Unannounced Candidates Preferred Over Current

8/3/2019 Unannounced Candidates Preferred Over Current

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Polling dates: February 5-11, 2012Respondents: 1197; 1058 completed surveys Democrat 369,Republican 219, Tea Party 106, Independent 364 Margin ofError: +/-3

The Peoples Polling Poll conducted survey, February 2012

NOTE: all results shown are percentages unless otherwise labeled.

These are findings from an internet poll conducted by The Peoples Polling from February 5th11th, 2012. For the survey,

a Wisconsin representative, randomly selected sample of 1,058 completed responses from the general Facebook posted

link, Twitter, and other Social Media posted links, multiple sharing of the links by participants and others. Respondents

were restricted to 1 response and Wisconsin residents only capability. The results are considered accurate within 3

percentage points, 19 times out of 20, of what they would have been had the entire adult population in Wisconsin. been

polled. All sample surveys and polls may be subject to other sources of error, including, but not limited to coverage error

and measurement error. These data were weighted to ensure that the sample composition reflects that of the actual

Wisconsin population according to U.S. Census figures. Respondents had the option to be interviewed in English. Where

figures do not sum to 100, this is due to the effects of rounding. Responses are based on the completed sample of adults

unless otherwise noted.

Unannounced candidates preferred over current

Democrat candidates in recall for Governor.

Governor Scott Walkers sole support in Wisconsin comes from those that consider themselves very conservative and

somewhat conservative (88-99% favorability). His support wanes drastically when respondents identify as moderates

(31.5% favorability), and near completely by those that identify as liberal (0.41-0.46% favorability).

Of the possible candidates seriously considering entering the race for the recall election Doug La Follette and Peter Barca

come in 1st and 2nd top choices. Russ Feingold, who has said he has no intention of running in 2012 for any office polls

the highest to defeat Governor Walker. Senator John Erbanbach has indicated that he would not be running, but also polls

high. Of the announced candidates, Kathleen Falk is viewed as the weakest chance to defeat Governor Walker and

Senator Kathleen Vinehoult receives a very luke warm favorability.

Of the announced Democrat candidates Kathleen Vinehoult polls better against Governor Walker with 54%-38% and 8%

neither or dont know. Former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk is seen as the weakest choice to defeat Gov. Walker

in the recall election against Governor Scott Walker in poll results with 43%-38%, 14% would not vote for either and 5%

dont know.


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In direct matchups against Walker, Doug La Follette comes in with 59%-37%, 3.75% neither or dont know, and Peter

Barca with 59%-38%, 3.4% neither or dont know. Russ Feingold 62%-37%, 0.8% neither or dont know; Jon Erpenbach

58%-38%, 4.8% neither or dont know; David Obey 56%-37%, 6.8% neither or dont know; Tom Barrett 53%-37%, 10%

neither or dont know; Ron Kind 48%-37%, 14.3% neither or dont know; Steve Kagen 46%-37%, 16.6% neither or dont

know. Tim Cullen has dropped out of the race.

Among those that identify themselves as moderates Scott Walker has 31.51% 0.00% havent heard enough. Russ

Feingold 69.18% favorability and 3.42% havent heard enough. Russ Feingold 69.18% favorability and 3.42% havent

heard enough. Peter Barca 52.05% favorability and 19.18% havent heard enough. Doug La Follette 49.32% 24.66%

havent heard enough. Jon Erpenbach 48.63% 23.29% havent heard enough. Tom Barrett 39.04% favorability and

10.96% havent heard enough. David Obey 41.10% favorability and 24.66% havent heard enough. Kathleen Vinehout

30.82% favorability and 42.47% havent heard enough. Ron Kind 28.08% favorability and 39.04% havent heard enough.

Steve Kagen 21.92% favorability and 37.67% havent heard enough. Kathleen Falk 19.86% favorability and 26.03%

havent heard enough. Tim Cullen 17.81% favorability and34.25% havent heard enough.

When asked what is more important to you when deciding who to vote for the respondents answered: A candidate's ability

to beat Scott Walker at 46.55% to Scott walker to remain Governor at 33.87%, and 17% for Their issue positions.

Of respondents 58.31% say Governor Walker/GOP agenda and policies have affected them Negatively, and 34.52%

Positively.

Of respondents 26.00% are members of a local or national labor union, and 74% are not.

Of respondents 43.68% approve of Governor Walker's Job Performance while 56.22% do not.

When asked what is the most important to you when deciding how to vote, conservatives almost exclusively respond with

government spending, reducing debt with jobs/economy 2nd. Among moderates and self identified liberal the the issues

are Restoring/Protecting Rights of "The People", Jobs/economy, Supporting Middle-class, and Restoring Collective

Bargaining, Corruption/Cronism in Politics, in that order. Along with other issues that affect them personally.

IF YOU HAVE BASIC METHODOLOGICAL QUESTIONS, PLEASE E-MAIL peoplespolling@[email protected],

or consult the final paragraph of the press release.


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If the recall election were held today, whom wouldyou vote for if the candidates are...?

Scott Walker 37.35%

Tom Barrett 52.64%

Neither 7.14%

Don't Know/Refuse 2.87%

Scott Walker 37.79% Scott Walker 37.22%

Kathleen Falk 42.67% Russ Feingold 61.99%

Neither 14.33% Neither 0.13%

Don't Know/Refuse 5.22% Don't Know/Refuse 0.66%


Tim Cullen 38.17% Kathleen Vinehout 53.84%




David Obey 55.81% Jon Erpenbach 57.57%




Doug La Follette 58.84% Steve Kagen 45.95%



Scott Walker 37.60% Scott Walker 37.48%Peter Barca 59.01% Ron Kind 48.02%




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If the recall election were held today, whom would you vote for...?

Governor 1st Preference

Scott Walker 37.60%

Russ Feingold 29.64%

Doug La Follette 16.34%

Jon Erpenbach 3.94%

Peter Barca 3.81%

David Obey 2.00%

Kathleen Vinehout 1.89%

Tom Barrett 1.80%

Kathleen Falk 0.90%

Ron Kind 0.55%

Steve Kagen 0.25%

Tim Cullen 0.25%

Kleefisch 0.06%

Other 0.97%

Russ Feingold has stated that he would not run for any office in 2012..So if he does not change his mind whowould be your 1st choice for Governor if the recall election were held today...?

Governor 1st Preference


Jon Erpenbach 19.44%

Peter Barca 10.23%


David Obey6.50%

Scott Walker 6.33%

Tom Barrett 5.37%

Ron Kind 3.70%

Kathleen Falk 3.10%

Other 2.44%

Steve Kagen 1.17%

Tim Cullen 0.00%

Kleefisch 0.00%


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Which of the potential candidates do you think has the strongest chance of defeating Scott Walker?

Russ Feingold 37.71%



Other 10.21%Tom Barrett 3.97%

Peter Barca 3.97%

Jon Erpenbach 2.84%

David Obey 2.74%

Kathleen Falk 2.27%


Ron Kind 0.95%

Steve Kagen 0.57%

Tim Cullen 0.38%

Which of the potential candidates do you think has the weakest chance of defeating Scott Walker?

Kathleen Falk 30.53%


Tom Barrett 10.87%

Tim Cullen 7.75%


Other 5.29%


Steve Kagen 3.78%

Peter Barca 2.36%

Ron Kind 2.17%

David Obey 1.98%

Jon Erpenbach 1.89%

Russ Feingold 1.61%


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Very liberal

Possible Candidates FavorableHaven't heard

enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 0.41% 0.41% 0.82% 98.35% 0.82%

Doug La Follette 74.90% 18.52% 93.42% 2.47% 4.12%

Peter Barca 82.72% 9.47% 92.18% 1.23% 6.58%Tom Barrett 48.15% 9.05% 57.20% 29.63% 13.17%

Kathleen Falk 31.28% 16.87% 48.15% 39.92% 11.93%

Russ Feingold 95.88% 1.65% 97.53% 2.47% 0.00%

Tim Cullen 17.28% 36.21% 53.50% 33.74% 12.76%

David Obey 67.49% 19.34% 86.83% 7.82% 5.35%

Kathleen Vinehout 45.68% 39.92% 85.60% 6.17% 8.23%

Jon Erpenbach 78.19% 13.58% 91.77% 3.29% 4.94%

Steve Kagen 30.45% 44.03% 74.49% 6.58% 18.93%

Ron Kind 32.51% 38.68% 71.19% 11.11% 17.70%

Favorability per Political Ideology

Somewhat liberal


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 0.46% 0.00% 0.46% 98.17% 1.37%

Doug La Follette 70.32% 20.09% 90.41% 1.37% 8.22%

Peter Barca 75.34% 19.63% 94.98% 1.83% 3.20%

Tom Barrett 56.16% 9.13% 65.30% 26.48% 8.22%Kathleen Falk 32.42% 13.70% 46.12% 41.55% 12.33%

Russ Feingold 96.35% 0.46% 96.80% 1.83% 1.37%

Tim Cullen 20.09% 36.07% 56.16% 31.51% 12.33%

David Obey 55.71% 31.51% 87.21% 5.94% 6.85%


Jon Erpenbach 66.21% 21.92% 88.13% 4.57% 7.31%

Steve Kagen 42.92% 39.27% 82.19% 2.28% 15.53%

Ron Kind 37.44% 47.49% 84.93% 5.48% 9.59%

Favorability per Political IdeologyModerate


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 31.51% 0.00% 31.51% 67.12% 1.37%

Doug La Follette 49.32% 24.66% 73.97% 17.12% 8.90%

Peter Barca 52.05% 19.18% 71.23% 19.86% 8.90%

Tom Barrett 39.04% 10.96% 50.00% 40.41% 9.59%

Kathleen Falk 19.86% 26.03% 45.89% 44.52% 9.59%

Russ Feingold 69.18% 3.42% 72.60% 24.66% 2.74%Tim Cullen 17.81% 34.25% 52.05% 31.51% 16.44%

David Obey 41.10% 24.66% 65.75% 19.18% 15.07%


Jon Erpenbach 48.63% 23.29% 71.92% 18.49% 9.59%

Steve Kagen 21.92% 37.67% 59.59% 13.70% 26.71%

Ron Kind 28.08% 39.04% 67.12% 18.49% 14.38%


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Somewhat conservative


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 88.05% 0.00% 88.05% 11.95% 0.00%

Doug La Follette 11.95% 22.64% 34.59% 51.57% 13.84%Peter Barca 10.06% 24.53% 34.59% 50.94% 14.47%

Tom Barrett 13.21% 6.92% 20.13% 74.84% 5.03%

Kathleen Falk 6.29% 10.06% 16.35% 76.10% 7.55%

Russ Feingold 14.47% 2.52% 16.98% 78.62% 4.40%

Tim Cullen 5.66% 31.45% 37.11% 45.91% 16.98%

David Obey 8.18% 18.24% 26.42% 64.78% 8.81%


Jon Erpenbach 7.55% 25.79% 33.33% 52.20% 14.47%

Steve Kagen 3.14% 34.59% 37.74% 43.40% 18.87%

Ron Kind 6.92% 42.77% 49.69% 38.36%11.95%


Very conservative


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 99.63% 0.00% 99.63% 0.37% 0.00%

Doug La Follette 0.37% 17.91% 18.28% 66.79% 14.93%

Peter Barca 0.75% 15.30% 16.04% 71.64% 12.31%

Tom Barrett 0.00% 2.61% 2.61% 92.54% 4.85%

Kathleen Falk 1.12% 2.61% 3.73% 88.81% 7.46%

Russ Feingold 0.37% 1.49% 1.87% 93.28% 4.85%

Tim Cullen 1.12% 18.28% 19.40% 65.67% 14.93%

David Obey 0.00% 14.18% 14.18% 73.13% 12.69%


Jon Erpenbach 1.87% 17.91% 19.78% 66.04% 14.18%

Steve Kagen 1.87% 22.76% 24.63% 55.60% 19.78%

Ron Kind 1.87% 20.90% 22.76% 58.21% 19.03%

Favorability per Party Affiliation

Republican


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 99.09% 0.00% 99.09% 0.91%

Doug La Follette 2.28% 21.00% 23.29% 60.27% 16.44%

Peter Barca 1.37% 19.63% 21.00% 63.01% 15.98%

Tom Barrett 2.74% 4.57% 7.31% 85.84% 6.85%

Kathleen Falk 1.83% 5.48% 7.31% 84.47% 8.22%

Russ Feingold 2.74% 2.28% 5.02% 88.13% 6.85%

Tim Cullen 1.37% 21.46% 22.83% 59.36% 17.81%

David Obey 0.91% 18.26% 19.18% 66.21% 14.61%


Jon Erpenbach 2.74% 22.37% 25.11% 57.53% 17.35%

Steve Kagen 1.37% 24.20% 25.57% 49.32% 25.11%

Ron Kind 2.28% 28.31% 30.59% 49.77% 19.63%


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Tea Party


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 100.00% 0.00% 100.00% 0.00%


Tom Barrett 0.94% 4.72% 5.66% 93.40% 0.94%

Kathleen Falk 0.00% 3.77% 3.77% 94.34% 1.89%

Russ Feingold 1.89% 2.83% 4.72% 93.40% 1.89%

Tim Cullen 1.89% 22.64% 24.53% 63.21% 12.26%

David Obey 0.00% 11.32% 11.32% 78.30% 10.38%


Jon Erpenbach 0.94% 14.15% 15.09% 73.58% 11.32%

Steve Kagen 2.83% 22.64% 25.47% 59.43% 15.09%

Ron Kind 0.94% 23.58% 24.53% 59.43%16.04%


Democrat


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 0.27% 0.27% 0.54% 98.64%

Doug La Follette 75.07% 17.34% 92.41% 1.36% 6.23%

Peter Barca 81.03% 14.36% 95.39% 1.36% 3.25%

Tom Barrett 58.81% 7.59% 66.40% 24.12% 9.49%

Kathleen Falk 33.33% 18.16% 51.49% 37.40% 11.11%

Russ Feingold 96.21% 0.81% 97.02% 2.17% 0.81%

Tim Cullen 18.70% 37.94% 56.64% 32.25% 11.11%

David Obey 61.52% 25.75% 87.26% 6.23% 6.50%


Jon Erpenbach 70.46% 17.89% 88.35% 5.96% 5.69%

Steve Kagen 37.67% 40.65% 78.32% 4.61% 17.07%

Ron Kind 38.75% 41.73% 80.49% 6.23% 13.28%

Favorability per Party AffiliationNeither/Just Independent


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 38.46% 0.00% 38.46% 59.94% 1.60%

Doug La Follette 42.31% 24.36% 66.67% 24.04% 9.29%

Peter Barca 45.83% 18.91% 64.74% 24.36% 10.90%

Tom Barrett 27.56% 9.94% 37.50% 50.00% 12.50%

Kathleen Falk 16.99% 16.67% 33.65% 53.21% 13.14%

Russ Feingold 60.26% 2.24% 62.50% 34.62% 2.88%

Tim Cullen 16.03% 31.09% 47.12% 36.22% 16.67%

David Obey 37.50% 22.44% 59.94% 28.85% 11.22%


Jon Erpenbach 44.55% 22.76% 67.31% 22.44% 10.26%

Steve Kagen 18.59% 40.71% 59.29% 18.59% 22.12%

Ron Kind 20.51% 41.67% 62.18% 24.04% 13.78%


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Other


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 34.62% 0.00% 34.62% 61.54% 3.85%


Tom Barrett 21.15% 7.69% 28.85% 63.46% 7.69%

Kathleen Falk 19.23% 7.69% 26.92% 59.62% 13.46%

Russ Feingold 63.46% 0.00% 63.46% 32.69% 3.85%

Tim Cullen 5.77% 23.08% 28.85% 50.00% 21.15%

David Obey 42.31% 15.38% 57.69% 36.54% 5.77%


Jon Erpenbach 48.08% 15.38% 63.46% 23.08% 13.46%

Steve Kagen 15.38% 36.54% 51.92% 34.62% 13.46%

Ron Kind15.38% 28.85%

44.23%38.46% 17.31%

Favorability per Age Group

18 to 29


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 50.79% 0.00% 50.79% 46.03% 3.17%

Doug La Follette 26.98% 26.98% 53.97% 31.75% 14.29%

Peter Barca 36.51% 19.05% 55.56% 34.92% 9.52%

Tom Barrett 26.98% 6.35% 33.33% 60.32% 6.35%

Kathleen Falk 19.05% 9.52% 28.57% 55.56% 15.87%

Russ Feingold 46.03% 4.76% 50.79% 46.03% 3.17%

Tim Cullen 14.29% 25.40% 39.68% 49.21% 11.11%

David Obey 23.81% 31.75% 55.56% 30.16% 14.29%


Jon Erpenbach 30.16% 25.40% 55.56% 34.92% 9.52%

Steve Kagen 7.94% 44.44% 52.38% 36.51% 11.11%

Ron Kind 14.29% 34.92% 49.21% 38.10% 12.70%


30 to 45


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 50.36% 0.00% 50.36% 49.16% 0.48%

Doug La Follette 35.42% 24.58% 60.00% 27.95% 12.05%

Peter Barca 36.39% 22.17% 58.55% 31.57% 9.88%

Tom Barrett 26.02% 6.99% 33.01% 58.07% 8.92%

Kathleen Falk 15.66% 10.84% 26.51% 62.17% 11.33%

Russ Feingold 49.16% 1.69% 50.84% 45.06% 4.10%

Tim Cullen 10.12% 30.84% 40.96% 42.65% 16.39%

David Obey 27.47% 27.71% 55.18% 34.46% 10.36%


Jon Erpenbach 36.39% 21.69% 58.07% 31.08% 10.84%

Steve Kagen 18.31% 36.63% 54.94% 21.93% 23.13%

Ron Kind 16.87% 39.52% 56.39% 27.47% 16.14%


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46 to 65


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 38.10% 0.19% 38.29% 60.59% 1.12%


Tom Barrett 33.09% 7.62% 40.71% 50.00% 9.29%

Kathleen Falk 18.96% 15.06% 34.01% 57.43% 8.55%

Russ Feingold 60.59% 1.30% 61.90% 36.25% 1.86%

Tim Cullen 12.64% 29.93% 42.57% 43.87% 13.57%

David Obey 41.26% 15.61% 56.88% 34.01% 9.11%


Jon Erpenbach 45.35% 16.91% 62.27% 27.70% 10.04%

Steve Kagen 22.12% 33.64% 55.76% 26.21% 18.03%

Ron Kind24.35% 34.39%

58.74%26.58% 14.68%


Older than 65


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 36.59% 0.00% 36.59% 63.41% 0.00%

Doug La Follette 43.90% 19.51% 63.41% 26.83% 9.76%

Peter Barca 43.90% 17.07% 60.98% 29.27% 9.76%

Tom Barrett 43.90% 7.32% 51.22% 41.46% 7.32%

Kathleen Falk 26.83% 14.63% 41.46% 43.90% 14.63%

Russ Feingold 60.98% 0.00% 60.98% 34.15% 4.88%

Tim Cullen 19.51% 34.15% 53.66% 26.83% 19.51%

David Obey 41.46% 12.20% 53.66% 36.59% 9.76%


Jon Erpenbach 41.46% 26.83% 68.29% 19.51% 12.20%

Steve Kagen 26.83% 26.83% 53.66% 21.95% 24.39%

Ron Kind 26.83% 34.15% 60.98% 21.95% 17.07%

Favorability per Gender Identity

Male


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 49.16% 0.00% 49.16% 49.79% 1.05%

Doug La Follette 37.82% 17.65% 55.46% 35.50% 9.03%

Peter Barca 38.87% 16.18% 55.04% 34.45% 10.50%

Tom Barrett 27.94% 6.30% 34.24% 60.29% 5.46%

Kathleen Falk 15.13% 9.66% 24.79% 66.39% 8.82%

Russ Feingold 48.95% 1.05% 50.00% 47.48% 2.52%

Tim Cullen 11.13% 28.15% 39.29% 46.01% 14.71%

David Obey 30.88% 18.70% 49.58% 40.97% 9.45%


Jon Erpenbach 34.03% 20.59% 54.62% 35.29% 10.08%

Steve Kagen 20.59% 31.51% 52.10% 31.09% 16.81%

Ron Kind 17.44% 35.92% 53.36% 32.77% 13.87%


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Female


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 39.34% 0.17% 39.51% 59.62% 0.87%


Tom Barrett 32.58% 7.97% 40.55% 47.66% 11.79%

Kathleen Falk 20.28% 15.94% 36.22% 52.17% 11.61%

Russ Feingold 60.14% 2.08% 62.22% 34.49% 3.29%

Tim Cullen 12.48% 31.72% 44.19% 40.90% 14.90%

David Obey 37.78% 23.22% 61.01% 28.60% 10.40%


Jon Erpenbach 46.27% 18.72% 64.99% 24.26% 10.75%

Steve Kagen 19.24% 38.13% 57.37% 20.10% 22.53%

Ron Kind 23.40% 36.92% 60.31% 23.22%16.46%


Other


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 25.00% 0.00% 25.00% 75.00% 0.00%

Doug La Follette 50.00% 50.00% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00%

Peter Barca 75.00% 25.00% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00%

Tom Barrett 0.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 0.00%

Kathleen Falk 0.00% 25.00% 25.00% 75.00% 0.00%

Russ Feingold 75.00% 25.00% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00%

Tim Cullen 25.00% 75.00% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00%

David Obey 50.00% 50.00% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00%


Jon Erpenbach 25.00% 75.00% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00%

Steve Kagen 50.00% 50.00% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00%

Ron Kind 50.00% 50.00% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00%

Favorability per Ethnicity

White, non-Hispanic


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 43.95% 0.10% 44.05% 55.01% 0.94%

Doug La Follette 40.29% 20.77% 61.06% 28.18% 10.75%

Peter Barca 43.84% 17.12% 60.96% 29.44% 9.60%

Tom Barrett 29.02% 7.31% 36.33% 54.38% 9.29%

Kathleen Falk 17.01% 13.47% 30.48% 58.66% 10.86%

Russ Feingold 55.22% 1.67% 56.89% 39.87% 3.24%

Tim Cullen 10.33% 31.32% 41.65% 42.59% 15.76%

David Obey 33.82% 21.71% 55.53% 33.92% 10.54%


Jon Erpenbach 40.29% 20.04% 60.33% 28.71% 10.96%

Steve Kagen 17.95% 36.22% 54.18% 25.47% 20.35%

Ron Kind 19.42% 37.89% 57.31% 26.93% 15.76%


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Black, non-Hispanic


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 22.73% 0.00% 22.73% 77.27% 0.00%


Tom Barrett 77.27% 0.00% 77.27% 22.73% 0.00%

Kathleen Falk 54.55% 0.00% 54.55% 45.45% 0.00%

Russ Feingold 65.91% 0.00% 65.91% 34.09% 0.00%

Tim Cullen 52.27% 9.09% 61.36% 38.64% 0.00%

David Obey 70.45% 6.82% 77.27% 22.73% 0.00%


Jon Erpenbach 70.45% 6.82% 77.27% 22.73% 0.00%

Steve Kagen 65.91% 9.09% 75.00% 15.91% 9.09%

Ron Kind 68.18% 11.36% 79.55% 20.45%0.00%


Hispanic


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 55.56% 0.00% 55.56% 44.44% 0.00%

Doug La Follette 33.33% 22.22% 55.56% 22.22% 22.22%

Peter Barca 33.33% 11.11% 44.44% 33.33% 22.22%

Tom Barrett 22.22% 11.11% 33.33% 55.56% 11.11%

Kathleen Falk 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 88.89% 11.11%

Russ Feingold 44.44% 11.11% 55.56% 44.44% 0.00%

Tim Cullen 0.00% 22.22% 22.22% 55.56% 22.22%

David Obey 11.11% 33.33% 44.44% 44.44% 11.11%


Jon Erpenbach 22.22% 11.11% 33.33% 44.44% 22.22%

Steve Kagen 22.22% 22.22% 44.44% 33.33% 22.22%

Ron Kind 11.11% 22.22% 33.33% 44.44% 22.22%

Favorability per EthnicityAsian


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 16.67% 0.00% 16.67% 83.33% 0.00%

Doug La Follette 50.00% 50.00% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00%

Peter Barca 83.33% 16.67% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00%

Tom Barrett 0.00% 33.33% 33.33% 66.67% 0.00%

Kathleen Falk 0.00% 33.33% 33.33% 66.67% 0.00%

Russ Feingold 100.00% 0.00% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00%

Tim Cullen 16.67% 50.00% 66.67% 33.33% 0.00%

David Obey 50.00% 50.00% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00%


Jon Erpenbach 33.33% 66.67% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00%

Steve Kagen 33.33% 50.00% 83.33% 0.00% 16.67%

Ron Kind 16.67% 83.33% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00%


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Other Race


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 57.69% 0.00% 57.69% 42.31% 0.00%


Tom Barrett 23.08% 15.38% 38.46% 53.85% 7.69%

Kathleen Falk 7.69% 23.08% 30.77% 57.69% 11.54%

Russ Feingold 42.31% 0.00% 42.31% 57.69% 0.00%

Tim Cullen 15.38% 23.08% 38.46% 53.85% 7.69%

David Obey 34.62% 15.38% 50.00% 46.15% 3.85%


Jon Erpenbach 30.77% 23.08% 53.85% 38.46% 7.69%

Steve Kagen 23.08% 34.62% 57.69% 30.77% 11.54%

Ron Kind11.54% 34.62%

46.15%38.46% 15.38%

Favorability per Education Level

Less than high school


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 50.00% 0.00% 50.00% 50.00% 0.00%

Doug La Follette 25.00% 25.00% 50.00% 25.00% 25.00%

Peter Barca 25.00% 25.00% 50.00% 25.00% 25.00%

Tom Barrett 50.00% 0.00% 50.00% 50.00% 0.00%

Kathleen Falk 0.00% 25.00% 25.00% 75.00% 0.00%

Russ Feingold 50.00% 0.00% 50.00% 50.00% 0.00%

Tim Cullen 0.00% 25.00% 25.00% 50.00% 25.00%

David Obey 25.00% 25.00% 50.00% 25.00% 25.00%


Jon Erpenbach 25.00% 25.00% 50.00% 25.00% 25.00%

Steve Kagen 25.00% 0.00% 25.00% 25.00% 50.00%

Ron Kind 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 50.00% 50.00%


High school graduate


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 58.59% 0.00% 58.59% 39.84% 1.56%

Doug La Follette 32.03% 17.97% 50.00% 43.75% 6.25%

Peter Barca 31.25% 14.06% 45.31% 46.09% 8.59%

Tom Barrett 21.88% 7.81% 29.69% 61.72% 8.59%

Kathleen Falk 17.97% 10.94% 28.91% 64.06% 7.03%

Russ Feingold 40.63% 1.56% 42.19% 55.47% 2.34%

Tim Cullen 11.72% 22.66% 34.38% 55.47% 10.16%

David Obey 28.13% 17.19% 45.31% 48.44% 6.25%


Jon Erpenbach 34.38% 17.19% 51.56% 41.41% 7.03%

Steve Kagen 14.06% 30.47% 44.53% 40.63% 14.84%

Ron Kind 14.06% 32.81% 46.88% 42.19% 10.94%


14/22


Some college, no degree


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 54.30% 0.00% 54.30% 44.14% 1.56%


Tom Barrett 19.92% 7.03% 26.95% 60.16% 12.89%

Kathleen Falk 12.11% 13.28% 25.39% 62.89% 11.72%

Russ Feingold 43.36% 2.73% 46.09% 49.61% 4.30%

Tim Cullen 9.38% 32.03% 41.41% 40.23% 18.36%

David Obey 26.56% 24.22% 50.78% 35.94% 13.28%


Jon Erpenbach 32.42% 23.05% 55.47% 33.20% 11.33%

Steve Kagen 10.94% 36.72% 47.66% 28.91% 23.44%

Ron Kind 12.50% 37.11% 49.61% 31.64%18.75%


Associate's degree


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 63.71% 0.00% 63.71% 34.68% 1.61%

Doug La Follette 24.19% 20.16% 44.35% 40.32% 15.32%

Peter Barca 27.42% 16.13% 43.55% 41.94% 14.52%

Tom Barrett 14.52% 8.06% 22.58% 66.94% 10.48%

Kathleen Falk 9.68% 9.68% 19.35% 62.90% 17.74%

Russ Feingold 37.90% 1.61% 39.52% 54.84% 5.65%

Tim Cullen 5.65% 28.23% 33.87% 44.35% 21.77%

David Obey 20.97% 19.35% 40.32% 41.13% 18.55%


Jon Erpenbach 29.84% 15.32% 45.16% 34.68% 20.16%

Steve Kagen 6.45% 30.65% 37.10% 33.06% 29.84%

Ron Kind 10.48% 34.68% 45.16% 32.26% 22.58%

Favorability per Education LevelBachelor's degree


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 36.34% 0.31% 36.65% 63.04% 0.31%

Doug La Follette 50.00% 18.94% 68.94% 24.22% 6.83%

Peter Barca 51.24% 18.01% 69.25% 24.22% 6.52%

Tom Barrett 41.93% 5.90% 47.83% 47.52% 4.66%

Kathleen Falk 18.32% 9.01% 27.33% 65.84% 6.83%

Russ Feingold 62.42% 1.24% 63.66% 34.78% 1.55%

Tim Cullen 14.91% 26.40% 41.30% 47.83% 10.87%

David Obey 34.78% 26.71% 61.49% 31.68% 6.83%


Jon Erpenbach 43.79% 24.53% 68.32% 24.53% 7.14%

Steve Kagen 32.30% 31.06% 63.35% 21.12% 15.53%

Ron Kind 26.09% 41.30% 67.39% 22.05% 10.56%


15/22


Graduate or more


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 22.32% 0.00% 22.32% 77.23% 0.45%


Tom Barrett 38.84% 9.37% 48.21% 41.96% 9.82%

Kathleen Falk 29.02% 21.87% 50.89% 37.50% 11.61%

Russ Feingold 76.34% 1.34% 77.68% 20.09% 2.23%

Tim Cullen 14.73% 39.29% 54.02% 31.25% 14.73%

David Obey 55.80% 13.39% 69.20% 23.21% 7.59%


Jon Erpenbach 55.80% 12.95% 68.75% 20.98% 10.27%

Steve Kagen 23.21% 45.54% 68.75% 12.50% 18.75%

Ron Kind33.04% 32.59%

65.62%18.75% 15.62%

Favorability per Income Level

Less than $10,000


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 29.41% 0.00% 29.41% 68.63% 1.96%

Doug La Follette 54.90% 21.57% 76.47% 13.73% 9.80%

Peter Barca 60.78% 17.65% 78.43% 17.65% 3.92%

Tom Barrett 41.18% 9.80% 50.98% 41.18% 7.84%

Kathleen Falk 19.61% 5.88% 25.49% 68.63% 5.88%

Russ Feingold 66.67% 3.92% 70.59% 27.45% 1.96%

Tim Cullen 9.80% 31.37% 41.18% 52.94% 5.88%

David Obey 43.14% 29.41% 72.55% 17.65% 9.80%


Jon Erpenbach 49.02% 21.57% 70.59% 21.57% 7.84%

Steve Kagen 37.25% 27.45% 64.71% 21.57% 13.73%

Ron Kind 33.33% 35.29% 68.63% 25.49% 5.88%


10 to under $20,000


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 31.15% 0.00% 31.15% 68.85% 0.00%

Doug La Follette 52.46% 27.87% 80.33% 13.11% 6.56%

Peter Barca 60.66% 18.03% 78.69% 16.39% 4.92%

Tom Barrett 36.07% 6.56% 42.62% 45.90% 11.48%

Kathleen Falk 18.03% 16.39% 34.43% 49.18% 16.39%

Russ Feingold 62.30% 3.28% 65.57% 27.87% 6.56%

Tim Cullen 13.11% 31.15% 44.26% 37.70% 18.03%

David Obey 45.90% 24.59% 70.49% 16.39% 13.11%


Jon Erpenbach 54.10% 21.31% 75.41% 16.39% 8.20%

Steve Kagen 18.03% 42.62% 60.66% 18.03% 21.31%

Ron Kind 19.67% 31.15% 50.82% 24.59% 24.59%


16/22


20 to under $30,000


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 31.82% 1.14% 32.95% 64.77% 2.27%


Tom Barrett 39.77% 9.09% 48.86% 40.91% 10.23%

Kathleen Falk 21.59% 11.36% 32.95% 56.82% 10.23%

Russ Feingold 65.91% 1.14% 67.05% 31.82% 1.14%

Tim Cullen 17.05% 29.55% 46.59% 43.18% 10.23%

David Obey 48.86% 22.73% 71.59% 25.00% 3.41%


Jon Erpenbach 52.27% 15.91% 68.18% 26.14% 5.68%

Steve Kagen 30.68% 38.64% 69.32% 14.77% 15.91%

Ron Kind 23.86% 45.45% 69.32% 23.86%6.82%


30 to under $40,000


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 32.86% 0.00% 32.86% 66.43% 0.71%

Doug La Follette 51.43% 23.57% 75.00% 20.71% 4.29%

Peter Barca 43.57% 28.57% 72.14% 23.57% 4.29%

Tom Barrett 40.00% 7.86% 47.86% 47.14% 5.00%

Kathleen Falk 15.71% 14.29% 30.00% 62.86% 7.14%

Russ Feingold 65.00% 0.71% 65.71% 33.57% 0.71%

Tim Cullen 8.57% 31.43% 40.00% 52.14% 7.86%

David Obey 27.14% 40.71% 67.86% 25.71% 6.43%


Jon Erpenbach 40.71% 29.29% 70.00% 22.86% 7.14%

Steve Kagen 31.43% 34.29% 65.71% 20.71% 13.57%

Ron Kind 22.14% 50.71% 72.86% 17.14% 10.00%

Favorability per Income Level40 to under $50,000


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 43.66% 0.00% 43.66% 54.23% 2.11%

Doug La Follette 40.14% 16.20% 56.34% 33.10% 10.56%

Peter Barca 44.37% 10.56% 54.93% 35.92% 9.15%

Tom Barrett 26.76% 7.75% 34.51% 54.23% 11.27%

Kathleen Falk 19.72% 14.08% 33.80% 54.93% 11.27%

Russ Feingold 52.82% 0.70% 53.52% 45.07% 1.41%

Tim Cullen 13.38% 28.87% 42.25% 41.55% 16.20%

David Obey 37.32% 13.38% 50.70% 38.73% 10.56%


Jon Erpenbach 47.18% 11.97% 59.15% 30.28% 10.56%

Steve Kagen 21.83% 24.65% 46.48% 32.39% 21.13%

Ron Kind 22.54% 27.46% 50.00% 33.10% 16.90%


17/22


50 to under $75,000


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 48.32% 0.00% 48.32% 51.26% 0.42%


Tom Barrett 26.05% 6.30% 32.35% 56.72% 10.92%

Kathleen Falk 18.91% 15.97% 34.87% 57.56% 7.56%

Russ Feingold 50.42% 2.94% 53.36% 41.60% 5.04%

Tim Cullen 10.92% 27.73% 38.66% 41.60% 19.75%

David Obey 35.29% 15.55% 50.84% 36.13% 13.03%


Jon Erpenbach 39.92% 15.13% 55.04% 33.19% 11.76%

Steve Kagen 13.03% 34.03% 47.06% 29.83% 23.11%

Ron Kind 21.01% 29.41% 50.42% 29.83%19.75%


75 to under $100,000


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 52.89% 0.00% 52.89% 46.28% 0.83%

Doug La Follette 31.40% 19.01% 50.41% 34.71% 14.88%

Peter Barca 38.02% 11.57% 49.59% 38.02% 12.40%

Tom Barrett 31.40% 6.61% 38.02% 52.89% 9.09%

Kathleen Falk 18.18% 12.40% 30.58% 57.85% 11.57%

Russ Feingold 50.41% 1.65% 52.07% 44.63% 3.31%

Tim Cullen 13.22% 26.45% 39.67% 42.15% 18.18%

David Obey 30.58% 19.01% 49.59% 38.84% 11.57%


Jon Erpenbach 32.23% 21.49% 53.72% 32.23% 14.05%

Steve Kagen 15.70% 31.40% 47.11% 26.45% 26.45%

Ron Kind 19.01% 33.06% 52.07% 28.93% 19.01%

Favorability per Income Level100 to under $150,000


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 46.58% 0.00% 46.58% 53.42% 0.00%

Doug La Follette 35.62% 21.92% 57.53% 27.40% 15.07%

Peter Barca 39.73% 13.70% 53.42% 31.51% 15.07%

Tom Barrett 27.40% 5.48% 32.88% 56.16% 10.96%

Kathleen Falk 12.33% 12.33% 24.66% 58.90% 16.44%

Russ Feingold 53.42% 1.37% 54.79% 41.10% 4.11%

Tim Cullen 15.07% 30.14% 45.21% 38.36% 16.44%

David Obey 35.62% 16.44% 52.05% 35.62% 12.33%


Jon Erpenbach 36.99% 19.18% 56.16% 30.14% 13.70%

Steve Kagen 15.07% 46.58% 61.64% 20.55% 17.81%

Ron Kind 19.18% 41.10% 60.27% 27.40% 12.33%


18/22


150 to under $250,000


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 60.00% 0.00% 60.00% 40.00% 0.00%


Tom Barrett 30.00% 0.00% 30.00% 70.00% 0.00%

Kathleen Falk 30.00% 5.00% 35.00% 60.00% 5.00%

Russ Feingold 40.00% 0.00% 40.00% 55.00% 5.00%

Tim Cullen 10.00% 25.00% 35.00% 60.00% 5.00%

David Obey 25.00% 15.00% 40.00% 55.00% 5.00%


Jon Erpenbach 35.00% 15.00% 50.00% 50.00% 0.00%

Steve Kagen 15.00% 40.00% 55.00% 35.00% 10.00%

Ron Kind 25.00% 25.00% 50.00% 45.00%5.00%


$250,000 or more


enough

CombinedFavorable-

Haven't heardenough

UnfavorableDon't

know/Refuse

Scott Walker 25.00% 0.00% 25.00% 75.00% 0.00%

Doug La Follette 37.50% 25.00% 62.50% 37.50% 0.00%

Peter Barca 75.00% 12.50% 87.50% 12.50% 0.00%

Tom Barrett 25.00% 12.50% 37.50% 62.50%0.00%

Kathleen Falk 25.00% 12.50% 37.50% 50.00% 12.50%

Russ Feingold 75.00% 0.00% 75.00% 25.00% 0.00%

Tim Cullen 25.00% 50.00% 75.00% 25.00% 0.00%

David Obey 62.50% 0.00% 62.50% 25.00% 12.50%


Jon Erpenbach 37.50% 37.50% 75.00% 25.00% 0.00%

Steve Kagen 12.50% 37.50% 50.00% 25.00% 25.00%

Ron Kind 25.00% 50.00% 75.00% 25.00% 0.00%*50% of respondents for the $250,000 or more category identify as Republican and 50% as Democrat. 50% of the Republican respondents said Walker

unfavorable and that he affected them negatively and responded favorable of the Democrat candidates throughout and the ability to beat walker was most

importance to them.


19/22

Are you registered to vote in the precinct or ward where younow live?

Yes No Don't Know/Refuse

Yourself 96.71% 2.07% 1.21%

Other household member 89.21% 9.04% 1.75%

Are you a member of a local or national labor union? Yes No Don't Know/Refuse

Yourself 26.00% 74.00% 0.00%


Do you work for federal, state, or local government - or othergovernment job?


Yourself 19.34% 80.08% 0.58%


Do you Approve of Governor Walker's Job Performance? Yes No Don't Know/Refuse

Yourself 43.68% 56.22% 0.10%Other household member 43.45% 53.85% 2.70%

Would you support recalling Scott Walker from office beforehis term is up?


Yourself 56.12% 43.69% 0.19%



20/22

Lt. Governor 1st Preference

Kleefisch 32.61%

Peter Barca 13.42%



Jon Erpenbach 9.09%Kathleen Falk 4.78%

David Obey 4.23%

Tom Barrett 4.17%

Russ Feingold 1.69%

Steve Kagen 1.43%

Scott Walker 1.20%

Tim Cullen 1.07%

Ron Kind 0.79%

Other 6.04%

Lt. Governor 2nd Choice

Kleefisch 19.62%

Peter Barca 11.69%


Jon Erpenbach 7.96%

Scott Walker 3.74%


Kathleen Falk 5.92%

David Obey 5.16%

Russ Feingold 6.74%

Steve Kagen 2.40%

Tom Barrett 3.87%

Tim Cullen 2.62%

Ron Kind 2.99%

Other 11.23%


21/22

Have Governor Walker/GOP agenda and policies affected you?

Positively

You or your household 34.52%

Someone else you know 32.11%

Negatively



Neither negativelyor positively



Not Sure

You or your household 0.87%Someone else you know 1.38%

What is more important to you when deciding whom to vote for..?

Scott walker to remain Governor 33.87%

A candidate's ability to beat Scott Walker 46.55%

Their issue positions 17.12%

Other 2.08%

Not sure/Refuse 0.39%

What are the chances that you will vote in the ... ?

Absolutely certain

Recall election? 98.32%

November 2012 general election for President, Congress, and other offices? 98.54%

Very likely



50-50



Will not vote



Don't know/Refuse




22/22

In your opinion what is the job/duty of the Governor?

To be the public face of the state, to aggressively promote and force a political or otheragenda. Shape the legislative process through the power to approve or to veto bills, makingdemands for changes in the law. Drafting the biennial budget. To change rules andregulations as they see fit.

8.55%

To be the public face, head of a non-sovereign state. Administrator representing all thepeople of the state, supervising day-to-day administration of programs and policies over allState Depts. and affairs, shapes the legislative process through the power to approve or toveto bills, and make recommendations for changes in the law. To negotiate and mediateaffairs of the state. To protect the rights of the people.

77.98%

Other 8.12%


Which of the following things is the most important to you when deciding how to vote?

Liberals Moderates Conservatives Totals

Jobs/economy 5.24% 6.04% 7.07% 18.35%

Government spending, reducing the debt 0.17% 5.28% 14.13% 19.58%

Taxes 0.00% 1.76% 2.08% 3.84%

Social Issues 1.46% 1.26% 0.50% 3.22%

Illegal Immigration 0.00% 0.00% 0.19% 0.19%

Supporting Corporate Personhood 0.07% 0.00% 0.00% 0.07%

Defeating Corporate Personhood 2.08% 1.26% 0.06% 3.40%

Environmental 0.76% 1.26% 0.00% 2.02%

Schools/Teacher support 3.28% 1.01% 0.06% 4.35%

Supporting Middle-class 4.94% 4.03% 0.44% 9.40%

Corruption/Cronism in Politics 2.35% 3.77% 0.25% 6.38%

Campaign Finance Reform 0.55% 0.00% 0.06% 0.61%

Restoring/Protecting Rights of "The People" 6.88% 7.30% 1.07% 15.25%

Restoring Collective Bargaining 6.31% 2.52% 0.13% 8.95%

Other 2.17% 1.01% 0.76% 3.93%

Demographic norms and weighted factors: Ideology: liberal 22% 0.97, Moderate 45% 3.26,conservative 33% 0.82; Political Affiliation: Republican/Tea Party 35% 1.13, Democrat38% 1.08, Independent 28% 0.80; Gender: Male 48% 1.07, Female 51% 0.94, Other 1% 2.64; Age: 18 to 29 17% 2.91, 30 to 45 25% 0.64, 46 to 65 42% 0 .83, Older than 6515% 3.96; Ethnicity: White, non-Hispanic 89% 1.00, Black, non-Hispanic 5% 1.20, Hispanic 3% 3.53, Asian 1% 1.76, Other Race 2% 0.81, Education: Less than high school 4%9.92, High school graduate 23% 1.86, Some college, no degree/Associate's degree 35% 0.98, Bachelor's degree 25% 0.81, Graduate or more 14% 0.67; Income: Less than $10,0006% 1.24, 10 to under $20,000 8% 1.39, 20 to under $30,000 12% 1.44, 30 to under $40,000 10% 0.76, 40 to under $50,000 10% 0.75, 50 to under $75,000 25% 1.13, 75 to under$100,000 15% 1.31, 100 to under $150,000 7% 1.01, 150 to under $250,000 5% 2.65, $250,000 or more 2% 2.65.

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