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December 17, 2008 - Connecticut Voters Back Same-Sex Marriage, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Rell Approval Holds As Dodd, Lieberman Scores Drop

Word format Connecticut voters support 52 - 39 percent, with 9 percent undecided, the State Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage in the state, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today.
Given three choices, 43 percent of voters say same-sex couples should be allowed to marry, while 39 percent say they should be allowed to form civil unions but not marry and 12 percent say there should be no legal recognition of same-sex unions, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University poll finds.
Connecticut voters oppose 61 - 33 percent amending the state constitution to ban same-sex marriage. Republicans support such an amendment 49 - 46 percent, while Democrats oppose it 73 - 23 percent and independent voters oppose it 58 - 34 percent. Men oppose an amendment to ban same-sex marriage 56 - 38 percent while women oppose it 66 - 28 percent.
Despite a faltering economy and a low satisfaction rating, Gov. Jodi Rell gets a 68 - 20 percent approval rating, including 62 - 25 percent among Democrats.
Connecticut's U.S. Senators get their lowest approval ratings ever, a negative 38 - 54 percent for Sen. Joseph Lieberman and a lackluster 47 - 41 percent for Sen. Christopher Dodd.
"Connecticut voters are not in love with same-sex marriage as a bare majority backs the State Supreme Court decision to allow same-sex couples to wed," said Quinnipiac University Poll Director Douglas Schwartz, Ph.D.
"But four out of five voters support some legal recognition for same-sex unions and by almost 2 to 1, voters do not want to change the State Constitution to ban same-sex marriage."
"Usually, governors take some of the blame for bad times, fairly or unfairly," Dr. Schwartz added. "Yet, Gov. Jodi Rell continues to be in a strong position for reelection, should she choose to run again in 2010."
"Sen. Joseph Lieberman appears to be paying a high price for his embrace of Sen. John McCain in the presidential race. This is the highest disapproval rating in any Quinnipiac University poll in any state for a sitting U.S. Senator - except for New Jersey's Robert Torricelli, just before he resigned in 2002. Among those who say they voted for Sen. Lieberman in 2006, 30 percent now say they would vote for someone else if they could.
"Sen. Dodd's low approval rating is bad news for any incumbent, but at this point there is no strong Republican challenger on the horizon as Dodd faces reelection in 2010." Economic Outlook
Only 3 percent of Connecticut voters say they will spend more on holiday gifts this year, while 58 percent will spend less and 37 percent will spend the same.
A total of 55 percent of voters are "somewhat dissatisfied" or "very dissatisfied" with the way things are going in Connecticut today, while 43 percent are "very satisfied" or "somewhat satisfied" with the way things are going.
The nation's economy is "not so good" or "poor," 97 percent say, while 0 percent say it's "excellent" and 2 percent say it's "good." Looking at Connecticut's economy, 0 percent say "excellent," as 11 percent say "good" and 88 percent say "not so good" or "poor."
Five percent of voters say their personal finances are "excellent" with 48 percent saying "good" and 46 percent saying "not so good" or "poor." Things got worse in the last year, 58 percent say. Only 25 percent expect things to get better in the next year, while 18 percent expect them to get worse and 53 percent expect no change.
Despite this gloom, 67 percent expect the national economy to improve during President-elect Barack Obama's first term and 57 percent say the Obama administration will be able to solve the U.S. economic crisis.
From December 11 - 15, Quinnipiac University surveyed 1,445 Connecticut registered voters with a margin of error of +/- 2.6 percentage points.
The Quinnipiac University Poll conducts public opinion surveys in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Florida, Ohio and the nation as a public service and for research.
1. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Jodi Rell is handling her job as Governor?
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Approve 68% 74% 62% 72% 65% 71% Disapprove 20 15 25 19 24 17 DK/NA 12 11 13 9 11 12 MdlSex Toll,Wndm Farfld Hrtfrd Lchfld NewHvn NewLon Approve 73% 68% 76% 65% 62% Disapprove 18 22 10 21 24 DK/NA 9 10 15 14 13
TREND: Do you approve or disapprove of the way Jodi Rell is handling her job as Governor?
Highest Lowest Approve Approve Dec 17 Jul 1 Mar 27 Nov 7 May 9 Jan 13 Jul 1 2008 2008 2008 2007 2007 2005 2008 Approve 68 65 76 77 69 83 65 Disapprove 20 23 13 14 22 3 23 DK/NA 12 12 10 9 9 14 12
2. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Joe Lieberman is handling his job as United States Senator?
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Approve 38% 68% 21% 40% 39% 37% Disapprove 54 25 75 50 55 54 DK/NA 8 8 4 10 6 9 MdlSex Toll,Wndm Farfld Hrtfrd Lchfld NewHvn NewLon Approve 37% 42% 38% 36% 38% Disapprove 55 54 51 56 52 DK/NA 8 5 11 7 10
TREND: Do you approve or disapprove of the way Joseph Lieberman is handling his job as United States Senator?
Highest Lowest Approve Approve Dec 17 Jul 1 Mar 27 Nov 8 May 10 Sep 21 Dec 17 2008 2008 2008 2007 2007 2000 2008 Approve 38 45 52 52 53 80 38 Disapprove 54 43 35 38 39 14 54 DK/NA 8 13 13 9 8 6 8
3. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Chris Dodd is handling his job as United States Senator?
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Approve 47% 22% 69% 41% 43% 51% Disapprove 41 68 22 44 48 35 DK/NA 12 10 9 15 9 14 MdlSex Toll,Wndm Farfld Hrtfrd Lchfld NewHvn NewLon Approve 49% 47% 48% 46% 44% Disapprove 40 44 39 38 46 DK/NA 11 9 13 16 11
TREND: Do you approve or disapprove of the way Chris Dodd is handling his job as United States Senator?
Highest Lowest Approve Approve Dec 17 Jul 1 Mar 27 Nov 8 May 10 Apr 19 Dec 17 2008 2008 2008 2007 2007 2001 2008 Approve 47 51 51 55 60 71 47 Disapprove 41 34 28 31 26 16 41 DK/NA 12 16 21 15 14 13 12
4. Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling his job as President?
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Approve 19% 46% 4% 18% 21% 16% Disapprove 77 47 95 78 75 79 DK/NA 4 7 1 4 3 5 MdlSex Toll,Wndm Farfld Hrtfrd Lchfld NewHvn NewLon Approve 18% 21% 21% 16% 22% Disapprove 78 77 70 81 73 DK/NA 4 2 9 4 6
TREND: Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling his job as President?
Highest Lowest Approve Approve Dec 17 Mar 27 Nov 8 May 10 Feb 19 Dec 19 Dec 17 2008 2008 2007 2007 2007 2001 2008 Approve 19 20 24 24 24 87 19 Disapprove 77 76 71 72 72 10 77 DK/NA 4 4 5 4 5 2 4
5. Is your opinion of Barack Obama favorable, unfavorable or haven't you heard enough about him?
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Favorable 71% 34% 93% 72% 68% 74% Unfavorable 11 34 2 8 12 10 Hvn't hrd enough 15 29 5 16 18 13 REFUSED 2 4 - 4 2 2 MdlSex Toll,Wndm Farfld Hrtfrd Lchfld NewHvn NewLon Favorable 66% 76% 63% 76% 68% Unfavorable 15 10 11 8 11 Hvn't hrd enough 17 11 27 14 17 REFUSED 2 3 - 2 4
TREND: Is your opinion of Barack Obama favorable, unfavorable or haven't you heard enough about him?
Dec 17 Mar 27 May 10 Feb 19 2008 2008 2007 2007 Favorable 71 59 51 48 Unfavorable 11 24 15 10 Hvn't hrd enough 15 15 32 40 REFUSED 2 2 1 2
6. In general, how satisfied are you with the way things are going in Connecticut today? Are you very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied?
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Very satisfied 2% 3% 2% 1% 3% 2% Smwht satisfied 41 46 42 40 42 41 Smwht dissatisfied 35 34 35 37 34 36 Very dissatisfied 20 16 20 20 20 20 DK/NA 1 - 1 1 1 1 MdlSex Toll,Wndm Farfld Hrtfrd Lchfld NewHvn NewLon Very satisfied 3% 1% 5% 3% 2% Smwht satisfied 41 45 32 42 40 Smwht dissatisfied 36 35 45 33 37 Very dissatisfied 18 18 19 21 21 DK/NA 2 1 - 2 -
TREND: In general, how satisfied are you with the way things are going in Connecticut today? Very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied?
Dec 17 Jul 1 Mar 27 Nov 7 Jun 8 May 2 Feb 16 2008 2008 2008 2007 2006 2006 2006 Very Satisfied 2 4 6 6 8 7 7 Smwht Satisfied 41 37 48 57 54 53 61 Smwht Dissatisfied 35 35 30 24 25 29 22 Very Dissatisfied 20 24 14 10 12 11 9 DK/NA 1 1 1 1 1 - -
7. How likely are you to vote to re-elect Jodi Rell for Governor in 2010? Do you think you will definitely vote for her, probably vote for her, probably not vote for her, or definitely not vote for her?
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Definitely 14% 26% 8% 15% 12% 17% Probably 40 48 32 44 42 39 Probably not 18 10 25 17 20 17 Definitely not 13 8 20 9 15 11 DK/NA 14 8 15 16 12 16 MdlSex Toll,Wndm Farfld Hrtfrd Lchfld NewHvn NewLon Definitely 15% 13% 24% 13% 15% Probably 42 44 36 38 35 Probably not 17 18 19 19 19 Definitely not 10 13 3 15 18 DK/NA 15 13 18 15 14
TREND: How likely are you to vote to re-elect Jodi Rell for Governor in 2010? Do you think you will definitely vote for her, probably vote for her, probably
Dec 17 Jul 1 2008 2008 Definitely 14 13 Probably 40 40 Probably not 18 20 Definitely not 13 13 DK/NA 14 13
8. How likely are you to vote to re-elect Chris Dodd for United States Senator in 2010? Do you think you will definitely vote for him, probably vote for him, probably not vote for him, or definitely not vote for him?
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Definitely 13% 5% 26% 6% 14% 12% Probably 31 14 41 31 28 34 Probably not 20 22 19 20 20 20 Definitely not 27 55 8 28 31 23 DK/NA 9 5 6 14 7 11 MdlSex Toll,Wndm Farfld Hrtfrd Lchfld NewHvn NewLon Definitely 12% 11% 16% 15% 15% Probably 31 33 23 31 33 Probably not 20 19 22 23 16 Definitely not 25 29 31 23 28 DK/NA 12 8 7 8 8
TREND: How likely are you to vote to re-elect Chris Dodd for United States Senator in 2010 - Do you think you will definitely vote for him, probably vote for him, probably not vote for him, or definitely not vote for him?
Dec 17 Jul 1 2008 2008 Definitely 13 14 Probably 31 37 Probably not 20 20 Definitely not 27 19 DK/NA 9 10
9. What do you think is the most important problem facing Connecticut today?
Tot Economy Total 59% Economy general 14 Unemployment/jobs 36 Stock market 1 Cost of living 3 Business leaving/Outsourcing 2 Housing market/Real estate values 1 Foreclosures/Mortgage crisis 1 Economy other 1 Taxes Total 14% Taxes general 7 Property tax 4 Gas tax 1 Income Tax 1 Taxes other 1 Budget Total 6% Budget general 1 Budget cuts/Cuts in services 1 Budget deficits 2 Gov too big/Gov spending 1 Budget priorities 1 Education Total 5% Education general 2 Funding education 2 Education other 1 Healthcare Total 3% Healthcare/Costs/Ins/HMO's 3 Transportation Total 2% Quality mass transit/Pub trans 1 Poor conditions roads/highways 1 Politicians Total 2% Politicians/Campaigns general 1 Political corruption 1 Energy crisis/Gas prices general 1 Crime/Violence general 1 Immigration 1 Other 2% DK/NA 3%
TREND: What do you think is the most important problem facing Connecticut today?
Dec 17 May 9 Jun 8 May 2 Feb 16 Jan 12 2008 2007 2006 2006 2006 2006 Budget/Spending Total 6% 1 2% 1% 2% 2% Budget general 1 - 1 1 1 1 Budget cuts/Cuts in services 1 - - - - - Budget deficits 2 - - - - - Government too big/Gov spending 1 1 1 - 1 - Budget priorities 1 - - - - 1 Crime Total 1% 1% 8% 3% 4% 4% Crime/Violence general 1 1 6 3 2 3 Economy Total 59% 22% 19% 22% 27% 26% Economy general 14 4 3 4 4 4 Unemployment/jobs 36 8 11 11 17 14 Stock market 1 - - - - - Cost of living 3 6 3 4 4 5 Businesses leaving/Outsourcing 2 4 2 3 2 3 Housing mrkt/Real estate vals 1 - - - - - Foreclosures/Mrtg crisis 1 - - - - - Economy other 1 - - - - - Education Total 5% 8% 9% 7% 10% 10% Education general 2 5 6 5 5 7 Funding education 2 2 3 2 4 3 Education other 1 1 - - - - Energy costs Total 1% 5% 7% 15% 1% 4% Energy costs general 1 3 2 2 1 2 Gas prices - 2 5 13 - 1 Healthcare Total 3% 8% 3% 3% 4% 3% Healthcare/Costs/Insurance/HMO's 3 8 3 3 3 3 Immigration 1 2 2 2 - - Politicians/Campaigns Total 2% 1% 1% 2% 3% 3% Politicians/Campaigns general 1 1 - - - 1 Political corruption 1 - 1 1 2 2 Taxes Total 14% 29% 21% 20% 22% 19% Taxes general 7 20 14 14 16 14 Property tax 4 6 4 4 5 3 Gas tax 1 1 2 1 - 1 Income Tax 1 2 1 1 1 1 Taxes other 1 - - - - - Transportation/DMV Total 2% 4% 6% 8% 7% 4% Better mass trans/Public trans 1 1 1 1 1 - Poor condition of roads/highways 1 - 1 1 2 1 Other 2 2 4 4 4 4 DK/NA 3 6 7 5 7 9
10. Would you describe the state of the nation's economy these days as excellent, good, not so good, or poor?
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Excellent - 1% - - - - Good 2 1 2 3 3 2 Not so good 29 45 22 27 28 29 Poor 68 53 76 69 68 68 DK/NA - - - 1 1 -
TREND: Would you describe the state of the nation's economy these days as excellent, good, not so good, or poor?
Dec 17 Mar 27 Sep 30 Aug 19 Dec 20 Apr 23 2008 2008 2004 2004 2001 2001 Excellent - - 1 1 1 4 Good 2 11 36 36 31 57 Not so good 29 43 45 44 54 34 Poor 68 45 18 18 13 5 DK/NA - 1 1 1 1 -
11. Would you describe the state of Connecticut's economy these days as excellent, good, not so good, or poor?
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Excellent - - - - - - Good 11 11 9 12 15 8 Not so good 62 68 61 64 59 65 Poor 26 19 30 24 26 25 DK/NA 1 1 - - - 1 MdlSex Toll,Wndm Farfld Hrtfrd Lchfld NewHvn NewLon Excellent - - - - - Good 10 13 11 12 10 Not so good 60 67 63 62 59 Poor 30 19 26 25 28 DK/NA - - - - 3
TREND: Would you describe the state of Connecticut's economy these days as excellent, good, not so good, or poor?
Dec 17 Jul 1 Apr 7 Nov 24 Jun 4 Nov 21 Oct 9 2008 2008 2005 2004 2004 2003 2003 Excellent - 1 2 2 1 2 1 Good 11 29 43 51 41 37 29 Not so good 62 48 41 36 42 43 47 Poor 26 22 12 8 14 18 22 DK/NA 1 1 2 3 2 1 1
12. Would you describe the state of your own personal finances these days as excellent, good, not so good, or poor?
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Excellent 5% 8% 3% 6% 6% 4% Good 48 55 45 48 52 44 Not so good 34 28 37 35 33 35 Poor 12 9 14 10 8 15 DK/NA 1 1 1 1 1 1 MdlSex Toll,Wndm Farfld Hrtfrd Lchfld NewHvn NewLon Excellent 5% 5% 3% 5% 7% Good 47 52 52 42 51 Not so good 33 34 33 39 27 Poor 14 7 12 13 12 DK/NA 1 1 - 1 3 AGE IN YRS. INCOME............. <50 50+ <50 50-100 >100K Excellent 6% 4% 3% 4% 9% Good 49 48 35 51 63 Not so good 33 34 39 38 23 Poor 11 13 23 8 4 DK/NA 1 1 - - 1
TREND: Would you describe the state of your own personal finances these days as excellent, good, not so good, or poor?
Dec 17 Dec 20 Apr 23 2008 2001 2001 Excellent 5 11 10 Good 48 65 63 Not so good 34 18 20 Poor 12 5 6 DK/NA 1 1 1
13. Would you say that you are better off or worse off financially than you were a year ago?
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Better off 22% 26% 20% 23% 30% 15% Worse off 58 51 65 57 52 64 SAME(VOL) 18 23 14 19 16 20 DK/NA 1 - 1 1 1 1 MdlSex Toll,Wndm Farfld Hrtfrd Lchfld NewHvn NewLon Better off 21% 24% 22% 20% 26% Worse off 62 55 57 63 52 SAME(VOL) 16 20 19 17 21 DK/NA 1 1 3 1 1 AGE IN YRS. INCOME............. <50 50+ <50 50-100 >100K Better off 31% 14% 18% 24% 31% Worse off 54 63 58 58 56 SAME(VOL) 14 22 23 17 12 DK/NA 1 1 1 1 1
TREND: Would you say that you are better off or worse off financially than you were a year ago?
Dec 17 Jul 1 Apr 7 Nov 24 Nov 21 Oct 9 Jul 31 2008 2008 2005 2004 2003 2003 2003 Better off 22 25 39 40 37 32 35 Worse off 58 60 35 32 41 46 42 Same 18 14 25 26 21 20 22 DK/NA 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
14. During the next 12 months, do you think your own personal finances will get better, get worse, or stay about the same?
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Get better 25% 26% 24% 26% 28% 22% Get worse 18 14 19 19 18 18 Stay the same 53 56 53 51 51 54 DK/NA 4 4 4 4 2 6 MdlSex Toll,Wndm Farfld Hrtfrd Lchfld NewHvn NewLon Get better 27% 28% 18% 21% 26% Get worse 21 17 18 17 19 Stay the same 50 51 60 56 50 DK/NA 3 4 4 5 5 AGE IN YRS. INCOME............. <50 50+ <50 50-100 >100K Get better 30% 20% 25% 28% 25% Get worse 17 20 19 20 17 Stay the same 50 55 54 49 56 DK/NA 3 5 3 4 2
TREND: During the next 12 months, do you think your own personal finances will get better, get worse, or stay about the same?
Dec 17 Dec 20 2008 2001 Get better 25 33 Get worse 18 7 Stay the same 53 58 DK/NA 4 2
15. By the end of Barack Obama's term in office, do you expect the economy to be better than it is today, worse than it is today, or about the same?
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Better 67% 50% 81% 66% 69% 66% Worse 8 22 3 6 9 8 Same 20 22 13 23 18 21 DK/NA 5 7 3 5 5 5
16. Do you think the Obama administration will be able to solve the nation's economic crisis or not?
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes 57% 29% 76% 55% 56% 58% No 31 55 15 33 33 29 DK/NA 12 16 9 12 11 13
17. About how many years will it take to solve the nation's economic crisis?
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom 1 to 2 years 12% 13% 12% 10% 15% 8% 3 to 5 years 51 49 54 50 51 50 6 to 10 years 27 26 26 29 24 29 More than 10 years 8 8 6 8 7 8 DK/NA 3 4 2 3 2 4
18. Are you currently employed, employed part time, retired, not working but looking for a job or not working and not looking for a job?
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Employed 54% 56% 51% 55% 62% 46% Part time 10 6 10 11 8 12 Retired 23 23 23 21 19 26 Looking 5 4 6 6 5 5 Not looking 7 8 8 6 4 10 DK/NA 2 2 2 1 2 1 MdlSex Toll,Wndm Farfld Hrtfrd Lchfld NewHvn NewLon Employed 50% 60% 48% 55% 50% Part time 11 8 7 9 13 Retired 22 21 31 22 25 Looking 4 5 4 7 4 Not looking 10 5 10 5 6 DK/NA 2 1 - 1 3 AGE IN YRS. INCOME............. <50 50+ <50 50-100 >100K Employed 70% 39% 32% 66% 76% Part time 10 10 9 13 7 Retired 1 42 39 12 7 Looking 8 3 8 4 3 Not looking 9 5 9 4 7 DK/NA 2 1 3 - -
19. (If working full or part time q18) Because of what's going on in the economy today, how worried are you about losing your job - Very worried, somewhat worried, not too worried, or not worried at all?
WORKING Q18........................... Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Very worried 10% 8% 10% 12% 10% 10% Smwht worried 25 21 30 22 25 25 Not too worried 31 26 34 30 28 34 Not worried at all 34 45 26 36 37 31 DK/NA - - - - - - MdlSex Toll,Wndm Farfld Hrtfrd Lchfld NewHvn NewLon Very worried 8% 8% 16% 13% 11% Smwht worried 27 23 17 25 27 Not too worried 20 36 41 30 34 Not worried at all 45 32 26 31 29 DK/NA - - - - - AGE IN YRS. INCOME............. <50 50+ <50 50-100 >100K Very worried 10% 10% 14% 11% 6% Smwht worried 23 28 30 21 25 Not too worried 33 27 31 34 25 Not worried at all 33 35 24 34 44 DK/NA - - - - -
20. (All except retired q18) Do you have a 401k or some other type of retirement plan?
ALL EXCEPT RETIRED Q18................ Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes 72% 82% 69% 72% 74% 70% No 28 16 31 28 26 30 DK/NA 1 2 - - 1 1 AGE IN YRS. INCOME............. <50 50+ <50 50-100 >100K Yes 68% 77% 49% 77% 87% No 32 22 50 23 13 DK/NA 1 1 1 - -
21. (If retired q18) Are you living on some kind of retirement plan?
RETIRED Q18........................... Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes 72% 73% 73% 71% 79% 66% No 27 24 26 27 19 32 DK/NA 2 3 1 2 2 2
22. (If have retirement plan - Retired or Not) Because of what's going on in the economy today has that plan lost money in the last year?
RETIREMENT PLAN Q20 or Q21............ Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes 79% 76% 79% 80% 80% 77% No 18 19 18 17 17 19 DK/NA 3 4 3 3 3 3 AGE IN YRS. INCOME............. <50 50+ <50 50-100 >100K Yes 83% 75% 60% 83% 91% No 14 22 35 14 7 DK/NA 3 3 5 3 1
23. (If yes q22) Would you say your plan has lost a lot of money, some money, or only a little money?
LOST MONEY Q22........................ Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom A lot 50% 43% 48% 56% 53% 46% Some 41 40 45 37 37 45 Only a little 8 13 5 7 8 8 DK/NA 2 4 3 - 3 2 AGE IN YRS. INCOME............. <50 50+ <50 50-100 >100K A lot 49% 51% 36% 47% 60% Some 42 38 50 42 34 Only a little 8 7 10 9 5 DK/NA 1 3 4 1 2
24. This year are you going to spend more on holiday gifts, less or about the same?
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom More 3% 4% 3% 3% 5% 2% Less 58 54 61 59 53 63 Same 37 42 35 37 42 33 DK/NA 2 1 1 1 1 2 AGE IN YRS. INCOME............. <50 50+ <50 50-100 >100K More 5% 1% 3% 5% 2% Less 62 55 59 64 55 Same 33 41 37 31 43 DK/NA - 3 1 - -
26. (If less q24) Would you say a lot less, somewhat less, or only a little less?
SPEND LESS Q24........................ Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom A lot less 42% 34% 52% 35% 39% 44% Somewhat less 39 41 33 43 39 39 Only a little 19 23 15 21 21 17 DK/NA 1 1 - 1 1 - AGE IN YRS. INCOME............. <50 50+ <50 50-100 >100K A lot 43% 41% 52% 42% 29% Smwht 37 41 33 38 48 Only a little 20 18 15 20 22 DK/NA - - - - 1
27. Because of what's going on in the economy today, how worried are you that you will not have enough money to live on in retirement - Very worried, somewhat worried, not too worried, or not worried at all?
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Very worried 26% 18% 29% 27% 21% 31% Smwht worried 39 38 40 38 37 40 Not too worried 22 21 22 24 26 19 Not worried at all 13 23 8 10 16 10 DK/NA - 1 1 - - 1 AGE IN YRS. INCOME............. <50 50+ <50 50-100 >100K Very worried 27% 26% 33% 32% 12% Smwht worried 36 42 39 39 37 Not too worried 22 22 17 18 33 Not worried at all 15 10 10 12 18 DK/NA - 1 1 - -
28. (All except retired q18) Because of what's going on in the economy today, are you planning on delaying your retirement?
ALL EXCEPT RETIRED Q18................ Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes 38% 32% 39% 41% 34% 42% No 54 61 52 52 59 49 DK/NA 8 7 9 7 6 9 AGE IN YRS. INCOME............. <50 50+ <50 50-100 >100K Yes 30% 52% 47% 38% 31% No 62 41 43 52 64 DK/NA 8 7 9 9 4
29. Are you now covered by some kind of health insurance plan?
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes 93% 96% 96% 90% 93% 94% No 7 4 4 10 7 6 DK/NA - - - - - - AGE IN YRS. INCOME............. <50 50+ <50 50-100 >100K Yes 92% 95% 88% 94% 98% No 8 5 11 6 2 DK/NA - - - - -
30. (If yes q29) Because of what's going on in the economy today how worried are you about losing your health care coverage - Very worried, somewhat worried, not too worried, or not worried at all?
HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE Q29............. Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Very worried 9% 5% 11% 10% 8% 10% Smwht worried 22 21 23 22 19 26 Not too worried 29 25 31 29 27 31 Not worried at all 38 48 33 39 46 31 DK/NA 1 - 1 1 1 1 AGE IN YRS. INCOME............. <50 50+ <50 50-100 >100K Very worried 8% 10% 11% 10% 3% Smwht worried 19 26 27 21 20 Not too worried 30 28 33 29 25 Not worried at all 42 35 29 39 52 DK/NA 1 1 1 1 -
31. Do you approve or disapprove of the Connecticut Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage in Connecticut?
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Approve 52% 30% 65% 50% 45% 58% Disapprove 39 62 27 39 46 33 DK/NA 9 8 8 11 10 9 AGE IN YRS....... 18-34 35-54 55+ Approve 67% 56% 39% Disapprove 22 37 50 DK/NA 11 7 10
32. Do you think same-sex couples should be allowed legally to marry, should be allowed legally to form civil unions but not marry, or should not be allowed to obtain legal recognition of their relationships?
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Marry 43% 22% 57% 41% 36% 50% Civil unions 39 53 26 45 44 34 No recognition 12 18 12 10 15 11 DK/NA 6 7 5 4 6 6 AGE IN YRS....... 18-34 35-54 55+ Marry 62% 45% 32% Civil unions 23 39 46 No recognition 10 11 15 DK/NA 5 5 8
TREND: Do you think same-sex couples should be allowed legally to marry, should be allowed legally to form civil unions, but not marry, or should not be allowed to obtain legal recognition of their relationships?
Dec 17 Feb 15 2008 2007 Marry 43 39 Civil unions 39 33 No recognition 12 22 DK/NA 6 6
33. Would you support or oppose amending the Connecticut State Constitution to ban same-sex marriage?
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Support 33% 49% 23% 34% 38% 28% Oppose 61 46 73 58 56 66 DK/NA 6 5 4 8 7 6 AGE IN YRS....... 18-34 35-54 55+ Support 25% 29% 41% Oppose 70 66 51 DK/NA 6 5 8
34.Did you vote for Senator in 2006, did something prevent you from voting, or did you choose not to vote for Senator in 2006?
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Voted 74% 83% 74% 71% 74% 74% Didn't vote 18 11 16 23 19 17 COULDN'T/INELIGIBLE 4 3 6 2 6 3 DK/NA 3 3 4 3 2 5
35. (If voted in Senate race q34) Did you vote for Joe Lieberman the independent, Ned Lamont the democrat, or Alan Schlesinger the republican?
VOTED FOR SENATOR IN 2006............. Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Lieberman 48% 62% 30% 57% 50% 45% Lamont 35 7 63 24 35 36 Schlesinger 9 25 1 8 9 9 DIDN'T VOTE(VOL) 2 1 2 1 1 2 DK/NA 6 5 4 9 4 8
36. (If Lieberman q35) If you had a chance to vote again today, would you still vote for Joe Lieberman for Senator, or would you vote for someone else?
VOTED FOR LIEBERMAN IN 2006........... Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes/Lieberman 60% 76% 32% 66% 65% 56% No/Someone else 30 19 59 22 28 33 DK/NA 9 5 10 12 7 11
TREND: If you had a chance to vote again today, would you still vote for Joe Lieberman for Senator, or would you vote for someone else?
VOTED FOR LIEBERMAN IN 2006.. Dec 17 Nov 8 2008 2007 Yes/Lieberman 60 78 No/Someone else 30 15 DK/NA 9 7
37. Did Joe Lieberman's strong support for John McCain for President make you think more favorably of Lieberman, less favorably of Lieberman, or didn't it make a difference?
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom More favorably 14% 42% 3% 10% 17% 11% Less favorably 42 11 67 36 42 43 No difference 43 47 30 52 40 45 DK/NA 1 - 1 1 1 1 MdlSex Toll,Wndm Farfld Hrtfrd Lchfld NewHvn NewLon More favorably 16% 13% 13% 13% 13% Less favorably 42 43 38 47 36 No difference 41 43 48 39 49 DK/NA 1 1 1 1 2 10