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ROMNEY STRONGER AGAINST OBAMA THAN GINGRICH, QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY POLL FINDS; PRESIDENT CLOSES GAP IN FLORIDA
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney runs even with President Barack Obama 45 45 percent in Florida, while the president holds a strong 50 39 percent lead over former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. Todays results compare to a 46 43 percent Romney lead over Obama January 11 and a 47 40 percent Romney lead September 22. The big difference between Romney and Gingrich in the November matchup is among independent voters, who support Romney against President Obama more than they back Gingrich against Obama, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University poll finds. Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum trails Obama 49 40 percent while Texas U.S. Rep. Ron Paul trails the president 47 39 percent. Romney also scores substantially better when non-Republicans are asked whether they see a candidate favorably or not. At least in Florida and at least at this point in the campaign, the data indicates that Gov. Mitt Romney is clearly the stronger Republican candidate against President Barack Obama, said Peter A. Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. As our mothers told us growing up, You never get a second chance to make a first impression, and Speaker Newt Gingrichs initial impression on the overall Florida electorate is not a positive one. It is certainly possible that Gingrich can change the overall unfavorable view that Florida voters have of him, but for him to carry Florida in November he would have to prove mother wrong. But Romney has his own problems against Obama as Florida voters say both men are equally competent, but 54 39 percent that the president is more inspiring, 50 43 percent that Obama would a better job in a crisis and 48 42 percent that Obama cares more about them. -more-

Quinnipiac University Poll/January 26, 2012 page 2 Florida voters, however, say 50 41 percent that Romney would do a better job on the critical issue of the economy. Voters split 47 45 percent on Obama and Gingrich on the economy. Obama and Romney split 46 45 percent on who would best handle foreign policy. Obama tops Gingrich 49 43 percent on foreign policy. Obama and Romney also split 46 45 percent on who is a stronger leader. The president tops Gingrich 51 41 percent as a stronger leader. Voters say Obama is more trustworthy than Romney, 47 42 percent and 57 35 percent over Gingrich. On a whole host of measures, the overall electorate sees Romney in a more favorable light vis a vis President Obama than Gingrich, said Brown. In the Romney-Obama dead heat, Romney has 42 percent of independent voters to Obamas 41 percent. The president has a healthy 50 33 percent margin over Gingrich among that key group. Against Obama, Romney wins Republicans 88 7 percent, while losing Democrats 86 6 percent. Romney carries men 49 40 percent against Obama and loses women 50 40 percent. Romney wins white voters 56 34 percent, while Obama carries blacks 89 2 percent and Hispanics 54 35 percent. On favorability, Romney gets a thumbs up 43 37 percent among all Florida voters, compared to Gingrichs negative 32 50 percent rating. Among independent voters, Romney is 45 38 percent favorable and Gingrich is negative 27 56 percent. The fact that a big majority of Florida independents have an unfavorable view of Gingrich is an indication of the steep hill he must climb to win in November, said Brown. The president has a split 49 48 percent favorability rating among registered voters. He gets a negative 46 52 percent job approval, however. Independent voters give him a negative 43 53 percent job rating. Florida voters split 47 49 percent on whether Obama deserves a second term in the Oval Office. Independent voters say no 49 44 percent. From January 19 23, Quinnipiac University surveyed 1,518 registered voters with a margin of error of +/- 2.5 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.

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2. If the election for President were being held today, and the candidates were Barack Obama the Democrat and - Mitt Romney the Republican, for whom would you vote? Tot Obama Romney SMONE ELSE(VOL) WLDN'T VOTE(VOL) DK/NA 45% 45 2 3 6 SC PRIMARY Post Pre 44% 44 2 3 6 46% 45 2 2 5 Mltry HsHld 37% 50 2 4 7 Rep 7% 88 1 2 2 Dem 86% 6 1 1 6 Ind 41% 42 5 5 7 Wht 34% 56 2 2 6 Blk 89% 2 3 1 4 His 54% 35 1 6 4

Men Obama Romney SMONE ELSE(VOL) WLDN'T VOTE(VOL) DK/NA 40% 49 3 3 5

Wom 50% 40 1 2 7

WHITE................................. COLLEGE DEG BrnAgnEvng Yes No Prot Cath Yes No 39% 54 1 3 3 32% 56 2 2 7 29% 63 1 2 6 28% 62 3 2 4 17% 73 1 3 6 35% 54 3 2 6

AGE IN YRS....... 18-49 50-64 65+ Obama Romney SMONE ELSE(VOL) WLDN'T VOTE(VOL) DK/NA 50% 40 3 4 4 46% 45 2 7 37% 53 3 3 5

COLLEGE DEG Yes No 46% 47 2 3 3 45% 44 2 3 7

ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME.. <30K 30-50 50-100 >100 53% 36 2 2 7 46% 45 2 3 4 43% 46 2 3 6 37% 57 1 2 2

TREND: If the election for President were being held today, and the candidates were Barack Obama the Democrat and Mitt Romney the Republican, for whom would you vote? (2011 wording referenced "2012 election", * Aug 04, 2011 Pre debt deal) OBAMA......... High Low Aug 04 Sep 22 2011* 2011 46 41 1 2 9 40 47 2 4 8

Jan 26 2012 Obama Romney SMONE ELSE(VOL) WLDN'T VOTE(VOL) DK/NA 45 45 2 3 6

Jan 11 2012 43 46 2 3 6

Dec 08 2011 42 45 3 4 6

Nov 10 2011 42 45 2 3 8

Sep 22 2011 40 47 2 4 8

3. If the election for President were being held today, and the candidates were Barack Obama the Democrat and - Rick Santorum the Republican, for whom would you vote? Tot Obama Santorum SMONE ELSE(VOL) WLDN'T VOTE(VOL) DK/NA 49% 40 2 3 5 SC PRIMARY Post Pre 47% 41 2 3 7 51% 40 3 3 4 Rep 9% 85 2 2 2 Dem 90% 4 1 1 4 Ind 48% 34 5 6 7 Wht 39% 50 3 3 5 Blk 92% 2 1 1 4 His 55% 35 2 3 5

TREND: If the election for President were being held today, and the candidates were Barack Obama the Democrat and Rick Santorum the Republican, for whom would you vote? Jan 26 2012 Obama Santorum SMONE ELSE(VOL) WLDN'T VOTE(VOL) DK/NA 49 40 2 3 5 Jan 11 2012 45 43 2 3 7

4. If the election for President were being held today, and the candidates were Barack Obama the Democrat and - Ron Paul the Republican, for whom would you vote? SC PRIMARY Tot Post Pre Rep Dem Ind Wht Blk His Obama Paul SMONE ELSE(VOL) WLDN'T VOTE(VOL) DK/NA 47% 39 3 6 6 46% 38 2 7 6 47% 41 3 5 5 10% 72 4 9 4 89% 5 1 5 41% 41 4 8 7 36% 48 3 7 6 90% 5 4 56% 31 2 6 4

5. If the election for President were being held today, and the candidates were Barack Obama the Democrat and - Newt Gingrich the Republican, for whom would you vote? Tot Obama Gingrich SMONE ELSE(VOL) WLDN'T VOTE(VOL) DK/NA 50% 39 2 4 5 SC PRIMARY Post Pre 47% 40 2 4 7 52% 39 2 3 4 Rep 8% 83 2 3 4 Dem 91% 3 2 4 Ind 50% 33 5 6 6 Wht 40% 48 2 4 5 Blk 92% 1 2 1 4 His 55% 35 1 4 4

TREND: If the election for President were being held today, and the candidates were Barack Obama the Democrat and Newt Gingrich the Republican, for whom would you vote? (2011 wording referenced "2012 election") Jan 26 2012 Obama Gingrich SMONE ELSE(VOL) WLDN'T VOTE(VOL) DK/NA 50 39 2 4 5 Dec 08 2011 46 44 2 3 5 Nov 10 2011 45 42 3 3 8

6. Is your opinion of - Mitt Romney favorable, unfavorable or haven't you heard enough about him? Tot Favorable Unfavorable Hvn't hrd enough REFUSED 43% 37 17 3 SC PRIMARY Post Pre 43% 39 16 3 44% 34 19 3 Rep 69% 19 9 3 Dem 18% 53 26 3 Ind 45% 38 15 2 Wht 52% 33 12 3 Blk 9% 49 40 2 His 31% 44 22 3

TREND: Is your opinion of Mitt Romney favorable, unfavorable or haven't you heard enough about him? FAVORABLE.... High Low Jan 11 Feb 07 2012 2007 47 29 22 3 13 11 75 1

Jan 26 2012 Favorable Unfavorable Hvn't hrd enough REFUSED 43 37 17 3

Jan 11 2012 47 29 22 3

Dec 08 2011 39 28 30 2

Nov 10 2011 40 28 29 3

Dec 05 2007 29 27 41 3

7. Is your opinion of - Rick Santorum favorable, unfavorable or haven't you heard enough about him? Tot Favorable Unfavorable Hvn't hrd enough REFUSED 31% 29 38 2 SC PRIMARY Post Pre 33% 28 37 2 28% 30 40 1 Rep 54% 12 32 1 Dem 12% 43 43 2 Ind 28% 33 37 2 Wht 36% 28 34 1 Blk 11% 31 54 4 His 30% 29 38 3

TREND: Is your opinion of Rick Santorum favorable, unfavorable or haven't you heard enough about him? Jan 26 2012 Favorable Unfavorable Hvn't hrd enough REFUSED 31 29 38 2 Jan 11 2012 31 25 42 1

8. Is your opinion of - Ron Paul favorable, unfavorable or haven't you heard enough about him? Tot Favorable Unfavorable Hvn't hrd enough REFUSED 30% 37 30 3 SC PRIMARY Post Pre 26% 40 31 2 34% 34 29 3 Rep 36% 39 23 3 Dem 16% 41 42 2 Ind 39% 34 24 3 Wht 32% 38 27 2 Blk 14% 37 48 2 His 33% 32 30 4

TREND: Is your opinion of Ron Paul favorable, unfavorable or haven't you heard enough about him? Jan 26 2012 Favorable Unfavorable Hvn't hrd enough REFUSED 30 37 30 3 Jan 11 2012 26 41 30 2

9. Is your opinion of - Newt Gingrich favorable, unfavorable or haven't you heard enough about him? Tot Favorable Unfavorable Hvn't hrd enough REFUSED 32% 50 16 2 SC PRIMARY Post Pre 35% 48 15 2 29% 53 16 2 Rep 61% 25 11 3 Dem 7% 71 20 2 Ind 27% 56 14 2 Wht 37% 49 12 3 Blk 12% 57 30 1 His 29% 47 22 2

TREND: Is your opinion of Newt Gingrich favorable, unfavorable or haven't you heard enough about him? Jan 26 2012 Favorable Unfavorable Hvn't hrd enough REFUSED 32 50 16 2 Jan 11 2012 31 47 19 3 Dec 08 2011 34 38 25 2 Nov 10 2011 34 39 25 2 Feb 07 2007 26 48 24 1

10. Is your opinion of - Barack Obama favorable, unfavorable or haven't you heard enough about him? Tot Favorable Unfavorable Hvn't hrd enough REFUSED 49% 48 1 2 SC PRIMARY Post Pre 47% 49 1 3 51% 47 1 1 Rep 8% 90 1 1 Dem 90% 8 1 Ind 48% 47 1 4 Wht 38% 60 1 2 Blk 97% 3 1 His 59% 37 2 3

TREND: Is your opinion of Barack Obama favorable, unfavorable or haven't you heard enough about him? FAVORABLE.... High Low Jan 26 Jan 11 Dec 08 Nov 10 Feb 03 Feb 19 Feb 07 2012 2012 2011 2011 2011 2009 2007 Favorable Unfavorable Hvn't hrd enough REFUSED 49 48 1 2 45 50 3 2 47 48 3 2 47 48 3 3 49 47 2 2 69 22 6 3 37 18 44 1

11. Compared to past presidential elections, how would you describe your level of enthusiasm about voting in this year's presidential election; are you more enthusiastic than usual, less enthusiastic, or about the same as usual? Tot More Less About the same DK/NA 38% 20 41 1 SC PRIMARY Post Pre 35% 21 43 1 41% 20 39 1 Mltry HsHld 44% 19 36 1 Rep 51% 15 34 1 Dem 33% 22 44 1 Ind 29% 25 45 1 Wht 38% 21 39 1 Blk 35% 12 51 2 His 39% 21 39 -

Men More Less About the same DK/NA 43% 17 40 1

Wom 33% 24 42 1

WHITE................................. COLLEGE DEG BrnAgnEvng Yes No Prot Cath Yes No 37% 21 41 1 39% 21 39 1 40% 18 41 1 43% 21 35 1 44% 17 39 39% 22 38 1

AGE IN YRS....... 18-49 50-64 65+ More Less About the same DK/NA 33% 23 44 41% 19 40 1 43% 19 37 2

COLLEGE DEG Yes No 36% 22 42 1 39% 20 41 1

ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME.. <30K 30-50 50-100 >100 33% 23 44 1 45% 16 38 1 41% 19 39 1 34% 21 45 -

TREND: Compared to past presidential elections, how would you describe your level of enthusiasm about voting in this year's presidential election; are you more enthusiastic than usual, less enthusiastic, or about the same as usual? (2011 wording referenced "2012 election") Jan 26 2012 More Less About the same DK/NA 38 20 41 1 Jan 11 2012 37 21 41 1 Dec 08 2011 32 23 44 1 Nov 10 2011 35 21 43 1 Sep 22 2011 40 22 37 1

12. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Rick Scott is handling his job as Governor? Tot Approve Disapprove DK/NA 36% 49 15 SC PRIMARY Post Pre 35% 50 16 38% 48 14 Rep 67% 20 13 Dem 14% 72 14 Ind 28% 55 17 Wht 42% 46 12 Blk 19% 62 19 His 26% 49 26

TREND: Do you approve or disapprove of the way Rick Scott is handling his job as Governor? APPROVE....... High Low Jan 10 May 25 2012 2011 38 50 13 29 57 14

Jan 26 2012 Approve Disapprove DK/NA 36 49 15

Jan 10 2012 38 50 13

Dec 08 2011 33 52 15

Nov 10 2011 36 50 14

Sep 21 2011 37 50 13

13. Do you approve or disapprove of the way the state legislature is handling its job? Tot Approve Disapprove DK/NA 31% 49 20 SC PRIMARY Post Pre 31% 49 20 30% 49 21 Rep 51% 28 21 Dem 15% 66 19 Ind 28% 52 20 Wht 33% 47 20 Blk 20% 58 22 His 32% 50 18

TREND: Do you approve or disapprove of the way the state legislature is handling its job? APPROVE....... High Low Sep 23 May 25 2004 2011 51 34 15 27 56 17

Jan 26 2012 Approve Disapprove DK/NA 31 49 20

Jan 10 2012 33 49 18

Aug 05 2011 32 51 17

May 25 2011 27 56 17

Apr 06 2011 35 47 18

14. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Marco Rubio is handling his job as United States Senator? SC PRIMARY Tot Post Pre Rep Dem Ind Wht Blk His Approve Disapprove DK/NA 48% 33 20 48% 33 19 47% 32 21 80% 9 10 24% 52 24 40% 35 25 54% 29 16 24% 49 27 43% 34 22

TREND: Do you approve or disapprove of the way Marco Rubio is handling his job as United States Senator? APPROVE....... High Low Jan 26 Jan 10 Nov 11 Sep 21 Jan 10 Feb 03 2012 2012 2011 2011 2012 2011 Approve Disapprove DK/NA 48 33 20 50 29 21 49 29 22 49 31 20 50 29 21 42 20 37

15. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Bill Nelson is handling his job as United States Senator? Tot Approve Disapprove DK/NA 43% 30 27 SC PRIMARY Post Pre 43% 32 25 43% 27 29 Rep 36% 41 22 Dem 52% 19 29 Ind 43% 29 28 Wht 43% 33 24 Blk 49% 19 32 His 38% 28 34

TREND: Do you approve or disapprove of the way Bill Nelson is handling his job as United States Senator? (*Low also 42% Aug 2004) APPROVE....... High Low Feb 06 Aug 04 2007 2011* 54 18 42 35

Jan 26 2012 Approve Disapprove 43 30

Jan 10 2012 47 30

Nov 11 2011 47 27

Sep 22 2011 45 32

DK/NA 27 23 26 23 28 23 16. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as President? Tot Approve Disapprove DK/NA 46% 52 2 SC PRIMARY Post Pre 45% 53 2 46% 51 2 Mltry HsHld 39% 59 2 Rep 7% 92 1 Dem 85% 13 2 Ind 43% 53 4 Wht 34% 63 2 Blk 93% 5 2 His 55% 44 1

Men Approve Disapprove DK/NA 41% 57 2

Wom 50% 48 3

WHITE................................. COLLEGE DEG BrnAgnEvng Yes No Prot Cath Yes No 38% 58 3 32% 66 2 29% 70 2 28% 70 2 18% 81 1 35% 62 2

AGE IN YRS....... 18-49 50-64 65+ Approve Disapprove DK/NA 49% 50 1 47% 51 1 38% 59 4

COLLEGE DEG Yes No 46% 51 3 45% 53 2

ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME.. <30K 30-50 50-100 >100 54% 45 2 48% 51 1 42% 56 2 37% 62 1

TREND: Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as President? APPROVE....... High Low Feb 19 Sep 22 2009 2011 64 23 13 39 57 5

Jan 26 2012 Approve Disapprove DK/NA 46 52 2

Jan 11 2012 42 54 4

Dec 08 2011 41 54 5

Nov 10 2011 41 52 7

Sep 22 2011 39 57 5

17. Do you feel that Barack Obama deserves to be reelected, or do you feel that he does not deserve to be reelected? Tot Yes/Deserves No/Does not DK/NA 47% 49 4 SC PRIMARY Post Pre 44% 50 5 49% 48 3 Rep 6% 92 2 Dem 89% 8 3 Ind 44% 49 8 Wht 35% 61 4 Blk 94% 3 2 His 57% 40 3

TREND: Do you feel that Barack Obama deserves to be reelected, or do you feel that he does not deserve to be reelected? DESERVES...... High Low May 26 Sep 22 2011 2011 50 44 6 41 53 6

Jan 26 2012 Yes/Deserves No/Does not DK/NA 47 49 4

Jan 11 2012 44 52 4

Dec 08 2011 44 51 5

Nov 10 2011 43 51 6

Sep 22 2011 41 53 6

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30. (Split Sample A) Regardless of how you intend to vote, who do you think would do a better job on - the economy; Barack Obama or Mitt Romney? Tot Obama Romney DK/NA 41% 50 9 SC PRIMARY Post Pre 40% 51 9 42% 49 8 Mltry HsHld 35% 54 10 Rep 5% 89 6 Dem 81% 13 6 Ind 40% 51 9

Men Obama Romney DK/NA 36% 56 8

Wom 46% 45 9

WHITE................................. COLLEGE DEG BrnAgnEvng Yes No Prot Cath Yes No 34% 59 7 32% 59 10 26% 66 8 24% 68 8 16% 77 7 30% 61 9

AGE IN YRS....... 18-49 50-64 65+ Obama Romney DK/NA 42% 49 9 43% 49 8 37% 54 9

COLLEGE DEG Yes No 43% 50 7 40% 51 9

ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME.. <30K 30-50 50-100 >100 48% 46 6 40% 54 5 38% 50 12 37% 61 3

TREND: Regardless of how you intend to vote, who do you think would do a better job on the economy; Barack Obama or Mitt Romney? Jan 26 2012 Obama Romney DK/NA 41 50 9 Jan 11 2012 39 52 9 Dec 08 2011 41 49 10 Nov 10 2011 39 49 12

31. (Split Sample A) Regardless of how you intend to vote, who do you think would do a better job on - the economy; Barack Obama or Newt Gingrich? Tot Obama Gingrich DK/NA 47% 45 8 SC PRIMARY Post Pre 45% 48 7 50% 41 8 Mltry HsHld 38% 54 8 Rep 5% 89 6 Dem 89% 6 5 Ind 52% 39 9

Men Obama Gingrich DK/NA 44% 52 4

Wom 51% 39 10

WHITE................................. COLLEGE DEG BrnAgnEvng Yes No Prot Cath Yes No 44% 47 9 36% 54 10 30% 62 8 34% 54 12 20% 74 6 37% 52 10

AGE IN YRS....... 18-49 50-64 65+ Obama Gingrich DK/NA 50% 45 5 48% 43 8 42% 48 10

COLLEGE DEG Yes No 52% 40 8 45% 48 7

ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME.. <30K 30-50 50-100 >100 53% 42 5 50% 46 4 43% 48 8 43% 50 7

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TREND: Regardless of how you intend to vote, who do you think would do a better job on the economy; Barack Obama or Newt Gingrich? Jan 26 2012 Obama Gingrich DK/NA 47 45 8 Dec 08 2011 44 47 9 Nov 10 2011 44 45 11

32. (Split Sample A) Regardless of how you intend to vote, who do you think would do a better job - on foreign policy; Barack Obama or Mitt Romney? Tot Obama Romney DK/NA 46% 45 9 SC PRIMARY Post Pre 44% 46 9 48% 43 9 Mltry HsHld 40% 52 8 Rep 11% 84 5 Dem 85% 9 6 Ind 47% 40 13

Men Obama Romney DK/NA 41% 54 6

Wom 51% 37 12

WHITE................................. COLLEGE DEG BrnAgnEvng Yes No Prot Cath Yes No 43% 50 7 34% 54 12 28% 60 11 34% 58 8 14% 73 12 39% 53 7

AGE IN YRS....... 18-49 50-64 65+ Obama Romney DK/NA 52% 41 7 46% 45 9 40% 51 10

COLLEGE DEG Yes No 51% 41 8 44% 46 10

ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME.. <30K 30-50 50-100 >100 50% 40 10 48% 47 5 46% 45 9 43% 51 6

33. (Split Sample A) Regardless of how you intend to vote, who do you think would do a better job - on foreign policy; Barack Obama or Newt Gingrich? Tot Obama Gingrich DK/NA 49% 43 8 SC PRIMARY Post Pre 44% 47 9 56% 38 6 Mltry HsHld 42% 52 6 Rep 12% 83 5 Dem 88% 5 6 Ind 51% 38 10

Men Obama Gingrich DK/NA 45% 50 5

Wom 54% 36 10

WHITE................................. COLLEGE DEG BrnAgnEvng Yes No Prot Cath Yes No 48% 47 5 38% 53 9 30% 62 8 39% 52 9 17% 74 8 43% 50 8

AGE IN YRS....... 18-49 50-64 65+ Obama Gingrich DK/NA 55% 39 7 51% 42 8 42% 49 9

COLLEGE DEG Yes No 52% 41 7 48% 44 8

ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME.. <30K 30-50 50-100 >100 51% 36 13 53% 44 3 49% 46 5 45% 49 6

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34. (Split Sample A) Regardless of how you intend to vote, who do you think - is a stronger leader; Barack Obama or Mitt Romney? Tot Obama Romney DK/NA 46% 45 8 SC PRIMARY Post Pre 46% 45 9 47% 45 8 Mltry HsHld 39% 50 10 Rep 9% 82 9 Dem 84% 12 4 Ind 50% 41 9

Men Obama Romney DK/NA 43% 50 7

Wom 50% 40 10

WHITE................................. COLLEGE DEG BrnAgnEvng Yes No Prot Cath Yes No 39% 55 6 33% 57 9 29% 62 9 28% 65 7 18% 73 9 34% 58 8

AGE IN YRS....... 18-49 50-64 65+ Obama Romney DK/NA 50% 40 10 48% 45 7 40% 51 9

COLLEGE DEG Yes No 48% 44 7 45% 46 9

ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME.. <30K 30-50 50-100 >100 53% 39 8 44% 52 4 44% 46 10 41% 52 7

35. (Split Sample A) Regardless of how you intend to vote, who do you think - is a stronger leader; Barack Obama or Newt Gingrich? Tot Obama Gingrich DK/NA 51% 41 7 SC PRIMARY Post Pre 48% 44 8 55% 38 7 Mltry HsHld 42% 52 6 Rep 15% 79 6 Dem 89% 7 4 Ind 52% 36 11

Men Obama Gingrich DK/NA 48% 48 5

Wom 54% 36 10

WHITE................................. COLLEGE DEG BrnAgnEvng Yes No Prot Cath Yes No 46% 44 10 40% 52 8 32% 61 6 40% 48 12 25% 69 7 42% 49 9

AGE IN YRS....... 18-49 50-64 65+ Obama Gingrich DK/NA 55% 37 8 51% 41 8 46% 48 6

COLLEGE DEG Yes No 53% 38 9 50% 43 7

ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME.. <30K 30-50 50-100 >100 59% 34 7 45% 47 7 50% 44 6 48% 45 7

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36. (Split Sample A) Regardless of how you intend to vote, who do you think - cares more about the needs and problems of people like you; Barack Obama or Mitt Romney? Tot Obama Romney DK/NA 48% 42 10 SC PRIMARY Post Pre 47% 44 10 49% 41 9 Mltry HsHld 41% 48 11 Rep 12% 83 5 Dem 89% 8 4 Ind 46% 38 16

Men Obama Romney DK/NA 45% 46 9

Wom 50% 39 10

WHITE................................. COLLEGE DEG BrnAgnEvng Yes No Prot Cath Yes No 41% 50 9 38% 52 10 28% 62 10 33% 58 9 19% 69 12 37% 55 8

AGE IN YRS....... 18-49 50-64 65+ Obama Romney DK/NA 55% 37 8 48% 44 9 39% 48 13

COLLEGE DEG Yes No 48% 41 11 48% 43 9

ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME.. <30K 30-50 50-100 >100 54% 38 8 45% 46 8 49% 40 12 39% 53 8

37. (Split Sample A) Regardless of how you intend to vote, who do you think - cares more about the needs and problems of people like you; Barack Obama or Newt Gingrich? Tot Obama Gingrich DK/NA 51% 39 10 SC PRIMARY Post Pre 47% 42 11 56% 36 8 Mltry HsHld 42% 50 8 Rep 14% 78 8 Dem 92% 3 5 Ind 51% 34 15

Men Obama Gingrich DK/NA 47% 45 8

Wom 55% 33 12

WHITE................................. COLLEGE DEG BrnAgnEvng Yes No Prot Cath Yes No 45% 44 10 42% 47 11 33% 57 10 39% 49 12 24% 64 13 42% 48 10

AGE IN YRS....... 18-49 50-64 65+ Obama Gingrich DK/NA 57% 35 8 51% 38 11 43% 46 12

COLLEGE DEG Yes No 52% 37 11 50% 40 10

ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME.. <30K 30-50 50-100 >100 58% 33 9 49% 45 6 50% 39 11 45% 47 8

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38. (Split Sample A) Regardless of how you intend to vote, who do you think - is more trustworthy; Barack Obama or Mitt Romney? Tot Obama Romney DK/NA 47% 42 11 SC PRIMARY Post Pre 47% 43 11 47% 42 11 Mltry HsHld 37% 49 13 Rep 12% 82 6 Dem 86% 7 7 Ind 44% 41 15

Men Obama Romney DK/NA 43% 48 9

Wom 50% 37 13

WHITE................................. COLLEGE DEG BrnAgnEvng Yes No Prot Cath Yes No 37% 51 12 36% 53 11 28% 62 10 31% 59 10 16% 73 11 37% 53 10

AGE IN YRS....... 18-49 50-64 65+ Obama Romney DK/NA 52% 36 12 48% 44 8 38% 49 13

COLLEGE DEG Yes No 46% 42 12 47% 43 10

ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME.. <30K 30-50 50-100 >100 51% 37 12 48% 48 5 47% 42 11 39% 50 11

39. (Split Sample A) Regardless of how you intend to vote, who do you think - is more trustworthy; Barack Obama or Newt Gingrich? Tot Obama Gingrich DK/NA 57% 35 8 SC PRIMARY Post Pre 54% 37 9 61% 33 6 Mltry HsHld 46% 46 7 Rep 21% 73 6 Dem 93% 3 4 Ind 59% 30 11

Men Obama Gingrich DK/NA 54% 41 5

Wom 60% 30 10

WHITE................................. COLLEGE DEG BrnAgnEvng Yes No Prot Cath Yes No 55% 36 9 46% 45 9 37% 54 9 43% 44 13 25% 65 10 49% 42 9

AGE IN YRS....... 18-49 50-64 65+ Obama Gingrich DK/NA 62% 31 7 60% 34 6 47% 43 10

COLLEGE DEG Yes No 61% 31 8 55% 37 8

ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME.. <30K 30-50 50-100 >100 60% 30 10 55% 38 7 59% 37 4 57% 37 6

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40. (Split Sample B) Regardless of how you intend to vote, who do you think would do a better job - handling a crisis; Barack Obama or Mitt Romney? Tot Obama Romney DK/NA 50% 43 7 SC PRIMARY Post Pre 49% 42 8 51% 43 6 Mltry HsHld 45% 48 7 Rep 9% 85 5 Dem 92% 6 3 Ind 46% 39 15

Men Obama Romney DK/NA 43% 49 9

Wom 56% 38 6

WHITE................................. COLLEGE DEG BrnAgnEvng Yes No Prot Cath Yes No 43% 55 2 35% 54 11 34% 60 6 28% 57 15 23% 72 5 40% 48 12

AGE IN YRS....... 18-49 50-64 65+ Obama Romney DK/NA 53% 39 8 51% 44 5 42% 50 8

COLLEGE DEG Yes No 50% 48 3 50% 41 9

ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME.. <30K 30-50 50-100 >100 62% 30 8 51% 43 6 48% 47 5 37% 56 7

41. (Split Sample B) Regardless of how you intend to vote, who do you think would do a better job - handling a crisis; Barack Obama or Newt Gingrich? Tot Obama Gingrich DK/NA 54% 39 6 SC PRIMARY Post Pre 52% 39 8 57% 39 4 Mltry HsHld 45% 48 6 Rep 14% 80 6 Dem 93% 4 3 Ind 55% 35 10

Men Obama Gingrich DK/NA 52% 43 5

Wom 57% 36 8

WHITE................................. COLLEGE DEG BrnAgnEvng Yes No Prot Cath Yes No 46% 50 4 38% 52 10 35% 58 6 31% 57 12 24% 70 7 44% 46 9

AGE IN YRS....... 18-49 50-64 65+ Obama Gingrich DK/NA 61% 37 3 55% 37 8 43% 48 9

COLLEGE DEG Yes No 55% 41 4 54% 38 7

ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME.. <30K 30-50 50-100 >100 66% 26 8 58% 37 5 48% 49 4 46% 50 3

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42. (Split Sample B) Regardless of how you intend to vote, who do you think - most shares your values; Barack Obama or Mitt Romney? Tot Obama Romney DK/NA 48% 43 8 SC PRIMARY Post Pre 46% 45 9 51% 42 7 Mltry HsHld 41% 51 8 Rep 7% 87 6 Dem 92% 4 4 Ind 45% 41 14

Men Obama Romney DK/NA 41% 50 9

Wom 55% 38 8

WHITE................................. COLLEGE DEG BrnAgnEvng Yes No Prot Cath Yes No 41% 53 6 34% 57 9 30% 60 10 29% 67 4 19% 71 10 41% 52 7

AGE IN YRS....... 18-49 50-64 65+ Obama Romney DK/NA 54% 38 8 48% 47 5 40% 50 9

COLLEGE DEG Yes No 47% 47 6 49% 42 9

ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME.. <30K 30-50 50-100 >100 59% 31 10 52% 43 5 45% 47 8 36% 58 6

43. (Split Sample B) Regardless of how you intend to vote, who do you think - most shares your values; Barack Obama or Newt Gingrich? Tot Obama Gingrich DK/NA 52% 37 11 SC PRIMARY Post Pre 49% 39 12 56% 35 9 Mltry HsHld 45% 45 10 Rep 11% 81 8 Dem 93% 3 5 Ind 54% 30 17

Men Obama Gingrich DK/NA 47% 43 11

Wom 57% 33 10

WHITE................................. COLLEGE DEG BrnAgnEvng Yes No Prot Cath Yes No 47% 48 5 38% 49 13 35% 55 10 37% 49 15 21% 69 10 49% 39 13

AGE IN YRS....... 18-49 50-64 65+ Obama Gingrich DK/NA 58% 34 8 50% 38 12 45% 44 11

COLLEGE DEG Yes No 53% 40 7 52% 36 12

ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME.. <30K 30-50 50-100 >100 63% 27 11 56% 31 13 47% 45 8 44% 51 5

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44. (Split Sample B) Regardless of how you intend to vote, who do you think - is more inspiring; Barack Obama or Mitt Romney? Tot Obama Romney DK/NA 54% 39 7 SC PRIMARY Post Pre 54% 39 7 55% 38 7 Mltry HsHld 46% 47 7 Rep 15% 79 6 Dem 93% 3 3 Ind 53% 35 12

Men Obama Romney DK/NA 50% 42 8

Wom 58% 36 6

WHITE................................. COLLEGE DEG BrnAgnEvng Yes No Prot Cath Yes No 46% 50 4 41% 50 10 37% 55 8 34% 59 7 23% 68 9 47% 44 9

AGE IN YRS....... 18-49 50-64 65+ Obama Romney DK/NA 60% 34 6 55% 38 6 44% 48 8

COLLEGE DEG Yes No 54% 41 6 55% 38 7

ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME.. <30K 30-50 50-100 >100 65% 29 6 59% 37 4 50% 44 5 45% 48 8

45. (Split Sample B) Regardless of how you intend to vote, who do you think - is more inspiring; Barack Obama or Newt Gingrich? Tot Obama Gingrich DK/NA 57% 36 8 SC PRIMARY Post Pre 54% 37 8 60% 33 7 Mltry HsHld 50% 44 6 Rep 18% 75 8 Dem 93% 3 4 Ind 58% 30 12

Men Obama Gingrich DK/NA 52% 42 6

Wom 61% 30 9

WHITE................................. COLLEGE DEG BrnAgnEvng Yes No Prot Cath Yes No 48% 47 5 43% 46 10 38% 53 9 40% 48 12 27% 65 8 50% 39 11

AGE IN YRS....... 18-49 50-64 65+ Obama Gingrich DK/NA 64% 32 4 57% 34 10 45% 46 9

COLLEGE DEG Yes No 54% 39 7 58% 34 8

ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME.. <30K 30-50 50-100 >100 69% 25 6 61% 32 7 51% 43 7 50% 46 3

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46. (Split Sample B) Regardless of how you intend to vote, who do you think - is more competent; Barack Obama or Mitt Romney? Tot Obama Romney DK/NA 47% 47 6 SC PRIMARY Post Pre 49% 46 6 46% 48 6 Mltry HsHld 41% 53 6 Rep 8% 88 4 Dem 88% 7 5 Ind 43% 48 8

Men Obama Romney DK/NA 41% 56 3

Wom 53% 39 8

WHITE................................. COLLEGE DEG BrnAgnEvng Yes No Prot Cath Yes No 41% 57 2 31% 62 8 31% 63 6 26% 68 6 20% 74 6 37% 57 7

AGE IN YRS....... 18-49 50-64 65+ Obama Romney DK/NA 50% 45 5 47% 47 5 40% 52 8

COLLEGE DEG Yes No 46% 50 4 48% 45 7

ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME.. <30K 30-50 50-100 >100 60% 33 7 48% 47 5 45% 51 4 32% 62 5

47. (Split Sample B) Regardless of how you intend to vote, who do you think - is more competent; Barack Obama or Newt Gingrich? Tot Obama Gingrich DK/NA 53% 40 7 SC PRIMARY Post Pre 50% 41 8 56% 38 6 Mltry HsHld 43% 50 7 Rep 11% 82 7 Dem 93% 4 3 Ind 53% 36 11

Men Obama Gingrich DK/NA 48% 45 6

Wom 57% 35 8

WHITE................................. COLLEGE DEG BrnAgnEvng Yes No Prot Cath Yes No 44% 51 4 38% 52 10 34% 58 8 30% 59 12 23% 70 7 43% 47 11

AGE IN YRS....... 18-49 50-64 65+ Obama Gingrich DK/NA 59% 37 4 53% 38 9 43% 49 8

COLLEGE DEG Yes No 52% 42 6 54% 39 7

ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME.. <30K 30-50 50-100 >100 66% 27 6 57% 33 10 48% 48 4 40% 56 4

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