Sarah Palin survey results
Posted by brvanlanen on December 3, 2008
About two months ago I put out an Internet survey regarding Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin as part of a class project. Here are the results:
1. Before August 29, 2008 had you heard of Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin (R)?
Yes 30.8%
No 69.2%2. What is your impression of Sarah Palin since she was named John McCain’s running mate?
Favorable 49.4%
Unfavorable 44.0%
Don’t Know Yet 6.6%3. How would you rate the political views of Sarah Palin?
Conservative 84.6%
Moderate 13.2%
Liberal 2.2%4. Do you think that Sarah Palin has the leadership qualities to be Vice-President or President if necessary?
Yes 44%
No 44%
Don’t Know Yet 12%5. Do you think that Sarah Palin has the experience and qualifications to be Vice-President or President if necessary?
Yes 38.5%
No 48.3%
Don’t Know Yet 13.2%6. From what you have seen and heard from Sarah Palin would you agree or disagree that she has the convictions, charisma and mannerisms found in a natural leader?
Agree 64.8%
Disagree 35.2%7. Do you think the media likes or dislikes Sarah Palin based on their reporting?
Likes 25.3%
Dislikes 74.7%8. From a political standpoint Sarah Palin has been called the next Ronald Reagan. Based on what you know of Ronald Reagan do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Agree 29.7%
Disagree 70.3%9. Do you think that Barack Obama has the experience and qualifications to be President?
Yes 45.1%
No 46.1%
Don’t Know Yet 8.8%10. What is your sex?
Male 61.5%
Female 38.5%11. What is your age?
18-29 17.6%
30-39 20.9%
40-49 19.8%
50-59 29.7%
60-65 11.0%
Over 65 1.1%12. What is your current marital status?
Single, Never 16.5%
Married 70.3%
Separated 2.2%
Divorced 9.9%
Widowed 1.1%13. What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Less than HS 0.0%
High School 4.4%
Some College 29.7%
Associate’s 11.0%
Bachelor’s 54.9%14. What is your total annual household income?
Less than $20K 2.2%
$20K – $39,999 13.2%
$40K – $59,999 24.2%
$60K – $99,999 38.5%
$100K – $149,999 14.3%
Over $150K 7.7%15. What is your race?
White 83.5%
White, Non-Hisp 12.1%
African-American 3.3%
Hispanic 0.0%
Asian-Pacific 1.1%
Native American 0.0%16. What is your political affiliation?
Democrat 24.2%
Republican 31.9%
Independent 43.9%
Interesting results to say the least. Thanks to all that participated.
