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Date	Region	Title
January 18, 2010	New Jersey	New Jersey Voter Panel Lays Out New Governor’s Agenda
November 17, 2009	New Jersey	New Jersey Information Sources
November 2, 2009	New Jersey	NJ Governor’s Race Shifts but Stays Tight 1. If the election for governor was held today, would you vote for Jon Corzine the Democrat, Chris Christie the Republican, Chris Daggett the independent, or some other candidate? [If undecided: At this moment do you lean more towards Corzine or more towards Christie?] [NAMES WERE ROTATED] 2. Please tell me if your general impression of the following candidates is favorable or unfavorable, or if you don’t have an opinion. [NAMES WERE ROTATED] 3. Do you approve or disapprove of the job Jon Corzine is doing as governor?
November 1, 2009	New Jersey	NJ Governor: It’s Anyone’s Game 1. If the election for governor was held today, would you vote for Jon Corzine the Democrat, Chris Christie the Republican, Chris Daggett the independent, or some other candidate? [If undecided: At this moment do you lean more towards Corzine or more towards Christie?] [NAMES WERE ROTATED] 2. Please tell me if your general impression of the following candidates is favorable or unfavorable, or if you don’t have an opinion. [NAMES WERE ROTATED] 3. Do you approve or disapprove of the job Jon Corzine is doing as governor? 4. Which ONE of the following issues matters most in deciding how you will vote for governor? [ITEMS WERE ROTATED] 5. Which ONE of the following candidate qualities matters most in deciding how you will vote for governor? [ITEMS WERE ROTATED] 6. If Chris Christie beats Jon Corzine, do you think this will change the way that state government operates a lot, a little, or not at all? 7. Regardless of how you will vote, which candidate has the best plan to lower property taxes – Corzine, Christie, Daggett, or none of them? 8. Which candidate has attacked his opponent unfairly in this election – Jon Corzine, Chris Christie, both of them, or neither of them? 13. How worried are you about the direction of the nation’s economy in the next year – very, somewhat, not too, or not at all worried?
October 29, 2009	New Jersey	Undecided Voters: Politicians Just Don’t “Get It”
October 20, 2009	New Jersey	Garden State Race is All Tied Up 1. If the election for governor was held today, would you vote for Jon Corzine the Democrat, Chris Christie the Republican, Chris Daggett the independent, or some other candidate? [If undecided: At this moment do you lean more towards Corzine or more towards Christie?] [NAMES WERE ROTATED] 2. Please tell me if your general impression of the following candidates is favorable or unfavorable, or if you don’t have an opinion. [NAMES WERE ROTATED] 3. In your opinion, what are the most important one or two issues that the candidates for governor should talk about? [Note: Results add to more than 100% because multiple responses were accepted] 4. Has Jon Corzine given you a clear idea, some idea, not much of an idea, or no idea at all about what he would do in his second term as governor? 5. Has Chris Christie given you a clear idea, some idea, not much of an idea, or no idea at all about what he would as governor? 6. Has Chris Daggett given you a clear idea, some idea, not much of an idea, or no idea at all about what he would do in his second term as governor? 7. Regardless of who you may support for governor… Who would do a better job on [READ ITEM] –Corzine, Christie or Daggett? [ITEMS WERE ROTATED] 8. Have you heard of specific plans from any of the candidates for governor about how they would reduce property taxes, or not? Whose plan have you heard about? [Note: Results add to more than 100% because multiple responses were accepted] 9. So far, would you characterize the governor’s race as being generally positive or negative? 10. Who has been more negative – Corzine or Christie, or both equally? 11. I’m going to name the lieutenant governor candidates. 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] 12. In addition to the race for governor, there will also be a public question on the ballot. This measure would authorize the state to issue 400 million dollars in bonds to fund Green Acres, water supply and floodplain protection, and farmland and historic preservation projects. It will also fund park improvements and facilities. Will you vote for or against this bond measure? 13. Do you approve or disapprove of the job Barack Obama is doing as president? 14. If President Obama came to New Jersey to campaign for Jon Corzine, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for Corzine, or would it have no effect either way?
October 1, 2009	New Jersey	Corzine Nipping at Christie’s Heels 1. If the election for governor was held today, would you vote for Jon Corzine the Democrat, Chris Christie the Republican, Chris Daggett the independent, or some other candidate? [If undecided: At this moment do you lean more towards Corzine or more towards Christie?] [NAMES WERE ROTATED] 2. Please tell me if your general impression of the following candidates is favorable or unfavorable, or if you don’t have an opinion. [NAMES WERE ROTATED] 3. Do you approve or disapprove of the job Jon Corzine is doing as governor? 4. In your opinion, what are the most important one or two issues that the candidates for governor should talk about? [Note: Results add to more than 100% because multiple responses were accepted] 5. Regardless of who you may support for governor… Who would do a better job on [READ ITEM] – Jon Corzine or Chris Christie? [ITEMS WERE ROTATED] 6. If Chris Christie beats Jon Corzine in November, do you think this will change the way that state government operates a lot, a little, or not at all? 7. Have you heard of specific plans from any of the candidates for governor about how they would reduce property taxes, or not? 8. If Jon Corzine made a specific promise to reduce property taxes – would you be more likely or less likely to vote for him in November, or would it have no effect on your vote? 9. If Chris Christie made a specific promise to reduce property taxes – would you be more likely or less likely to vote for him in November, or would it have no effect on your vote? 10. If Chris Daggett made a specific promise to reduce property taxes – would you be more likely or less likely to vote for him in November, or would it have no effect on your vote? 11. And if any of the candidates did make a promise to reduce property taxes – do you think this would be more of a serious intention to change the system or more of an election year promise just to get elected, or does it depend on which candidate makes the promise? 12. Do you happen to know when the first televised debate between the candidates for governor will be held, or aren’t you sure? [If “Yes”: When will it be?] 13. This year will be the first time New Jersey elects a Lieutenant Governor. Have you heard anything about this or not? [If “Yes”: Have you heard a lot or just a little?] 14. I’m going to name the lieutenant governor candidates. 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] 15. Do you approve or disapprove of the job Barack Obama is doing as president?
September 13, 2009	New Jersey	Christie Continues to Lead Corzine, but it Depends on Who Will Vote 1. If the election for governor was held today, would you vote for Jon Corzine the Democrat, Chris Christie the Republican, Chris Daggett the independent, or some other candidate? [If undecided: At this moment do you lean more towards Corzine or more towards Christie?] [NAMES WERE ROTATED] 2. Please tell me if your general impression of the following candidates is favorable or unfavorable, or if you don’t have an opinion. [NAMES WERE ROTATED] 3. Do you approve or disapprove of the job Jon Corzine is doing as governor? 4. Has Jon Corzine given you a clear idea, some idea, not much of an idea, or no idea at all about what he would do in his second term as governor? 5. Has Chris Christie given you a clear idea, some idea, not much of an idea, or no idea at all about what he would as governor? 6. In your opinion, what are the most important one or two issues that the candidates for governor should talk about? [Note: Results add to more than 100% because multiple responses were accepted] 7. Regardless of who you may support for governor… Who would do a better job on [READ ITEM] – Jon Corzine or Chris Christie? [ITEMS WERE ROTATED] 9. Who has been more negative – Corzine or Christie, or both equally?
August 5, 2009	New Jersey	Lt. Governor – Good Idea, but Who’s Running? . This year will be the first time New Jersey elects a Lieutenant Governor. Have you heard anything about this, or not? [If “Yes”: Have you heard a lot or just a little?] 2. Currently, the president of the State Senate steps in when the governor’s seat is vacant. Compared to the current system, do you think having a lieutenant governor is a good idea or bad idea for New Jersey? 3. If a governor resigns or dies in office, should the lieutenant governor serve out the remainder of the governor’s term, OR should the lieutenant governor serve only until there can be a special election to fill out the term? 4. The role of New Jersey’s Lieutenant Governor has yet to be defined. Do you think it would be a good idea or a bad idea to have the Lieutenant Governor run a cabinet-level agency as part of his or her responsibilities? 5. Should the candidates for Lieutenant Governor run for office on the same ticket with the Governor, or should the Lieutenant Governor be elected separately from the Governor? 6. Can you name any of the candidates for Lieutenant Governor, or not? [If “Yes”: Who?] [Note: Results add to more than 100% because multiple responses were accepted] 7. I’m going to name the lieutenant governor candidates. Please tell me if your general impression of each is favorable or unfavorable, or if you don’t really have an opinion. If you don’t recognize a name, just let me know. [NAMES WERE ROTATED] 8. Jon Corzine selected Bergen County State Senator Loretta Weinberg to be his lieutenant governor running mate. Does this make you more likely or less likely to vote for Corzine, or does it have no effect on your vote? 9. Chris Christie selected Monmouth County Sheriff Kim Guadagno to be his lieutenant governor running mate. Does this make you more likely or less likely to vote for Christie, or does it have no effect on your vote? 10. How important is the choice of a Lieutenant Governor running mate to your eventual vote for Governor – very, somewhat, not too, or not at all important? [IF “VERY IMPORTANT”: Would you actually change your vote for governor based on the lieutenant governor running mate, or not?]
August 4, 2009	New Jersey	Christie Builds Lead over Corzine . If the election for governor was held today, would you vote for Jon Corzine the Democrat, Chris Christie the Republican, Chris Daggett the independent, or some other candidate? [If undecided: At this moment do you lean more towards Corzine or more towards Christie?] [NAMES WERE ROTATED] 2. Please tell me if your general impression of the following candidates is favorable or unfavorable, or if you don’t really have an opinion. If you don’t recognize a name, just let me know. [NAMES WERE ROTATED] 3. Do you approve or disapprove of the job Jon Corzine is doing as governor? 4. In your opinion, what are the most important one or two issues that the candidates for governor should talk about? [Note: Results add to more than 100% because multiple responses were accepted] 5. Regardless of who you may support for governor… Who would do a better job on [READ ITEM] – Jon Corzine or Chris Christie? [ITEMS WERE ROTATED]
July 16, 2009	New Jersey	Obama May Be Little Help to Corzine . If the election for governor was held today, would you vote for Jon Corzine the Democrat, Chris Christie the Republican, Chris Daggett the independent, or some other candidate? [If undecided: At this moment do you lean more towards Corzine or more towards Christie?] [NAMES WERE ROTATED] 2. Please tell me if your general impression of the following candidates is favorable or unfavorable, or if you don’t really have an opinion. If you don’t recognize a name, just let me know. [NAMES WERE ROTATED] 3. Has Jon Corzine given you a clear idea, some idea, not much of an idea, or no idea at all about what he would do in his second term as governor? 4. Has Chris Christie given you a clear idea, some idea, not much of an idea, or no idea at all about what he would as governor? 5. In your opinion, what are the most important one or two issues that the candidates for governor should talk about? [Note: Results add to more than 100% because multiple responses were accepted] 6. Do you agree or disagree that Jon Corzine really understands the problems of average New Jerseyans? 7. Do you agree or disagree that Chris Christie really understands the problems of average New Jerseyans? 8. Turning to national issues, do you approve or disapprove of the job Barack Obama is doing as president? 9. Overall, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way things are currently going in Washington? 10. Do you view your vote for New Jersey governor as a way to express your feelings about the government in Washington, or is your vote for governor based only on state and local issues? [IF “a way to express your feelings about the government in Washington” ASK: Is sending a message to Washington a major reason or a minor reason behind your choice for governor?] 11. Now imagine you felt differently about how things were going in Washington. Would that cause you to change your vote in the New Jersey governor’s race, or would you still vote for the same candidate you currently support? 12. If President Obama actively campaigns for Jon Corzine, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for Corzine, or would it have no effect either way?
May 20, 2009	New Jersey	Christie Leads Lonegan in GOP Primary . If the Republican primary for governor was held today, would you vote for Chris Christie, Steve Lonegan, or Rick Merkt to be the Republican nominee? [If Undecided: At this moment do you lean more towards Christie, Lonegan, or Merkt?] [NAMES WERE ROTATED] 2. If [NAME OF OTHER CANDIDATE] won the primary, what would you do in the general election in November – vote for [NAME OF OTHER CANDIDATE], vote for Jon Corzine, vote for an independent candidate, or not vote for governor at all? 3. Is your general impression of Chris Christie favorable or unfavorable, or don’t you really have an opinion? 4. Is your general impression of Steve Lonegan favorable or unfavorable, or don’t you really have an opinion? 5. Is your general impression of Rick Merkt favorable or unfavorable, or don’t you really have an opinion? 6. In your opinion, what is the single most important issue facing New Jersey? [OPEN-ENDED QUESTION – LIST WAS NOT READ] 7. Do you feel that [CANDIDATE NAME] has laid out a clear plan to deal with this issue, or not? [If YES, ASK: Do you feel that way strongly or somewhat?] 8. Overall, how much do you feel you know about where Chris Christie stands on the issues – a great deal, some, not much, or nothing at all? 9. Overall, how much do you feel you know about where Steve Lonegan stands on the issues – a great deal, some, not much, or nothing at all? 10. Focusing on just Chris Christie and Steve Lonegan, please tell me if the following statements describe Christie, Lonegan, both, or neither one. [READ EACH ITEM] – does that describe Christie, Lonegan, both, or neither one? 11. In general, would you describe Chris Christie’s political views as conservative, moderate, or liberal? 12. In general, would you describe Steve Lonegan’s political views as conservative, moderate, or liberal? 13. Have you heard anything in this campaign about a proposal to create a flat tax, that is a single income tax rate, in New Jersey, or not? [If YES, ASK: Which candidate proposed this?] 14. In general, do you favor or oppose a flat tax system for income taxes in New Jersey, or don’t you have an opinion on this? 15. The current system taxes upper income people at higher rates and lower income people at lower rates. A flat tax system would tax all income levels at the same rate or percentage. If New Jersey switched to a flat tax with a rate between 2 and 3 percent, do you think the amount you personally pay in state income taxes would go up, go down, or remain about the same? 16. Chris Christie has proposed that any future tax increases must be approved by a two-thirds “super-majority” vote in the state legislature. If approved, do you think this would go a long way to fixing New Jersey’s tax problems, is a good idea but really won’t fix the problem, or is a bad idea that will make matters worse? 17. So far, would you characterize this primary race as being generally positive or negative? 18. Who has been more negative – Christie, Lonegan, or both equally? 19. And do you think the way this primary campaign has been conducted will help or hurt the Republican nominee’s chances in November, or will it have no impact?
April 29, 2009	New Jersey	Corzine Re-Election Faces Tough Road 1. As you may know, there will be an election for governor of New Jersey this November. If the election for governor was held today between Jon Corzine the Democrat and Chris Christie the Republican, for whom would you vote? [NAMES WERE ROTATED] 5. I’m going to read you the names of some potential candidates for governor. Please tell me if your general impression of each is favorable or unfavorable, or if you don’t really have an opinion. If you don’t recognize a name, just let me know. [NAMES WERE ROTATED]
January 16, 2009	New Jersey	Gubernatorial Grudge Match Ahead 1. As you may know, there will be an election for governor of New Jersey this November. If the election for governor was held today between Jon Corzine the Democrat and Chris Christie the Republican, for whom would you vote? [NAMES WERE ROTATED] 3. I’m going to read you the names of some potential candidates for governor. Please tell me if your general impression of each is favorable or unfavorable, or if you don’t really have an opinion. If you don’t recognize a name, just let me know. [NAMES WERE ROTATED] 9. Focusing now on just Jon Corzine and Chris Christie. Regardless of who you may support for governor… Who would do a better job on [READ ITEMS] – Jon Corzine or Chris Christie? [ITEMS WERE ROTATED] 10. Chris Christie is a former U.S. Attorney who was appointed by President George W. Bush. Christie was also an active fundraiser for the Bush-Cheney campaign in 2000. Does knowing this information make you more likely or less likely to vote for Christie for governor, or does it make no difference in your vote?
July 27, 2008	New Jersey	Corzine Approval Inches Up, But He Still Gets “C-Minus” 3. I’m going to read you the names of a few people in the news recently. Please tell me if your general impression of each is favorable or unfavorable, or if you don’t really have an opinion. If you don’t recognize a name, just let me know. [NAMES WERE ROTATED]
September 28, 2006	New Jersey	New Jersey’s Cavalcade of Governors