CBS News 2016 Battleground Tracker Ohio Sample 1742 Registered Voters Conducted March 9-11, 2016 Margin of Error ±3.5% 1. How would you rate the condition of the economy in Ohio today? Very good ................................................................ 5% Fairly good ............................................................. 52% Fairly bad ............................................................... 29% Very bad ................................................................. 8% Not sure ................................................................. 6% 2. How likely is it that you will vote in the 2016 Presidential primary in Ohio? Definitely will vote ....................................................... 70% Probably will vote ........................................................ 9% Maybe will vote .......................................................... 4% Probably will not vote .................................................... 2% Definitely will not vote .................................................... 2% I already voted early in-person or by mail (absentee) .................... 12% Don’t know ............................................................... 1% 3. In 2016, are you more likely to vote in the Democratic or Republican Presidential primary? Democratic ............................................................. 43% Republican ............................................................. 46% Neither ................................................................... 5% Don’t know ............................................................... 6% 1
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CBS News 2016 Battleground TrackerOhioSample 1742 Registered VotersConducted March 9-11, 2016Margin of Error ±3.5%
1. How would you rate the condition of the economy in Ohio today?
10. When it comes to voting in Republican primaries, which of these best describes you...?Asked of Republican primary voters
I’ve usually been interested, no matter who was running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67%I’m more interested this year, because [First Choice Candidate Name] is running
12. Candidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply toTed Cruz?Asked of Republican primary goers voting for Ted CruzQuestion not listed due to small sample size.
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13. Candidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply toJohn Kasich?Asked of Republican primary goers voting for John Kasich
Describes Does not describeIs authentic 97% 3%Listens to bigcampaign donors 28% 72%Can be too extremeat times 12% 88%Has clear positionson issues 98% 2%Will look out forpeople like you 93% 7%Sometimesover-promises whathe can do 22% 78%
14. Candidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply toMarco Rubio?Asked of Republican primary goers voting for Marco RubioQuestion not listed due to small sample size.
15. Candidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply toDonald Trump?Asked of Republican primary goers voting for Donald Trump
Describes Does not describeIs authentic 95% 5%Listens to bigcampaign donors 10% 90%Can be too extremeat times 65% 35%Has clear positionson issues 78% 22%Will look out forpeople like you 93% 7%Sometimesover-promises whathe can do 47% 53%
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16. The next Republican President needs to...?Asked of Republican primary voters
18. If you had to choose, would you prefer a President who...?Asked of Republican primary voters
Gets hands-on with the details of most issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70%Sets big goals and then delegates the details to others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30%
19. If Donald Trump wins additional primaries this month, what should other Republicans do?Asked of Republican primary voters not supporting Donald Trump
21. Regardless of your vote in the Presidential primary, do you approve or disapprove of howJohn Kasich is handling his job as Governor of Ohio?Asked of Republican primary voters
27. Do you think each of these candidates spends their time talking mostly about the future ormostly about the past?Asked of Democratic primary voters
The Future The Past About evenHillary Clinton 49% 15% 36%Bernie Sanders 58% 15% 27%
28. Candidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply toHillary Clinton?Asked of Democratic primary goers voting for Hillary Clinton
Describes Does not describeIs authentic 88% 12%Listens to bigcampaign donors 52% 48%Has clear positionson issues 91% 9%Can get their policiesenacted 93% 7%Will look out forpeople like you 93% 7%Sometimes makesunfair attacks onothers 26% 74%
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29. Candidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply toBernie Sanders?Asked of Democratic primary goers voting for Bernie Sanders
Describes Does not describeIs authentic 99% 1%Listens to bigcampaign donors 12% 88%Has clear positionson issues 98% 2%Can get their policiesenacted 78% 22%Will look out forpeople like you 98% 2%Sometimes makesunfair attacks onothers 8% 92%
30. As President, do you feel each candidate would ultimately do...?Asked of Democratic primary voters
What big donors wantWhat regular people
wantHillary Clinton 50% 50%Bernie Sanders 16% 84%
31. In general, how would you describe your own political viewpoint?
4. First Choice Republican CandidateWhich candidate are you most likely to vote for in the Ohio Republican Presidential primary in 2016?Asked of Republican primary voters
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
6. Second Choice Republican CandidateIf [First Choice Candidate Name] doesn’t get the nomination, who would most likely be your second choice?Asked of Republican primary voters
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
7. First Choice Democratic CandidateWhich candidate are you most likely to vote for in the Ohio Democratic Presidential primary in 2016?Asked of Democratic primary voters
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
10. Interest in This Republican PrimaryWhen it comes to voting in Republican primaries, which of these best describes you...?Asked of Republican primary voters
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
I’ve usually been interested, no matterwho was running 67% 68% 66% 76% 63% 66% 69% 68% ⇤ ⇤ ⇤I’m more interested this year, because[First Choice Candidate Name] isrunning 33% 32% 34% 24% 37% 34% 31% 32% ⇤ ⇤ ⇤
11. Republican Candidate Ready – Ted CruzIf elected, do you feel each of these candidates is prepared to be President right now?Asked of Republican primary voters
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
12. Republican Candidate Ready – John KasichIf elected, do you feel each of these candidates is prepared to be President right now?Asked of Republican primary voters
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
13. Republican Candidate Ready – Marco RubioIf elected, do you feel each of these candidates is prepared to be President right now?Asked of Republican primary voters
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
14. Republican Candidate Ready – Donald TrumpIf elected, do you feel each of these candidates is prepared to be President right now?Asked of Republican primary voters
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
15-20 Ted Cruz TraitsCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Ted Cruz?Asked of Republican primary goers voting for Ted CruzQuestion not listed due to small sample size.
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21. John Kasich Traits – Is authenticCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to John Kasich?Asked of Republican primary goers voting for John Kasich
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
22. John Kasich Traits – Listens to big campaign donorsCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to John Kasich?Asked of Republican primary goers voting for John Kasich
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
23. John Kasich Traits – Can be too extreme at timesCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to John Kasich?Asked of Republican primary goers voting for John Kasich
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
24. John Kasich Traits – Has clear positions on issuesCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to John Kasich?Asked of Republican primary goers voting for John Kasich
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
25. John Kasich Traits – Will look out for people like youCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to John Kasich?Asked of Republican primary goers voting for John Kasich
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
26. John Kasich Traits – Sometimes over-promises what he can doCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to John Kasich?Asked of Republican primary goers voting for John Kasich
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
27-32 Marco Rubio TraitsCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Marco Rubio?Asked of Republican primary goers voting for Marco RubioQuestion not listed due to small sample size.
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33. Donald Trump Traits – Is authenticCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Donald Trump?Asked of Republican primary goers voting for Donald Trump
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
34. Donald Trump Traits – Listens to big campaign donorsCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Donald Trump?Asked of Republican primary goers voting for Donald Trump
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
35. Donald Trump Traits – Can be too extreme at timesCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Donald Trump?Asked of Republican primary goers voting for Donald Trump
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
36. Donald Trump Traits – Has clear positions on issuesCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Donald Trump?Asked of Republican primary goers voting for Donald Trump
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
37. Donald Trump Traits – Will look out for people like youCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Donald Trump?Asked of Republican primary goers voting for Donald Trump
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
38. Donald Trump Traits – Sometimes over-promises what he can doCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Donald Trump?Asked of Republican primary goers voting for Donald Trump
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
42. Republican Response to TrumpIf Donald Trump wins additional primaries this month, what should other Republicans do?Asked of Republican primary voters not supporting Donald Trump
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
Do all they can to stop him fromgetting nominated 36% 35% 38% 64% 44% 29% 23% 36% ⇤ ⇤ ⇤Get behind him and try to win inNovember 43% 49% 37% 20% 42% 43% 59% 43% ⇤ ⇤ ⇤Not sure 21% 16% 25% 16% 14% 27% 17% 21% ⇤ ⇤ ⇤
43. Republican Response to CruzIf Ted Cruz wins additional primaries this month, what should other Republicans do?Asked of Republican primary voters not supporting Ted Cruz
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
Do all they can to stop him fromgetting nominated 29% 32% 26% 29% 35% 29% 25% 29% ⇤ ⇤ ⇤Get behind him and try to win inNovember 46% 47% 46% 65% 43% 39% 51% 47% ⇤ ⇤ ⇤Not sure 25% 21% 29% 6% 22% 32% 23% 25% ⇤ ⇤ ⇤
44. Kasich ApprovalRegardless of your vote in the Presidential primary, do you approve or disapprove of how John Kasich is handling his job as Governor of Ohio?Asked of Republican primary voters
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
45. Democratic Candidate Perception – Hillary ClintonHow well do you feel you know each of the candidates and what they stand for?Asked of Democratic primary voters
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
Very well 62% 70% 56% 55% 59% 67% 64% 64% 55% ⇤ ⇤Fairly well 32% 27% 36% 33% 35% 28% 35% 30% 41% ⇤ ⇤Not very well yet 6% 3% 8% 12% 6% 5% 1% 6% 4% ⇤ ⇤
46. Democratic Candidate Perception – Bernie SandersHow well do you feel you know each of the candidates and what they stand for?Asked of Democratic primary voters
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
Very well 47% 57% 40% 72% 50% 41% 35% 50% 24% ⇤ ⇤Fairly well 39% 33% 44% 26% 37% 40% 50% 38% 56% ⇤ ⇤Not very well yet 13% 10% 16% 1% 13% 19% 14% 12% 20% ⇤ ⇤
47. Democratic Candidate Ready – Hillary ClintonIf elected, do you feel each of these candidates is prepared to be President right now?Asked of Democratic primary voters
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
48. Democratic Candidate Ready – Bernie SandersIf elected, do you feel each of these candidates is prepared to be President right now?Asked of Democratic primary voters
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
52. Democrats Talking about the Past – Hillary ClintonDo you think each of these candidates spends their time talking mostly about the future or mostly about the past?Asked of Democratic primary voters
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
53. Democrats Talking about the Past – Bernie SandersDo you think each of these candidates spends their time talking mostly about the future or mostly about the past?Asked of Democratic primary voters
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
54. Hillary Clinton Traits – Is authenticCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Hillary Clinton?Asked of Democratic primary goers voting for Hillary Clinton
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
55. Hillary Clinton Traits – Listens to big campaign donorsCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Hillary Clinton?Asked of Democratic primary goers voting for Hillary Clinton
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
56. Hillary Clinton Traits – Has clear positions on issuesCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Hillary Clinton?Asked of Democratic primary goers voting for Hillary Clinton
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
57. Hillary Clinton Traits – Can get their policies enactedCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Hillary Clinton?Asked of Democratic primary goers voting for Hillary Clinton
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
58. Hillary Clinton Traits – Will look out for people like youCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Hillary Clinton?Asked of Democratic primary goers voting for Hillary Clinton
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
59. Hillary Clinton Traits – Sometimes makes unfair attacks on othersCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Hillary Clinton?Asked of Democratic primary goers voting for Hillary Clinton
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
60. Bernie Sanders Traits – Is authenticCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Bernie Sanders?Asked of Democratic primary goers voting for Bernie Sanders
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
61. Bernie Sanders Traits – Listens to big campaign donorsCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Bernie Sanders?Asked of Democratic primary goers voting for Bernie Sanders
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
62. Bernie Sanders Traits – Has clear positions on issuesCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Bernie Sanders?Asked of Democratic primary goers voting for Bernie Sanders
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
63. Bernie Sanders Traits – Can get their policies enactedCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Bernie Sanders?Asked of Democratic primary goers voting for Bernie Sanders
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
64. Bernie Sanders Traits – Will look out for people like youCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Bernie Sanders?Asked of Democratic primary goers voting for Bernie Sanders
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
65. Bernie Sanders Traits – Sometimes makes unfair attacks on othersCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Bernie Sanders?Asked of Democratic primary goers voting for Bernie Sanders
Gender Age group Race/Ethnicity
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ White Black Hispanic Other
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2. First Choice Republican CandidateWhich candidate are you most likely to vote for in the Ohio Republican Presidential primary in 2016?Asked of Republican primary voters
Ideology Tea Party Evangelical
Total Very conservative Conservative Moderate Yes No Yes No
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4. Second Choice Republican CandidateIf [First Choice Candidate Name] doesn’t get the nomination, who would most likely be your second choice?Asked of Republican primary voters
Ideology Tea Party Evangelical
Total Very conservative Conservative Moderate Yes No Yes No
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5. Effect of Trade on U.S. JobsDo you think trade with other countries creates or takes away U.S. jobs?Asked of Republican primary voters
Ideology Tea Party Evangelical
Total Very conservative Conservative Moderate Yes No Yes No
Creates U.S. jobs 24% 25% 22% 23% 25% 23% 26% 22%Takes away U.S. jobs 52% 49% 53% 53% 55% 49% 51% 54%Doesn’t have much effect on U.S. jobs 10% 12% 7% 13% 9% 11% 9% 12%Not sure 14% 14% 18% 11% 11% 16% 14% 12%
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6. Interest in This Republican PrimaryWhen it comes to voting in Republican primaries, which of these best describes you...?Asked of Republican primary voters
Ideology Tea Party Evangelical
Total Very conservative Conservative Moderate Yes No Yes No
I’ve usually been interested, no matterwho was running 67% 76% 70% 53% 72% 64% 69% 65%I’m more interested this year, because[First Choice Candidate Name] isrunning 33% 24% 30% 47% 28% 36% 31% 35%
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7. Republican Candidate Ready – Ted CruzIf elected, do you feel each of these candidates is prepared to be President right now?Asked of Republican primary voters
Ideology Tea Party Evangelical
Total Very conservative Conservative Moderate Yes No Yes No
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8. Republican Candidate Ready – John KasichIf elected, do you feel each of these candidates is prepared to be President right now?Asked of Republican primary voters
Ideology Tea Party Evangelical
Total Very conservative Conservative Moderate Yes No Yes No
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9. Republican Candidate Ready – Marco RubioIf elected, do you feel each of these candidates is prepared to be President right now?Asked of Republican primary voters
Ideology Tea Party Evangelical
Total Very conservative Conservative Moderate Yes No Yes No
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10. Republican Candidate Ready – Donald TrumpIf elected, do you feel each of these candidates is prepared to be President right now?Asked of Republican primary voters
Ideology Tea Party Evangelical
Total Very conservative Conservative Moderate Yes No Yes No
11-16. Ted Cruz TraitsCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Ted Cruz?Asked of Republican primary goers voting for Ted Cruz
Question not listed due to small sample size.
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17. John Kasich Traits – Is authenticCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to John Kasich?Asked of Republican primary goers voting for John Kasich
Ideology Tea Party Evangelical
Total Very conservative Conservative Moderate Yes No Yes No
CBS News 2016 Battleground TrackerOhio Likely Republican Voters
18. John Kasich Traits – Listens to big campaign donorsCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to John Kasich?Asked of Republican primary goers voting for John Kasich
Ideology Tea Party Evangelical
Total Very conservative Conservative Moderate Yes No Yes No
CBS News 2016 Battleground TrackerOhio Likely Republican Voters
19. John Kasich Traits – Can be too extreme at timesCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to John Kasich?Asked of Republican primary goers voting for John Kasich
Ideology Tea Party Evangelical
Total Very conservative Conservative Moderate Yes No Yes No
CBS News 2016 Battleground TrackerOhio Likely Republican Voters
20. John Kasich Traits – Has clear positions on issuesCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to John Kasich?Asked of Republican primary goers voting for John Kasich
Ideology Tea Party Evangelical
Total Very conservative Conservative Moderate Yes No Yes No
CBS News 2016 Battleground TrackerOhio Likely Republican Voters
21. John Kasich Traits – Will look out for people like youCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to John Kasich?Asked of Republican primary goers voting for John Kasich
Ideology Tea Party Evangelical
Total Very conservative Conservative Moderate Yes No Yes No
CBS News 2016 Battleground TrackerOhio Likely Republican Voters
22. John Kasich Traits – Sometimes over-promises what he can doCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to John Kasich?Asked of Republican primary goers voting for John Kasich
Ideology Tea Party Evangelical
Total Very conservative Conservative Moderate Yes No Yes No
23-28 Marco Rubio TraitsCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Marco Rubio?Asked of Republican primary goers voting for Marco Rubio
Question not listed due to small sample size.
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29. Donald Trump Traits – Is authenticCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Donald Trump?Asked of Republican primary goers voting for Donald Trump
Ideology Tea Party Evangelical
Total Very conservative Conservative Moderate Yes No Yes No
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30. Donald Trump Traits – Listens to big campaign donorsCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Donald Trump?Asked of Republican primary goers voting for Donald Trump
Ideology Tea Party Evangelical
Total Very conservative Conservative Moderate Yes No Yes No
CBS News 2016 Battleground TrackerOhio Likely Republican Voters
31. Donald Trump Traits – Can be too extreme at timesCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Donald Trump?Asked of Republican primary goers voting for Donald Trump
Ideology Tea Party Evangelical
Total Very conservative Conservative Moderate Yes No Yes No
CBS News 2016 Battleground TrackerOhio Likely Republican Voters
32. Donald Trump Traits – Has clear positions on issuesCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Donald Trump?Asked of Republican primary goers voting for Donald Trump
Ideology Tea Party Evangelical
Total Very conservative Conservative Moderate Yes No Yes No
CBS News 2016 Battleground TrackerOhio Likely Republican Voters
33. Donald Trump Traits – Will look out for people like youCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Donald Trump?Asked of Republican primary goers voting for Donald Trump
Ideology Tea Party Evangelical
Total Very conservative Conservative Moderate Yes No Yes No
CBS News 2016 Battleground TrackerOhio Likely Republican Voters
34. Donald Trump Traits – Sometimes over-promises what he can doCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Donald Trump?Asked of Republican primary goers voting for Donald Trump
Ideology Tea Party Evangelical
Total Very conservative Conservative Moderate Yes No Yes No
CBS News 2016 Battleground TrackerOhio Likely Republican Voters
38. Republican Response to TrumpIf Donald Trump wins additional primaries this month, what should other Republicans do?Asked of Republican primary voters not supporting Donald Trump
Ideology Tea Party Evangelical
Total Very conservative Conservative Moderate Yes No Yes No
Do all they can to stop him fromgetting nominated 36% 36% 26% 48% 29% 42% 37% 36%Get behind him and try to win inNovember 43% 46% 50% 34% 55% 35% 42% 46%Not sure 21% 18% 24% 19% 17% 23% 22% 17%
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ Republican Independent
Do all they can to stop him fromgetting nominated 36% 35% 38% 64% 44% 29% 23% 33% 36%Get behind him and try to win inNovember 43% 49% 37% 20% 42% 43% 59% 49% 45%Not sure 21% 16% 25% 16% 14% 27% 17% 18% 19%
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39. Republican Response to CruzIf Ted Cruz wins additional primaries this month, what should other Republicans do?Asked of Republican primary voters not supporting Ted Cruz
Ideology Tea Party Evangelical
Total Very conservative Conservative Moderate Yes No Yes No
Do all they can to stop him fromgetting nominated 29% 21% 20% 41% 21% 33% 23% 35%Get behind him and try to win inNovember 46% 58% 53% 33% 53% 43% 52% 41%Not sure 25% 21% 27% 25% 25% 24% 25% 24%
Total Male Female 18-29 30-44 45-64 65+ Republican Independent
Do all they can to stop him fromgetting nominated 29% 32% 26% 29% 35% 29% 25% 26% 37%Get behind him and try to win inNovember 46% 47% 46% 65% 43% 39% 51% 51% 35%Not sure 25% 21% 29% 6% 22% 32% 23% 23% 28%
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40. Kasich ApprovalRegardless of your vote in the Presidential primary, do you approve or disapprove of how John Kasich is handling his job as Governor of Ohio?Asked of Republican primary voters
Ideology Tea Party Evangelical
Total Very conservative Conservative Moderate Yes No Yes No
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2. First Choice Democratic CandidateWhich candidate are you most likely to vote for in the Ohio Democratic Presidential primary in 2016?Asked of Democratic primary voters
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4. Democratic Candidate Perception – Hillary ClintonHow well do you feel you know each of the candidates and what they stand for?Asked of Democratic primary voters
Ideology Race
Total Very liberal Liberal Moderate White Black
Very well 62% 73% 53% 56% 64% 55%Fairly well 32% 23% 43% 36% 30% 41%Not very well yet 6% 4% 4% 8% 6% 4%
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5. Democratic Candidate Perception – Bernie SandersHow well do you feel you know each of the candidates and what they stand for?Asked of Democratic primary voters
Ideology Race
Total Very liberal Liberal Moderate White Black
Very well 47% 63% 55% 42% 50% 24%Fairly well 39% 33% 36% 44% 38% 56%Not very well yet 13% 5% 9% 14% 12% 20%
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6. Democratic Candidate Ready – Hillary ClintonIf elected, do you feel each of these candidates is prepared to be President right now?Asked of Democratic primary voters
CBS News 2016 Battleground TrackerOhio Likely Democratic Voters
7. Democratic Candidate Ready – Bernie SandersIf elected, do you feel each of these candidates is prepared to be President right now?Asked of Democratic primary voters
CBS News 2016 Battleground TrackerOhio Likely Democratic Voters
11. Democrats Talking about the Past – Hillary ClintonDo you think each of these candidates spends their time talking mostly about the future or mostly about the past?Asked of Democratic primary voters
Ideology Race
Total Very liberal Liberal Moderate White Black
The Future 49% 46% 58% 47% 49% 51%The Past 15% 17% 10% 19% 16% 10%About even 36% 37% 32% 34% 35% 39%
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12. Democrats Talking about the Past – Bernie SandersDo you think each of these candidates spends their time talking mostly about the future or mostly about the past?Asked of Democratic primary voters
Ideology Race
Total Very liberal Liberal Moderate White Black
The Future 58% 69% 73% 51% 58% 50%The Past 15% 8% 13% 13% 15% 16%About even 27% 23% 14% 35% 27% 34%
CBS News 2016 Battleground TrackerOhio Likely Democratic Voters
13. Hillary Clinton Traits – Is authenticCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Hillary Clinton?Asked of Democratic primary goers voting for Hillary Clinton
CBS News 2016 Battleground TrackerOhio Likely Democratic Voters
14. Hillary Clinton Traits – Listens to big campaign donorsCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Hillary Clinton?Asked of Democratic primary goers voting for Hillary Clinton
CBS News 2016 Battleground TrackerOhio Likely Democratic Voters
15. Hillary Clinton Traits – Has clear positions on issuesCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Hillary Clinton?Asked of Democratic primary goers voting for Hillary Clinton
CBS News 2016 Battleground TrackerOhio Likely Democratic Voters
16. Hillary Clinton Traits – Can get their policies enactedCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Hillary Clinton?Asked of Democratic primary goers voting for Hillary Clinton
CBS News 2016 Battleground TrackerOhio Likely Democratic Voters
17. Hillary Clinton Traits – Will look out for people like youCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Hillary Clinton?Asked of Democratic primary goers voting for Hillary Clinton
CBS News 2016 Battleground TrackerOhio Likely Democratic Voters
18. Hillary Clinton Traits – Sometimes makes unfair attacks on othersCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Hillary Clinton?Asked of Democratic primary goers voting for Hillary Clinton
CBS News 2016 Battleground TrackerOhio Likely Democratic Voters
19. Bernie Sanders Traits – Is authenticCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Bernie Sanders?Asked of Democratic primary goers voting for Bernie Sanders
CBS News 2016 Battleground TrackerOhio Likely Democratic Voters
20. Bernie Sanders Traits – Listens to big campaign donorsCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Bernie Sanders?Asked of Democratic primary goers voting for Bernie Sanders
CBS News 2016 Battleground TrackerOhio Likely Democratic Voters
21. Bernie Sanders Traits – Has clear positions on issuesCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Bernie Sanders?Asked of Democratic primary goers voting for Bernie Sanders
CBS News 2016 Battleground TrackerOhio Likely Democratic Voters
22. Bernie Sanders Traits – Can get their policies enactedCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Bernie Sanders?Asked of Democratic primary goers voting for Bernie Sanders
CBS News 2016 Battleground TrackerOhio Likely Democratic Voters
23. Bernie Sanders Traits – Will look out for people like youCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Bernie Sanders?Asked of Democratic primary goers voting for Bernie Sanders
CBS News 2016 Battleground TrackerOhio Likely Democratic Voters
24. Bernie Sanders Traits – Sometimes makes unfair attacks on othersCandidates often have plusses and minuses. Which of these traits do you feel apply to Bernie Sanders?Asked of Democratic primary goers voting for Bernie Sanders