RMU Brushfire
Composite
q1 When general elections are held in the United Stat - All of the time
Cumulative
Frequency
Valid
Percent
Valid Percent
Percent
1 All of the time
280
56.0
56.0
56.0
2 Most of the time
206
41.2
41.2
97.2
14
2.8
2.8
100.0
500
100.0
100.0
3 Im a new voter but plan to
vote in November 2014
Total
q2 In political terms do you mostly consider yourself - Republican
Cumulative
Frequency
Valid
Percent
Valid Percent
Percent
1 Republican
185
37.0
37.0
37.0
2 Democrat
235
47.0
47.0
84.0
66
13.2
13.2
97.2
4
.8
.8
98.0
10
2.0
2.0
100.0
500
100.0
100.0
3 IndependentUnaffiliated
4 Some other party
5 Dont know not sure
Total
q3 If the election for Governor of Pennsylvania was h - Tom Wolf the Democratic candidate or
Cumulative
Frequency
Valid
1 Tom Wolf the Democratic
Percent
Valid Percent
Percent
250
50.0
50.0
50.0
146
29.2
29.2
79.2
3 Undecided
104
20.8
20.8
100.0
Total
500
100.0
100.0
candidate or
2 Governor Tom Corbett the
Republican candidate
q4 While you are undecided wed like to understand whi - Strongly leaning toward Tom Wolf the
Democratic ca
Cumulative
Frequency
Valid
1 Strongly leaning toward
Percent
Valid Percent
Percent
5
1.0
4.8
4.8
29
5.8
27.9
32.7
21
4.2
20.2
52.9
2
.4
1.9
54.8
47
9.4
45.2
100.0
Total
104
20.8
100.0
0
396
79.2
500
100.0
Tom Wolf the Democratic ca
2 Somewhat leaning toward
Tom Wolf the Democratic ca
3 Somewhat leaning toward
Governor Tom Corbett the R
4 Strongly leaning toward
Governor Tom Corbett the R
5 Still undecided
Missing
Total
q5 How strongly would you say you are committed to su - Extremely committed
Cumulative
Frequency
Valid
Percent
Valid Percent
Percent
1 Extremely committed
195
39.0
43.0
43.0
2 Somewhat or moderately
187
37.4
41.3
84.3
49
9.8
10.8
95.1
4 Not at all committed
11
2.2
2.4
97.6
5 Unsure
11
2.2
2.4
100.0
453
90.6
100.0
47
9.4
500
100.0
committed
3 Slightly committed and
could fairly easily change
Total
Missing
Total
0
q6 Please tell indicate the reason or reasons for you
Cumulative
Frequency
Percent
Valid Percent
Percent
Valid
.
1
.2
.2
.2
(private)
1
.2
.2
.4
#1 I don't want to go back to
1
.2
.2
.6
2nd Amendment stance
1
.2
.2
.8
42
1
.2
.2
1.0
Agree with his views more
1
.2
.2
1.2
1
.2
.2
1.4
1
.2
.2
1.6
Anyone but Tom Corbett
1
.2
.2
1.8
appreciate his efforts
1
.2
.2
2.0
As a former educator, I feel
1
.2
.2
2.2
awesome
1
.2
.2
2.4
Because he had the courage
1
.2
.2
2.6
a Rendell Administrationwhich Wolf has same type of
Philosophy and #2) Has it
really been that bad in PA
the past 4 years? No. I so
I accept the status quo, for
neither candidates really
have me excited for the
victor.
strongly
All the current Governor did
while in office was to take
away from the kids
education and taxed
everything that he could.
Am certain he is the better
candidate to help PA
recover from the republican
terror
the education system has
suffered under the reign of
Tom Corbettand I feel we
need someone new.
to address budget issues
instead of kicking the can as
almost all other politician's
have been doing
Because he is a republican.
1
.2
.2
2.8
Because he is not Corbit
1
.2
.2
3.0
because he will do better
1
.2
.2
3.2
Because he's not tom wolf
1
.2
.2
3.4
because i cant make up my
1
.2
.2
3.6
1
.2
.2
3.8
1
.2
.2
4.0
1
.2
.2
4.2
1
.2
.2
4.4
because they lower taxes
1
.2
.2
4.6
Because Tom Wolf is a liar
1
.2
.2
4.8
1
.2
.2
5.0
best for the state as a whole
1
.2
.2
5.2
Better option for pa
1
.2
.2
5.4
Better than the alternative
1
.2
.2
5.6
both are poor choices
1
.2
.2
5.8
Both have agendas I do not
1
.2
.2
6.0
And I love that! I believe he
will make a great Governor.
mind
because I feel like he's the
person for the job !
Because not sure if either of
them could be governor of
Pennsylvania.
because the outcome affects
the things that happen in the
state in which i live
Because there are still too
many unknown factors as to
what each candidate stands
for and how many new or
increased taxes would be
established.
and you cannot trust him.
The evil you know is better
than the evil you don't know.
Because Wolf is a tax and
spend
liberal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!
agree with
Both make valid points and
1
.2
.2
6.2
Brb
1
.2
.2
6.4
can't figure out which
1
.2
.2
6.6
CHANGE
1
.2
.2
6.8
change in government
1
.2
.2
7.0
conservative
2
.4
.4
7.4
Corbet has not done enough
1
.2
.2
7.6
corbet is a scumbag
1
.2
.2
7.8
Corbet's views on education
1
.2
.2
8.0
1
.2
.2
8.2
Corbett didn't do much
1
.2
.2
8.4
Corbett has been a terrible
1
.2
.2
8.6
1
.2
.2
8.8
1
.2
.2
9.0
I'm just not sure.
candidate is lying the most
to push our state in a
'conservative' direction
economically (spending is
still high while the biggest
new industry is getting what
looks like a free ride).
However, Wolf appears
genuine and appealing to
rural/blue collar PA re
are horrible. He has done
nothing to help the state.
Corbett and Republican
control need to GO
governor for education and
the environmenet. Let's tax
the natural gas extractors
Corbett has been less than
impressive
Corbett has done a very
poor job. Time for a change
and Wolf seems to have
some good ideas
Corbett has had some
1
.2
.2
9.2
1
.2
.2
9.4
1
.2
.2
9.6
1
.2
.2
9.8
1
.2
.2
10.0
1
.2
.2
10.2
1
.2
.2
10.4
1
.2
.2
10.6
1
.2
.2
10.8
blunders as current gov.
Wolf I do not have good
impression of
Corbett has shown me he
doesn't care to look after
ALL Pennsylvanians by
making us the only state that
doesn't charge an extraction
tax to the oil and gas
industry. That money could
improve so many things like
schools, roads and social
safety nets.
Corbett hasn't done a good
job.
Corbett is a jerk!!!!!!!!!!!! He's
only for the people with
money and only a few of
them.
Corbett is against Education
and also has cut programs
for the poor while keeping
entitlements for the rich and
the oil and gas industry.
Typical republican mindset.
Corbett is incompetent; Wolf
is competent
Corbett is no longer a good
leader for PA
corbett is pro-life and has
stood up to the unions and
cut taxes while job growth is
skyroceting thanks to drilling
Corbett is soft on fracking
taxes
Corbett is the biggest enemy
1
.2
.2
11.0
Corbett is unacceptable
1
.2
.2
11.2
Corbett needs to go
1
.2
.2
11.4
Corbett seems to be a pawn
1
.2
.2
11.6
1
.2
.2
11.8
corbett sucks
1
.2
.2
12.0
Corbett took strong stands
1
.2
.2
12.2
1
.2
.2
12.4
1
.2
.2
12.6
1
.2
.2
12.8
1
.2
.2
13.0
of public education Ive seen
in my lifetime. He also bears
responsibility for the unjust
Penn State sanctions.
of the Tea Party
Corbett stinks but is the
lesser of 2 evils. Wolf as all
Democrats are, will be a
disaster for this state when
he wins.
on certain issues and then
waffled when it wasn't
popular.
Corbett was a disaster,
supporting his right wing
causes at the expense of
programs that do not
specifically benefit the upper
class
Corbett's mismanagement of
the budget
Corbett's stance on the
fracking of the Natural Gas.
Allowing them on state land.
Not taxing them. not
regulating them. Most the
gas hires from out of state.
State taking most of the
taxes, not the areas being
affected by it. giving too
much money t
corbit has allowed the gas
instrists free rain
Corbit took a lot of money
1
.2
.2
13.2
1
.2
.2
13.4
1
.2
.2
13.6
1
.2
.2
13.8
1
.2
.2
14.0
current governor is bad
1
.2
.2
14.2
current governor is for
1
.2
.2
14.4
Cuz of the money
1
.2
.2
14.6
Democrat
2
.4
.4
15.0
Democrats = taxes
1
.2
.2
15.2
Democrats are out to ruin
1
.2
.2
15.4
1
.2
.2
15.6
dfghh
1
.2
.2
15.8
dislike both of them.
1
.2
.2
16.0
from the school systems and
I see what it does day in and
day out.
Corbitt doesn't care about
my city or respect my
profession
Corrbit has done more to
hurt the middle class while
enpowering big business
Current governor does not
have PA's best interests at
heart (amongmany other
things)....
Current governor has not
shown any efforts to bring
industry to PA with
wonderful resources
including water, power, and
skilled workers. A 'do
nothing' governor when it
comes to jobs for PA
residents. Also, the free
extraction of PA natural gas
is a gre
Fracking. I am against
Fracking
our country.
Democrats support the
same
do not enough about
1
.2
.2
16.2
1
.2
.2
16.4
Do not like Gov. Corbett
1
.2
.2
16.6
Do not like some of Corbett's
1
.2
.2
16.8
1
.2
.2
17.0
1
.2
.2
17.2
do not like wolfs policies
1
.2
.2
17.4
do not trust either one
1
.2
.2
17.6
do not trust wolf.
1
.2
.2
17.8
Do not vote for incumbent.
1
.2
.2
18.0
do not want another Corbett
1
.2
.2
18.2
do not want corbet to win
1
.2
.2
18.4
Doesn't waste money
1
.2
.2
18.6
Don't agree with
1
.2
.2
18.8
Don't have enough info
1
.2
.2
19.0
Don't know enough about
1
.2
.2
19.2
1
.2
.2
19.4
mr.wolfe
Do not like Corbett's gas tax
or his attack on public
education
choice of personnel
Do not like what the
Republicans have cone
while in power in regards to
allowing fracking and
refusing to comply with
Federal common core which
lost us federal education
money
do not like wolfs ideas on
taxes
term of office
Republican candidates
handling of education
questions.
them yet
Don't know enough how
candidate relating to my
views
Don't know enough
1
.2
.2
19.6
don't like corbett
1
.2
.2
19.8
Don't like Corbett
1
.2
.2
20.0
don't like Corbett or his
1
.2
.2
20.2
1
.2
.2
20.4
don't like either choice
1
.2
.2
20.6
Don't like the things that
1
.2
.2
20.8
Don't like wolf
1
.2
.2
21.0
Don't really care for either
1
.2
.2
21.2
1
.2
.2
21.4
1
.2
.2
21.6
don't want Corbett
1
.2
.2
21.8
Dont believe Gov. Corbett
1
.2
.2
22.0
1
.2
.2
22.2
education
1
.2
.2
22.4
Education
3
.6
.6
23.0
education & race issues
1
.2
.2
23.2
Education and budgetary
1
.2
.2
23.4
Education and jobs
1
.2
.2
23.6
Education and taxes
1
.2
.2
23.8
Education comittment
1
.2
.2
24.0
information to have a
specific choice about
candidates
policies
Don't like Corbett's attitude
towards school funding.
Tom Corbett is doing or
trying to do. Not completely
sure about other candidate.
candidate
don't think tom corbett has
done a good job for pa.
don't trust gov. corbett the
gop ruled him
has done a good job as
Governor
dont like either candidate so
not ure what I am going o do
concerns with current
administration
Education funding
1
.2
.2
24.2
educational support from
1
.2
.2
24.4
Enough is enough
1
.2
.2
24.6
environmental issues
1
.2
.2
24.8
fiscal tax saving govenor
1
.2
.2
25.0
fresh face
1
.2
.2
25.2
Funding for education
1
.2
.2
25.4
g
1
.2
.2
25.6
gas extraction taxing and
1
.2
.2
25.8
good guy
1
.2
.2
26.0
good leadership
1
.2
.2
26.2
GOP policies against middle
1
.2
.2
26.4
1
.2
.2
26.6
1
.2
.2
26.8
1
.2
.2
27.0
1
.2
.2
27.2
great
1
.2
.2
27.4
Gun rights stance
1
.2
.2
27.6
Has done a good job thus
1
.2
.2
27.8
1
.2
.2
28.0
Corbet lacking and a 'free'
pass to fracking companies
education
clasd and poor
Gov. Corbett has fought for
lower taxes and has pushed
fracking of natural gas.
Gov. Corbett has not done
well in his first term, but Tom
Wolf does not strike me as
trustworthy. Would prefer 2
different candidates
altogether.
Gov. Corbett tried to sell the
LCB, the Turnpike, The
Lottery to his friends and still
refuses to tax the frackers
governor corbett's views on
just about everything are
polar opposites to mine
far
Has good values
Have not researched either
1
.2
.2
28.2
1
.2
.2
28.4
have to get more information
1
.2
.2
28.6
haven't heard enough on
1
.2
.2
28.8
1
.2
.2
29.0
havent followed closely
1
.2
.2
29.2
he good
1
.2
.2
29.4
he has been successful
1
.2
.2
29.6
HE HAS DONE MOST OF
1
.2
.2
29.8
1
.2
.2
30.0
1
.2
.2
30.2
1
.2
.2
30.4
He has the same values
1
.2
.2
30.6
he is doing a good job
1
.2
.2
30.8
he is for education.
1
.2
.2
31.0
He is from our community
1
.2
.2
31.2
candidate
Have the oil companies pay
their fair shares of taxes
both
haven't kept up totally this
year
WHAT HE PROMISED. HE
EMPHASIZES FISCAL
RESPONSIBILITY. HE
HAS INCREASED THE
STATE BUDGET FOR
EDUCATION (CONTRARY
TO THE OPPOSITION'S
MANTRA ABOUT CUTTING
SPENDING) .
He has made significant
change in the time that he
has been governor and I
think he can make more if
relected
He has me thinking Tha he
can.
He has string belief in
making things better
and we have his back
he is honest for the
1
.2
.2
31.4
he is republican
2
.4
.4
31.8
He is the BEST of the two
1
.2
.2
32.0
He is the Democrat running.
1
.2
.2
32.2
He is the one for me.
1
.2
.2
32.4
He is the only viable
1
.2
.2
32.6
1
.2
.2
32.8
1
.2
.2
33.0
1
.2
.2
33.2
He's good
1
.2
.2
33.4
He's not Tom Corbett
2
.4
.4
33.8
hes good at what he does
1
.2
.2
34.0
His efforts are aligned with
1
.2
.2
34.2
His logics on certain topics
1
.2
.2
34.4
His stance on public
1
.2
.2
34.6
1
.2
.2
34.8
1
.2
.2
35.0
His views on education.
1
.2
.2
35.2
I agree with him on several
1
.2
.2
35.4
american worker, for the
people
running
alternative.
He is wanting to fix the
finances of PA
He seems 'real' in his ads,
Corbett cut school funding
he's a democrat// he will tax
the oil companies to
re-invest in state education
--that's corbett 'f'd' up!!!
my thinking and he has
inherited a lot of problems
that he has not yet
completed solving.
schools.
his standing on major social
issues is in agreement with
my own.
His values are aligned with
my views.
key issues
I agree with the ad
1
.2
.2
35.6
I always do research on
1
.2
.2
35.8
1
.2
.2
36.0
1
.2
.2
36.2
I am a strong democrate
1
.2
.2
36.4
I am choosing a governor
1
.2
.2
36.6
1
.2
.2
36.8
1
.2
.2
37.0
1
.2
.2
37.2
I am not undecided
1
.2
.2
37.4
I am pro-life and for
1
.2
.2
37.6
1
.2
.2
37.8
candidates prior to the
election and sometimes this
will change my vote.
I am a democratic citizen
and I agree with Tom's way
of making PA a better place
to live.
I am a retired teacher and I
disagree very strongly on
Gov. Corbett's view on
teacher's pensions. That is
the only reason I would not
consider voting for him.
that cares about helping
people instead of big
businesses
I am happy with the current
Governor.
I am more in alignment with
his belief system. Plus he is
a seasoned candidate.
I am not a fan of
over-taxation of energy
companies.
traditional marriage between
a woman and man. These
are values held by
republican candidates
typically.
I am undecided mostly
because I plan on moving
soon.
I am very unhappy with the
1
.2
.2
38.0
1
.2
.2
38.2
1
.2
.2
38.4
1
.2
.2
38.6
1
.2
.2
38.8
1
.2
.2
39.0
1
.2
.2
39.2
1
.2
.2
39.4
1
.2
.2
39.6
1
.2
.2
39.8
1
.2
.2
40.0
current governor, especially
with his decisions on
education funding, and I like
Tom Wolf's proposed ideas.
I am voting for Tom Wolf
simply to vote against
Governor Corbett.
i believe he is the best
person for the job and will
help school
I believe in a limited role for
Government and lower
taxes. Although Corbett is
not an ideal choice, he is a
lot better than Wolf.
I believe in marriage
equality.
I believe strongly in the
republican ideals
I believe that PA has
regressed over the past four
years and that Wolf offers
new possibilities for overall
growth.
I cannot and will not vote for
Corbett.
I cannot believe that Corbett
has not taxed the Marsellus
Shale
I choose him because he
has more to give thhe state
i choose who ever i think
best fit and is going to try to
make changes rather thing
pick someone who is just
going to make things worse
for people
I chose him because he will
1
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.2
40.2
1
.2
.2
40.4
1
.2
.2
40.6
1
.2
.2
40.8
1
.2
.2
41.0
I do not like Corbett
1
.2
.2
41.2
I do not like Corbett and the
1
.2
.2
41.4
1
.2
.2
41.6
1
.2
.2
41.8
1
.2
.2
42.0
1
.2
.2
42.2
i do not trust then both lie
1
.2
.2
42.4
I don't believe that Corbett
1
.2
.2
42.6
1
.2
.2
42.8
1
.2
.2
43.0
do what is the right and most
beneficial.
I could not vote in good
conscience vote for Corbett
but may be open to a third
party choice.
I dislike the current
governor's views and
policies a great deal.
I do not agree with now Gov.
Corbett's policies on public
school and social programs.
I do not have enough
information
way he has run PA for the
last four years.
I do not like how he has
performed to date.
I do not like nor support the
decisions of Tom Corbett
i do not like the republicans
choice
I do not think either of them
are honest
acts in the interest of the
people; too conservative.
I don't know enough about
the candidates
I don't know enough about
the candidates yet to make a
decision.
I don't like Governor
1
.2
.2
43.2
1
.2
.2
43.4
1
.2
.2
43.6
1
.2
.2
43.8
I dont like corbitt
1
.2
.2
44.0
I dont like tom wolf so i
1
.2
.2
44.2
1
.2
.2
44.4
1
.2
.2
44.6
1
.2
.2
44.8
1
.2
.2
45.0
Corbett's environmental
policies. I'm pretty
committed to voting against
him, regardless of the
challenger. I think Tom Wolf
seems like a good
candidate, though.
I don't think Corbet has
really accomplished
anything
I don't think Tom Wolf is
being honest with us. His
allegation about Corbett
cutting education has been
discredited, but he continues
to run his ads. Also, he
plans to tax the gas and oil
companies to raise money.
Guess who is going to end
up paying th
I don't want Tom Corbett to
be the Governor of PA
anymore.
pickedhis opponent
I feel he is doing good for
Pennsylvania and will not
raise taxes
I feel he is the best choice
for governor
I feel he's the best pick out
of the two
I feel that Tom Corbett
hasn't taken adequate
control of Pennsylvania and
I don't necessarily believe in
his leadership.
I feel Tom Wolfe will bring
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fiscal stability to
Pennsylvania and will fund
the schools in the proper
way.Also he is on the same
side of the fence that I am
on social issues.
I fully support the republican
agenda.
I have not had the chance to
research what they each
want to do for Pennsylvania.
I usually stress fro a
republican but I am not sure
I like what Corbet has done
or has to offer just yet.
I have not made up my mind
yet.
I have to do more research
on each candidate
I haven't done enough
research to make an
informed decision, but I
typically vote Republican
I haven't researched neither
opponent. I will decide once
I know their political views,
etc.
I haven't researched the
candidates yet
I haven't spent enough of
time to read about Wolf and
what he wants to do. You
can't believe the tv ads.
I just don't know yet.
I just feel as though Tom
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I like what he stands for
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I like what he stands for.
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I need know more about
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Corbett failed our state in
terms of education, job
creation, and with the whole
Penn State debacle
I just think he is more
quaitified---this has really
been disappointing for
me,after have a good
gov.our last go,Mr.Randall
was hard wotking and
accessiable.
I know little of Tom Corbett.
When I write the politicians
in this state, I can discern
where they stand. I'll have
to look at voting records.
I'm not inclined to vote
democratic, but I don't want
to vote for someone I can't
figure out.
i like him but i am not 100%
convinced he is trustworthy
i like his stand on taxing the
oil companies for fracking
according to him we are the
only state in the union that
does not do this
I like some of his ideas but I
also like to see new faces
with new ideas in
government.
there position on the issues
i need more info on each
candidate
I need more information on
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I only vote Democratic
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I personally do not like either
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their policy on homeowners
tax relief.
I need to do more research
before making my final
choice. I don't want to vote
without the right information.
I need to do more research
in the next couple of weeks.
Right now, all I can tell you
is that I am NOT voting
democrat! They made a
mess of these last few
years!
I need to learn more about
the candidates
I need to review each
candidates view points and
history.
candidate, but Corbett had
his chance and screwed it
up, so might as well give
Wolf a chance. If there was
another candidate, I would
probably vote for him/her.
I remain undecided because
they are both good people.
I still need to do research on
both candidates.
I still think Governor COrbett
is doing a great job as a
governor in PA despite his
low rating i believe he
should be given another
chance.
I strongly disagree with just
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I want Corbet gone
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I want someone new in
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about everything Tom Wolf
has to say!
i suspect that wolf will raise
taxes to payback his NEA
supporters
I tend to stick to my party
instead of voting for other
candidates unless I have a
compelling reason.
I think Corbett is doing a
decent job.
i think he will do the best job
for pa
I think Tom Wolf will raise
my taxes
I think Wolf would raise
taxed a lot
I usually vote for the
democratic candidate even if
I am not to familiar with their
policies or politics.
I VOTE FOR PERSON
THAT I THINK WILL HELP
PA.
I want a Republican in that
office.
office
I want to do some more
search to guarantee I feel
that I am choosing the right
candidate
I want to hear their policies
on illegal immigrants.
I want to see a businessman
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I will vote for my party.
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I will vote for Tom Wolf
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run the state instead of a
politician.
I was disappointed in
Corbett's policies regarding
taxation of business (gas
and oil companies in
particular) and lack of
leadership in dealing with
educational funding and
pension reform
I will not vote for the
Democratic candidate.
because ANYONE is better
than Tom Corbett.
I would probably vote
democrat because that is
how I always vote
I would vote for anyone that
is not Corbett. He needs to
be out of the office.
I'm fairly new to PA and
don't know much about him.
i will have to do a little
research to see if I support
his views, otherwise i
typically vote Dem since i
am
I'm mostly undecided but
would have chosen Corbett
because he is current and I
don't have any major
complaints YET.
I'm not particularly informed,
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I'm opposed to Tom Corbett
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I'm still undecided, need to
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im not sur
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Issues
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Just not sure
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but from what I've heard,
Corbett has done a terrible
job with the Pennsylvania
educational system.
i'm not undecided-i'm voting
democrat
I'm opposed to Corbett
because of his failure to
increase the education
budget.
research more
I'm strongly democratic and
will vote for a democrat.
I'm tired of our government
giving away our money to
people who don't work or
want to work.
I'm trying to decide who is
telling the truth.
I'm undecided for now but
will make up my mind by the
end of October. I don't like
that Wolf signed the bill to
raise the price of cigarettes
in Philadelphia by #2.00 a
pack to bail out the school
system. Why should only
smokers have to pay for
that? I
im committed to
conservative ideology
just not sure about either of
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just not sure of my decison
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Just undecided.
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like his politics
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like his views
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like some ideas of wolfe, but
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Like what he stands for
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like what was done so far
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Looking out for me
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looking to learn more over
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Love the power
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might be better
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mkkkkkkkk
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More anti-Corbett than
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more money 4 the schools
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more open to social justice,
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the two candidates; need
to continue to listen to their
platforms before I make a
decicion
fundamentally believe in
corbet's conservative fiscal
policies
Like the points in his ads but
then the negative ads
against him make me
wonder just who do you
believe
the next month..see
debate,,hear speeches
pro-Wolf
education, issues about
taxation, voting for minorities
More research into each
parties motives need to
done in order to make a
clear decision
My Christian beliefs follow
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N.a.
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n/a
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N/a
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na
7
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Na
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ned to know more about
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Need a change
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NEED A CONSERVATIVE
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Need more convincingly
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need more info on his
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need to research
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need to tax natural gas and
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Neither look like a gov
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No comment
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no knowledge
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no reason
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no sure yet
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No way would I vote for Tom
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the Republican party views
so I vote the candidate of
the party.
My perceptin of his policies
on spending. Less
spending is better.
My points of view can
change with new information
candidate policies
IN OFFICE
platform
Need more information on
candidates
Need to learn more about
them
reform property tax.
Wolff
none
None
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None of your business
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not applicable
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Not certain if i agree with all
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Not comfortable
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not decided yet
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not enough information
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Not enough information
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not enough knowledge
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Not happy with Corbit
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Not interested. In Politics
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not much knows about their
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not pleased with choices
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not satisfied with the
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not shore of wolf's agenda
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not sure
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Not sure
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NOT SURE
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Not sure about all the issues
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his decisions
about the position of the
candidates.
policies
incumbent and like what the
challenger provides
as of yet on both parties, as
I would need to do some
research.
not sure about Wolf's tax
programs
Not sure if I'm happy with
incumbent, Corbett.
not sure of how each stand
at the moment
not sure Wolf would be an
;improvement
not thrilled with either
Nothing is proven yet
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One reason: The natural gas
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Opposed to Tom Corbett.
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Our budgets are balanced.
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industry is destroying our
roads and driving the price
of rent through the roof. We
could be generating
hundreds of millions of
dollars in tax revenue from
them, but under Tom
Corbett we aren't.
Our taxes have not risen.
Our economy is getting
better.
Our current governor has
done a terrible job.
Our current Governor has
hurt Education and has
allowed the gas industry in
PA to be totally out of
control.
Our current governor is
horrible and has set
Pennsylvania back decades
in education. Anyone is
better than him.
Our present governor has
caused a lot of stress in our
public schools, cutting
budgets while making it look
as if he's increased funding
when he and his
administration has done the
opposite.
Over the past few years, I
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Party
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party affiliation
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Party affiliation
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party affltn
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party lines
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Policy
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POLITICAL STANDING
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Poor current leadership
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position on various issues
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positive alternative to
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Prefer not to answer.
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Prefer Wolfe
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Previous knowledge of
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Programs don't apply to me.
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Purely educational, Corbett
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republican
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Republican
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Republican defunding of
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Republican nominee
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Researching
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have become disenchanted
with Corbett as a governor,
particularly on his education
policy and his Marcellus
shale drilling policy. While I
am not a huge Wolf
proponent, I do think he will
be better than Corbett.
AND PAST
PERFORMANCE IN
HANDLING PUBLIC
ISSUES
incumbent
candidate's platforms.
cut funding for education
Philadelphia education
sb 1182 compassion
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School funding
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school taxes
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schools
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Seems honest
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Seems to believe in same
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sgdr
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solid candidate, grounded
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Stands
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STILL ALITTLE
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Still too early
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strange question
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Support for education
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things I do
ideas
Solid record of trying to keep
taxes low, Wolf is
unprepared for the position
of Governor
Stances on important
issues, lower taxes,
individual rights
UNDECISIDE BUT I AM A
DEMACRATE AND I
BELEIVE HE WILL DO
GOOD
still doing more research
and following what they
have to say
Still looking for more
information
still not to sure about Wolf.
concerned about the taxing
by WOLF.
funding and equal rights for
LGBT citizens
Support his beliefs
Tax es
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Tax position
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taxes and education
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Taxes, spending, honesty
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the current direction we
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The cuts in education
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The governor has held taxes
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the governor is a liarer
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the governor now is no good
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THEY ARE GOOD
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they both lie..Who do you
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have been going for the
most part has been good
and I do not believe Wolf is
qualified for the job
The current gov. will not
raise income tax.
down and done a good job
for all citizens of
Pennsylvania
for the state
The handling of the Natural
Gas drilling. We are not
getting our fair share of the
wealth that is beneath our
feet.
The Republican party has
gotten too far right-wing, and
I don't think PA needs a
governor like that, who still
doesn't support gay
marriage or women's rights,
or separation of church and
state, etc.
They all lie. Trying to lean
towards the people who
know him for true stories
believe.
Thought he was a good
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time for a change
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Time for a change
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To remove Corbett from
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choice until I started hearing
the mudslinging.
office and improve
education.
Tom Corbert is corrupt and
in bed with big business at
the expense of Pa voters.
Tom Corbett cares only
about the rich, ppl like me on
SSD, thru no fault of my
own, scrape to get by every
month. Corbett cut the
Section 8 help, he did not
renew the Medcaid, and
took money from the
LIHEAP program.
Tom Corbett has been a
terrible governor. I will be
happy to see him go. I
would vote for a piece of wet
cardboard over Governor
Corbett.
Tom Corbett has dropped
the ball a lot in his term, and
is destroying the state's
finances. I don't yet know
much about Tom Wolf.
Tom Corbett has not done a
good job for the residents of
the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
Tom Corbett has ruined the
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Tom Corbett needs to go
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TOM WOLF IS OUR ONLY
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Tom Wolf supports my views
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Tom Wolfe comes across as
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TV commercials
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Unanswered questions on
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undecided
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Undecided
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underdog
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Undicided
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Unimpressed by Tom
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education system in the
state. Pa. is the one of the
few states that don't put a
tax on fracting.
HOPE FOR THE
FUTURE!!!!
a much more personable
candidate. He is a business
man; that counts in my book.
Tom Wolfe has new ideas
and is a businessman, he
knows how to run a
business not just be a
politician
Tom Wolfe's personal
history and his inability or
unwillingness to tell me
where he plans to get all of
the money his plans to
spend.
Trying to see who I think
would be the better
candidate suited for the job
both of them.
Corbett's job as Governor.
unsure
Unsure who to trust
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usually stick with democratic
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Values
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very good
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Very unhappy with Corbett's
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vote against corbett
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WANTING MORE INFO ON
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we trust him
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Whichever best meets my
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White
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will keep taxes lower than
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candidate
performance
ALL THE PARTIES.
We need a Democrat in
control.
We need a drastic change in
order for the state can
provide the proper funding
necessary to all the
residents who needs
it.Education is a major
reason for change.
We need funds for
education. Make gas
companies pay taxes.
We need more support for
PHL schools.
thoughts
the Democrat
Willing to tax corporations.
Commitment towards
education.
willingness to impose
extraction tax on Marcus
Shale drilling
Wolf appears to be the
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Wolf is a better candidate
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Wolf is a liar, but Corbett
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Wolf is not believeable
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wolf is the best bet
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wolf seems good for middle
1
.2
.2
98.0
1
.2
.2
98.2
wolf will raise taxes.
1
.2
.2
98.4
wolf's idea about gas tax
1
.2
.2
98.6
1
.2
.2
98.8
1
.2
.2
99.0
better candidate for PA
(us!)....
seems to want to destroy
public employees pensions.
Wolf is a socialist
tax-and-spend Demon crat
who will say or do anything
to get elected. The whiter
version of Obama
Wolf is a typical tax and
spend democrat.
Wolf is in the pocket of the
PSEA and unions
Wolf is more union friend
then corbet
class
Wolf will be a Governor for
the people of PA, not special
interests
would be paid by us the
consumer....not the gas
company...... and that's one
of his positive issues
....lol.....not
Wolfe has no plans, wants to
double tax the oil extractors.
Mr. Corbett has kept his
promises re: taxes, schools,
and more
Wolfe is an idiot.
wolff
1
.2
.2
99.2
would never align with
1
.2
.2
99.4
Would not want Wolf.
1
.2
.2
99.6
xx
1
.2
.2
99.8
You don't know who to
1
.2
.2
100.0
500
100.0
100.0
republican candidate and
don't like Corbetts labor
stance
believe. Gov Corbett had his
chance and I, as a Senior
citizen, have not benefited at
all with property tax, health
issues. So I'm thinking give
someone else a chance.
Total
q7 If President Obama supported and campaigned for an - It would make me less likely to
support that candi
Cumulative
Frequency
Valid
1 It would make me less
Percent
Valid Percent
Percent
150
30.0
30.0
30.0
71
14.2
14.2
44.2
253
50.6
50.6
94.8
26
5.2
5.2
100.0
500
100.0
100.0
likely to support that candi
2 It would make me more
likely to support that candi
3 It would not make any
difference in my support
4 Unsure
Total
q8 Please think about all the votes you will cast in - Very relevant
Cumulative
Frequency
Valid
Percent
Valid Percent
Percent
1 Very relevant
111
22.2
22.2
22.2
2 Somewhat relevant
124
24.8
24.8
47.0
3 Somewhat irrelevant
61
12.2
12.2
59.2
4 Not at all relevant
5 Unsure
Total
184
36.8
36.8
96.0
20
4.0
4.0
100.0
500
100.0
100.0
q9 Despite how you earlier described yourself politic - All Republican
Cumulative
Frequency
Valid
1 All Republican
Percent
Valid Percent
Percent
63
12.6
12.6
12.6
104
20.8
20.8
33.4
62
12.4
12.4
45.8
118
23.6
23.6
69.4
5 All Democratic
82
16.4
16.4
85.8
6 Unsure
71
14.2
14.2
100.0
500
100.0
100.0
2 Mostly Republican
3 Even split between parties
4 Mostly Democratic
Total
q10 Excluding this poll have you answered a political - Yes one excluding this poll
Cumulative
Frequency
Valid
Percent
Valid Percent
Percent
1 Yes one excluding this poll
59
11.8
11.8
11.8
2 Yes two five excluding
24
4.8
4.8
16.6
7
1.4
1.4
18.0
389
77.8
77.8
95.8
21
4.2
4.2
100.0
500
100.0
100.0
this poll
3 Yes six or more excluding
this poll
4 No
5 Unsure
Total
q11 Honestly now have you ever lied to a political pol - Yes
Cumulative
Frequency
Valid
Percent
Valid Percent
Percent
1 Yes
16
3.2
17.8
17.8
2 No
70
14.0
77.8
95.6
3 Unsure
Total
Missing
0
Total
4
.8
4.4
90
18.0
100.0
410
82.0
500
100.0
100.0
q12 Have you or your family members faced any healthca - Yes
Cumulative
Frequency
Valid
Percent
Valid Percent
Percent
1 Yes
182
36.4
36.4
36.4
2 No
274
54.8
54.8
91.2
16
3.2
3.2
94.4
28
5.6
5.6
100.0
500
100.0
100.0
3 Do not have healthcare
insurance
4 Dont KnowUnsure
Total
q13 Would you describe these challenges or changes you - Very positive
Cumulative
Frequency
Valid
Valid Percent
Percent
1 Very positive
18
3.6
9.9
9.9
2 Somewhat positive
13
2.6
7.1
17.0
3 Somewhat negative
61
12.2
33.5
50.5
4 Very negative
81
16.2
44.5
95.1
9
1.8
4.9
100.0
Total
182
36.4
100.0
0
318
63.6
500
100.0
5 Dont KnowUnsure
Missing
Percent
Total
q14 Please think about how Governor Corbett handled th - More likely to support the
Governors reelection
Cumulative
Frequency
Valid
1 More likely to support the
Governors reelection
62
Percent
12.4
Valid Percent
12.4
Percent
12.4
2 Less likely to support the
134
26.8
26.8
39.2
273
54.6
54.6
93.8
31
6.2
6.2
100.0
500
100.0
100.0
Governors reelection or
3 Didnt make a difference in
how I plan to vote
4 Unsure Didnt follow the
Sandusky scandal
Total
$q15_merged Frequencies
Responses
N
$q15_mergeda
q15_1 Related to the
Percent
Percent of
Cases
252
30.0%
50.4%
207
24.6%
41.4%
193
22.9%
38.6%
189
22.5%
37.8%
841
100.0%
168.2%
Sandusky scandal which of
the foll... - It took Tom
Corbett then the
Pennsylvania Attorney
q15_2 Related to the
Sandusky scandal which of
the foll... - The firing of Joe
Paterno was a wrong
decision
q15_3 Related to the
Sandusky scandal which of
the foll... - The NCAA should
never have sanctioned the
Nittany
q15_4 Related to the
Sandusky scandal which of
the foll... - Campaign
contributions to Tom
Corbetts gubernatori
Total
a. Dichotomy group tabulated at value 1.
Q16_ Age What is your age Cumulative
Frequency
Valid
Percent
Valid Percent
Percent
1 1844
223
44.6
44.6
44.6
2 4564
206
41.2
41.2
85.8
3 65
71
14.2
14.2
100.0
Total
500
100.0
100.0
q17 Are you Hispanic or Latino - Yes
Cumulative
Frequency
Valid
Percent
Valid Percent
Percent
1 Yes
31
6.2
6.2
6.2
2 No
467
93.4
93.4
99.6
2
.4
.4
100.0
500
100.0
100.0
3 Dont Know Unsure
Total
q18 Which one of these groups would you say best repre - White
Cumulative
Frequency
Valid
1 White
Percent
Valid Percent
Percent
378
75.6
80.6
80.6
2 Black or AfricanAmerican
57
11.4
12.2
92.8
3 Asian
15
3.0
3.2
95.9
3
.6
.6
96.6
16
3.2
3.4
100.0
469
93.8
100.0
31
6.2
500
100.0
5 American Indian or Alaska
Native
6 Other
Total
Missing
0
Total
q19 Please indicate the number of children you have - None
Cumulative
Frequency
Percent
Valid Percent
Percent
Valid
1 None
170
34.0
34.1
34.1
2 One
94
18.8
18.9
53.0
3 Two
134
26.8
26.9
79.9
4 Three
61
12.2
12.2
92.2
5 Four
28
5.6
5.6
97.8
6 Five or more
11
2.2
2.2
100.0
498
99.6
100.0
2
.4
500
100.0
Total
Missing
0
Total
q20 Please indicate your current marital status - Single never married
Cumulative
Frequency
Valid
Percent
Valid Percent
Percent
1 Single never married
123
24.6
24.8
24.8
2 Married or domestic
305
61.0
61.5
86.3
3 Widowed
16
3.2
3.2
89.5
4 Divorced
38
7.6
7.7
97.2
5 Separated
9
1.8
1.8
99.0
6 Other
5
1.0
1.0
100.0
496
99.2
100.0
4
.8
500
100.0
partner
Total
Missing
0
Total
q21 Which of the following best describes the region y - Northeastern Region
Cumulative
Frequency
Valid
Valid Percent
Percent
1 Northeastern Region
157
31.4
32.0
32.0
2 Southeastern Region
143
28.6
29.1
61.1
3 Central Region
69
13.8
14.1
75.2
4 Western Region
109
21.8
22.2
97.4
13
2.6
2.6
100.0
491
98.2
100.0
9
1.8
5 Unsure
Total
Missing
Percent
0
q21 Which of the following best describes the region y - Northeastern Region
Cumulative
Frequency
Valid
Valid Percent
Percent
1 Northeastern Region
157
31.4
32.0
32.0
2 Southeastern Region
143
28.6
29.1
61.1
3 Central Region
69
13.8
14.1
75.2
4 Western Region
109
21.8
22.2
97.4
13
2.6
2.6
100.0
491
98.2
100.0
9
1.8
500
100.0
5 Unsure
Total
Missing
Percent
0
Total
q22 What is your highest grade of school completed - Eighth grade or less
Cumulative
Frequency
Valid
2 Some high school
Percent
Valid Percent
Percent
9
1.8
1.8
1.8
79
15.8
15.9
17.7
8
1.6
1.6
19.3
5 Technical school graduate
28
5.6
5.6
24.9
6 Some college
86
17.2
17.3
42.3
7 College graduate
172
34.4
34.6
76.9
8 Postgraduate or
115
23.0
23.1
100.0
497
99.4
100.0
3
.6
500
100.0
3 High school graduate or
GED
4 Some technical school
professional degree
Total
Missing
0
Total
q23 Please indicate your gender - Male
Cumulative
Frequency
Valid
Percent
Valid Percent
Percent
1 Male
254
50.8
50.8
50.8
2 Female
246
49.2
49.2
100.0
Total
500
100.0
100.0
q24 Which of the following categories best describes y - Under 9999
Cumulative
Frequency
Valid
Percent
Valid Percent
Percent
1 Under 9999
11
2.2
2.2
2.2
2 10000 to less than 40000
95
19.0
19.2
21.4
3 40000 to less than 70000
135
27.0
27.3
48.7
4 70000 to less than 100000
104
20.8
21.0
69.7
59
11.8
11.9
81.6
30
6.0
6.1
87.7
7 160000 or more
39
7.8
7.9
95.6
8 Dont know unsure
22
4.4
4.4
100.0
495
99.0
100.0
5
1.0
500
100.0
5 100000 to less than
130000
6 130000 to less than
160000
Total
Missing
Total
0