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Alaska Statewide 'Opinion Counts' Survey Results

Survey conducted 6/14/07 - 6/15/07

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Hays Research has chosen a selection of questions from a scientific survey conducted in the State of Alaska on June 14-15 2007 to release to the public.  Every month Hays Research Group conducts an omnibus survey called 'Opinion Counts' which enable our customers may purchase individual questions in the survey at a minimal cost. Statewide surveys are conducted monthly as well as surveys within the Municipality of Anchorage in the months leading up to the Municipal election.

In this survey 401 respondents were asked their opinion of Mark Begich, Sarah Palin, Don Young, and Ted Stevens.  We also included questions about the recent corruption investigations and how they may affect the voter's perception of the candidates. 

Question 1

Please tell me if you feel positive, neutral, or negative about Mark Begich.  (If Positive -> Very Positive or Somewhat Positive, If Negative -> Very Negative of Somewhat Negative)

This survey was conducted within the State of Alaska on June 14th-15th 2007.  401 respondents were contacted by telephone for the survey.  The margin of error for this survey is +/- 4.9% with a 95% confidence interval.  For a complete detailed methodology for this survey please click here.

Question 2

Please tell me if you feel positive, neutral, or negative about Sarah Palin.  (If Positive -> Very Positive or Somewhat Positive, If Negative -> Very Negative of Somewhat Negative)

Question 3

Please tell me if you feel positive, neutral, or negative about Don Young.  (If Positive -> Very Positive or Somewhat Positive, If Negative -> Very Negative of Somewhat Negative)

This survey was conducted within the State of Alaska on June 14th-15th 2007.  401 respondents were contacted by telephone for the survey.  The margin of error for this survey is +/- 4.9% with a 95% confidence interval.  For a complete detailed methodology for this survey please click here.

 Question 4

Please tell me if you feel positive, neutral, or negative about Ted Stevens.  (If Positive -> Very Positive or Somewhat Positive, If Negative -> Very Negative of Somewhat Negative)

 

This survey was conducted within the State of Alaska on June 14th-15th 2007.  401 respondents were contacted by telephone for the survey.  The margin of error for this survey is +/- 4.9% with a 95% confidence interval.  For a complete detailed methodology for this survey please click here.

Question 5

Please tell me whether, given the recent corruption investigations and the VECO bribery scandal, is it more likely or less likely that you will vote for the following individuals in the next election, or if it makes no difference at all: Ted Stevens

This survey was conducted within the State of Alaska on June 14th-15th 2007.  401 respondents were contacted by telephone for the survey.  The margin of error for this survey is +/- 4.9% with a 95% confidence interval.  For a complete detailed methodology for this survey please click here.

Question 6

Please tell me whether, given the recent corruption investigations and the Veco bribery scandal, is it more likely or less likely that you will vote for the following individuals in the next election, or if it makes no difference at all:  Don Young

This survey was conducted within the State of Alaska on June 14th-15th 2007.  401 respondents were contacted by telephone for the survey.  The margin of error for this survey is +/- 4.9% with a 95% confidence interval.  For a complete detailed methodology for this survey please click here.

 

Question 7

Published news reports have identified former State Senator Ben Stevens, son of U.S. Senator Ted Stevens as one of the legislators referenced in the Bill Allen/Veco indictment as receiving bribes. Recent news accounts have confirmed that the FBI is investigating Senator Ted Steven's home remodel which was undertaken by Veco. Do these alleged ties to Veco unfavorably influence your opinion of Ted Stevens?

This survey was conducted within the State of Alaska on June 14th-15th 2007.  401 respondents were contacted by telephone for the survey.  The margin of error for this survey is +/- 4.9% with a 95% confidence interval.  For a complete detailed methodology for this survey please click here.

Question 8

I'm going to read you a list of names, and for each of these please tell me, if the election were held now, is it likely or unlikely that you would vote for this individual in the next election, assuming the person is a candidate for either U.S. Senate or U.S. House:
Ted Stevens

This survey was conducted within the State of Alaska on June 14th-15th 2007.  401 respondents were contacted by telephone for the survey.  The margin of error for this survey is +/- 4.9% with a 95% confidence interval.  For a complete detailed methodology for this survey please click here.

Question 9

I'm going to read you a list of names, and for each of these please tell me, if the election were held now, is it likely or unlikely that you would vote for this individual in the next election, assuming the person is a candidate for either U.S. Senate or U.S. House:
Don Young

This survey was conducted within the State of Alaska on June 14th-15th 2007.  401 respondents were contacted by telephone for the survey.  The margin of error for this survey is +/- 4.9% with a 95% confidence interval.  For a complete detailed methodology for this survey please click here.

 

If you would like to have a question included in the next 'Opinion Counts' survey, or to get more information on our Hays Research Group's public opinion research services, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Two different programs will be offered in 2007: an Anchorage Municipal program conducted in the months leading up to the Anchorage Municipal Election, and a Statewide program which will be conducted monthly year-round.  This is a unique opportunity to include your own questions in each of the polls for a minimal cost by utilizing Hays Research Group's new Opinion Counts program.  Space is limited, so reserve your questions soon!

We invite you to explore this website and learn more about Opinion Counts, or contact Hays Research group for more information.

 

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