August 15, 2012 - New Yorkers Most Biased Against Atheists, Born-Agains, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Quinn, Undecided Dominate Mayoral Dem Primary Word format The great majority of New York City voters say they are not prejudiced, but more New Yorkers are less likely to vote for an atheist or born-again Christian than a Muslim or a Mormon, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. Looking at candidates for public office, 30 percent of voters say they would be less likely to vote for an atheist and 27 percent say they would be less likely to vote for a born-again Christian, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University poll finds. In each case, 61 percent of voters say these religious positions would not affect their vote. Looking at other beliefs or characteristics: 24 percent are less likely to vote for a Mormon, while 70 percent say it wouldn't matter; 19 percent are less likely to vote for a Muslim while 76 percent say it wouldn't matter; 16 percent are less likely to vote for an overweight or obese person, while 81 percent say it wouldn't matter; 14 percent are more likely to vote for a woman, with 84 percent saying it wouldn't matter. One percent say they are less likely to vote for a woman; 10 percent are less likely to vote for a gay or lesbian, while 84 percent say it wouldn't matter. "In our measure of prejudice, only the two ends of the religious spectrum - atheists and born-again Christians - draw significant negatives," said Maurice Carroll, director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. "In every case except a woman candidate, no more than 10 percent of New Yorkers say they are more likely to vote for someone because of religion or other characteristics, and in every case, more than 60 percent say it doesn't matter. "Good vibes for a couple of politicians - City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, who's female and gay, and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who's not in our city poll but who is stout. About one quarter of New Yorkers have reservations about a Mormon candidate, such as Mitt Romney, as if that matters in this overwhelmingly Democratic city." Council Speaker Quinn is the choice of 29 percent of Democrats in an early look at the 2013 Mayoral Primary, with 34 percent undecided. Results for other possible contenders are: 10 percent for former City Comptroller William Thompson; 9 percent for City Comptroller John Liu; 9 percent for Public Advocate Bill de Blasio; 4 percent for Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer. 1 percent for newspaper publisher Tom Allon. "City Council Speaker Christine Quinn is the early favorite in the Democratic primary for mayor, which could be the only race that counts if Republicans don't find a candidate. She's almost up there with 'undecided.' Former Comptroller William Thompson, City Comptroller John Liu and Public Advocate Bill de Blasio are battling for the silver medal." New York City voters approve 51 - 40 percent of the job Mayor Michael Bloomberg is doing, virtually unchanged for three months. Quinn gets a 56 - 27 percent approval rating, with 43 - 31 percent for Liu and 45 - 16 percent for de Blasio. Chick-fil-A A business owner's controversial or unpopular opinions should not affect the ability to get government permits to do business, New York City voters say 74 - 15 percent, with strong support among every group and in every borough. Elected officials should not try to discourage people from patronizing such a business, voters say 81 - 10 percent, again with strong support from all groups. Elected officials should not try to prevent advertising of unpopular opinions on buses, subways or other public spaces, voters say 67 - 23 percent. In the specific case of Chick-fil-A, voters say: 82 - 12 percent say there should be no impact on the company's ability to get permits; 83 - 11 percent say elected officials should not try to discourage people from patronizing the company. "New Yorkers may disagree with what you say, but they defend your right to sell chicken," Carroll said. From August 8 - 12, Quinnipiac University surveyed 1,298 New York City voters with a margin of error of +/- 2.7 percentage points. Live interviewers call land lines and cell phones. The Quinnipiac University Poll, directed by Douglas Schwartz, Ph.D., conducts public opinion surveys in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Ohio, Virginia and the nation as a public service and for research. For more data or RSS feed- http://www.quinnipiac.edu/polling.xml, call (203) 582-5201, or follow us on Twitter. 1. (If Registered Democrat) If the 2013 Democratic primary for Mayor were being held today, and the candidates were Scott Stringer, John Liu, Christine Quinn, William Thompson, Tom Allon and Bill de Blasio, for whom would you vote? REGISTERED DEMOCRATS.................. Tot Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Stringer 4% 2% 5% 7% 1% 3% Liu 9 10 8 6 12 5 Quinn 29 27 31 35 24 28 Thompson 10 11 9 5 21 5 Allon 1 2 - 1 1 2 de Blasio 9 11 8 11 9 11 SMONE ELSE(VOL) 2 3 1 3 2 - WLDN'T VOTE(VOL) 2 2 2 3 3 - DK/NA 34 32 35 27 29 46 COLLEGE DEG AGE IN YEARS............ Yes No 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Stringer 5% 2% 2% 2% 6% 5% Liu 9 8 12 12 6 7 Quinn 35 21 26 46 30 23 Thompson 10 10 4 11 14 8 Allon 1 1 2 1 1 - de Blasio 9 10 6 7 12 12 SMONE ELSE(VOL) 2 2 1 - 3 3 WLDN'T VOTE(VOL) 1 3 1 1 3 4 DK/NA 27 43 46 20 25 39 TREND: (If Registered Democrat) If the 2013 Democratic primary for Mayor were being held today, and the candidates were: Scott Stringer, John Liu, Christine Quinn, William Thompson, Tom Allon and Bill de Blasio, for whom would you vote? REGISTERED DEMOCRATS Aug 15 May 10 2012 2012 Stringer 4 4 Liu 9 7 Quinn 29 26 Thompson 10 13 Allon 1 2 de Blasio 9 10 SMONE ELSE(VOL) 2 2 WLDN'T VOTE(VOL) 2 2 DK/NA 34 34 2. Should the next mayor be someone with mostly business experience or mostly government experience? Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Business 27% 50% 18% 35% 27% 26% 30% 18% 36% Government 52 31 62 44 53 51 49 62 45 OTHER(VOL) 16 15 15 13 15 17 14 16 18 DK/NA 5 4 5 7 5 6 8 4 1 Union HAVE KIDS...... Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl HsHlds <18 InPubSch Business 27% 16% 33% 31% 33% 24% 30% 23% Government 51 58 48 52 46 51 53 57 OTHER(VOL) 16 19 12 14 18 22 13 16 DK/NA 6 7 6 3 2 3 5 4 TREND: Should the next mayor be someone with mostly business experience or mostly government experience? Aug 15 Feb 08 Jul 27 2012 2012 2011 Business 27 28 26% Government 52 49 54 OTHER(VOL) 16 17 15 DK/NA 5 7 5 3. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Michael Bloomberg is handling his job as Mayor? Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Approve 51% 52% 53% 50% 52% 50% 57% 34% 50% Disapprove 40 38 38 41 41 38 35 55 39 DK/NA 9 10 9 9 7 11 8 12 11 Union HAVE KIDS...... Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl HsHlds <18 InPubSch Approve 41% 49% 61% 52% 40% 43% 48% 44% Disapprove 50 41 33 36 51 48 43 43 DK/NA 9 9 6 12 9 9 9 12 TREND: Do you approve or disapprove of the way Michael Bloomberg is handling his job as Mayor? (*High also 75% Oct 3 2008, Mar 2008, Jan 2007 & Nov 2005) APPROVE....... High Low Aug 15 Jun 13 May 10 Mar 13 Feb 08 Oct 21 Jul 02 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2008* 2003 Approve 51 50 49 54 46 75 31 Disapprove 40 39 42 35 42 20 60 DK/NA 9 11 10 11 12 6 8 5. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Dennis Walcott is handling his job as New York City Schools Chancellor? Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Approve 37% 33% 41% 36% 37% 38% 31% 50% 37% Disapprove 31 29 30 29 31 32 32 32 30 DK/NA 31 38 29 35 32 31 37 18 32 Union HAVE KIDS...... Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl HsHlds <18 InPubSch Approve 39% 37% 38% 34% 41% 35% 42% 42% Disapprove 29 33 25 38 30 37 32 32 DK/NA 32 30 37 28 28 28 26 26 TREND: Do you approve or disapprove of the way Dennis Walcott is handling his job as New York City Schools Chancellor? APPROVE....... High Low Aug 15 Jun 14 May 10 Mar 14 Feb 08 Mar 14 May 11 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2011 Approve 37 37 39 43 34 43 31 Disapprove 31 35 34 31 37 31 21 DK/NA 31 28 27 26 29 26 48 6. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Bill de Blasio is handling his job as Public Advocate? Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Approve 45% 31% 51% 42% 45% 45% 41% 57% 42% Disapprove 16 25 11 21 20 12 15 16 19 DK/NA 39 44 38 38 36 42 43 27 40 Union HAVE KIDS...... Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl HsHlds <18 InPubSch Approve 57% 45% 43% 41% 37% 45% 46% 47% Disapprove 16 17 15 15 21 16 19 19 DK/NA 27 38 42 44 42 38 35 34 TREND: Do you approve or disapprove of the way Bill de Blasio is handling his job as Public Advocate? APPROVE....... High Low Aug 15 Jun 13 May 10 Mar 13 Feb 08 May 10 May 21 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2010 Approve 45 39 48 42 42 48 34 Disapprove 16 17 13 17 18 13 16 DK/NA 39 44 39 41 40 39 50 7. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Christine Quinn is handling her job as City Council Speaker? Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Approve 56% 31% 63% 53% 52% 60% 56% 61% 53% Disapprove 27 52 20 32 32 21 30 25 24 DK/NA 17 17 17 15 16 19 15 14 23 Union HAVE KIDS...... Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl HsHlds <18 InPubSch Approve 63% 54% 61% 51% 48% 55% 57% 61% Disapprove 29 22 24 30 38 29 25 21 DK/NA 8 24 14 19 14 16 18 18 TREND: Do you approve or disapprove of the way Christine Quinn is handling her job as City Council Speaker? APPROVE....... High Low Aug 15 Jun 13 May 10 Mar 13 Feb 08 Mar 13 Nov 25 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2008 Approve 56 55 57 59 53 59 40 Disapprove 27 24 23 20 23 20 29 DK/NA 17 21 20 21 23 21 31 8. Do you approve or disapprove of the way John Liu is handling his job as City Comptroller? Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Approve 43% 26% 48% 41% 43% 43% 35% 60% 36% Disapprove 31 46 27 36 36 27 38 23 31 DK/NA 26 28 24 24 21 31 27 18 33 Union HAVE KIDS...... Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl HsHlds <18 InPubSch Approve 47% 45% 36% 47% 34% 44% 42% 44% Disapprove 33 27 34 30 42 32 40 35 DK/NA 20 28 30 23 24 25 19 21 TREND: Do you approve or disapprove of the way John Liu is handling his job as City Comptroller? APPROVE....... High Low Aug 15 Jun 13 May 10 Mar 13 Feb 08 May 11 Dec 15 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2011 2011 Approve 43 40 41 40 40 57 38 Disapprove 31 32 32 37 29 14 35 DK/NA 26 28 27 23 31 30 27 9. In general, how satisfied are you with the way things are going in New York City today; are you very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied? Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Very satisfied 8% 7% 6% 11% 8% 7% 11% 2% 6% Smwht satisfied 49 47 56 39 51 48 51 50 42 Smwht dissatisfied 28 30 26 30 25 31 25 29 35 Very dissatisfied 15 15 11 18 16 14 13 17 15 DK/NA 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 COLLEGE DEG AGE IN YEARS............ Yes No 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Very satisfied 10% 4% 8% 6% 9% 8% Smwht satisfied 52 46 53 48 42 50 Smwht dissatisfied 27 29 29 27 30 24 Very dissatisfied 11 20 10 18 18 17 DK/NA 1 1 - 1 1 1 Union HAVE KIDS...... Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl HsHlds <18 InPubSch Very satisfied 4% 9% 10% 5% 5% 4% 6% 4% Smwht satisfied 41 51 52 51 44 49 49 45 Smwht dissatisfied 31 23 28 30 30 29 27 29 Very dissatisfied 23 15 8 14 20 17 17 22 DK/NA 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - TREND: In general, how satisfied are you with the way things are going in New York City today; are you very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied? VERY+SMWHT... High Low Aug 15 Mar 13 Feb 08 Dec 14 Oct 19 Feb 11 Jul 02 2012 2012 2012 2011 2011 1998 2003 Very satisfied 8 10 7 7 6 18 7 Smwht satisfied 49 52 50 44 40 58 23 Smwht dissatisfied 28 25 27 30 34 18 32 Very dissatisfied 15 12 15 17 19 5 38 DK/NA 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 12. (Intro Q12-18 rotated) I'm going to read a few attributes that might be found in a candidate for public office. Please tell me if each would make you more likely to vote for that candidate, or less likely to vote for that candidate, or if it wouldn't matter. If a candidate for public office is - a Mormon would that make you more likely to vote for that candidate, or less likely to vote for that candidate, or wouldn't it matter to your vote? Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp More likely 2% 5% 2% 2% 3% 1% 3% - 5% Less likely 24 7 28 21 23 25 21 26 26 Wouldn't matter 70 87 67 73 72 68 74 67 65 DK/NA 4 1 3 4 2 6 2 6 4 COLLEGE DEG AGE IN YEARS............ RELIGION......... Yes No 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Prot Cath Jew More likely 1% 4% 3% 2% 1% 4% 2% 3% 3% Less likely 25 22 31 23 22 19 24 18 19 Wouldn't matter 71 69 63 74 74 73 70 77 76 DK/NA 3 5 3 2 3 4 5 3 3 Union HAVE KIDS...... Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl HsHlds <18 InPubSch More likely 3% 2% 2% 3% 1% 3% 2% 1% Less likely 18 27 25 24 14 25 26 25 Wouldn't matter 77 66 69 68 81 70 69 70 DK/NA 2 5 3 5 3 2 3 4 13. If a candidate for public office is - a woman would that make you more likely to vote for that candidate, or less likely to vote for that candidate, or wouldn't it matter to your vote? Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp More likely 14% 6% 16% 13% 9% 20% 13% 11% 24% Less likely 1 - 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 Wouldn't matter 84 93 82 86 90 79 86 88 74 DK/NA 1 - 1 - - 1 1 1 - COLLEGE DEG AGE IN YEARS............ RELIGION......... Yes No 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Prot Cath Jew More likely 16% 12% 15% 14% 12% 17% 13% 13% 13% Less likely - 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 - Wouldn't matter 83 86 85 85 86 81 86 86 86 DK/NA - 1 - 1 - 1 - - 1 Union HAVE KIDS...... Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl HsHlds <18 InPubSch More likely 17% 16% 19% 8% 6% 11% 12% 16% Less likely 2 1 - - - - 1 2 Wouldn't matter 81 83 79 91 93 88 87 82 DK/NA - - 2 1 1 1 - 1 14. If a candidate for public office is - an atheist would that make you more likely to vote for that candidate, or less likely to vote for that candidate, or wouldn't it matter to your vote? Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp More likely 7% 1% 7% 8% 8% 6% 11% 4% 5% Less likely 30 44 28 27 25 35 22 44 38 Wouldn't matter 61 54 62 65 67 56 66 50 53 DK/NA 2 1 3 - 1 3 1 2 4 COLLEGE DEG AGE IN YEARS............ RELIGION......... Yes No 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Prot Cath Jew More likely 9% 4% 10% 9% 6% 4% 3% 2% 5% Less likely 24 37 28 26 26 38 45 37 20 Wouldn't matter 66 55 61 65 66 55 49 58 74 DK/NA 1 4 1 1 2 3 3 2 1 Union HAVE KIDS...... Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl HsHlds <18 InPubSch More likely 3% 11% 6% 6% 3% 6% 8% 9% Less likely 33 33 23 28 42 32 39 38 Wouldn't matter 61 55 70 64 52 60 53 51 DK/NA 3 2 1 1 3 2 1 2 15. If a candidate for public office is - a born-again Christian would that make you more likely to vote for that candidate, or less likely to vote for that candidate, or wouldn't it matter to your vote? Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp More likely 10% 11% 9% 9% 8% 11% 5% 17% 13% Less likely 27 12 30 26 27 27 38 13 22 Wouldn't matter 61 76 58 64 64 59 56 68 61 DK/NA 2 - 3 - 1 3 1 2 3 COLLEGE DEG AGE IN YEARS............ RELIGION......... Yes No 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Prot Cath Jew More likely 7% 14% 9% 7% 10% 13% 19% 8% 4% Less likely 36 15 31 28 28 21 11 20 40 Wouldn't matter 56 68 60 64 61 62 67 70 54 DK/NA 1 3 - - 1 5 2 2 2 Union HAVE KIDS...... Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl HsHlds <18 InPubSch More likely 13% 11% 8% 8% 7% 10% 11% 13% Less likely 13 26 42 25 17 23 25 23 Wouldn't matter 74 61 48 65 71 65 63 63 DK/NA - 2 2 2 5 1 1 1 16. If a candidate for public office is - very overweight or obese would that make you more likely to vote for that candidate, or less likely to vote for that candidate, or wouldn't it matter to your vote? Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp More likely 2% - 2% 2% 2% 1% 1% 3% 2% Less likely 16 13 16 17 14 18 18 12 17 Wouldn't matter 81 85 81 80 83 79 79 83 79 DK/NA 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 COLLEGE DEG AGE IN YEARS............ RELIGION......... Yes No 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Prot Cath Jew More likely 2% 2% 1% 3% 1% 2% 3% 1% 3% Less likely 18 14 10 18 15 21 17 15 17 Wouldn't matter 80 82 87 78 83 75 77 83 79 DK/NA 1 2 1 1 1 1 3 - - Union HAVE KIDS...... Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl HsHlds <18 InPubSch More likely 2% 3% - - 1% 1% 3% 1% Less likely 11 14 23 17 10 13 12 12 Wouldn't matter 84 81 76 82 88 84 85 86 DK/NA 3 1 1 1 1 1 - - 17. If a candidate for public office is - gay or lesbian would that make you more likely to vote for that candidate, or less likely to vote for that candidate, or wouldn't it matter to your vote? Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp More likely 4% 2% 5% 2% 4% 4% 5% 2% 7% Less likely 10 18 8 13 13 7 11 14 4 Wouldn't matter 84 75 85 84 81 87 84 83 86 DK/NA 2 5 2 - 2 2 1 1 3 COLLEGE DEG AGE IN YEARS............ RELIGION......... Yes No 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Prot Cath Jew More likely 5% 3% 6% 6% 3% 2% 2% 1% 3% Less likely 10 10 12 9 6 12 12 9 15 Wouldn't matter 85 84 80 85 91 82 82 89 80 DK/NA - 3 2 1 - 4 4 1 2 Union HAVE KIDS...... Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl HsHlds <18 InPubSch More likely 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 4% 3% 3% Less likely 10 12 6 11 15 13 12 8 Wouldn't matter 85 82 85 86 83 82 84 88 DK/NA 4 1 3 - 1 1 1 1 18. If a candidate for public office is - a Muslim would that make you more likely to vote for that candidate, or less likely to vote for that candidate, or wouldn't it matter to your vote? Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp More likely 2% 3% 3% 2% 3% 2% 2% 1% 4% Less likely 19 35 13 23 19 19 23 15 20 Wouldn't matter 76 58 83 73 76 77 72 82 75 DK/NA 2 4 2 2 3 2 3 2 1 COLLEGE DEG AGE IN YEARS............ RELIGION......... Yes No 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Prot Cath Jew More likely 1% 4% 4% 3% 2% 1% 2% 1% 4% Less likely 16 23 14 14 21 27 13 27 25 Wouldn't matter 81 71 82 81 73 69 84 70 66 DK/NA 2 3 - 2 4 3 1 2 4 Union HAVE KIDS...... Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl HsHlds <18 InPubSch More likely 1% 3% 2% 1% 4% 2% 5% 6% Less likely 19 17 18 20 26 20 15 16 Wouldn't matter 79 77 77 77 60 76 78 77 DK/NA 1 2 3 2 10 3 2 1 32. If the owner of a business publicly expresses an unpopular or controversial opinion, should that have an impact on their ability to obtain government permits to do business or not? Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Yes 15% 8% 16% 15% 13% 17% 8% 22% 17% No 74 84 72 78 79 70 82 66 74 DEPENDS (VOL) 5 5 5 5 4 5 6 5 2 DK/NA 6 3 7 2 4 8 4 7 8 COLLEGE DEG AGE IN YEARS............ RELIGION......... Yes No 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Prot Cath Jew Yes 14% 17% 18% 14% 15% 13% 14% 18% 7% No 77 71 73 80 75 74 69 74 83 DEPENDS (VOL) 5 4 5 5 4 5 7 3 7 DK/NA 4 8 4 1 6 8 9 5 4 Union HAVE KIDS...... Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl HsHlds <18 InPubSch Yes 11% 15% 13% 21% 14% 15% 16% 16% No 78 74 76 69 77 74 74 78 DEPENDS (VOL) 1 7 4 5 6 6 8 3 DK/NA 10 4 7 5 3 5 2 3 33. If the owner of a business publicly expresses an unpopular or controversial opinion, should elected officials try to publicly discourage people from patronizing that business or not? Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Yes 10% 5% 13% 8% 10% 10% 10% 12% 12% No 81 88 78 85 82 79 81 80 78 DEPENDS (VOL) 4 6 3 5 4 4 4 3 4 DK/NA 5 - 6 2 4 6 5 4 6 COLLEGE DEG AGE IN YEARS............ RELIGION......... Yes No 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Prot Cath Jew Yes 12% 8% 14% 15% 9% 3% 10% 7% 10% No 80 82 76 79 83 87 81 85 78 DEPENDS (VOL) 4 4 7 3 2 4 4 3 7 DK/NA 4 6 4 3 6 5 5 4 4 Union HAVE KIDS...... Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl HsHlds <18 InPubSch Yes 10% 13% 13% 5% 3% 11% 9% 11% No 84 76 79 84 91 83 84 83 DEPENDS (VOL) 3 5 2 5 4 3 3 2 DK/NA 3 5 6 6 3 4 3 5 34. Should elected officials try to prevent advertising of unpopular or controversial opinions on buses and subways and other public spaces or not? Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Yes 23% 19% 25% 19% 23% 23% 19% 31% 24% No 67 74 63 73 69 64 72 58 66 DEPENDS (VOL) 5 3 6 5 4 6 6 5 4 DK/NA 6 4 6 3 4 7 4 6 6 COLLEGE DEG AGE IN YEARS............ RELIGION......... Yes No 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Prot Cath Jew Yes 19% 28% 24% 22% 24% 20% 22% 28% 22% No 71 61 71 71 63 66 65 64 71 DEPENDS (VOL) 6 4 3 4 7 6 5 4 4 DK/NA 4 7 2 4 6 9 8 4 2 Union HAVE KIDS...... Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl HsHlds <18 InPubSch Yes 22% 24% 21% 25% 16% 22% 23% 27% No 69 67 69 60 73 68 70 67 DEPENDS (VOL) 7 4 4 7 6 4 4 2 DK/NA 3 5 6 7 5 6 3 4 35. Should religious organizations be allowed to rent space in public schools for religious ceremonies on weekends when schools are not being used, or not? Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Yes 67% 78% 67% 66% 66% 68% 64% 74% 67% No 28 19 28 30 29 27 31 19 29 DK/NA 5 2 6 4 5 5 5 7 4 COLLEGE DEG AGE IN YEARS............ RELIGION......... Yes No 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Prot Cath Jew Yes 70% 63% 70% 68% 68% 61% 78% 69% 63% No 26 30 28 29 28 29 15 28 32 DK/NA 3 7 1 3 4 9 7 3 5 Union HAVE KIDS...... Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl HsHlds <18 InPubSch Yes 72% 66% 65% 69% 63% 64% 72% 64% No 23 28 31 28 30 31 26 34 DK/NA 5 7 4 4 6 5 2 1 36. Have you heard or read anything about the Chick-fil-A controversy? Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Yes 69% 82% 65% 73% 74% 64% 81% 63% 52% No 29 17 33 25 25 33 18 36 45 DK/NA 2 1 2 3 1 3 1 2 4 COLLEGE DEG AGE IN YEARS............ RELIGION......... Yes No 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Prot Cath Jew Yes 80% 54% 62% 80% 73% 61% 69% 67% 74% No 19 43 38 20 24 36 30 31 25 DK/NA 1 3 - - 4 4 1 2 2 Union HAVE KIDS...... Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl HsHlds <18 InPubSch Yes 59% 69% 74% 65% 84% 73% 67% 63% No 38 29 23 33 16 26 32 35 DK/NA 3 2 4 2 - 1 1 2 37. As you may know the owner of Chick-fil-A has publicly expressed opposition to same-sex marriage. Do you think that should have an impact on their ability to obtain government permits to do business or not? Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Yes 12% 6% 14% 13% 11% 13% 7% 18% 16% No 82 92 79 86 84 79 89 77 74 DK/NA 6 3 8 1 4 8 4 5 10 COLLEGE DEG AGE IN YEARS............ RELIGION......... Yes No 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Prot Cath Jew Yes 12% 13% 11% 14% 14% 11% 13% 10% 8% No 84 79 84 84 80 81 78 84 89 DK/NA 4 8 5 2 6 8 9 6 3 Union HAVE KIDS...... Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl HsHlds <18 InPubSch Yes 10% 11% 16% 12% 8% 12% 10% 15% No 86 81 77 82 89 82 85 79 DK/NA 3 8 7 6 3 6 4 6 38. Should elected officials try to publicly discourage people from patronizing Chick-fil-A because of the owner's opinions on same-sex marriage or not? Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Yes 11% 3% 14% 10% 12% 10% 13% 8% 10% No 83 95 79 89 84 83 83 88 80 DK/NA 6 1 7 2 4 7 4 4 10 COLLEGE DEG AGE IN YEARS............ RELIGION......... Yes No 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Prot Cath Jew Yes 14% 7% 18% 16% 8% 5% 7% 9% 16% No 82 85 79 82 86 87 87 86 77 DK/NA 3 8 3 2 6 8 6 5 6 Union HAVE KIDS...... Brnx Kngs Man Qns StIsl HsHlds <18 InPubSch Yes 6% 15% 16% 8% 2% 11% 11% 13% No 90 81 77 85 94 85 87 84 DK/NA 4 5 7 7 3 4 2 3 Demographic Summary
