Social Security Works and the Center for Community Change released new polling data that shows tremendous support among likely voters for expanding Social Security benefits in a national sample and state polls for Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Iowa, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Oregon. The polls demonstrate support across red, blue and purple states and among Independents, Republicans and Democrats. This polling also shows potential huge benefits and perilous risks for candidates on Social Security.

1. Lake Research Partners
Center for Community Change Action
National Survey August 22, 2014
1035 Registered Likely 2014 Voters Nationwide
INTRODUCTION/VOTE SCREEN
Hello. I'm calling from National Opinion Surveys. We are conducting a public opinion survey and I would like to ask you some questions. We are not selling anything, and I won't ask you for a contribution or donation. We respect your right not to participate, but if people like yourself do not participate in surveys like these, important decisions could be made about policy issues without taking everyone's opinion into consideration.
Total Indep. Over 65
N= 1035 279 297
1. To make sure that opinions held by people like you are included, do you think you might have five minutes to participate? Press 1 for yes, press 2 for no.
Yes ..................................................................................... 100 100 100
No .................................................................... (TERMINATE)
2. Are you registered to vote? Press 1 if you are registered, press 2 if you are not registered, or press 3 if you are not sure.
Registered .......................................................................... 100 100 100
Not registered .................................................. (TERMINATE)
Not sure ........................................................... (TERMINATE)
3. In the November 2014 election for the U.S. Senate, Congress and other offices, how likely are you to vote? Press 1 if you are likely to vote in the election in November, press 2 if you are not likely to vote in the election in November, or press 3 if you are not sure.
Likely .................................................................................. 100 100 100
Not likely .......................................................... (TERMINATE)
Not sure ........................................................... (TERMINATE)

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4. Do you support or oppose the idea of increasing Social Security benefits and paying for that increase by having wealthy Americans pay the same rate into Social Security as everyone else? Press 1 if you support this idea, 2 if you oppose this idea, or 3 if you are unsure.
5. (IF Q4=1) Would you say you feel that way strongly or not so strongly? Press 1 if you support this idea strongly, and press 2 if you support this idea not so strongly.
6. (IF Q4=2) Would you say you feel that way strongly or not so strongly? Press 1 if you oppose this idea strongly, and press 2 if you oppose this idea not so strongly.
7. (IF Q4=3) Would you say you lean closer to support or oppose? Press 1 if you lean toward support and press 2 if you lean toward oppose.
Support – Strongly .............................................................. 59 55 61
Support – Not So Strongly ..................................................... 8 6 9
Lean support ........................................................................ 12 12 11
Oppose – Strongly ................................................................ 3 4 2
Oppose – Not So Strongly ................................................... 11 16 8
Lean oppose .......................................................................... 7 6 8
Support ................................................................................ 79 73 82
Oppose ................................................................................ 21 27 18
8. If your Member of Congress voted FOR increasing Social Security benefits, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for your member of Congress? Press 1 if you would be more likely, press 2 if you would be less likely, and press 3 if it would make no difference.
9. (IF Q8=1) Would you say you are MUCH more likely to vote for your Member of Congress or SOMEWHAT more likely? Press 1 if you are MUCH more likely to vote for your Member of Congress, or press 2 if you are SOMEWHAT more likely to vote for your Member of Congress.
10. (IF Q8=2) Would you say you are MUCH less likely to vote for your Member of Congress or SOMEWHAT less likely? Press 1 if you are MUCH less likely to vote for your Member of Congress, or press 2 if you are SOMEWHAT less likely to vote for your Member of Congress.
Much more likely .................................................................. 44 37 49
Somewhat more likely .......................................................... 19 19 21
Somewhat less likely.............................................................. 5 7 4
Much less likely .................................................................... 10 14 9
Makes no difference............................................................. 21 23 17
More likely ............................................................................ 63 56 70
Less likely ............................................................................ 16 21 12

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Total Indep. Over 65
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11. If your Member of Congress voted FOR cuts to Social Security benefits, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for your member of Congress? Press 1 if you would be more likely, press 2 if you would be less likely, and press 3 if it would make no difference.
12. (IF Q11=1) Would you say you are MUCH more likely to vote for your Member of Congress or SOMEWHAT more likely? Press 1 if you are MUCH more likely to vote for your Member of Congress, or press 2 if you are SOMEWHAT more likely to vote for your Member of Congress.
13. (IF Q11=2) Would you say you are MUCH less likely to vote for your Member of Congress or SOMEWHAT less likely? Press 1 if you are MUCH less likely to vote for your Member of Congress, or press 2 if you are SOMEWHAT less likely to vote for your Member of Congress.
Much more likely .................................................................. 10 9 9
Somewhat more likely ............................................................ 4 5 6
Somewhat less likely............................................................ 28 26 30
Much less likely .................................................................... 43 40 45
Makes no difference............................................................. 16 20 10
More likely ............................................................................ 14 14 15
Less likely ............................................................................ 70 66 75
14. How important is Social Security as an issue when deciding who to vote for? Press 1 if it is one of the top most important issues, press 2 if it is an important issue but not a top issue, press 3 if it is a somewhat important issue, press 4 if it is only a little important, and press 5 if it is not important at all in deciding who to vote for. If you do not know, press 6.
One of the top most important issues .................................. 36 28 46
Important but not top issue .................................................. 39 42 38
Somewhat important ............................................................ 15 14 9
A little important ..................................................................... 7 12 4
Not important at all ................................................................. 2 3 2
Don’t know ............................................................................. 0 1 0
15. We have just a couple quick questions left for statistical purposes only. Please press 1 if you are a man or 2 if you are a woman.
Man ...................................................................................... 48 56 46
Woman ................................................................................. 52 44 54

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Total Indep. Over 65
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16. As a 2 digit number, please use your telephone key pad to indicate your age. So if you are 25, press 2 and then 5.
18 - 24 .................................................................................... 3 2 0
25 - 29 .................................................................................... 5 5 0
30 - 34 .................................................................................... 5 4 0
35 - 39 .................................................................................... 8 12 0
40 - 44 .................................................................................... 5 6 0
45 - 49 .................................................................................. 12 15 0
50 - 54 .................................................................................... 8 7 0
55 - 59 .................................................................................. 10 11 0
60 - 64 .................................................................................. 14 13 0
65 - 69 .................................................................................. 10 9 34
70 - 74 .................................................................................... 7 7 26
75 & over .............................................................................. 11 8 40
(Don’t know /Refuse) ........................................................... 1 1 0
17. Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, an independent, or something else? Press 1 for Republican, press 2 for Democrat, press 3 for independent, press 4 for something else.
Republican ........................................................................... 34 0 36
Democrat ............................................................................. 35 0 40
Independent ......................................................................... 27 100 23
Something else ...................................................................... 3 0 2
18. Just to make sure we have a representative sample, could you please tell me whether you are from a Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish-speaking background? Press 1 if yes, and press 2 if no.
[IF “NO”, ASK:] What is your race? Press 1 for white, Press 2 for black, Press 3 for Asian, or press 4 for something else.
White .................................................................................... 77 78 83
Black / African American ...................................................... 11 10 10
Spanish speaking/Hispanic (Puerto Rican, Mexican, etc.) ..................................................................................... 4 3 2
Asian ...................................................................................... 8 9 5
Something else ...................................................................... 0 1 0
Region
New England .......................................................................... 6 10 6
Mid-Atlantic .......................................................................... 12 7 9
East-North-Central ............................................................... 17 20 13
West-North-Central ................................................................ 8 8 5
South Atlantic ....................................................................... 19 15 18
East-South-Central ................................................................ 6 4 4
West-South-Central ............................................................... 8 8 12
Mountain ................................................................................ 8 11 11
Pacific .................................................................................. 16 16 22

5. Lake Research Partners
Center for Community Change Action
Alaska Statewide Survey August 22, 2014 512 Registered Likely 2014 Voters in Alaska
INTRODUCTION/VOTE SCREEN
Hello. I'm calling from National Opinion Surveys. We are conducting a public opinion survey and I would like to ask you some questions. We are not selling anything, and I won't ask you for a contribution or donation. We respect your right not to participate, but if people like yourself do not participate in surveys like these, important decisions could be made about policy issues without taking everyone's opinion into consideration.
Total Indep. Over 65
N= 512 174 139
1. To make sure that opinions held by people like you are included, do you think you might have five minutes to participate? Press 1 for yes, press 2 for no.
Yes ..................................................................................... 100 100 100
No .................................................................... (TERMINATE)
2. Are you registered to vote? Press 1 if you are registered, press 2 if you are not registered, or press 3 if you are not sure.
Registered .......................................................................... 100 100 100
Not registered .................................................. (TERMINATE)
Not sure ........................................................... (TERMINATE)
3. In the November 2014 election for the U.S. Senate, Congress and other offices, how likely are you to vote? Press 1 if you are likely to vote in the election in November, press 2 if you are not likely to vote in the election in November, or press 3 if you are not sure.
Likely .................................................................................. 100 100 100
Not likely .......................................................... (TERMINATE)
Not sure ........................................................... (TERMINATE)

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4. Do you support or oppose the idea of increasing Social Security benefits and paying for that increase by having wealthy Americans pay the same rate into Social Security as everyone else? Press 1 if you support this idea, 2 if you oppose this idea, or 3 if you are unsure.
5. (IF Q4=1) Would you say you feel that way strongly or not so strongly? Press 1 if you support this idea strongly, and press 2 if you support this idea not so strongly.
6. (IF Q4=2) Would you say you feel that way strongly or not so strongly? Press 1 if you oppose this idea strongly, and press 2 if you oppose this idea not so strongly.
7. (IF Q4=3) Would you say you lean closer to support or oppose? Press 1 if you lean toward support and press 2 if you lean toward oppose.
Support – Strongly .............................................................. 59 62 59
Support – Not So Strongly ..................................................... 9 11 10
Lean support .......................................................................... 9 6 10
Oppose – Strongly ................................................................ 4 4 5
Oppose – Not So Strongly ................................................... 11 10 8
Lean oppose .......................................................................... 8 9 8
Support ................................................................................ 76 78 79
Oppose ................................................................................ 24 22 21
8. If your Member of Congress voted FOR increasing Social Security benefits, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for your member of Congress? Press 1 if you would be more likely, press 2 if you would be less likely, and press 3 if it would make no difference.
9. (IF Q8=1) Would you say you are MUCH more likely to vote for your Member of Congress or SOMEWHAT more likely? Press 1 if you are MUCH more likely to vote for your Member of Congress, or press 2 if you are SOMEWHAT more likely to vote for your Member of Congress.
10. (IF Q8=2) Would you say you are MUCH less likely to vote for your Member of Congress or SOMEWHAT less likely? Press 1 if you are MUCH less likely to vote for your Member of Congress, or press 2 if you are SOMEWHAT less likely to vote for your Member of Congress.
Much more likely .................................................................. 36 39 44
Somewhat more likely .......................................................... 23 21 19
Somewhat less likely.............................................................. 7 8 5
Much less likely .................................................................... 10 8 7
Makes no difference............................................................. 25 24 25
More likely ............................................................................ 59 60 63
Less likely ............................................................................ 16 16 13

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Total Indep. Over 65
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11. If your Member of Congress voted FOR cuts to Social Security benefits, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for your member of Congress? Press 1 if you would be more likely, press 2 if you would be less likely, and press 3 if it would make no difference.
12. (IF Q11=1) Would you say you are MUCH more likely to vote for your Member of Congress or SOMEWHAT more likely? Press 1 if you are MUCH more likely to vote for your Member of Congress, or press 2 if you are SOMEWHAT more likely to vote for your Member of Congress.
13. (IF Q11=2) Would you say you are MUCH less likely to vote for your Member of Congress or SOMEWHAT less likely? Press 1 if you are MUCH less likely to vote for your Member of Congress, or press 2 if you are SOMEWHAT less likely to vote for your Member of Congress.
Much more likely .................................................................. 10 10 9
Somewhat more likely ............................................................ 7 9 4
Somewhat less likely............................................................ 28 22 34
Much less likely .................................................................... 39 42 42
Makes no difference............................................................. 17 17 11
More likely ............................................................................ 17 18 13
Less likely ............................................................................ 67 64 76
14. How important is Social Security as an issue when deciding who to vote for? Press 1 if it is one of the top most important issues, press 2 if it is an important issue but not a top issue, press 3 if it is a somewhat important issue, press 4 if it is only a little important, and press 5 if it is not important at all in deciding who to vote for. If you do not know, press 6.
One of the top most important issues .................................. 25 26 39
Important but not top issue .................................................. 37 36 32
Somewhat important ............................................................ 26 26 18
A little important ..................................................................... 7 9 6
Not important at all ................................................................. 5 2 5
Don’t know ............................................................................. 1 1 1
15. We have just a couple quick questions left for statistical purposes only. Please press 1 if you are a man or 2 if you are a woman.
Man ...................................................................................... 50 55 52
Woman ................................................................................. 50 45 48

8. CCC Action – Alaska Page 4
Total Indep. Over 65
Lake Research Partners
16. As a 2 digit number, please use your telephone key pad to indicate your age. So if you are 25, press 2 and then 5.
18 - 24 .................................................................................... 3 6 0
25 - 29 .................................................................................... 3 1 0
30 - 34 .................................................................................... 5 7 0
35 - 39 .................................................................................... 7 8 0
40 - 44 .................................................................................... 6 7 0
45 - 49 .................................................................................. 11 9 0
50 - 54 .................................................................................. 11 10 0
55 - 59 .................................................................................. 12 11 0
60 - 64 .................................................................................. 14 15 0
65 - 69 .................................................................................. 10 10 38
70 - 74 .................................................................................... 9 10 33
75 & over ................................................................................ 8 5 30
(Don’t know /Refuse) ........................................................... 1 1 0
17. Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, an independent, or something else? Press 1 for Republican, press 2 for Democrat, press 3 for independent, press 4 for something else.
Republican ........................................................................... 35 0 39
Democrat ............................................................................. 21 0 24
Independent ......................................................................... 34 100 31
Something else .................................................................... 10 0 6
18. Just to make sure we have a representative sample, could you please tell me whether you are from a Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish-speaking background? Press 1 if yes, and press 2 if no.
[IF “NO”, ASK:] What is your race? Press 1 for white, Press 2 for black, Press 3 for Asian, or press 4 for something else.
White .................................................................................... 83 83 85
Black / African American ........................................................ 3 1 6
Spanish speaking/Hispanic (Puerto Rican, Mexican, etc.) ..................................................................................... 2 2 1
Asian .................................................................................... 12 14 8
Something else ...................................................................... 0 0 0
Region
Southeast ............................................................................. 12 12 10
Bush ....................................................................................... 6 4 8
Fairbanks ............................................................................. 13 15 12
Anchorage ............................................................................ 40 38 45
South Central ....................................................................... 29 31 25

9. Lake Research Partners
Center for Community Change Action
Georgia Statewide Survey August 22, 2014 512 Registered Likely 2014 Voters in Georgia
INTRODUCTION/VOTE SCREEN
Hello. I'm calling from National Opinion Surveys. We are conducting a public opinion survey and I would like to ask you some questions. We are not selling anything, and I won't ask you for a contribution or donation. We respect your right not to participate, but if people like yourself do not participate in surveys like these, important decisions could be made about policy issues without taking everyone's opinion into consideration.
Total Indep. Over 65
N= 512 107 128
1. To make sure that opinions held by people like you are included, do you think you might have five minutes to participate? Press 1 for yes, press 2 for no.
Yes ..................................................................................... 100 100 100
No .................................................................... (TERMINATE)
2. Are you registered to vote? Press 1 if you are registered, press 2 if you are not registered, or press 3 if you are not sure.
Registered .......................................................................... 100 100 100
Not registered .................................................. (TERMINATE)
Not sure ........................................................... (TERMINATE)
3. In the November 2014 election for the U.S. Senate, Congress and other offices, how likely are you to vote? Press 1 if you are likely to vote in the election in November, press 2 if you are not likely to vote in the election in November, or press 3 if you are not sure.
Likely .................................................................................. 100 100 100
Not likely .......................................................... (TERMINATE)
Not sure ........................................................... (TERMINATE)

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4. Do you support or oppose the idea of increasing Social Security benefits and paying for that increase by having wealthy Americans pay the same rate into Social Security as everyone else? Press 1 if you support this idea, 2 if you oppose this idea, or 3 if you are unsure.
5. (IF Q4=1) Would you say you feel that way strongly or not so strongly? Press 1 if you support this idea strongly, and press 2 if you support this idea not so strongly.
6. (IF Q4=2) Would you say you feel that way strongly or not so strongly? Press 1 if you oppose this idea strongly, and press 2 if you oppose this idea not so strongly.
7. (IF Q4=3) Would you say you lean closer to support or oppose? Press 1 if you lean toward support and press 2 if you lean toward oppose.
Support – Strongly .............................................................. 56 52 64
Support – Not So Strongly ..................................................... 9 13 8
Lean support ........................................................................ 13 15 8
Oppose – Strongly ................................................................ 4 5 5
Oppose – Not So Strongly ................................................... 13 10 9
Lean oppose .......................................................................... 5 6 6
Support ................................................................................ 78 80 80
Oppose ................................................................................ 22 20 20
8. If your Member of Congress voted FOR increasing Social Security benefits, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for your member of Congress? Press 1 if you would be more likely, press 2 if you would be less likely, and press 3 if it would make no difference.
9. (IF Q8=1) Would you say you are MUCH more likely to vote for your Member of Congress or SOMEWHAT more likely? Press 1 if you are MUCH more likely to vote for your Member of Congress, or press 2 if you are SOMEWHAT more likely to vote for your Member of Congress.
10. (IF Q8=2) Would you say you are MUCH less likely to vote for your Member of Congress or SOMEWHAT less likely? Press 1 if you are MUCH less likely to vote for your Member of Congress, or press 2 if you are SOMEWHAT less likely to vote for your Member of Congress.
Much more likely .................................................................. 43 38 55
Somewhat more likely .......................................................... 21 22 20
Somewhat less likely.............................................................. 7 11 8
Much less likely .................................................................... 11 5 5
Makes no difference............................................................. 18 23 11
More likely ............................................................................ 64 60 75
Less likely ............................................................................ 18 16 14

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Total Indep. Over 65
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11. If your Member of Congress voted FOR cuts to Social Security benefits, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for your member of Congress? Press 1 if you would be more likely, press 2 if you would be less likely, and press 3 if it would make no difference.
12. (IF Q11=1) Would you say you are MUCH more likely to vote for your Member of Congress or SOMEWHAT more likely? Press 1 if you are MUCH more likely to vote for your Member of Congress, or press 2 if you are SOMEWHAT more likely to vote for your Member of Congress.
13. (IF Q11=2) Would you say you are MUCH less likely to vote for your Member of Congress or SOMEWHAT less likely? Press 1 if you are MUCH less likely to vote for your Member of Congress, or press 2 if you are SOMEWHAT less likely to vote for your Member of Congress.
Much more likely .................................................................. 12 5 14
Somewhat more likely ............................................................ 4 5 5
Somewhat less likely............................................................ 32 32 29
Much less likely .................................................................... 39 40 41
Makes no difference............................................................. 13 18 11
More likely ............................................................................ 16 10 19
Less likely ............................................................................ 71 72 70
14. How important is Social Security as an issue when deciding who to vote for? Press 1 if it is one of the top most important issues, press 2 if it is an important issue but not a top issue, press 3 if it is a somewhat important issue, press 4 if it is only a little important, and press 5 if it is not important at all in deciding who to vote for. If you do not know, press 6.
One of the top most important issues .................................. 36 32 48
Important but not top issue .................................................. 38 38 34
Somewhat important ............................................................ 18 19 15
A little important ..................................................................... 5 9 2
Not important at all ................................................................. 2 1 0
Don’t know ............................................................................. 1 0 1
15. We have just a couple quick questions left for statistical purposes only. Please press 1 if you are a man or 2 if you are a woman.
Man ...................................................................................... 48 50 55
Woman ................................................................................. 52 50 45

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Total Indep. Over 65
Lake Research Partners
16. As a 2 digit number, please use your telephone key pad to indicate your age. So if you are 25, press 2 and then 5.
18 - 24 .................................................................................... 2 0 0
25 - 29 .................................................................................... 4 7 0
30 - 34 .................................................................................... 4 3 0
35 - 39 .................................................................................... 8 7 0
40 - 44 .................................................................................... 8 1 0
45 - 49 .................................................................................. 14 15 0
50 - 54 .................................................................................... 9 8 0
55 - 59 .................................................................................. 14 15 0
60 - 64 .................................................................................. 10 13 0
65 - 69 .................................................................................. 10 11 39
70 - 74 .................................................................................... 7 10 29
75 & over ................................................................................ 8 8 32
(Don’t know /Refuse) ........................................................... 2 1 0
17. Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, an independent, or something else? Press 1 for Republican, press 2 for Democrat, press 3 for independent, press 4 for something else.
Republican ........................................................................... 40 0 45
Democrat ............................................................................. 32 0 28
Independent ......................................................................... 21 100 24
Something else ...................................................................... 7 0 3
18. Just to make sure we have a representative sample, could you please tell me whether you are from a Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish-speaking background? Press 1 if yes, and press 2 if no.
[IF “NO”, ASK:] What is your race? Press 1 for white, Press 2 for black, Press 3 for Asian, or press 4 for something else.
White .................................................................................... 68 67 76
Black / African American ...................................................... 25 20 21
Spanish speaking/Hispanic (Puerto Rican, Mexican, etc.) ..................................................................................... 2 5 2
Asian ...................................................................................... 4 8 1
Something else ...................................................................... 0 0 0
Region
Fulton/Dekalb ....................................................................... 19 16 18
North Suburban .................................................................... 21 20 14
South Suburban ..................................................................... 9 8 4
Other North GA .................................................................... 23 24 36
Southeast ............................................................................. 13 14 9
Southwest ............................................................................ 16 17 19

13. Lake Research Partners
Center for Community Change Action Iowa Statewide Survey August 25, 2014
601 Registered Likely 2014 Voters in Iowa
INTRODUCTION/VOTE SCREEN
Hello. I'm calling from National Opinion Surveys. We are conducting a public opinion survey and I would like to ask you some questions. We are not selling anything, and I won't ask you for a contribution or donation. We respect your right not to participate, but if people like yourself do not participate in surveys like these, important decisions could be made about policy issues without taking everyone's opinion into consideration.
Iowa
Total Indep. Over 65
N= 601 186 174
1. To make sure that opinions held by people like you are included, do you think you might have five minutes to participate? Press 1 for yes, press 2 for no.
Yes ..................................................................................... 100 100 100
No .................................................................... (TERMINATE)
2. Are you registered to vote? Press 1 if you are registered, press 2 if you are not registered, or press 3 if you are not sure.
Registered .......................................................................... 100 100 100
Not registered .................................................. (TERMINATE)
Not sure ........................................................... (TERMINATE)
3. In the November 2014 election for the U.S. Senate, Congress and other offices, how likely are you to vote? Press 1 if you are likely to vote in the election in November, press 2 if you are not likely to vote in the election in November, or press 3 if you are not sure.
Likely .................................................................................. 100 100 100
Not likely .......................................................... (TERMINATE)
Not sure ........................................................... (TERMINATE)

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4. Do you support or oppose the idea of increasing Social Security benefits and paying for that increase by having wealthy Americans pay the same rate into Social Security as everyone else? Press 1 if you support this idea, 2 if you oppose this idea, or 3 if you are unsure.
5. (IF Q4=1) Would you say you feel that way strongly or not so strongly? Press 1 if you support this idea strongly, and press 2 if you support this idea not so strongly.
6. (IF Q4=2) Would you say you feel that way strongly or not so strongly? Press 1 if you oppose this idea strongly, and press 2 if you oppose this idea not so strongly.
7. (IF Q4=3) Would you say you lean closer to support or oppose? Press 1 if you lean toward support and press 2 if you lean toward oppose.
Support – Strongly .............................................................. 58 58 58
Support – Not So Strongly ................................................... 10 10 13
Lean support ........................................................................ 11 14 11
Oppose – Strongly ................................................................ 4 4 3
Oppose – Not So Strongly ................................................... 12 12 13
Lean oppose .......................................................................... 5 3 3
Unsure ................................................................................... 0 0 0
Support ................................................................................ 79 82 81
Oppose ................................................................................ 21 18 19
8. If your Member of Congress voted FOR increasing Social Security benefits, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for your member of Congress? Press 1 if you would be more likely, press 2 if you would be less likely, and press 3 if it would make no difference.
9. (IF Q8=1) Would you say you are MUCH more likely to vote for your Member of Congress or SOMEWHAT more likely? Press 1 if you are MUCH more likely to vote for your Member of Congress, or press 2 if you are SOMEWHAT more likely to vote for your Member of Congress.
10. (IF Q8=2) Would you say you are MUCH less likely to vote for your Member of Congress or SOMEWHAT less likely? Press 1 if you are MUCH less likely to vote for your Member of Congress, or press 2 if you are SOMEWHAT less likely to vote for your Member of Congress.
Much more likely .................................................................. 39 37 51
Somewhat more likely .......................................................... 17 21 17
Somewhat less likely............................................................ 10 7 8
Much less likely .................................................................... 14 16 6
Makes no difference............................................................. 19 19 18
More likely ............................................................................ 56 58 68
Less likely ............................................................................ 24 23 14

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Total Indep. Over 65
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11. If your Member of Congress voted FOR cuts to Social Security benefits, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for your member of Congress? Press 1 if you would be more likely, press 2 if you would be less likely, and press 3 if it would make no difference.
12. (IF Q11=1) Would you say you are MUCH more likely to vote for your Member of Congress or SOMEWHAT more likely? Press 1 if you are MUCH more likely to vote for your Member of Congress, or press 2 if you are SOMEWHAT more likely to vote for your Member of Congress.
13. (IF Q11=2) Would you say you are MUCH less likely to vote for your Member of Congress or SOMEWHAT less likely? Press 1 if you are MUCH less likely to vote for your Member of Congress, or press 2 if you are SOMEWHAT less likely to vote for your Member of Congress.
Much more likely .................................................................... 9 8 8
Somewhat more likely ............................................................ 6 5 5
Somewhat less likely............................................................ 31 24 32
Much less likely .................................................................... 39 45 41
Makes no difference............................................................. 14 18 15
More likely ............................................................................ 15 13 13
Less likely ............................................................................ 70 69 73
14. How important is Social Security as an issue when deciding who to vote for? Press 1 if it is one of the top most important issues, press 2 if it is an important issue but not a top issue, press 3 if it is a somewhat important issue, press 4 if it is only a little important, and press 5 if it is not important at all in deciding who to vote for. If you do not know, press 6.
One of the top most important issues .................................. 33 33 42
Important but not top issue .................................................. 36 38 35
Somewhat important ............................................................ 20 15 10
A little important ..................................................................... 8 7 7
Not important at all ................................................................. 3 5 3
Don’t know ............................................................................. 1 1 2
15. We have just a couple quick questions left for statistical purposes only. Please press 1 if you are a man or 2 if you are a woman.
Man ...................................................................................... 48 55 52
Woman ................................................................................. 52 45 48

16. CCC Action – Iowa Page 4
Total Indep. Over 65
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16. As a 2 digit number, please use your telephone key pad to indicate your age. So if you are 25, press 2 and then 5.
18 - 24 .................................................................................... 7 4 0
25 - 29 .................................................................................... 6 5 0
30 - 34 .................................................................................... 5 5 0
35 - 39 .................................................................................... 7 8 0
40 - 44 .................................................................................... 4 7 0
45 - 49 .................................................................................... 9 7 0
50 - 54 .................................................................................... 8 9 0
55 - 59 .................................................................................. 12 16 0
60 - 64 .................................................................................. 13 13 0
65 - 69 .................................................................................. 10 11 36
70 - 74 .................................................................................... 8 8 26
75 & over .............................................................................. 11 6 38
(Don’t know /Refuse) ........................................................... 0 0 0
17. Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, an independent, or something else? Press 1 for Republican, press 2 for Democrat, press 3 for independent, press 4 for something else.
Republican ........................................................................... 35 0 39
Democrat ............................................................................. 31 0 31
Independent ......................................................................... 31 100 27
Something else ...................................................................... 3 0 3
18. Just to make sure we have a representative sample, could you please tell me whether you are from a Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish-speaking background? Press 1 if yes, and press 2 if no.
[IF “NO”, ASK:] What is your race? Press 1 for white, Press 2 for black, Press 3 for Asian, or press 4 for something else.
White .................................................................................... 94 92 97
Black / African American ........................................................ 2 3 1
Spanish speaking/Hispanic (Puerto Rican, Mexican, etc.) ..................................................................................... 1 0 0
Asian ...................................................................................... 3 5 1
Something else ...................................................................... 0 0 0
Region
CD 1 ..................................................................................... 25 26 29
CD 2 ..................................................................................... 25 21 19
CD 3 ..................................................................................... 26 29 28
CD 4 ..................................................................................... 24 24 24

17. Lake Research Partners
Center for Community Change Montana Statewide Survey August 25, 2014
586 Registered Likely 2014 Voters in Montana
INTRODUCTION/VOTE SCREEN
Hello. I'm calling from National Opinion Surveys. We are conducting a public opinion survey and I would like to ask you some questions. We are not selling anything, and I won't ask you for a contribution or donation. We respect your right not to participate, but if people like yourself do not participate in surveys like these, important decisions could be made about policy issues without taking everyone's opinion into consideration.
Total Indep. Over 65
N= 586 176 199
1. To make sure that opinions held by people like you are included, do you think you might have five minutes to participate? Press 1 for yes, press 2 for no.
Yes ..................................................................................... 100 100 100
No .................................................................... (TERMINATE)
2. Are you registered to vote? Press 1 if you are registered, press 2 if you are not registered, or press 3 if you are not sure.
Registered .......................................................................... 100 100 100
Not registered .................................................. (TERMINATE)
Not sure ........................................................... (TERMINATE)
3. In the November 2014 election for the U.S. Senate, Congress and other offices, how likely are you to vote? Press 1 if you are likely to vote in the election in November, press 2 if you are not likely to vote in the election in November, or press 3 if you are not sure.
Likely .................................................................................. 100 100 100
Not likely .......................................................... (TERMINATE)
Not sure ........................................................... (TERMINATE)

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4. Do you support or oppose the idea of increasing Social Security benefits and paying for that increase by having wealthy Americans pay the same rate into Social Security as everyone else? Press 1 if you support this idea, 2 if you oppose this idea, or 3 if you are unsure.
5. (IF Q4=1) Would you say you feel that way strongly or not so strongly? Press 1 if you support this idea strongly, and press 2 if you support this idea not so strongly.
6. (IF Q4=2) Would you say you feel that way strongly or not so strongly? Press 1 if you oppose this idea strongly, and press 2 if you oppose this idea not so strongly.
7. (IF Q4=3) Would you say you lean closer to support or oppose? Press 1 if you lean toward support and press 2 if you lean toward oppose.
Support – Strongly .............................................................. 60 50 67
Support – Not So Strongly ..................................................... 7 7 5
Lean support ........................................................................ 11 13 9
Oppose – Strongly ................................................................ 3 4 5
Oppose – Not So Strongly ................................................... 13 18 10
Lean oppose .......................................................................... 6 7 5
Unsure ................................................................................... 0 0 0
Support ................................................................................ 78 70 81
Oppose ................................................................................ 22 30 19
8. If your Member of Congress voted FOR increasing Social Security benefits, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for your member of Congress? Press 1 if you would be more likely, press 2 if you would be less likely, and press 3 if it would make no difference.
9. (IF Q8=1) Would you say you are MUCH more likely to vote for your Member of Congress or SOMEWHAT more likely? Press 1 if you are MUCH more likely to vote for your Member of Congress, or press 2 if you are SOMEWHAT more likely to vote for your Member of Congress.
10. (IF Q8=2) Would you say you are MUCH less likely to vote for your Member of Congress or SOMEWHAT less likely? Press 1 if you are MUCH less likely to vote for your Member of Congress, or press 2 if you are SOMEWHAT less likely to vote for your Member of Congress.
Much more likely .................................................................. 40 38 55
Somewhat more likely .......................................................... 18 13 15
Somewhat less likely.............................................................. 9 11 9
Much less likely .................................................................... 13 14 4
Makes no difference............................................................. 21 24 18
More likely ............................................................................ 57 51 69
Less likely ............................................................................ 21 25 13

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11. If your Member of Congress voted FOR cuts to Social Security benefits, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for your member of Congress? Press 1 if you would be more likely, press 2 if you would be less likely, and press 3 if it would make no difference.
12. (IF Q11=1) Would you say you are MUCH more likely to vote for your Member of Congress or SOMEWHAT more likely? Press 1 if you are MUCH more likely to vote for your Member of Congress, or press 2 if you are SOMEWHAT more likely to vote for your Member of Congress.
13. (IF Q11=2) Would you say you are MUCH less likely to vote for your Member of Congress or SOMEWHAT less likely? Press 1 if you are MUCH less likely to vote for your Member of Congress, or press 2 if you are SOMEWHAT less likely to vote for your Member of Congress.
Much more likely .................................................................... 9 8 9
Somewhat more likely ............................................................ 6 6 7
Somewhat less likely............................................................ 27 23 32
Much less likely .................................................................... 43 45 45
Makes no difference............................................................. 14 19 7
More likely ............................................................................ 15 13 16
Less likely ............................................................................ 71 68 77
14. How important is Social Security as an issue when deciding who to vote for? Press 1 if it is one of the top most important issues, press 2 if it is an important issue but not a top issue, press 3 if it is a somewhat important issue, press 4 if it is only a little important, and press 5 if it is not important at all in deciding who to vote for. If you do not know, press 6.
One of the top most important issues .................................. 37 34 47
Important but not top issue .................................................. 37 32 34
Somewhat important ............................................................ 18 21 13
A little important ..................................................................... 6 9 4
Not important at all ................................................................. 3 3 2
Don’t know ............................................................................. 0 0 0
15. We have just a couple quick questions left for statistical purposes only. Please press 1 if you are a man or 2 if you are a woman.
Man ...................................................................................... 48 54 46
Woman ................................................................................. 52 46 54

20. CCC Action – Montana Page 4
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16. As a 2 digit number, please use your telephone key pad to indicate your age. So if you are 25, press 2 and then 5.
18 - 24 .................................................................................... 5 2 0
25 - 29 .................................................................................... 5 3 0
30 - 34 .................................................................................... 4 3 0
35 - 39 .................................................................................... 8 5 0
40 - 44 .................................................................................... 4 4 0
45 - 49 .................................................................................... 5 7 0
50 - 54 .................................................................................... 8 10 0
55 - 59 .................................................................................. 13 13 0
60 - 64 .................................................................................. 14 16 0
65 - 69 .................................................................................. 12 12 35
70 - 74 .................................................................................. 10 13 29
75 & over .............................................................................. 12 10 36
(Don’t know /Refuse) ........................................................... 1 2 0
17. Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, an independent, or something else? Press 1 for Republican, press 2 for Democrat, press 3 for independent, press 4 for something else.
Republican ........................................................................... 34 0 34
Democrat ............................................................................. 28 0 32
Independent ......................................................................... 30 100 31
Something else ...................................................................... 8 0 3
18. Just to make sure we have a representative sample, could you please tell me whether you are from a Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish-speaking background? Press 1 if yes, and press 2 if no.
[IF “NO”, ASK:] What is your race? Press 1 for white, Press 2 for black, Press 3 for Asian, or press 4 for something else.
White .................................................................................... 91 90 91
Black / African American ........................................................ 1 2 1
Spanish speaking/Hispanic (Puerto Rican, Mexican, etc.) ..................................................................................... 3 4 4
Asian ...................................................................................... 5 4 3
Something else ...................................................................... 0 0 0
Region
Great Falls ............................................................................. 7 7 8
Billings .................................................................................. 15 16 16
Rural East ............................................................................ 18 18 14
Bozeman .............................................................................. 15 18 16
Helena/Butte ........................................................................ 12 10 14
Missoula ............................................................................... 19 19 23
Flathead ............................................................................... 13 12 10

21. Lake Research Partners
Center for Community Change Action
New Hampshire Statewide Survey August 22, 2014 511 Registered Likely 2014 Voters in New Hampshire
INTRODUCTION/VOTE SCREEN
Hello. I'm calling from National Opinion Surveys. We are conducting a public opinion survey and I would like to ask you some questions. We are not selling anything, and I won't ask you for a contribution or donation. We respect your right not to participate, but if people like yourself do not participate in surveys like these, important decisions could be made about policy issues without taking everyone's opinion into consideration.
Total Indep. Over 65
N= 511 196 147
1. To make sure that opinions held by people like you are included, do you think you might have five minutes to participate? Press 1 for yes, press 2 for no.
Yes ..................................................................................... 100 100 100
No .................................................................... (TERMINATE)
2. Are you registered to vote? Press 1 if you are registered, press 2 if you are not registered, or press 3 if you are not sure.
Registered .......................................................................... 100 100 100
Not registered .................................................. (TERMINATE)
Not sure ........................................................... (TERMINATE)
3. In the November 2014 election for the U.S. Senate, Congress and other offices, how likely are you to vote? Press 1 if you are likely to vote in the election in November, press 2 if you are not likely to vote in the election in November, or press 3 if you are not sure.
Likely .................................................................................. 100 100 100
Not likely .......................................................... (TERMINATE)
Not sure ........................................................... (TERMINATE)

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4. Do you support or oppose the idea of increasing Social Security benefits and paying for that increase by having wealthy Americans pay the same rate into Social Security as everyone else? Press 1 if you support this idea, 2 if you oppose this idea, or 3 if you are unsure.
5. (IF Q4=1) Would you say you feel that way strongly or not so strongly? Press 1 if you support this idea strongly, and press 2 if you support this idea not so strongly.
6. (IF Q4=2) Would you say you feel that way strongly or not so strongly? Press 1 if you oppose this idea strongly, and press 2 if you oppose this idea not so strongly.
7. (IF Q4=3) Would you say you lean closer to support or oppose? Press 1 if you lean toward support and press 2 if you lean toward oppose.
Support – Strongly .............................................................. 55 59 59
Support – Not So Strongly ................................................... 10 10 11
Lean support ........................................................................ 14 12 14
Oppose – Strongly ................................................................ 4 3 5
Oppose – Not So Strongly ................................................... 11 13 8
Lean oppose .......................................................................... 6 3 4
Support ................................................................................ 79 81 84
Oppose ................................................................................ 21 19 16
8. If your Member of Congress voted FOR increasing Social Security benefits, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for your member of Congress? Press 1 if you would be more likely, press 2 if you would be less likely, and press 3 if it would make no difference.
9. (IF Q8=1) Would you say you are MUCH more likely to vote for your Member of Congress or SOMEWHAT more likely? Press 1 if you are MUCH more likely to vote for your Member of Congress, or press 2 if you are SOMEWHAT more likely to vote for your Member of Congress.
10. (IF Q8=2) Would you say you are MUCH less likely to vote for your Member of Congress or SOMEWHAT less likely? Press 1 if you are MUCH less likely to vote for your Member of Congress, or press 2 if you are SOMEWHAT less likely to vote for your Member of Congress.
Much more likely .................................................................. 40 37 47
Somewhat more likely .......................................................... 20 20 22
Somewhat less likely.............................................................. 6 8 6
Much less likely .................................................................... 10 9 6
Makes no difference............................................................. 24 26 20
More likely ............................................................................ 60 57 69
Less likely ............................................................................ 16 16 11

23. CCC Action – New Hampshire Page 3
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11. If your Member of Congress voted FOR cuts to Social Security benefits, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for your member of Congress? Press 1 if you would be more likely, press 2 if you would be less likely, and press 3 if it would make no difference.
12. (IF Q11=1) Would you say you are MUCH more likely to vote for your Member of Congress or SOMEWHAT more likely? Press 1 if you are MUCH more likely to vote for your Member of Congress, or press 2 if you are SOMEWHAT more likely to vote for your Member of Congress.
13. (IF Q11=2) Would you say you are MUCH less likely to vote for your Member of Congress or SOMEWHAT less likely? Press 1 if you are MUCH less likely to vote for your Member of Congress, or press 2 if you are SOMEWHAT less likely to vote for your Member of Congress.
Much more likely .................................................................... 8 3 10
Somewhat more likely ............................................................ 4 6 5
Somewhat less likely............................................................ 32 26 31
Much less likely .................................................................... 41 45 44
Makes no difference............................................................. 15 20 11
More likely ............................................................................ 13 9 15
Less likely ............................................................................ 72 71 75
14. How important is Social Security as an issue when deciding who to vote for? Press 1 if it is one of the top most important issues, press 2 if it is an important issue but not a top issue, press 3 if it is a somewhat important issue, press 4 if it is only a little important, and press 5 if it is not important at all in deciding who to vote for. If you do not know, press 6.
One of the top most important issues .................................. 28 27 36
Important but not top issue .................................................. 39 37 42
Somewhat important ............................................................ 24 26 16
A little important ..................................................................... 6 5 4
Not important at all ................................................................. 2 4 0
Don’t know ............................................................................. 1 1 2
15. We have just a couple quick questions left for statistical purposes only. Please press 1 if you are a man or 2 if you are a woman.
Man ...................................................................................... 47 53 48
Woman ................................................................................. 53 47 52

24. CCC Action – New Hampshire Page 4
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16. As a 2 digit number, please use your telephone key pad to indicate your age. So if you are 25, press 2 and then 5.
18 - 24 .................................................................................... 2 4 0
25 - 29 .................................................................................... 3 6 0
30 - 34 .................................................................................... 3 2 0
35 - 39 .................................................................................... 5 5 0
40 - 44 .................................................................................... 8 6 0
45 - 49 .................................................................................. 11 11 0
50 - 54 .................................................................................... 9 13 0
55 - 59 .................................................................................. 12 12 0
60 - 64 .................................................................................. 17 16 0
65 - 69 .................................................................................. 10 12 34
70 - 74 .................................................................................... 6 5 21
75 & over .............................................................................. 13 8 45
(Don’t know /Refuse) ........................................................... 1 1 0
17. Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, an independent, or something else? Press 1 for Republican, press 2 for Democrat, press 3 for independent, press 4 for something else.
Republican ........................................................................... 32 0 33
Democrat ............................................................................. 27 0 32
Independent ......................................................................... 38 100 34
Something else ...................................................................... 3 0 1
18. Just to make sure we have a representative sample, could you please tell me whether you are from a Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish-speaking background? Press 1 if yes, and press 2 if no.
[IF “NO”, ASK:] What is your race? Press 1 for white, Press 2 for black, Press 3 for Asian, or press 4 for something else.
White .................................................................................... 93 89 97
Black / African American ........................................................ 1 3 1
Spanish speaking/Hispanic (Puerto Rican, Mexican, etc.) ..................................................................................... 3 5 1
Asian ...................................................................................... 2 3 1
Something else ...................................................................... 0 0 0
Region
Rockingham ......................................................................... 24 25 23
Hillsborough ......................................................................... 28 32 34
Chesire, Merimack, Sullivan ................................................ 20 21 19
Belknap, Strafford ................................................................ 13 10 10
Carroll, Coos, Grafton .......................................................... 14 12 15

25. Lake Research Partners
Center for Community Change Action
North Carolina Statewide Survey August 22, 2014 519 Registered Likely 2014 Voters in North Carolina
INTRODUCTION/VOTE SCREEN
Hello. I'm calling from National Opinion Surveys. We are conducting a public opinion survey and I would like to ask you some questions. We are not selling anything, and I won't ask you for a contribution or donation. We respect your right not to participate, but if people like yourself do not participate in surveys like these, important decisions could be made about policy issues without taking everyone's opinion into consideration.
Total Indep. Over 65
N= 519 105 170
1. To make sure that opinions held by people like you are included, do you think you might have five minutes to participate? Press 1 for yes, press 2 for no.
Yes ..................................................................................... 100 100 100
No .................................................................... (TERMINATE)
2. Are you registered to vote? Press 1 if you are registered, press 2 if you are not registered, or press 3 if you are not sure.
Registered .......................................................................... 100 100 100
Not registered .................................................. (TERMINATE)
Not sure ........................................................... (TERMINATE)
3. In the November 2014 election for the U.S. Senate, Congress and other offices, how likely are you to vote? Press 1 if you are likely to vote in the election in November, press 2 if you are not likely to vote in the election in November, or press 3 if you are not sure.
Likely .................................................................................. 100 100 100
Not likely .......................................................... (TERMINATE)
Not sure ........................................................... (TERMINATE)

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4. Do you support or oppose the idea of increasing Social Security benefits and paying for that increase by having wealthy Americans pay the same rate into Social Security as everyone else? Press 1 if you support this idea, 2 if you oppose this idea, or 3 if you are unsure.
5. (IF Q4=1) Would you say you feel that way strongly or not so strongly? Press 1 if you support this idea strongly, and press 2 if you support this idea not so strongly.
6. (IF Q4=2) Would you say you feel that way strongly or not so strongly? Press 1 if you oppose this idea strongly, and press 2 if you oppose this idea not so strongly.
7. (IF Q4=3) Would you say you lean closer to support or oppose? Press 1 if you lean toward support and press 2 if you lean toward oppose.
Support – Strongly .............................................................. 62 63 66
Support – Not So Strongly ..................................................... 7 7 8
Lean support ........................................................................ 12 7 12
Oppose – Strongly ................................................................ 5 7 4
Oppose – Not So Strongly ..................................................... 6 8 6
Lean oppose .......................................................................... 9 9 5
Support ................................................................................ 80 76 85
Oppose ................................................................................ 20 24 15
8. If your Member of Congress voted FOR increasing Social Security benefits, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for your member of Congress? Press 1 if you would be more likely, press 2 if you would be less likely, and press 3 if it would make no difference.
9. (IF Q8=1) Would you say you are MUCH more likely to vote for your Member of Congress or SOMEWHAT more likely? Press 1 if you are MUCH more likely to vote for your Member of Congress, or press 2 if you are SOMEWHAT more likely to vote for your Member of Congress.
10. (IF Q8=2) Would you say you are MUCH less likely to vote for your Member of Congress or SOMEWHAT less likely? Press 1 if you are MUCH less likely to vote for your Member of Congress, or press 2 if you are SOMEWHAT less likely to vote for your Member of Congress.
Much more likely .................................................................. 50 43 62
Somewhat more likely .......................................................... 18 18 15
Somewhat less likely.............................................................. 7 10 6
Much less likely ...................................................................... 7 11 6
Makes no difference............................................................. 17 18 11
More likely ............................................................................ 68 61 76
Less likely ............................................................................ 14 21 12

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11. If your Member of Congress voted FOR cuts to Social Security benefits, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for your member of Congress? Press 1 if you would be more likely, press 2 if you would be less likely, and press 3 if it would make no difference.
12. (IF Q11=1) Would you say you are MUCH more likely to vote for your Member of Congress or SOMEWHAT more likely? Press 1 if you are MUCH more likely to vote for your Member of Congress, or press 2 if you are SOMEWHAT more likely to vote for your Member of Congress.
13. (IF Q11=2) Would you say you are MUCH less likely to vote for your Member of Congress or SOMEWHAT less likely? Press 1 if you are MUCH less likely to vote for your Member of Congress, or press 2 if you are SOMEWHAT less likely to vote for your Member of Congress.
Much more likely .................................................................... 9 10 8
Somewhat more likely ............................................................ 5 4 5
Somewhat less likely............................................................ 28 26 25
Much less likely .................................................................... 47 45 56
Makes no difference............................................................. 11 14 6
More likely ............................................................................ 14 14 13
Less likely ............................................................................ 75 72 81
14. How important is Social Security as an issue when deciding who to vote for? Press 1 if it is one of the top most important issues, press 2 if it is an important issue but not a top issue, press 3 if it is a somewhat important issue, press 4 if it is only a little important, and press 5 if it is not important at all in deciding who to vote for. If you do not know, press 6.
One of the top most important issues .................................. 39 31 52
Important but not top issue .................................................. 33 34 34
Somewhat important ............................................................ 18 17 9
A little important ..................................................................... 8 17 4
Not important at all ................................................................. 2 2 1
Don’t know ............................................................................. 1 0 0
15. We have just a couple quick questions left for statistical purposes only. Please press 1 if you are a man or 2 if you are a woman.
Man ...................................................................................... 48 58 47
Woman ................................................................................. 52 42 53

28. CCC Action – North Carolina Page 4
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16. As a 2 digit number, please use your telephone key pad to indicate your age. So if you are 25, press 2 and then 5.
18 - 24 .................................................................................... 2 7 0
25 - 29 .................................................................................... 2 7 0
30 - 34 .................................................................................... 1 3 0
35 - 39 .................................................................................. 10 12 0
40 - 44 .................................................................................... 5 6 0
45 - 49 .................................................................................. 11 8 0
50 - 54 .................................................................................... 6 9 0
55 - 59 .................................................................................. 14 12 0
60 - 64 .................................................................................. 13 14 0
65 - 69 .................................................................................. 12 10 37
70 - 74 .................................................................................... 9 4 27
75 & over .............................................................................. 12 7 36
(Don’t know /Refuse) ........................................................... 1 1 0
17. Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, an independent, or something else? Press 1 for Republican, press 2 for Democrat, press 3 for independent, press 4 for something else.
Republican ........................................................................... 33 0 41
Democrat ............................................................................. 39 0 40
Independent ......................................................................... 20 100 13
Something else ...................................................................... 8 0 6
18. Just to make sure we have a representative sample, could you please tell me whether you are from a Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish-speaking background? Press 1 if yes, and press 2 if no.
[IF “NO”, ASK:] What is your race? Press 1 for white, Press 2 for black, Press 3 for Asian, or press 4 for something else.
White .................................................................................... 76 75 81
Black / African American ...................................................... 17 14 13
Spanish speaking/Hispanic (Puerto Rican, Mexican, etc.) ..................................................................................... 4 6 4
Asian ...................................................................................... 3 5 2
Something else ...................................................................... 0 0 0
Region
West ..................................................................................... 35 36 39
Central ................................................................................. 40 43 36
East ...................................................................................... 25 21 25

29. Lake Research Partners
Center for Community Change Action Oregon Statewide Survey August 25, 2014
594 Registered Likely 2014 Voters in Oregon
INTRODUCTION/VOTE SCREEN
Hello. I'm calling from National Opinion Surveys. We are conducting a public opinion survey and I would like to ask you some questions. We are not selling anything, and I won't ask you for a contribution or donation. We respect your right not to participate, but if people like yourself do not participate in surveys like these, important decisions could be made about policy issues without taking everyone's opinion into consideration.
Total Indep. Over 65
N= 594 137 178
1. To make sure that opinions held by people like you are included, do you think you might have five minutes to participate? Press 1 for yes, press 2 for no.
Yes ..................................................................................... 100 100 100
No .................................................................... (TERMINATE)
2. Are you registered to vote? Press 1 if you are registered, press 2 if you are not registered, or press 3 if you are not sure.
Registered .......................................................................... 100 100 100
Not registered .................................................. (TERMINATE)
Not sure ........................................................... (TERMINATE)
3. In the November 2014 election for the U.S. Senate, Congress and other offices, how likely are you to vote? Press 1 if you are likely to vote in the election in November, press 2 if you are not likely to vote in the election in November, or press 3 if you are not sure.
Likely .................................................................................. 100 100 100
Not likely .......................................................... (TERMINATE)
Not sure ........................................................... (TERMINATE)

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4. Do you support or oppose the idea of increasing Social Security benefits and paying for that increase by having wealthy Americans pay the same rate into Social Security as everyone else? Press 1 if you support this idea, 2 if you oppose this idea, or 3 if you are unsure.
5. (IF Q4=1) Would you say you feel that way strongly or not so strongly? Press 1 if you support this idea strongly, and press 2 if you support this idea not so strongly.
6. (IF Q4=2) Would you say you feel that way strongly or not so strongly? Press 1 if you oppose this idea strongly, and press 2 if you oppose this idea not so strongly.
7. (IF Q4=3) Would you say you lean closer to support or oppose? Press 1 if you lean toward support and press 2 if you lean toward oppose.
Support – Strongly .............................................................. 61 55 68
Support – Not So Strongly ..................................................... 8 7 10
Lean support ........................................................................ 11 13 7
Oppose – Strongly ................................................................ 4 5 4
Oppose – Not So Strongly ..................................................... 9 10 6
Lean oppose .......................................................................... 7 10 5
Unsure ................................................................................... 0 0 0
Support ................................................................................ 80 75 85
Oppose ................................................................................ 20 25 15
8. If your Member of Congress voted FOR increasing Social Security benefits, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for your member of Congress? Press 1 if you would be more likely, press 2 if you would be less likely, and press 3 if it would make no difference.
9. (IF Q8=1) Would you say you are MUCH more likely to vote for your Member of Congress or SOMEWHAT more likely? Press 1 if you are MUCH more likely to vote for your Member of Congress, or press 2 if you are SOMEWHAT more likely to vote for your Member of Congress.
10. (IF Q8=2) Would you say you are MUCH less likely to vote for your Member of Congress or SOMEWHAT less likely? Press 1 if you are MUCH less likely to vote for your Member of Congress, or press 2 if you are SOMEWHAT less likely to vote for your Member of Congress.
Much more likely .................................................................. 37 33 48
Somewhat more likely .......................................................... 18 18 19
Somewhat less likely.............................................................. 9 5 9
Much less likely .................................................................... 12 20 4
Makes no difference............................................................. 23 25 21
More likely ............................................................................ 55 51 67
Less likely ............................................................................ 21 24 13

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11. If your Member of Congress voted FOR cuts to Social Security benefits, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for your member of Congress? Press 1 if you would be more likely, press 2 if you would be less likely, and press 3 if it would make no difference.
12. (IF Q11=1) Would you say you are MUCH more likely to vote for your Member of Congress or SOMEWHAT more likely? Press 1 if you are MUCH more likely to vote for your Member of Congress, or press 2 if you are SOMEWHAT more likely to vote for your Member of Congress.
13. (IF Q11=2) Would you say you are MUCH less likely to vote for your Member of Congress or SOMEWHAT less likely? Press 1 if you are MUCH less likely to vote for your Member of Congress, or press 2 if you are SOMEWHAT less likely to vote for your Member of Congress.
Much more likely .................................................................... 9 8 7
Somewhat more likely ............................................................ 6 10 10
Somewhat less likely............................................................ 27 25 31
Much less likely .................................................................... 41 41 40
Makes no difference............................................................. 17 16 11
More likely ............................................................................ 15 18 17
Less likely ............................................................................ 68 66 71
14. How important is Social Security as an issue when deciding who to vote for? Press 1 if it is one of the top most important issues, press 2 if it is an important issue but not a top issue, press 3 if it is a somewhat important issue, press 4 if it is only a little important, and press 5 if it is not important at all in deciding who to vote for. If you do not know, press 6.
One of the top most important issues .................................. 33 36 43
Important but not top issue .................................................. 41 34 35
Somewhat important ............................................................ 19 19 15
A little important ..................................................................... 5 7 5
Not important at all ................................................................. 2 3 0
Don’t know ............................................................................. 0 0 1
15. We have just a couple quick questions left for statistical purposes only. Please press 1 if you are a man or 2 if you are a woman.
Man ...................................................................................... 48 61 47
Woman ................................................................................. 52 39 53

32. CCC Action – Oregon Page 4
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16. As a 2 digit number, please use your telephone key pad to indicate your age. So if you are 25, press 2 and then 5.
18 - 24 .................................................................................... 3 3 0
25 - 29 .................................................................................... 7 9 0
30 - 34 .................................................................................... 7 7 0
35 - 39 .................................................................................... 6 3 0
40 - 44 .................................................................................... 6 9 0
45 - 49 .................................................................................... 9 11 0
50 - 54 .................................................................................... 7 6 0
55 - 59 .................................................................................. 12 8 0
60 - 64 .................................................................................. 12 12 0
65 - 69 .................................................................................... 9 8 31
70 - 74 .................................................................................... 7 7 23
75 & over .............................................................................. 14 14 47
(Don’t know /Refuse) ........................................................... 1 2 0
17. Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, an independent, or something else? Press 1 for Republican, press 2 for Democrat, press 3 for independent, press 4 for something else.
Republican ........................................................................... 31 0 35
Democrat ............................................................................. 39 0 38
Independent ......................................................................... 23 100 22
Something else ...................................................................... 7 0 5
18. Just to make sure we have a representative sample, could you please tell me whether you are from a Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish-speaking background? Press 1 if yes, and press 2 if no.
[IF “NO”, ASK:] What is your race? Press 1 for white, Press 2 for black, Press 3 for Asian, or press 4 for something else.
White .................................................................................... 90 86 92
Black / African American ........................................................ 2 1 2
Spanish speaking/Hispanic (Puerto Rican, Mexican, etc.) ..................................................................................... 3 3 3
Asian ...................................................................................... 5 10 3
Something else ...................................................................... 0 0 0
Region
Portland Metro ..................................................................... 44 43 45
Upper Willamette Valley ...................................................... 26 25 24
Coast .................................................................................... 12 12 13
East ...................................................................................... 18 20 18