This document summarizes the results of a survey conducted at Netroots Nation 2011 with 519 respondents. It shows that 96% of respondents said they would "almost certainly" vote in the 2012 presidential election. 80% of respondents approved of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as president. The top priority for President Obama according to respondents was job growth at 66%. Respondents had very warm feelings toward Barack Obama, Netroots Nation, Rachel Maddow and labor unions. A plurality of respondents said they would most like to see Sarah Palin as the Republican presidential nominee in 2012.

1. Revolution Messaging and Democracy Corps
Netroots Nation 2011 Straw Poll
Frequency Questionnaire
June 16-18, 2011
519 Respondents
Q.2 I know it is a long way off, but what are the chances of your voting in the election for president in 2012?
Total
Almost Certain ..................................................................... 96
Probably ................................................................................ 2
50-50 ..................................................................................... 1
Will Not Vote ......................................................................... 2
(ref:WILLVOTE)
Q.3 Please indicate if you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as
president?
Total
Strongly approve .................................................................. 27
Somewhat approve .............................................................. 53
Somewhat disapprove ......................................................... 13
Strongly disapprove .............................................................. 7
Total Approve ..................................................................... 80
Total Disapprove ................................................................ 20
Approve - Disapprove ....................................................... 60
(ref:BOAPP)
Q.4 Which is your top priority for the 2012 election cycle?
Total
The Presidential Race ......................................................... 47
The Congressional Races ................................................... 29
The US Senate Races ......................................................... 11
State Gubernatorial Races ................................................... 2
State Legislature Races ....................................................... 11
(ref:FALLSUP2)
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Q.5 Now please read the list below and indicate which ONE you think should be the TOP priority for
President Obama.
Total
Immigration reform ................................................................ 3
Job Growth .......................................................................... 66
Finish the military mission in Afghanistan ............................. 4
Reduce deficit ....................................................................... 1
Bank Regulation ................................................................... 6
Greenhouse Gas Regulation ................................................ 4
Protect Healthcare Reform ................................................... 9
Other ..................................................................................... 7
(ref:PRIORITY)
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Q.6 Now, I'd like to rate your feelings toward some people with one hundred meaning a VERY WARM,
FAVORABLE feeling; zero meaning a VERY COLD, UNFAVORABLE feeling; and fifty meaning not
particularly warm or cold. You can use any number from zero to one hundred, the higher the number the
more favorable your feelings are toward that person or organization. If you have no opinion or have never
heard of that person or organization, please check "Don't Know"
Mean
6 Barack Obama .................................................................73.25
7 The Democratic Party .......................................................60.58
8 The Republican Party ........................................................4.71
9 The Tea Party ....................................................................4.65
10 Netroots Nation ..............................................................81.98
11 Democrats in Congress ..................................................55.14
12 The State of the Economy ..............................................31.50
13 The Republican Congress ...............................................3.39
14 Newt Gingrich ..................................................................3.63
15 The state of your personal finances ...............................54.24
16 Wall Street ......................................................................12.01
17 Rachel Maddow ..............................................................84.86
18 Labor Unions ..................................................................80.34
(ref:THERM2)
Q.19 Which of the following people would you MOST like to see as the Republican nominee for president
in 2012?
Total
Sarah Palin .......................................................................... 32
Mitt Romney ......................................................................... 11
Newt Gingrich ....................................................................... 5
Ron Paul .............................................................................. 12
Tim Pawlenty ........................................................................ 3
Rick Santorum ...................................................................... 6
Paul Ryan ............................................................................. 2
Chris Christie ........................................................................ 2
Michelle Bachmann ............................................................. 27
(ref:RPRES12)
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Q.20 Which of the following people would you LEAST like to see as the Republican nominee for president
in 2012?
Total
Sarah Palin .......................................................................... 14
Mitt Romney ......................................................................... 39
Newt Gingrich ....................................................................... 3
Ron Paul ............................................................................... 5
Tim Pawlenty ........................................................................ 7
Rick Santorum ...................................................................... 4
Paul Ryan ............................................................................. 4
Chris Christie ....................................................................... 12
Michelle Bachmann ............................................................. 12
(ref:RPRES12F)
Q.21 And who do you believe the GOP will nominate for President?
Total
Sarah Palin ........................................................................... 2
Mitt Romney ......................................................................... 72
Newt Gingrich ....................................................................... 0
Ron Paul ............................................................................... 0
Tim Pawlenty ....................................................................... 12
Rick Santorum ...................................................................... 1
Paul Ryan ............................................................................. 1
Chris Christie ........................................................................ 3
Michelle Bachmann .............................................................. 8
(ref:GOPNOM)
Q.24 Please choose the term that best describes how you think of yourself in political terms
Total
Liberal .................................................................................. 42
Progressive .......................................................................... 51
Moderate ............................................................................... 5
Conservative ......................................................................... 0
Libertarian ............................................................................. 0
Prefer not to say ................................................................... 1
(ref:IDEO1)
Q.22 What do you consider your gender?
Total
Male ..................................................................................... 67
Female ................................................................................. 31
No Answer ............................................................................ 2
(ref:GENDER)
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