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Date	Region	Title
August 16, 2023	New Jersey	Slight Dip in Murphy Ratings 9. Thinking about Phil Murphy’s time as governor so far, would you say that he has major accomplishments, minor accomplishments, or no real accomplishments to point to?
January 11, 2023	New Jersey	Steady Ratings for Gov. Murphy 7. Do you think Phil Murphy is more concerned with governing the state of New Jersey or more concerned about his own political future? [CHOICES WERE ROTATED] 8. Thinking about Phil Murphy’s time as governor so far, would you say that he has major accomplishments, minor accomplishments, or no real accomplishments to point to? 13. Do you think Chris Christie plans to run for president again – would you say definitely, probably, probably not, or definitely not? 14. Do you think Chris Christie would or would not make a good president?
April 6, 2022	New Jersey	Murphy Starts Second Term With Positive Ratings 9. Do you think Phil Murphy is more concerned with governing the state of New Jersey or more concerned about his own political future? [CHOICES WERE ROTATED] 10. Thinking about Phil Murphy’s time as governor so far, would you say that he has major accomplishments, minor accomplishments, or no real accomplishments to point to? 12. Thinking nationally, does Phil Murphy help or hurt New Jersey’s image around the country, or does he make no difference to the state’s image? 13. Do you think Phil Murphy plans to run for president someday – would you say definitely, probably, probably not, or definitely not? 14. Do you think Phil Murphy would or would not make a good president?
October 27, 2021	New Jersey	Murphy Maintains Lead
August 18, 2021	New Jersey	Pandemic, Taxes, Economy Are Top Voter Issues in Race for Governor
May 18, 2021	New Jersey	Cavalcade Of Governors 2021 11. Now, I’d like to get your overall impression of the individuals who have served as governor over the past few years. As I read each name, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable, or if you don’t really have an opinion. 12. What do you remember most about Chris Christie’s eight years as governor? [LIST WAS CODED FROM VERBATIM ANSWERS. MULTIPLE RESPONSES ACCEPTED.] 13. Do you think Chris Christie plans to run for President in 2024 – definitely, probably, probably not, or definitely not? 14. Would you personally like to see Chris Christie run in 2024, or not – or don’t you care either way? 15. Do you think Chris Christie would or would not make a good president?
May 5, 2021	New Jersey	Majority Approval for Murphy, Biden
September 17, 2019	New Jersey	Governor’s Rating Static
February 14, 2019	New Jersey	Public Reacts to ‘Cory 2020’ 20. As you may know, Cory Booker officially announced that he is running for president. Do you think he would or would not make a good president? 21. Do you think Cory Booker is able to run for president and serve effectively as New Jersey’s senator at the same time, or is he not able to do both effectively? 22. Do you think Cory Booker should or should not resign as senator now that he is running for president? 23. How would you rate Booker’s chances in 2020? Would you say that (1) he has a decent shot to become President, (2) he has a decent shot to win the Democratic nomination but not the general election, (3) he is a long shot to win the Democratic nomination but he could still pull it off, or (4) there is no way he will win the Democratic nomination?
February 12, 2019	New Jersey	Public Split on Murphy’s First Year
April 24, 2018	New Jersey	Cavalcade of Governors 2018 12. Now, I’d like to get your overall impression of the individuals who have served as governor over the past few years. As I read each name, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable, or you don’t really have an opinion.
April 11, 2018	New Jersey	Murphy Starts Term With Higher Ratings Than Prior Govs
October 3, 2017	New Jersey	Murphy Leads Guadagno by 14 6. Do you approve or disapprove of the job Chris Christie is doing as governor? 16. In her role as Lieutenant Governor, has Kim Guadagno been too supportive of Governor Christie, not been supportive enough of Governor Christie, or has she offered Governor Christie the right amount of support?
July 12, 2017	New Jersey	Murphy Has Big Lead Over Guadagno 7. In your opinion, what are the most important one or two issues facing the state of New Jersey right now? [LIST WAS NOT READ] [Note: Results add to more than 100% because multiple responses were accepted.]
July 10, 2017	New Jersey	Choice Words for “Beachgate” 2. Do you approve or disapprove of the job Chris Christie is doing as governor? 8. 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] 9. Do you think New Jersey is currently better off or worse off because of Christie’s time as governor, or is it about the same as it was before he took office? 11. Who is more to blame for this shutdown – Governor Christie or the state legislature – or are both equally to blame? 14. Have you seen the pictures of Chris Christie sitting on a state park beach that was closed to the public during the shutdown, or have you not seen these pictures?
June 6, 2016	New Jersey	Christie Rating At Record Low 6. Do you approve or disapprove of the job Chris Christie is doing as governor? 11. 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 ] 12. Do you think New Jersey is currently better off or worse off because of Christie’s time as governor, or is it about the same as it was before he took office? 13. Do you think Chris Christie endorsed Donald Trump for president because he hopes to get a position in the Trump administration or was this not a reason for his endorsement? [ If YES : Was this the main reason for his endorsement or a secondary reason?]
May 31, 2016	New Jersey	Clinton Holds Narrow Lead Over Trump in General Election 4. If Donald Trump chooses Chris Christie as his running mate, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for the Trump ticket for president, or would this not influence your vote either way?
May 5, 2016	New Jersey	Many GOP Voters See Christie as a Drag on Trump Ticket 4. Are you more likely or less likely to vote for a delegate slate headed by Chris Christie, or does this have no impact on your delegate vote? 6. Are you more likely or less likely to vote for a delegate slate headed by Christie Todd Whitman, or does this have no impact on your delegate vote? 7. Do you think it would help or hurt Donald Trump if he chose Chris Christie to be his running mate, or do you think it wouldn’t matter either way?
July 7, 2015	New Jersey	Obama Ratings Up, Senators Down 5. Do you think Governor Christie has had major accomplishments, only minor accomplishments, or no real accomplishments in fixing the state’s pension system? 7. 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?
July 2, 2015	New Jersey	Guv Has Abandoned Ship 1. Do you approve or disapprove of the job Chris Christie is doing as governor? 2. 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] 3. As you may know, Chris Christie officially announced that he is running for president. Do you think he would or would not make a good president? 4. Do you say that because you would rather have Governor Christie stay in New Jersey or because you really think he would make a bad president? 5. Do you think Chris Christie should or should not resign as governor now that he is running for president? 6. I know the 2016 presidential election is far away, but if the election for President was today, who would you vote for if the candidates were Chris Christie the Republican and Hillary Clinton the Democrat? [NAMES WERE ROTATED] 7. Would Chris Christie or Scott Walker make a better president? [NAMES WERE ROTATED] 8. Would Chris Christie or Jeb Bush make a better president? [NAMES WERE ROTATED] 9. Would Chris Christie or Marco Rubio make a better president? [NAMES WERE ROTATED] 10. Do you think Chris Christie is able to run for president and govern New Jersey effectively at the same time, or is he not able to do both effectively? 11. When Chris Christie decided not to run for president back in 2012, he said he had made a commitment to New Jersey that he would not abandon. Looking back over the past four years, do you feel Governor Christie has fulfilled his commitment to New Jersey or has he abandoned his commitment? 12. Would you say Chris Christie is honest and trustworthy or not? 13. Governor Christie said that he will always tell it like it is, even if it is not the popular thing to say or if it sometimes makes people cringe. Do you see these types of statements more as straight forward truth-telling or more as Christie trying to say things designed mainly to get media attention? 14. Who should pay for Governor Christie’s security detail while he is campaigning for president out of state – New Jersey state government or Christie’s campaign, or should the costs be shared?
May 6, 2015	New Jersey	Guv is Not Prez Material 1. 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] 2. 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? 3. Do you think Chris Christie does or does not have the right temperament to be president? 4. How would you rate Christie’s chances in 2016? Would you say (1) that he has a decent shot to become President, (2) that he has a decent shot to win the Republican nomination but not the general election, (3) that he is a long shot to win the Republican nomination but he could still pull it off, or (4) that there is no way he will win the Republican nomination? 5. I know the 2016 presidential election is far away, but if the election for President was today, who would you vote for if the candidates were Chris Christie the Republican and Hillary Clinton the Democrat? [NAMES WERE ROTATED] 6. Would Chris Christie or Scott Walker make a better president? [NAMES WERE ROTATED] 7. Would Chris Christie or Jeb Bush make a better president? [NAMES WERE ROTATED]
May 4, 2015	New Jersey	Public Reacts to Bridgegate Charges 1. Do you approve or disapprove of the job Chris Christie is doing as governor? 2. Is your general impression of Chris Christie favorable or unfavorable, or do you have no opinion of him? 4. Do you believe Chris Christie has been completely honest about what he knows about the incident, or not? 5. Do you think Christie knew about the lane closures at the time they were happening in September 2013, or did he not learn about them until sometime later? 6. Have you heard that one former Christie appointee pled guilty to crimes related to the lane closures and two others were indicted, or haven’t you heard that? 7. Do you think that these three people were the only ones involved in the conspiracy to close the toll lanes or were others involved? [IF OTHERS WERE INVOLVED: Do you think it was just a few others or was the involvement fairly widespread in the Christie administration?] 8. It has been reported that the lane closure was retaliation because the Democratic mayor of Fort Lee would not endorse Christie for re-election. Do you think taking retribution against political enemies was politics as usual in the Christie administration or do you think that this behavior was unusual? 9. The lawyer for David Wildstein, the person who pled guilty, says there is evidence that Christie knew about the lane closures when they were happening. Does this make you more likely or less likely to believe that Christie knew about the incident at the time, or does this not affect your opinion? 10. There are also reports that non-political staff members in the governor’s office actively sought endorsements on behalf of Christie’s re-election campaign. Do you think this type of political activity by people in the governor’s office is acceptable or not acceptable, or do you have no opinion about it?
February 5, 2015	New Jersey	New Jersey Divided on Gas Tax Hike
February 4, 2015	New Jersey	Christie Ratings Drop as Presidential Buzz Increases 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. Chris Christie made a trip to Great Britain this weekend with New Jersey business leaders. Do you think this trip was mainly to build trade relations between Britain and New Jersey OR mainly to help Christie run for president? [ITEMS WERE ROTATED] 6. Do you think Chris Christie is planning to run for president in 2016, or not? 7. 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? 8. Do you think Chris Christie does or does not have the right temperament to be president? 9. Would Chris Christie or Hillary Clinton make a better president? [NAMES WERE ROTATED] 10. Would Chris Christie or Scott Walker make a better president? [NAMES WERE ROTATED] 11. Would Chris Christie or Jeb Bush make a better president? [NAMES WERE ROTATED]
November 6, 2014	New Jersey	Gov. Christie Gets High Marks on Ebola 3. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Gov. Chris Christie has handled the Ebola issue, or haven’t you heard enough about what he has done?