December 10, 2013 - Obama Approval Plunge Pulls Down Democrats, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; Hike Minimum Wage, Voters Say More Than 2-1

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President Barack Obama's job approval among American voters drops to a new low, a negative 38 - 57 percent, as the outlook for Democrats running for Congress and the U.S. Senate fades also, according to a national poll released today. He even gets a negative 41 - 49 percent among voters 18 to 29 years old and a lackluster 50 - 43 percent approval among Hispanic voters.





The president's job approval compares to a negative 39 - 54 percent score in a November 12 survey by the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University.





Today, Obama gets negative scores of 6 - 92 percent among Republicans, 30 - 62 percent among independent voters, 31 - 64 percent among men, 44 - 49 percent among women and 29 - 65 among white voters. Approval is 76 - 18 percent among Democrats and 85 - 9 percent among black voters.





American voters say 41 - 38 percent that they would vote for a Republican over a Democrat for the U.S. House of Representatives, the first time this year the Democrats come up on the short end of this generic ballot. Independent voters back Republican candidates 41 - 28 percent. Voters also say 47 - 42 percent that they would like to see Republicans gain control of the U.S. Senate and the House. Independent voters go Republican 50 - 35 percent for each.





"A rousing chorus of Bah! Humbug! for President Barack Obama as American voters head into the holidays with little charitable to say about the president," said Tim Malloy, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute.





"President Obama could be pretty lonely during his last two years in office if voters decide they want Republican majorities in the House and Senate."





American voters disapprove 74 - 19 percent of the way Republicans in Congress are doing their job and disapprove 67 - 27 percent of Democrats in Congress.





President Obama is not honest and trustworthy, American voters say 52 - 44 percent and is not a strong leader, voters say 51 - 47 percent. Voters are divided 48 - 49 percent on whether Obama cares about their needs and problems.





Voters approve 50 - 41 percent of the way Obama is handling terrorism, but give him negative grades for his handling of other issues:

37 - 59 percent on his handling of the economy;

34 - 62 percent on health care;

42 - 49 percent on foreign policy. Minimum Wage

American voters support 69 - 27 percent, including 49 - 44 percent among Republicans, raising the minimum wage. No group is opposed. Offered several options, voter opinions are:

29 percent to increase the minimum wage from the $7.25 per hour to $10.10;

16 percent to increase the minimum wage to less than $10.10 per hour;

22 percent to increase it to more than $10.10 per hour;

27 percent opposed to any increase.

A minimum wage increase will not curtail job growth, voters say 48 - 43 percent.





Iranian Nuclear Agreement





American voters give the president a negative 40 - 48 percent approval for his handling of the situation in Iran. Voters are divided on the latest agreement to limit Iran's nuclear weapons, with 44 percent supporting the agreement and 46 percent opposed.





The agreement makes America less safe, voters say 45 - 37 percent. Saying less safe are Republicans 68 - 20 percent and independent voters 44 - 37 percent. The agreement makes the U.S. safer, Democrats say 56 - 24 percent.





Israel will be less safe because of the agreement, voters say 52 - 29 percent.





"Americans are pretty much split on whether the deal to take the teeth out of Iran's nuke program is a good idea. But the one thing they agree on in big numbers is that Israel better watch its back," Malloy said.





From December 3 - 9, Quinnipiac University surveyed 2,692 registered voters nationwide with a margin of error of +/- 1.9 percentage points. Live interviewers call land lines and cell phones.





The Quinnipiac University Poll, directed by Douglas Schwartz, Ph.D., conducts public opinion surveys in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Ohio, Virginia, Iowa, Colorado and the nation as a public service and for research.





For more information, visit http://www.quinnipiac.edu/polling, call (203) 582-5201, or follow us on Twitter





1. If the election for the U.S. House of Representatives were being held today, would you vote for the Republican candidate or for the Democratic candidate in your district?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Republican 41% 87% 3% 41% 48% 35% 48% 8% 28% Democratic 38 2 88 28 30 46 31 80 56 SMONE ELSE(VOL) 3 - - 5 3 2 3 - 1 WLDN'T VOTE(VOL) 2 - 2 3 4 1 2 - 2 DK/NA 16 10 7 23 15 16 16 11 13 POLITICAL PHILSPHY ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS.............. Lib Mod Con <50K 50-100 >100K 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+ Republican 8% 29% 71% 36% 43% 46% 29% 43% 44% 42% Democratic 78 46 12 43 39 37 45 37 37 40 SMONE ELSE(VOL) 3 3 2 2 3 2 6 3 2 2 WLDN'T VOTE(VOL) 2 2 2 3 1 2 5 2 2 1 DK/NA 9 20 13 16 13 12 15 15 15 15

TREND: If the election for the U.S. House of Representatives were being held today, would you vote for the Republican candidate or for the Democratic candidate in your district?

DEMOCRATIC ADVANTAGE High Low Dec 10 Nov 13 Oct 01 Aug 02 Jul 12 Oct 01 Dec 10 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 Republican 41 39 34 36 34 34 41 Democratic 38 39 43 40 39 43 38 SMONE ELSE(VOL) 3 3 4 3 3 4 3 WLDN'T VOTE(VOL) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 DK/NA 16 18 17 19 21 17 16

3. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as President?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Approve 38% 6% 76% 30% 31% 44% 29% 85% 50% Disapprove 57 92 18 62 64 49 65 9 43 DK/NA 6 2 5 8 5 7 5 6 7 POLITICAL PHILSPHY ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS.............. Lib Mod Con <50K 50-100 >100K 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+ Approve 74% 44% 13% 42% 37% 36% 41% 37% 37% 37% Disapprove 19 50 83 51 58 61 49 57 58 58 DK/NA 7 6 3 7 5 3 11 5 4 5

TREND: Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as President? (* High also 59% Mar 2009)

APPROVE....... High Low Dec 10 Nov 12 Oct 01 Aug 02 Jul 11 Jun 04 Dec 10 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2009* 2013 Approve 38 39 45 46 44 59 38 Disapprove 57 54 49 48 48 31 57 DK/NA 6 7 6 6 8 10 6

4. Do you approve or disapprove of the way the Republicans in Congress are handling their job?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Approve 19% 38% 6% 16% 20% 17% 18% 13% 26% Disapprove 74 54 91 75 74 74 74 82 69 DK/NA 7 9 3 9 6 9 8 5 5 POLITICAL PHILSPHY ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS.............. Lib Mod Con <50K 50-100 >100K 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+ Approve 6% 14% 30% 19% 19% 14% 20% 19% 18% 19% Disapprove 90 80 61 72 75 83 71 75 76 73 DK/NA 4 6 8 9 6 3 10 6 6 8

TREND: Do you approve or disapprove of the way the Republicans in Congress are handling their job? (* High also 34% Mar 2011, Mar 2010)

APPROVE....... High Low Dec 10 Nov 13 Oct 01 Aug 02 Jul 12 Mar 31 Oct 01 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2011* 2013 Approve 19 20 17 19 19 34 17 Disapprove 74 73 74 73 71 55 74 DK/NA 7 8 9 8 10 11 9

5. Do you approve or disapprove of the way the Democrats in Congress are handling their job?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Approve 27% 4% 59% 19% 22% 32% 20% 69% 39% Disapprove 67 93 36 72 73 60 74 25 55 DK/NA 6 3 5 9 5 8 7 6 6 POLITICAL PHILSPHY ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS.............. Lib Mod Con <50K 50-100 >100K 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+ Approve 56% 30% 10% 31% 27% 25% 31% 26% 26% 28% Disapprove 37 64 86 61 69 73 57 69 69 65 DK/NA 7 6 4 8 4 3 13 4 5 7

TREND: Do you approve or disapprove of the way the Democrats in Congress are handling their job? (* Low also 24% Sep 2011, Oct 2011)

APPROVE....... High Low Dec 10 Nov 13 Oct 01 Aug 02 Jul 12 Mar 4 Nov 23 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2009 2011* Approve 27 30 32 31 29 45 24 Disapprove 67 62 60 61 62 45 69 DK/NA 6 7 8 7 9 10 7

6. In general, how satisfied are you with the way things are going in the nation today; are you very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Very satisfied 2% 1% 3% 1% 1% 2% 1% 3% 3% Smwht satisfied 22 6 42 17 19 25 16 50 31 Smwht dissatisfied 30 25 34 32 29 32 31 31 27 Very dissatisfied 46 68 21 50 51 41 51 16 38 DK/NA - - - - - - - - - POLITICAL PHILSPHY ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS.............. Lib Mod Con <50K 50-100 >100K 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+ Very satisfied 3% 2% 1% 2% 2% 1% 1% 1% 1% 2% Smwht satisfied 38 26 10 24 21 22 33 22 18 19 Smwht dissatisfied 37 35 24 29 32 32 38 32 25 30 Very dissatisfied 22 37 66 45 44 45 27 44 55 48 DK/NA - - - - - - - - - 1

TREND: In general, how satisfied are you with the way things are going in the nation today; are you very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied?

VERY+SMWHT SAT High Low Dec 10 Nov 12 Oct 01 Aug 02 Jul 11 Dec 11 Nov 13 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2001 2008 Very satisfied 2 2 2 2 3 21 2 Smwht satisfied 22 19 23 26 28 47 14 Smwht dissatisfied 30 31 34 29 29 19 38 Very dissatisfied 46 47 41 41 40 10 44 DK/NA - 1 1 1 - 3 2

27. And if the election were today, would you want to see the Republican Party or the Democratic Party win control of the United States Senate?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Republican Party 47% 94% 5% 50% 56% 39% 55% 8% 33% Democratic Party 42 2 89 35 35 50 35 86 57 DK/NA 11 4 6 15 9 12 10 6 10 POLITICAL PHILSPHY ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS.............. Lib Mod Con <50K 50-100 >100K 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+ Republican Party 8% 37% 79% 40% 52% 53% 35% 49% 50% 50% Democratic Party 84 50 14 47 42 42 51 40 41 42 DK/NA 7 13 7 12 7 6 14 11 9 9

28. And if the election were today, would you want to see the Republican Party or the Democratic Party win control of the United States House of Representatives?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Republican Party 47% 94% 5% 50% 55% 40% 55% 9% 30% Democratic Party 42 2 89 35 36 49 34 86 62 DK/NA 11 4 5 15 10 11 10 5 8 POLITICAL PHILSPHY ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS.............. Lib Mod Con <50K 50-100 >100K 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+ Republican Party 9% 38% 79% 40% 51% 53% 37% 49% 49% 50% Democratic Party 83 51 14 48 41 41 48 41 42 40 DK/NA 8 11 7 12 7 6 15 10 9 9

29. Do you think of your vote for the United States House of Representatives in your district as a vote for Barack Obama, or as a vote against Barack Obama, or isn't Barack Obama much of a factor in your vote?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp For Obama 20% 2% 46% 13% 14% 26% 13% 60% 36% Against Obama 33 62 6 34 37 30 39 5 22 Not much of a factor 43 34 43 49 47 39 44 30 39 DK/NA 4 1 5 3 2 6 4 5 3 POLITICAL PHILSPHY ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS.............. Lib Mod Con <50K 50-100 >100K 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+ For Obama 42% 22% 8% 27% 17% 15% 24% 15% 21% 23% Against Obama 8 22 58 33 33 29 26 31 37 36 Not much of a factor 45 53 32 34 46 54 44 50 39 35 DK/NA 5 4 2 5 3 2 6 3 3 6

30. How much of the time do you think you can trust the government in Washington to do what is right; almost all of the time, most of the time, only some of the time, or hardly ever?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Almost all the time 1% 1% 2% 1% 2% 1% 1% 2% 2% Most of the time 11 6 22 6 10 12 9 19 24 Some of the time 46 40 53 45 42 50 45 55 43 Hardly ever 41 52 22 48 46 35 44 22 30 DK/NA 1 1 1 - 1 2 1 1 - POLITICAL PHILSPHY ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS.............. Lib Mod Con <50K 50-100 >100K 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+ Almost all the time 2% 1% 1% 2% - 1% 2% 2% 1% 1% Most of the time 21 11 6 11 12 12 12 11 11 10 Some of the time 50 53 38 47 46 45 51 46 43 47 Hardly ever 28 34 53 38 42 41 34 40 45 40 DK/NA - 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2

TREND: How much of the time do you think you can trust the government in Washington to do what is right; almost all of the time, most of the time, only some of the time, or hardly ever?

ALMST+MOST.... High Low Dec 10 Nov 12 Oct 01 Jul 12 May 30 Mar 24 Dec 10 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2010 2013 Almost all the time 1 2 3 2 3 2 1 Most of the time 11 13 14 14 12 17 11 Some of the time 46 49 51 46 47 50 46 Hardly ever 41 35 31 37 36 30 41 DK/NA 1 1 2 1 1 1 1

31. Would you say that Barack Obama - is honest and trustworthy or not?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Yes 44% 11% 85% 36% 36% 52% 37% 89% 52% No 52 86 12 60 61 44 60 7 41 DK/NA 4 3 3 3 3 5 4 5 7 POLITICAL PHILSPHY ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS.............. Lib Mod Con <50K 50-100 >100K 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+ Yes 81% 52% 19% 47% 45% 44% 48% 44% 43% 44% No 17 43 79 47 54 54 43 53 54 52 DK/NA 2 5 3 6 2 2 9 3 3 4

TREND: Would you say that Barack Obama is honest and trustworthy or not? (* Low also 44% Nov 2013)

YES........... High Low Dec 10 Nov 12 Oct 01 Jul 11 May 30 Jan 13 Dec 10 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2011 2013 Yes 44 44 54 50 49 63 44 No 52 52 41 44 47 31 52 DK/NA 4 4 4 5 5 6 4

32. Would you say that Barack Obama - has strong leadership qualities or not?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Yes 47% 19% 80% 40% 40% 53% 39% 89% 65% No 51 79 17 57 58 44 59 8 33 DK/NA 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 2 POLITICAL PHILSPHY ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS.............. Lib Mod Con <50K 50-100 >100K 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+ Yes 76% 56% 24% 53% 47% 41% 68% 49% 42% 36% No 22 41 75 45 51 57 30 49 56 60 DK/NA 2 3 1 3 2 2 2 2 2 4

TREND: Would you say that Barack Obama has strong leadership qualities or not?

YES........... High Low Dec 10 Nov 12 Oct 01 Jul 11 May 30 Jan 13 Dec 10 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2010 2013 Yes 47 48 53 52 53 66 47 No 51 50 45 46 45 32 51 DK/NA 2 2 3 3 2 2 2

33. Would you say that Barack Obama - cares about the needs and problems of people like you or not?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Yes 48% 14% 86% 44% 42% 54% 41% 91% 59% No 49 85 12 53 55 43 56 6 38 DK/NA 3 1 3 3 2 3 2 4 3 POLITICAL PHILSPHY ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS.............. Lib Mod Con <50K 50-100 >100K 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+ Yes 85% 60% 20% 52% 51% 48% 59% 50% 45% 45% No 14 38 78 44 47 52 36 48 53 53 DK/NA 1 3 3 4 1 1 5 3 2 2

TREND: Would you say that Barack Obama cares about the needs and problems of people like you or not?

YES........... High Low Dec 10 Nov 12 Oct 01 Jul 11 May 30 Nov 12 Dec 10 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2008 2013 Yes 48 49 54 52 53 70 48 No 49 48 42 45 45 22 49 DK/NA 3 3 3 3 3 7 3

34. Which of the following do you think should be the most important priority for President Obama and Congress in 2014; the economy, the federal budget deficit, health care, taxes, gun policy, immigration issues, or something else?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Economy 41% 39% 45% 41% 40% 42% 41% 44% 43% Deficit 22 35 11 21 27 18 24 12 16 Health care 14 11 19 14 11 18 14 22 13 Taxes 4 3 3 5 4 3 3 4 2 Gun policy 3 1 5 3 3 4 3 7 3 Immigration 5 2 7 5 4 6 4 4 17 Something else 8 7 7 9 9 6 8 5 6 DK/NA 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 POLITICAL PHILSPHY ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS.............. Lib Mod Con <50K 50-100 >100K 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+ Economy 38% 44% 41% 41% 40% 42% 31% 41% 48% 38% Deficit 15 20 29 17 27 30 27 23 21 20 Health care 18 15 12 17 13 12 14 14 15 14 Taxes 4 4 3 4 3 2 4 5 2 2 Gun policy 4 4 3 4 1 2 2 4 2 5 Immigration 8 5 3 7 3 3 8 5 3 6 Something else 11 5 7 6 10 7 13 6 7 8 DK/NA 2 3 3 3 2 1 2 2 2 7

35. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling - the economy?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Approve 37% 7% 73% 29% 31% 42% 30% 78% 40% Disapprove 59 91 23 66 66 53 66 16 54 DK/NA 4 1 4 4 3 6 4 5 6 POLITICAL PHILSPHY ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS.............. Lib Mod Con <50K 50-100 >100K 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+ Approve 69% 45% 14% 41% 35% 38% 37% 37% 36% 37% Disapprove 26 50 85 55 60 60 55 59 61 59 DK/NA 5 5 2 4 5 2 8 3 3 4

TREND: Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling the economy? (* Low also 32% Sep 2011)

APPROVE....... High Low Dec 10 Nov 12 Oct 01 Aug 02 Jul 11 Mar 04 Oct 06 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2009 2011* Approve 37 38 44 42 41 57 32 Disapprove 59 59 52 54 55 33 64 DK/NA 4 3 4 4 4 10 4

36. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling - health care?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Approve 34% 4% 69% 28% 30% 39% 26% 78% 48% Disapprove 62 95 25 68 68 55 70 16 48 DK/NA 4 1 6 4 2 6 4 5 5 POLITICAL PHILSPHY ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS.............. Lib Mod Con <50K 50-100 >100K 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+ Approve 70% 40% 11% 37% 34% 35% 40% 33% 33% 34% Disapprove 26 55 87 57 63 64 54 64 63 60 DK/NA 3 6 2 6 3 1 6 3 3 6

TREND: Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling health care?

APPROVE....... High Low Dec 10 Nov 12 Jul 11 Feb 23 Mar 30 Jul 02 Dec 10 2013 2013 2012 2012 2011 2009 2013 Approve 34 36 43 40 38 46 34 Disapprove 62 60 52 56 55 42 62 DK/NA 4 4 5 5 7 13 4

37. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling - terrorism?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Approve 50% 26% 79% 47% 49% 52% 46% 82% 62% Disapprove 41 66 13 45 45 38 46 11 30 DK/NA 8 8 7 8 6 10 8 7 9 POLITICAL PHILSPHY ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS.............. Lib Mod Con <50K 50-100 >100K 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+ Approve 74% 61% 29% 51% 52% 57% 52% 56% 49% 44% Disapprove 20 30 64 40 41 38 36 39 45 44 DK/NA 6 9 7 9 7 5 12 5 6 12

TREND: Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling terrorism?

APPROVE....... High Low Dec 10 Nov 12 Oct 01 Aug 02 Jul 11 May 05 Jan 13 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2011* 2010 Approve 50 52 52 54 52 67 48 Disapprove 41 42 42 39 43 27 44 DK/NA 8 6 6 6 6 7 8

38. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling - foreign policy?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Approve 42% 12% 77% 36% 36% 47% 35% 74% 60% Disapprove 49 81 14 54 58 41 56 14 30 DK/NA 9 7 9 9 6 12 9 12 11 POLITICAL PHILSPHY ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS.............. Lib Mod Con <50K 50-100 >100K 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+ Approve 74% 51% 17% 44% 40% 46% 43% 43% 40% 41% Disapprove 18 39 75 44 53 50 43 48 51 51 DK/NA 8 9 8 12 6 5 14 8 9 7

TREND: Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling foreign policy?

APPROVE....... High Low Dec 10 Nov 12 Oct 01 Aug 02 Jul 11 Apr 29 Nov 12 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2009 2013 Approve 42 38 41 44 40 57 38 Disapprove 49 53 53 50 52 32 53 DK/NA 9 9 7 6 8 11 9

39. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling - the situation in Iran?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Approve 40% 15% 70% 36% 37% 44% 35% 72% 50% Disapprove 48 78 18 50 53 43 53 16 39 DK/NA 12 7 12 14 9 14 11 13 10 POLITICAL PHILSPHY ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS.............. Lib Mod Con <50K 50-100 >100K 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+ Approve 68% 50% 19% 42% 42% 44% 37% 44% 41% 38% Disapprove 21 36 73 45 49 47 45 44 51 51 DK/NA 10 14 9 13 10 9 18 12 8 11

TREND: Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling the situation in Iran?

Dec 10 Oct 01 Nov 23 Apr 22 Oct 07 2013 2013 2011 2010 2009 Approve 40 48 46 44 45 Disapprove 48 40 38 43 39 DK/NA 12 12 16 13 17

40. Would you describe the state of the nation's economy these days as excellent, good, not so good, or poor?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Excellent - - - - - - - - - Good 20 8 33 19 20 20 18 31 24 Not so good 44 41 48 43 43 45 42 50 48 Poor 36 51 18 37 36 35 39 18 28 DK/NA 1 - 1 - - 1 - 1 - POLITICAL PHILSPHY ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS.............. Lib Mod Con <50K 50-100 >100K 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+ Excellent - - - - - - - - - 1% Good 35 25 8 18 22 26 25 20 18 19 Not so good 47 46 41 43 46 44 52 45 41 42 Poor 18 28 50 38 32 28 23 35 41 37 DK/NA - 1 - - - 1 - - - 1

TREND: Would you describe the state of the nation's economy these days as excellent, good, not so good, or poor?

EXLNT+GOOD.... High Low Dec 10 Nov 12 Oct 01 Aug 02 Jul 11 Dec 10 Mar 04 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2003 2009 Excellent - 1 - 1 2 3 - Good 20 21 23 25 27 37 3 Not so good 44 41 44 40 41 42 28 Poor 36 36 31 33 30 16 68 DK/NA 1 1 1 1 1 1 -

41. Do you think the nation's economy is getting better, getting worse, or staying about the same?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Better 29% 11% 49% 26% 29% 28% 27% 42% 33% Worse 28 41 13 28 27 29 30 20 24 The same 42 46 36 45 43 41 43 38 43 DK/NA 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - POLITICAL PHILSPHY ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS.............. Lib Mod Con <50K 50-100 >100K 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+ Better 51% 37% 11% 25% 33% 36% 34% 28% 28% 28% Worse 13 19 42 32 24 18 25 23 34 28 The same 35 44 46 42 42 45 39 49 37 42 DK/NA 1 1 1 1 1 - 2 - 1 1

TREND: Do you think the nation's economy is getting better, getting worse, or staying about the same? (* Low also 11% Sep 2011)

BETTER........ High Low Dec 10 Nov 12 Oct 01 Aug 02 Jul 11 Jan 18 Oct 06 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2011 2011* Better 29 28 31 34 35 36 11 Worse 28 31 24 25 22 20 44 The same 42 40 44 40 43 43 44 DK/NA 1 1 1 1 1 2 1

44. Do you think that in general the Obama administration has been competent in running the government, or don't you think so?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Yes/Competent 40% 8% 76% 36% 35% 46% 32% 84% 53% No/Not competent 56 91 20 60 64 49 65 12 42 DK/NA 3 1 4 4 2 5 3 4 5 POLITICAL PHILSPHY ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS.............. Lib Mod Con <50K 50-100 >100K 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+ Yes/Competent 74% 51% 14% 44% 40% 41% 47% 41% 39% 37% No/Not competent 22 46 84 52 58 58 48 56 59 59 DK/NA 4 3 2 4 2 1 5 3 2 4

TREND: Do you think that in general the Obama administration has been competent in running the government, or don't you think so?

Dec 10 Nov 12 2013 2013 Yes/Competent 40 43 No 56 53 DK/NA 3 3

45. Do you think President Barack Obama is paying enough attention to what his administration is doing, or don't you think so?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Yes/Paying attention 41% 18% 70% 34% 37% 45% 35% 77% 50% No 52 77 24 58 58 47 58 21 46 DK/NA 6 5 5 8 5 8 7 3 3 POLITICAL PHILSPHY ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS.............. Lib Mod Con <50K 50-100 >100K 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+ Yes/Paying attention 69% 48% 22% 41% 43% 45% 47% 44% 39% 37% No 27 45 73 51 51 52 44 51 56 55 DK/NA 4 7 5 8 5 3 9 5 6 7

TREND: Do you think President Barack Obama is paying enough attention to what his administration is doing, or don't you think so?

Dec 10 Nov 12 2013 2013 Yes/Paying attention 41 43 No 52 51 DK/NA 6 6

47. Would you support or oppose raising the national minimum wage, which is now $7.25 an hour?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Support 69% 49% 91% 67% 62% 75% 65% 90% 76% Oppose 27 44 8 28 34 20 30 8 21 DK/NA 4 7 1 5 4 4 5 2 3 POLITICAL PHILSPHY ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS.............. Lib Mod Con <50K 50-100 >100K 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+ Support 91% 77% 49% 74% 68% 66% 71% 70% 68% 66% Oppose 8 18 46 23 28 31 25 28 28 26 DK/NA 1 5 5 4 4 3 4 2 4 7

48. (If support q47) Do you think that the minimum wage should be $10.10 an hour, should be less than $10.10 an hour, or should be more than $10.10 an hour?

SUPPORTS INCREASE Q47............................................. Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Exactly $10.10 42% 42% 43% 43% 40% 43% 42% 43% 48% Less than $10.10 23 40 14 24 25 21 28 9 13 More than $10.10 32 16 40 30 30 33 26 47 37 DK/NA 3 3 3 4 4 2 3 2 1 POLITICAL PHILSPHY ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS.............. Lib Mod Con <50K 50-100 >100K 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+ Exactly $10.10 38% 45% 44% 45% 41% 37% 42% 41% 42% 44% Less than $10.10 13 24 32 18 28 26 31 24 20 19 More than $10.10 46 28 22 34 29 32 25 31 36 33 DK/NA 3 3 2 2 2 4 1 3 2 4

48a. (COMBINED Q47 & Q48)Would you support or oppose raising the national minimum wage, which is now $7.25 an hour? IF SUPPORT: Do you think that the minimum wage should be $10.10 an hour, should be less than $10.10 an hour, or should be more than $10.10 an hour?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Increase to $10.10 29% 20% 39% 28% 25% 33% 27% 39% 37% Increase < $10.10 16 20 13 16 16 16 18 8 10 Increase > $10.10 22 8 36 20 19 25 17 42 28 Oppose increase 27 44 8 28 34 20 30 8 21 DK/NA 6 8 4 7 7 6 7 4 4 POLITICAL PHILSPHY ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS.............. Lib Mod Con <50K 50-100 >100K 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+ Increase to $10.10 35% 34% 21% 34% 28% 25% 30% 29% 28% 29% Increase < $10.10 12 19 16 14 19 17 22 17 14 13 Increase > $10.10 42 22 11 25 20 21 18 22 24 22 Oppose increase 8 18 46 23 28 31 25 28 28 26 DK/NA 4 7 6 5 6 5 5 5 5 10

49. Do you think job growth would be curtailed if the minimum wage is raised, or don't you think so?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Yes/Curtailed 43% 52% 32% 46% 46% 41% 44% 43% 43% No 48 40 62 45 48 49 47 52 51 DK/NA 8 8 6 9 6 10 8 6 7 POLITICAL PHILSPHY ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS.............. Lib Mod Con <50K 50-100 >100K 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+ Yes/Curtailed 26% 40% 56% 42% 45% 42% 47% 44% 46% 38% No 69 52 36 48 49 54 43 50 48 52 DK/NA 5 9 7 10 6 4 10 6 7 10

54. As you may know, Iran has agreed to limit its nuclear program in exchange for lighter economic sanctions. Do you support or oppose this nuclear deal reached with Iran?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Support 44% 24% 63% 45% 44% 43% 42% 50% 55% Oppose 46 68 25 45 49 43 48 37 35 DK/NA 10 7 11 10 6 13 9 13 10 POLITICAL PHILSPHY ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS.............. Lib Mod Con <50K 50-100 >100K 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+ Support 72% 50% 25% 44% 48% 46% 59% 46% 40% 37% Oppose 18 40 68 45 44 47 26 46 52 51 DK/NA 10 10 7 12 7 7 15 8 8 12

55. Do you think this deal with Iran will make the United States safer or less safe?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp US Safer 37% 20% 56% 37% 38% 36% 35% 45% 54% Less safe 45 68 24 44 47 43 48 33 30 DK/NA 18 13 20 19 15 21 18 22 15 POLITICAL PHILSPHY ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS.............. Lib Mod Con <50K 50-100 >100K 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+ US Safer 64% 43% 18% 37% 40% 40% 55% 39% 34% 28% Less safe 17 37 66 44 44 44 28 42 51 51 DK/NA 19 19 15 20 16 16 17 20 16 21

56. Do you think this deal with Iran will make Israel safer or less safe?