Questions for September 2007 Winthrop/ETV Poll: HORSE RACE

Thinking about the upcoming presidential primary elections, are you more likely to vote in the Democratic presidential primary or the Republican presidential primary?

If the Democratic presidential primary election were held today, which of these candidates would you vote for?  (NAMES ROTATED)

If the Democratic presidential primary election were held today, which of these candidates would you vote for?  (NAMES ROTATED)

If the Democratic presidential primary election were held today, which of these candidates would you vote for?  (NAMES ROTATED)

If the Democratic presidential primary election were held today, which of these candidates would you vote for?  [ASKED ONLY OF THOSE WHO SAID THEIR RACE OR ETHNIC BAKGROUND CONTRIBUTES A “GREAT DEAL” TO THEIR IDENTITY] (NAMES ROTATED)

If the Republican presidential primary election were held today, which of these candidates would you vote for? [NOTE: Only 45 individuals said they would be voting in the Republican primary. Of those, 46.5% were undecided and 20.9% chose Fred Thompson. All remaining Republicans received such a tiny fraction of positive responses, that the numbers they accrued are statistically insignificant.]  (NAMES ROTATED)

One of the candidates currently running for president is an African American.  Regardless of how you feel about any individual candidate, do you think white Americans would be willing to vote for an African American for president?

When thinking about which party you trust more to handle the issues that you care about, which of the following best describes you?

Thinking about the last few elections, do you think the NATIONAL Democratic Party has taken African-American voters for granted?

Thinking about the last few elections, do you think the STATE Democratic Party in South Carolina has taken African-American voters for granted?

Do you feel that the Republican Party is currently working to attract African-American voters?

Do you think the Republican Party effort to attract African-American voters is very effective, somewhat effective, not very effective, or not at all effective?
(Only asked of those who thought the Republican Party was working to attract African-American voters)

Regardless of which candidate you support, in general, do you consider yourself a Democrat, Republican, Independent, or something else?

How would you describe your political beliefs, Very Liberal, Somewhat Liberal, Moderate, Somewhat Conservative, Very Conservative?