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Which of the following best describes you?
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In the 2016 election, did you vote for:
47% 49% 3% 1%
Donald Trump, the Hillary Clinton, the Gary Johnson, the Jill Stein, the Green
Republican Democrat Libertarian Party
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Do you plan to vote in the 2018 midterm elections this
November?
82% 10% 5% 2%
Definitely Probably Maybe (50-50) Probably not
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On a scale of 1-10, how do you feel about President Donald Trump? 1 means you
strongly oppose him and 10 means you strongly support him.
46% 54%
favorable (6 out of 10 or higher) unfavorable (5 out of 10 or lower)
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What do you think of President Trump’s environmental policies?
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Donald Trump says that promoting solar and wind power is a waste of government resources, and instead, our
energy policy should focus on mining more coal and other fossil fuels. Which do you think should be a higher
priority?
68% 32%
Solar and wind Fossil fuels
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Do you want to see Congress fight President Trump’s
environmental policies or leave them in place?
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When it comes to protecting public lands, wildlife and oceans for future
generations, which party do you trust more?
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When it comes to protecting us from harmful pollution to air and
water, which party do you trust more?
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Takeaways
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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Protection of our water, air and open spaces
is more at risk now than in 2016.
Most voters believe that the environment is more at risk now than it was in 2016.
59% 41%
Agree Disagree
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President Trump is proposing to cut the budget of the National Weather Service, who
provides severe weather warnings and forecasts, by 25%. Do you believe this cut will
put the country at greater risk?
55% 45%
I do believe these cuts will put the country I don’t believe these cuts will put the
at greater risk country at greater risk
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Do you believe we are on the right track or the wrong track when it comes to
preserving and protecting our planet for future generations?
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Do you think that your health is affected by the condition of the
environment around you?
42% 58%
favorable (6 out of 10 or higher) unfavorable (5 out of 10 or lower)
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How do you feel about President Trump’s plan to roll back clean
air protections?
36% 64%
favorable (6 out of 10 or higher) unfavorable (5 out of 10 or lower)
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How do you feel about President Trump’s plan to sell public lands
for mining and development?
31% 69%
favorable (6 out of 10 or higher) unfavorable (5 out of 10 or lower)
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How do you feel about President Trump’s withdrawal from the
Paris climate accords?
43% 58%
favorable (6 out of 10 or higher) unfavorable (5 out of 10 or lower)
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How do you feel about President Trump’s proposal to shrink
national monuments?
24% 76%
favorable (6 out of 10 or higher) unfavorable (5 out of 10 or lower)
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How do you feel about President Trump’s unwillingness to
protect endangered species?
22% 78%
favorable (6 out of 10 or higher) unfavorable (5 out of 10 or lower)
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Key Takeaways
-Most voters disagree with many of Trump’s
-Voters believe the environment is more at environmental stances. Voters most strongly
risk now than it was in 2016. disapprove of Trump’s unwillingness to
protect endangered species and proposal to
-Voters would like to see more coverage in shrink national monuments.
the news regarding environmental issues.
-When it comes to withdrawing from the
-Between 60-70% of respondents believe the Paris Climate Accords and allowing
EPA should not take steps to denounce offshore drilling in the ocean, we see less
climate change. consensus — about 40% of voters support
Trump’s stance on these issues, while about
60% do not.
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III. Voting Impact
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Will Donald Trump’s rolling back of environmental policies
likely impact your vote for Congress in 2018?
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Will Trump’s environmental policies make you more likely to
vote Republicans or more likely to vote for Democrats?
10% 90%
More likely to vote for Republicans More likely to vote for Democrats
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Who do you plan to vote for in Congressional elections?
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Do you want your member of Congress to fight harder for clean
air and water in your community?
75% 25%
Yes No
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THANK YOU
Contact: Monica Medina, Monica@ourdailyplanet.com
Miro Korenha, Miro@ourdailyplanet.com
Marissa Gerchick, marissa@changeresearch.com
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