Fall 2010 MTSU Poll Results

Posted on October 14, 2010 by

Download the latest findings, including:

  • Tennesseans generally tolerant toward Muslims, but most oppose Park51 near “Ground Zero”
  • Most Tennesseans say American Muslims don’t heighten risk of terrorism
  • Haslam leads McWherter in governor’s race, draws majorities of tea partiers and former Wamp, Ramsey fans
  • Tennesseans like Republicans over Dems in Congressional and state Legislative races, but many see no difference
  • Bredesen closes out a popular governorship, but Legislature still not feelin’ the love
  • President Obama’s job approval continues to erode in Tennessee
  • Tennesseans see Washington as dysfunctional, blame both Congressional Republicans and Obama
  • Belief in rumors about Obama’s birth and religion persist among Tennesseans
  • Tea party movement approval, membership remain low in Tennessee
  • Economic worries continue for most state residents
  • Popularity of health care reform depends on perception of personal impact
  • Tennesseans, especially Republican ones, highly protective of gun owners’ rights
  • Tennesseans hold mixed views about wars in Afghanistan and Iraq

Downloads:
Press release
Detailed report and analysis
Exact question phrasing and sequence
Question-by-question results
Data file (SPSS format)

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