jobs, improving schools, or rebuilding from Sandy? 9. How much progress do you expect Governor Christie to make on this issue in the next few years – a lot, a little, or no real progress?
November 4, 2013	New Jersey	NJ Gov: Christie Holds 20 Point Lead 1. If the election for New Jersey Governor was today, would you vote for Chris Christie, the Republican, Barbara Buono, the Democrat or some other candidate? [NAMES WERE ROTATED] [IF UNDECIDED: At this moment, do you lean toward Chris Christie or lean toward Barbara Buono?] 2. Is your general opinion of Chris Christie favorable, unfavorable, or do you have no opinion of him? 3. Is your general opinion of Barbara Buono favorable, unfavorable, or do you have no opinion of her? 4. Is your general opinion of Kim Guadagno favorable, unfavorable, or do you have no opinion of her? 5. Is your general opinion of Milly Silva favorable, unfavorable, or do you have no opinion of her? 6. A measure is on the ballot that would amend the state Constitution to raise New Jersey’s minimum wage to $8.25 per hour, with future annual cost of living increases. Will you vote for or against this, or are you not sure? 7. Have you thought about the fact that this ballot measure would have the effect of Constitutional law and write annual minimum wage increases into the state Constitution, or hadn’t you really thought about this until I just mentioned it? [IF THOUGHT ABOUT: Have you thought about this a lot or just a little?] 8. Do you think it is a good idea or bad idea to write annual minimum wage increases into the Constitution so that they can only be over-ridden by another Constitutional amendment, or are you not sure? 9. Has this year’s election campaign for governor done a good job or bad job talking about the most important issues facing New Jersey today? 10. How confident are you that Chris Christie will fix New Jersey’s biggest problems if he is re-elected to a second term – very confident, somewhat confident, not too confident, or not at all confident?
October 15, 2013	New Jersey	NJ Gov: Christie Leads Buono by 24 1. If the election for New Jersey Governor was today, would you vote for Chris Christie, the Republican, Barbara Buono, the Democrat or some other candidate? [NAMES WERE ROTATED] [IF UNDECIDED: At this moment, do you lean toward Chris Christie or lean toward Barbara Buono?] 2. Is your general opinion of Chris Christie favorable, unfavorable, or do you have no opinion of him? 3. Is your general opinion of Barbara Buono favorable, unfavorable, or do you have no opinion of her? 4. Are Chris Christie’s views on the issues generally in line or out of step with most New Jerseyans? 5. Are Barbara Buono’s views on the issues generally in line or out of step with most New Jerseyans?
October 2, 2013	New Jersey	Christie Lead Holds Steady 1. If the election for New Jersey Governor was today, would you vote for Chris Christie, the Republican, Barbara Buono, the Democrat or some other candidate? [NAMES WERE ROTATED] [IF UNDECIDED: At this moment, do you lean toward Chris Christie or lean toward Barbara Buono?] 2. Is your general opinion of Chris Christie favorable, unfavorable, or do you have no opinion of him? 3. Is your general opinion of Barbara Buono favorable, unfavorable, or do you have no opinion of her? 4. Is your general opinion of Kim Guadagno favorable, unfavorable, or do you have no opinion of her? 5. Is your general opinion of Milly Silva favorable, unfavorable, or do you have no opinion of her? 6. Has this year’s election campaign for governor done a good job or bad job talking about the most important issues facing New Jersey today? 7. If Chris Christie is re-elected governor would you feel excited, optimistic, concerned, or scared, or wouldn’t it matter much to you? 8. If Barbara Buono is elected governor would you feel excited, optimistic, concerned, or scared, or wouldn’t it matter much to you?
September 18, 2013	New Jersey	Jersey Says Christie Eyeing the White House 1. Do you think Chris Christie is more concerned with governing the state of New Jersey OR more concerned about his own political future? [ITEMS WERE ROTATED] 2. Do you think Chris Christie wants to run for president in 2016, or not? [If “YES”: Do you think he is already planning to run or hasn’t decided yet?] 3. Do you think Chris Christie does or does not have the right temperament to be president? 4. Do you think Chris Christie does or does not have the right experience to be president? 5. Do you think Chris Christie is or is not healthy enough to be president? 6. Do you think the way Governor Christie worked with President Obama after Superstorm Sandy will help or hurt the governor’s own political future, or will it have no impact? 7. Governor Christie recently vetoed a bill that would have banned the sale and possession of 50 caliber rifles. How much have you read or heard about this – a lot, a little, or nothing at all.
September 17, 2013	New Jersey	Gov. Christie First Term Report Card 1. Do you approve or disapprove of the job Chris Christie is doing as governor? 4. Thinking about Chris Christie’s term as governor so far, would you say that he has major accomplishments, minor accomplishments, or no real accomplishments to point to? 5. I’d like you to grade the Christie administration on how it has handled specific issues over the past year. For each one I read, please give a letter grade of A, B, C, D or F for failing. What grade would you give the Christie administration for [READ ITEM]? 6. And what grade would you give the Christie administration for the state’s recovery from Superstorm Sandy?
August 21, 2013	New Jersey	NJ Gov: Christie Lead Sizable but Smaller 1. If the election for New Jersey Governor was today, would you vote for Chris Christie, the Republican, Barbara Buono, the Democrat or some other candidate? [NAMES WERE ROTATED] [IF UNDECIDED: At this moment, do you lean toward Chris Christie or lean toward Barbara Buono?] 2. Is your general opinion of Chris Christie favorable, unfavorable, or do you have no opinion of him? 3. Is your general opinion of Barbara Buono favorable, unfavorable, or do you have no opinion of her? 4. Do you think Chris Christie plans to run for President in 2016? Definitely, probably, probably not, or definitely not? 5. Have you seen or heard about New Jersey’s Stronger than the Storm tourism ads on television? 6. Do you think it is appropriate or not appropriate for Governor Christie to be appearing in these ads? 7. Is your general opinion of former New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine favorable, unfavorable, or do you have no opinion of him? 8. How much of a factor is former governor Jon Corzine in your decision whether to vote for Democrats or Republicans in the legislature this year? A major factor, minor factor, or not a factor?
July 16, 2013	New Jersey	Booker Leads on All Fronts in NJ Democratic Senate Primary 9. Is your general opinion of Governor Chris Christie favorable or unfavorable, or do you have no opinion? [PROBE: Is that very or somewhat favorable/unfavorable?]
June 13, 2013	New Jersey	NJ Senate: Early Lead For Booker 12. If the election for New Jersey Governor was today, would you vote for Chris Christie, the Republican, Barbara Buono, the Democrat or some other candidate? [NAMES WERE ROTATED] [IF UNDECIDED: At this moment, do you lean toward Chris Christie or lean toward Barbara Buono?] 13. Do you approve, disapprove, or doesn’t it matter to you that Governor Christie scheduled a special election for October to fill the U.S. Senate seat?
April 17, 2013	New Jersey	Are Gov. Christie’s Views Out of Step With Jersey? 1. Do you approve or disapprove of the job Chris Christie is doing as governor? 6. Looking ahead to November’s election for Governor, do you think that Chris Christie should be re-elected, or do you think that it is time to have someone else in office? 7. I’d like you to grade Governor Christie on some issues using a letter grade of A, B, C, D or F for failing. What grade would you give Governor Christie’s efforts to rebuild our state in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy? 8. What grade would you give Governor Christie’s work to get our state economy moving again? 9. I would like your opinion on how Governor Christie’s views line up with most New Jerseyans based on what you know or have heard. Are Governor Christie’s views on [READ ITEM] generally in line or out of step with most New Jerseyans? [ITEMS WERE ROTATED] 10. On the issue of abortion, would you call Governor Christie pro-choice or pro-life? 11. Do you think Governor Christie favors or opposes allowing gays and lesbians to marry legally?
April 16, 2013	New Jersey	New Jersey Weighs in on Rutgers Controversy 7. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Governor Christie has handled the Rutgers basketball issue?
February 20, 2013	New Jersey	Sandy Recovery Slow but Steady in Jersey 10. Do you think it is very likely, somewhat likely, or not likely that Gov. Christie awarded this contract as the result of political favors? 11. Last year, Governor Christie campaigned for some members of Congress who voted against the federal relief package for victims of Sandy. Will you hold that against him or not?
February 12, 2013	New Jersey	Gov. Christie Still Riding High 1. Do you approve or disapprove of the job Chris Christie is doing as governor? 3. I’m going to read you a few names. Please tell me if your general impression of each is favorable or unfavorable, or if you don’t really have an opinion. [NAMES WERE ROTATED] 4. Looking ahead to next year’s election for Governor, do you think that Chris Christie should be re-elected, or do you think that it is time to have someone else in office? 5. If the election for New Jersey Governor were today, would you vote for Chris Christie the Republican, or Barbara Buono the Democrat, or some other candidate? [IF UNDECIDED: At this moment, do you lean more towards Christie or more towards Buono?] [NAMES WERE ROTATED] 7. Governor Christie recently vetoed a bill to raise the state’s minimum wage. How much have you heard or read about this – a lot, a little, or nothing at all?
December 4, 2012	New Jersey	Gov. Christie Job Approval at All-Time High 1. Do you approve or disapprove of the job Chris Christie is doing as governor? 5. I’d like you to grade the Christie administration on how it has handled specific issues over the past year. For each one I read, please give a letter grade of A, B, C, D or F for failing. What grade would you give the Christie administration for [READ ITEM]? 6. And what grade would you give the Christie administration for handling Superstorm Sandy? 7. Looking ahead to next year’s election for Governor, do you think that Chris Christie should be re-elected, or do you think that it is time to have someone else in office? 8. Thinking about Chris Christie’s term as governor so far, would you say that he has major accomplishments, minor accomplishments, or no real accomplishments to point to? 11. Do you think Chris Christie is more concerned with governing the state of New Jersey OR more concerned about his own political future? [ITEMS WERE ROTATED] 12. Do you think the way Governor Christie worked with President Obama after Superstorm Sandy will help or hurt the governor’s own political future, or will it have no impact? 13. Do you think the way Governor Christie worked with President Obama after Superstorm Sandy will help or hurt New Jersey in the long run, or will it have no impact?
September 27, 2012	New Jersey	New Jersey on Christie’s Style: “Meh!” 1. Do you approve or disapprove of the job Chris Christie is doing as governor? 3. I’m going to read you a few names. Please tell me if your general impression of each is favorable or unfavorable, or if you don’t really have an opinion. [NAMES WERE ROTATED] 4. Looking ahead to next year’s election for Governor, do you think that Chris Christie should be re-elected, or do you think that it is time to have someone else in office? 5. Thinking about Chris Christie’s term as governor so far, would you say that he has major accomplishments, minor accomplishments, or no real accomplishments to point to? 6. Thinking about Chris Christie’s style and not his policies, does the way he speaks to or about people who disagree with him bother you personally or not bother you? [If BOTHER: Is that a lot or just a little?] 7. Regardless of whether you agree with Chris Christie’s policies, do you think he would have accomplished more, less, or about the same as governor if he acted differently? 9. Has this news affected your confidence in Gov. Christie’s policies, or not really had an effect? [If AFFECTED: Have you become more confident or less confident?]
July 26, 2012	New Jersey	Obama, Menendez Lead in New Jersey 5. I’m going to read you a few names. Please tell me if your general impression of each is favorable or unfavorable, or if you don’t really have an opinion. [NAMES WERE ROTATED]