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Ipsos/McClatchy Poll conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs. Feb. 26-28, 2010. N=1,076 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.

"How strongly do you agree or disagree that Washington no longer works effectively because the fighting between parties and branches of government means that nothing can be accomplished? Would you say you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree?"

2/26-28/10

"How strongly do you agree or disagree that Washington no longer works effectively because the fighting between parties and branches of government means that nothing can be accomplished? Would you say you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree?" If strongly or somewhat agree: "And which party do you think has done more to cause this situation: the Democrats or the Republicans?" Options rotated. Combined responses.

2/26-28/10

CNN/Opinion Research Corporation Poll. Feb. 12-15, 2010. N=1,023 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.

"Would you favor or oppose having a third political party that would run candidates for president, Congress and state offices against the Republican and Democratic candidates?"

2/12-15/10

"Would you favor or oppose having a third political party that would run candidates for President, Congress and state offices against the Republican and Democratic candidates?" If favor: "Suppose that having a third political party would mean that the winner of some elections would be a candidate who disagrees with you on most issues that matter to you. Would you favor or oppose having a third political party under those circumstances?" Combined responses

2/12-15/10

"What is your view of the Tea Party? Would you say you strongly support it, moderately support it, moderately oppose it, or strongly oppose it, or don't you know enough about the Tea Party to say?"

2/12-15/10

"Please tell me whether you have or have not done each of the following. . . ."

"Given money to any organization associated with the Tea Party movement"

2/12-15/10

"Attended a rally or meeting held by any organization associated with the Tea Party movement"

2/12-15/10

"Took any other active steps to support the Tea Party movement, either in person or through e-mail or on the internet"

2/12-15/10

"Now suppose the elections for Congress were being held today and a third candidate were running who was endorsed by the Tea Party movement. Which candidate would you vote for in your congressional district: the Democratic Party's candidate, the Republican Party's candidate, or the Tea Party's candidate?" If unsure: "As of today, who do you lean more toward?" Options rotated. N=954 registered voters, MoE ± 3

2/12-15/10

Pew Research Center Poll. Feb. 3-9, 2010. N=1,383 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.5 (for all adults).

"How much, if anything, have you read or heard about the Supreme Court's decision on campaign finance rules that now allows corporations to spend on behalf of candidates in elections? Have you heard a lot, a little, or nothing at all?"

2/3-9/10

"Do you approve or disapprove of the Supreme Court's decision that allows corporations to spend on behalf of candidates in elections?"

ALL

Republicans

Democrats

Independents

ABC News/Washington Post Poll. Feb. 4-8, 2010. N=1,004 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.5.

"Do you have a favorable or unfavorable impression of the political movement known as the Tea Party?"

2/4-8/10

"How much do you feel you know about what the Tea Party stands for: a great deal, a good amount, just some or very little?"

2/4-8/10

"Given what you know about the Tea Party's positions on the issues, would you say that overall you agree with them strongly, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat or disagree strongly?"

2/4-8/10

"Do you support or oppose the recent ruling by the Supreme Court that says corporations and unions can spend as much money as they want to help political candidates win elections? ... Do you feel that way strongly or somewhat?"

2/4-8/10

"Would you support or oppose an effort by Congress to reinstate limits on corporate and union spending on election campaigns? ... Do you feel that way strongly or somewhat?"

2/4-8/10

FOX News/Opinion Dynamics Poll. Feb. 2-3, 2010. N=900 registered voters nationwide. MoE ± 3 (for all adults).

"I'm going to read you the names of several individuals. Please tell me whether you have a generally favorable or unfavorable opinion of each one. If you've never heard of someone, please just say so. The Tea Party Movement."

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Democrats

Republicans

Independents

"Right now, how interested are you in the November elections: extremely interested, very interested, somewhat interested, or not at all interested?"

ALL

Democrats

Republicans

Independents

"In the last few months there have been three statewide elections where an office that had been held by a Democrat was won by a Republican. In general, do you think the voters in those states were voting based on the individual candidates and the issues in the state, or were they voting to send a message to President Obama and Democrats in Washington?"

ALL

Democrats

Republicans

Independents

"If you were voting in an election and all you knew about the two competing candidates was that one was the current officeholder and the other candidate would be new to the office, who would you be more inclined to vote for?"

2/2-3/10

8/11-12/09

"Which one of the following do you think better describes the Tea Party Movement? It's a serious group of people who believe government is too big and taxes are too high and it should be taken seriously. OR, It's a fringe group of people with extreme right-wing views about government that should not be taken seriously."

ALL

Democrats

Republicans

Independents

"Recently the U.S. Supreme Court reversed certain campaign finance laws on the basis that they violated free speech, and ruled the first amendment allows unrestricted corporate and union spending on campaign advertisements. Do you approve or disapprove of the Supreme Court decision?"

ALL

Democrats

Republicans

Independents

NBC News/Wall Street Journal Poll conducted by the polling organizations of Peter Hart (D) and Bill McInturff (R). Jan. 23-25, 2010. N=800 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.5.

"Now I'm going to read you the names of several public figures and groups, and I'd like you to rate your feelings toward each one as either very positive, somewhat positive, neutral, somewhat negative, or very negative. If you don't know the name, please just say so. The Tea Party Movement."

1/23-25/10

"Some people have said the election of Republican Scott Brown in Massachusetts to complete the term of the late Ted Kennedy in the U.S. Senate was aimed at sending a message to Washington. Do you believe this was aimed at sending a message to Washington, was it not about sending a message to Washington, or do you not have an opinion about this?"

1/23-25/10

CNN/Opinion Research Corporation Poll. Jan. 22-24, 2010. N=1,009 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.

"We'd like to get your overall opinion of some people in the news. As I read each name, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of these people -- or if you have never heard of them. The Tea Party movement."

1/22-24/10

USA Today/Gallup Poll. Jan. 20, 2010. N=1,010 adults nationwide. MoE ± 4.

"As you may know, Republican Scott Brown won the special election to the U.S. senate seat from Massachusetts formerly held by Ted Kennedy. Which comes closest to your view of what this result means? It reflects political conditions in Massachusetts and doesn't have a larger meaning for national politics. OR, It reflects frustrations shared by many Americans, and the President and members of Congress should pay attention to it." Options rotated

1/20/10

Pew Research Center survey. Jan. 14-17, 2010. N=1,003 adults nationwide.
Note: Correct answers shown in red.

"Next I'd like to ask about some things that have been in the news. Please answer as best you can. If you don't know the answer just tell me and we'll move to the next question.

"How many Republican senators voted to pass the health care reform bill in its vote on the Senate floor: 0, 5, 10 or 20?"

1/14-17/10

"In the United States Senate, opponents to legislation can delay a vote by filibustering. Do you know how many senators are needed to break a filibuster and bring a bill to the floor: 51, 60, 67, or 75?"

1/14-17/10

"Do you happen to know the name of the current majority leader of the U.S. Senate? Is it Harry Reid, Al Franken, Mitch McConnell, or Hillary Clinton?" Options rotated

1/14-17/10

"Can you name the chairperson of the Republican National Committee? Is it Michael Steele, Sarah Palin, Newt Gingrich, or Howard Dean?" Options rotated

1/14-17/10

"Do you happen to know how many women, if any, sit on the U.S. Supreme Court? Is it zero, one, or more than one?"

1/14-17/10

CBS News Poll. Jan. 14-17, 2010. N=1,090 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3 (for all adults).

"Is your opinion of the Tea Party movement favorable, not favorable, undecided, or haven't you heard enough about the Tea Party movement yet to have an opinion?"

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Republicans

Democrats

Independents